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Blackberry

Blamsung: why it would make sense for Samsung to buy BlackBerry

Tue, 3rd Feb 2015
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Samsung snaring BlackBerry could be a win-win: enriching Samsung's corporate prowess with BlackBerry's secure tech.
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Wearables market set to soar, worth billions by 2020.

Mon, 2nd Feb 2015
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Tech forecast reveals wearable market to skyrocket to £20bn by 2020, with multipurpose devices leading the charge.
Television screens

Quantum Dots are Coming, Here's Why You Should Care

Thu, 8th Jan 2015
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digital entertainment
Quantum dots are transforming TV visuals with eye-popping colours and sharpness, promising an affordable leap in display technology.
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Internet of things a dramatic change says Samsung chief

Tue, 6th Jan 2015
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Samsung's CEO hails the Internet of Things as a pivotal shift, promising a more efficient and connected future at CES 2015.
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Warehouse lifts 1Q sales by 3.5%, fattens margins at 'Red Sheds'

Fri, 7th Nov 2014
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Warehouse Group's sales climb 3.5% in Q1, buoyed by new store openings and robust 'Red Shed' performance, fuelling investor optimism.
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Noel Leeming continues tech push with exclusive 3D deal

Wed, 5th Nov 2014
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The retailer says its new offerings further cement its place as the 'market leader' in consumer technology products.
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Power of Internet of Things to change CISO security scope

Wed, 24th Sep 2014
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Over 20% of enterprises will have digital security services focused on protecting IoT devices by 2017, according to Gartner.
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JB Hi-Fi NZ sales edge up despite market-wide tablet sales decline

Tue, 12th Aug 2014
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JB Hi-Fi reports slight sales growth in New Zealand, with total sales rise of 5.3% across Australia and New Zealand.
Blackberry fans shouldnt worry about the apple ibm deal heres why

Apple, IBM and the Enterprisation of Consumer Technology...

Wed, 23rd Jul 2014
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analyst report
The deal is about presenting Apple as a serious enterprise partner; as the company openly admits that it is a consumer-first company.
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Restructuring Warehouse reports solid Q3 sales

Thu, 8th May 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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noel leeming
The Warehouse reports Q3 sales of $367.0m, up 3.2%, with 13 consecutive quarters of positive same store sales.
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Apple and the inevitability of disruption…

Wed, 7th May 2014
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payment technologies
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apps
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apple
Apple and Starbucks are eyeing the mobile payment market, but will they truly disrupt the way we pay? Analyst James Wester weighs in.
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Why enterprises must embrace wearable tech...

Tue, 6th May 2014
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mobility
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analyst report
Once widespread consumer adoption takes place, the enterprise is never far behind – whether it's ready or not.
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ASUS appoints seasoned veteran to lead NZ market charge

Tue, 25th Mar 2014
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consumer tech
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managing director
Portia Chang, a veteran employee, appointed as the Regional Head of ASUS in New Zealand, bringing over a decade of experience to drive growth.
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NZ tech firm nails down US wireless deal

Tue, 7th Jan 2014
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wireless power consortium
New Zealand firm PowerbyProxi has signed an agreement with US semiconductor company Texas Instruments to supply wireless power and charging solutions.
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Apple's Cook takes swipe at 'confused' Microsoft

Sat, 26th Oct 2013
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microsoft
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apps
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windows
'Our competition is confused. They're turning tablets into PCs and PCs into tablets. Who knows what they're going to do next?'.
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Is Apple crushing Microsoft with software deal…?

Thu, 24th Oct 2013
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apple
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ipad
Apple's new strategy of free software could pressure Microsoft to lower its prices, a shift driven by hardware subsidies.
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Microsoft shows consumer tech mettle with Nokia phone buy

Thu, 5th Sep 2013
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nokia
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ovum
The news of Microsoft's acquisition of Nokia's Devices & Services business is a major shift for the software giant.
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Dick Smith completes final business buyout

Fri, 19th Jul 2013
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woolworths
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private equity
Dick Smith, now free from its financial obligations to Woolworths, embarks on a new chapter of growth and expansion under Anchorage Capital Partners.
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Lenovo continues global expansion with CCE acquisition

Thu, 10th Jan 2013
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distributors
Lenovo has acquired Brazil's PC leader CCE for USD $147 million, doubling its market share and bolstering its PC+ vision in the world's third-largest PC market.
Car

Rugged business tablet hits NZ

Tue, 18th Dec 2012
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panasonic
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toughbook
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mobility
Panasonic Toughpad launches in NZ, introducing a rugged business tablet able to withstand harsh environments and meeting robust business needs.