Consumers stories - Page 15
Wi-Fi networks more important now than ever before
Thu, 16th Jul 2015
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iot
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wireless networks
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personal computing devices
Increased adoption of the Internet of Things and Bring Your Own Device is resulting in growing demands for Wi-Fi networks.
Fitbit dominates wearables market
Tue, 14th Jul 2015
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wearables
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fitbit
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market
Fitbit has experienced positive growth in the share market, dominating in the highly competitive wearables space.
Digitally influenced retail sales to reach $2.2 trillion by 2015
Tue, 19th May 2015
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cx
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martech
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deloitte
Digital interactions are set to influence 64% of every dollar spent in retail stores by end of 2015, according to Deloitte Digital.
Embracing the possibilities but not the risks of new tech
Mon, 18th May 2015
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risk & compliance
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drones
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wearables
Consumers are concerned about the safety of materials used in 3D printed products, according to a survey by Chubb.
Windows 10 editions: What you need to know
Mon, 18th May 2015
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iot
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edutech
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windows
Microsoft has announced details about its new Windows 10 Editions, which will be optimised for various devices and available in 190 countries and 111 languages.
Technology: Fundamentally changing the way we shop
Tue, 12th May 2015
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martech
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commerce systems
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supply chain systems
MasterCard report shows technology is fundamentally altering the way consumers shop, travel and engage with service providers.
AVG Technologies snaps up Privax, global privacy provider
Fri, 8th May 2015
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avg technologies
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online security
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consumers
AVG Technologies bolsters its privacy arsenal by acquiring Privax, the esteemed provider of VPN services, for $40M plus potential bonuses.
The real IoT and the power of the platform
Fri, 8th May 2015
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iot
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uc
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it industry
The world of M2M communication is gradually moving to multi-purpose solutions, impacting businesses and consumers in the IoT.
Consumers much happier with petrol station competition as prices fall
Tue, 14th Apr 2015
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leadership
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petrol stations
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labour
Petrol stations have taken a big jump up in consumers' esteem in the past year, with 68 percent of those polled in a survey undertaken in January sayi.
Protecting brand New Zealand
Tue, 14th Apr 2015
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hp
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counterfeits
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consumers
Counterfeiting is one of the fastest growing economic crimes of modern times. Innovative and cost-effective tech solutions are now able to tackle this.
NZ consumer confidence gains in March quarter in face of cheaper petrol, home loans
Mon, 23rd Mar 2015
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consumers
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banking
New Zealand consumer confidence rose in the first three months of the year, as Kiwis enjoyed cheaper fuel prices and lower fixed home-loan rates.
Lion NZ full-year profit falls 6.3% as drinkers seek quality over quantity
Mon, 16th Mar 2015
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lion
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sales
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nz
Lion - Beer, Spirits & Wine (NZ) Ltd , which has 46 percent of the New Zealand market and is owned by Japan's Kirin Holdings, is making less money in.
While you were sleeping: Records fall on Wall Street
Tue, 3rd Mar 2015
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cisco
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wall street
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consumers
Wall Street rose, with the Dow touching a record high and the Nasdaq climbing above 5,000 for the first time in fifteen years amid optimism about the.
Consumer NZ poll slams Vodafone and Spark
Thu, 5th Feb 2015
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uc
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telco
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snap
Consumer NZ survey finds sharp drop in customer satisfaction with Vodafone and Spark, underperforming in service reliability.
FMA to focus on 7 key market risks, including insurance mis-selling
Thu, 11th Dec 2014
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insurance
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transparency
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nzx
The Financial Markets Authority has seen an increasing number of complaints regarding insurance sales and is undertaking more work to assess the s.
2015 ANZ consumers seek synced devices and on-demand online shopping
Tue, 25th Nov 2014
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smartphones
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technology gifts
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3d printing
Mintel predicts in 2015 Australian and New Zealand consumers will turn to smart, synced devices and enhanced online shopping experiences.
Progressive boss warns NZ politicians about misusing Parliamentary privilege after supermarket inquiry ends
Thu, 20th Nov 2014
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consumers
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market share
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supermarkets
Progressive Enterprises managing director Dave Chambers said New Zealand politicians need to be careful about allegations made under Parliamentary.
RESEND: Barfoot & Thompson wins appeal over non-disclosure of suicide in house sale
Tue, 18th Nov 2014
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market
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auckland
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south auckland
Auckland real estate agency Barfoot & Thompson has won a High Court appeal against a censure it received for selling a Flat Bush property without d.
Do Not Knock stickers to deter door-to-door sellers
Tue, 4th Nov 2014
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consumer nz
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consumers
Consumer NZ fights against dodgy door-to-door sellers with nationwide campaign and free “Do Not Knock” stickers. 70% of members want them to stop calling.
Employees don't stop being consumers at work... CEOs must digitalise
Tue, 22nd Jul 2014
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devops
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apm
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software development
CEOs urged to embrace digitalisation, blending consumer savvy with work efficiency for a transformative business consumer approach.