Stories by Staff - Page 120
Govt issues $140m in R&D grants for Kiwi businesses
Thu, 16th Jan 2014
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government
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callaghan innovation
Over $140 million in R&D grants awarded to 31 Kiwi tech firms by Callaghan Innovation, aiming to accelerate innovation and growth.
Vodafone stung with $270k refund over dodgy broadband ad
Thu, 16th Jan 2014
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uc
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commerce commission
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telco
Vodafone NZ has settled with Commerce Commission, after customers were not informed of terms and received charges for Broadband Lite service.
Aerohive flying high following super strong 2013
Thu, 16th Jan 2014
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edutech
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network infrastructure
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wireless networks
Aerohive Networks soared in 2013, doubling its customer base to over 13,100 and shipping its 500,000th access point, marking 74% growth from the previous year.
IT rules the roost with Kiwi jobs boost
Thu, 16th Jan 2014
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ict
New Zealand ICT continues to start the year in style, with a booming industry offering the hottest career choices for Kiwis.
Beaming smiles as Kiwi IT salaries rise...
Thu, 16th Jan 2014
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seek
Kiwis enjoyed a 4.4% rise in pay during the last year, as the ICT industry continues to smash expectations and beat the national average.
Gartner: CIOs unprepared for digitalisation black hole
Thu, 16th Jan 2014
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ict
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analyst report
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industrial
Over half of CIOs admit they're unprepared for the digital era, facing a 'black hole' in readiness and talent, reveals Gartner survey.
Xtracta releases 'game-changing' app
Wed, 15th Jan 2014
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apps
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xtracta
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volution
Xtracta, a kiwi based startup is set to revolutionise traditional data entry through its game-changing product, the Xtracta App.
Dotcom dives into politics with the Internet Party
Wed, 15th Jan 2014
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government
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mega
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internet party
Kim Dotcom unveils name and logo for his political movement: the Internet Party, as he tires of political nonsense.
Renaissance on the rocks amid yo-yo Yoobee sale
Wed, 15th Jan 2014
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personal computing devices
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apple
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renaissance
Renaissance chairman Colin Giffney reveals a turbulent future as the company proposes selling the Yoobee School of Design to ACG for NZD $14 million.
Party launched as Dotcom “f****** tires” of political nonsense
Wed, 15th Jan 2014
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government
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mega
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megaupload
Megaupload founder, Kim Dotcom, plans to enter New Zealand politics, vowing to fight for change and take on the government.
Windows 9 in line as Microsoft drops Windows 8 flops?
Wed, 15th Jan 2014
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microsoft
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windows
Microsoft plans to drop the Windows 8 name and brand its next release as Windows 9 in an attempt to distance itself from the Windows 8 failure.
UPDATED: Hell for Dell as 30% staff layoffs loom
Wed, 15th Jan 2014
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network infrastructure
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personal computing devices
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pc hardware
As PC shipments nosedive for the seventh consecutive quarter, rumours swirl that tech giant Dell is cutting its workforce.
WhiteGold boost as Nutanix raises US$101m
Wed, 15th Jan 2014
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converged infrastructure
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whitegold
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nutanix
Nutanix raises a groundbreaking US$101m, propelling WhiteGold and the future of data center solutions to new heights in global markets.
Why NZ and UK are leading the public sector digital revolution...
Wed, 15th Jan 2014
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digital transformation
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open source
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government
New Zealand and the UK are setting the pace in the global public sector digital revolution, transforming government transparency and accessibility.
Kiwis beware… of Inland Revenue email scare
Wed, 15th Jan 2014
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cybersecurity
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government
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ird
Inland Revenue warns New Zealanders about malicious emails posing as tax department, highlights potential identity theft risk.
How much would you pay for privacy?
Wed, 15th Jan 2014
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cybersecurity
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facebook
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snap
Social networks are facing accusations of mishandling user data. It's time to give control back to consumers. @Gartner_inc.
Top Spotify songs get Kiwis sweating
Wed, 15th Jan 2014
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digital entertainment
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spotify
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digital music
Spotify has revealed the tracks topping gym-goers’ playlists in New Zealand, unveiling ultimate workout playlist that are proven to make you sweat harder.
Kiwi IT jobs boom smashes $110k salary mark
Tue, 14th Jan 2014
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candidates
The New Zealand job market is thriving, with a 17% increase in job listings in the final quarter of 2013 compared to the previous year.
New Year’s resolutions for every SME’s to-do list
Tue, 14th Jan 2014
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fintech
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financial systems
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accounting systems
Early January is a time of great promise and excitement for many business operators as they picture what could be a year of big achievements.
Are you having reconciliation nightmares?
Tue, 14th Jan 2014
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ict
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pentech
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bizview
BIZview revolutionises the grim world of recon, unveiling where companies unknowingly bleed cash and offering a sharp solution.