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Lenovo launches ANZ tablet giveaway to boost reseller sales
Lenovo

Lenovo launches ANZ tablet giveaway to boost reseller sales

Lenovo amplifies sales with ANZ tablet giveaway, buoying resellers with a bonus IdeaTab A1000L for select purchases.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2014
Want an IT bonus? Move to Auckland…
Information Communication & Technology

Want an IT bonus? Move to Auckland…

Aucklanders are receiving the most benefits and bonuses in the ICT industry with the city holding the largest increase in median base salary (6.7%) nationwide.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2014
Tech progress not so golden for Kiwi businesses
Software Development

Tech progress not so golden for Kiwi businesses

New Zealand companies risk IT failure, not planning for growth in rapidly advancing tech sector, says Designertech CEO Ray Delany.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Jan 2014
Connected Kiwi men struggle with work/life balance
Apple

Connected Kiwi men struggle with work/life balance

The combination of mobility in the workplace and the concept of BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) is making it harder for Kiwi men to separate work and play.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Jan 2014
Come on Dotcom let the good times roll…
Digital Entertainment

Come on Dotcom let the good times roll…

Kim Dotcom celebrates his 40th birthday by launching a new debut album and internet music service in New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Jan 2014
NZ Govt demands max tax bills on Apple, Google, Facebook…
Google

NZ Govt demands max tax bills on Apple, Google, Facebook…

NZ Finance Minister Bill English demands Apple, Google and Facebook pay their fair share in taxes, amidst criticism of tax dodging.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 21st Jan 2014
'The raid took place NOW, exactly 2 years ago…'
Government

'The raid took place NOW, exactly 2 years ago…'

Kim Dotcom commemorates the 2-year anniversary of the dramatic raid on his NZ mansion by US officials, recalling 'a zero-threat family' terrorised.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 20th Jan 2014
Telecom/Chorus stalwart joins Xero expansion plans
Unified Communications

Telecom/Chorus stalwart joins Xero expansion plans

Xero's growth in staff continues with over 90 recruited in the last three months, taking total staff numbers to over 600 with the business still aggre.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 16th Jan 2014
Govt issues $140m in R&D grants for Kiwi businesses
Government

Govt issues $140m in R&D grants for Kiwi businesses

Over $140 million in R&D grants awarded to 31 Kiwi tech firms by Callaghan Innovation, aiming to accelerate innovation and growth.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 16th Jan 2014
IT rules the roost with Kiwi jobs boost
Government

IT rules the roost with Kiwi jobs boost

New Zealand ICT continues to start the year in style, with a booming industry offering the hottest career choices for Kiwis.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 16th Jan 2014
Beaming smiles as Kiwi IT salaries rise...
Information Communication & Technology

Beaming smiles as Kiwi IT salaries rise...

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.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 16th Jan 2014
Xtracta releases 'game-changing' app
Xtracta

Xtracta releases 'game-changing' app

Xtracta, a kiwi based startup is set to revolutionise traditional data entry through its game-changing product, the Xtracta App.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Jan 2014
Party launched as Dotcom “f****** tires” of political nonsense
Government

Party launched as Dotcom “f****** tires” of political nonsense

Megaupload founder, Kim Dotcom, plans to enter New Zealand politics, vowing to fight for change and take on the government.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 15th Jan 2014
Windows 9 in line as Microsoft drops Windows 8 flops?
Microsoft

Windows 9 in line as Microsoft drops Windows 8 flops?

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.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Jan 2014
Kiwi IT jobs boom smashes $110k salary mark
Trade Me

Kiwi IT jobs boom smashes $110k salary mark

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.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Jan 2014
New Year's resolutions for every SME's to-do list
Fintech

New Year's resolutions for every SME's to-do list

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.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 14th Jan 2014
Are you having reconciliation nightmares?
Information Communication & Technology

Are you having reconciliation nightmares?

BIZview revolutionises the grim world of recon, unveiling where companies unknowingly bleed cash and offering a sharp solution.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Jan 2014
Profits galore as Kiwi business confidence soars
Apple

Profits galore as Kiwi business confidence soars

Kiwi firms hit 20-year optimism high, eyeing more jobs and profit, as NZIER flags nationwide economic upswing.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 14th Jan 2014
NZ shares rise as Xero cracks $5 billion value
Fintech

NZ shares rise as Xero cracks $5 billion value

New Zealand shares rose, led by Xero on optimism more investors will focus on the cloud-based accounting firm's growth potential.

By Pattrick Smellie • 1 min read • Sat, 11th Jan 2014