Latest news - Page 504

Will the 'computer geek’ become extinct?
Wed, 6th Jul 2016
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Digital technology will be integrated into New Zealand's curriculum by 2018, according to an announcement by the Minister of Education Hekia Para.

Ricoh ups IT managed services push with 2degrees deal
Wed, 6th Jul 2016
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Ricoh NZ has teamed up with 2degrees in a deal which will see the telco providing internet, WAN and mobile as part of Ricoh's managed IT services.

It's official: Shareholders say YES to Sky-Vodafone merger
Wed, 6th Jul 2016
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Sky shareholders have voted YES to the Sky-Vodafone merger this morning at a special meeting held at the Pullman Hotel in Auckland this morning.

Why businesses need to start investing in 3D printing now
Wed, 6th Jul 2016
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Imagine a world where you can make anything you want just by pressing ‘print’ - the technology is already here and readily available.

Reckon ups accounting ante with strategic match up
Tue, 5th Jul 2016
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accounting systems
Reckon has partnered with OzForex to offer customers better-than-bank rates on international payments and 24/7 customer service.

Adobe paving the way for electronic signature security
Tue, 5th Jul 2016
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cloud services
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Adobe has just announced the Cloud Signature Consortium, a group that's comprised of leading industry and academic organisations.

Tech success: NZ's small size and isolation now 'irrelevant'
Tue, 5th Jul 2016
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New Zealand's tech sector is thriving and its isolation is now irrelevant, according to outgoing chair of NZTech, Bennett Medary.

SME travel booking options no longer up in the air
Tue, 5th Jul 2016
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Until now, SMEs were getting the short end of the stick, as they can't get access to purpose-built travel agent bookings. Serko wants to change that.

MYOB IT challenge - Victoria University #1
Tue, 5th Jul 2016
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Victoria University clinches victory with innovative HR tech at NZ's MYOB IT Challenge, redefining employee data management and security.

Commerce commission to investigate Spark
Tue, 5th Jul 2016
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The Commerce Commission has recently confirmed it will investigate whether Spark's resale voice services should be deregulated.

Chrome OS is five years old and ready to leave kindergarten
Tue, 5th Jul 2016
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Accounting for more than half of all devices sold in US classrooms, the time has come for Chrome OS to prove its worth in the workplace and the home.

Lessons from Spark’s outage misfortunes
Tue, 5th Jul 2016
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cloud services
Spark faces backlash after a major outage, as firms tally the high costs of similar disruption and stress the need for robust infrastructure.

Golden times for Duo’s Kendra Ross as cyber security work honoured
Mon, 4th Jul 2016
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Duo's Kendra Ross has been honoured for her work in the cyber security sector with a special award at the Wellington Gold Awards.

Intergen takes Supreme award and Cyber Gold at Welly Gold Awards
Mon, 4th Jul 2016
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Intergen has added to its trophy cabinet, scooping up two awards at the annual Wellington Gold Awards - including the Supreme award.

What is the next innovation for modern businesses? Participation
Mon, 4th Jul 2016
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We live in a time of great change. And technology is a big driver of that change. We must find new ways to work together.

Scenic beauty & road safety: Bluetooth alerts to help rental car drivers
Mon, 4th Jul 2016
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nz transport agency
Bluetooth technology to deliver safety messages will be used to educate rental drivers as they drive along the Christchurch to Queenstown route.

Geo AR Games: Get your kids off the couch and physically active outside with augmented reality (AR) games
Mon, 4th Jul 2016
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technology gifts
Geo AR Games lets kids play games on their handheld devices while being active outside in real-world, virtual, and social environments.

Spark blames Chorus as wild weather wreaks havoc
Fri, 1st Jul 2016
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Severe weather and Chorus network faults cause havoc for Spark users, leading to a significant surge in landline problems.

Kiwi ISPs in the spotlight - does your provider steal the show?
Fri, 1st Jul 2016
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It's about to get a whole lot easier for Kiwis to choose the best internet service provider based on your needs, and ISPs can no longer hide.

Wantad: a Kiwi developed app
Thu, 30th Jun 2016
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Kiwi innovation Wantad reimagines your phone's wallpaper as a dynamic hub for personalized updates from friends, family, and brands.