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The facts behind digital signage
Tue, 21st Jul 2015
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Digital signage is becoming a crucial part of the marketing mix as it improves customer engagement, says SignStix research.

Shoppers turn to smartphones for better retail experience
Tue, 21st Jul 2015
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smartphones
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technology gifts
The way consumers shop is changing, with more reaching for their smartphone before or during their retail experience.

Cogent forms Skype for Business practice
Tue, 21st Jul 2015
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voip
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contact centre
The Skype for Business practice will help Cogent meet the demand for Skype for Business solutions, while also complimenting its existing capabilities.

E-retailers outdoing bricks and mortar
Tue, 21st Jul 2015
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ecommerce
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nielsen
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research director
40% of New Zealanders shop online for convenience, 40% for price and value, and 20% for the range, says Nielsen.

Samsung ups its tablet game with latest release
Tue, 21st Jul 2015
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smartphones
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digital signage
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displays & projectors
The way Kiwis stay productive, connect and consume online media is constantly evolving, and rise of tablet usage has played an important role in this.

Visa and Kiwi students, exploring payment technology
Mon, 20th Jul 2015
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martech
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commerce systems
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supply chain
Visa holds workshop for Kiwi students to explore future payment technology. Students will develop prototypes with a chance to win prizes.

Seagate tackles cloud data protection with new solutions
Mon, 20th Jul 2015
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data protection
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dr
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hybrid & remote work
Seagate Technology has released new solutions for SMB and enterprise customers designed to help manage significant data growth and security needs.

Burnout: more Kiwis doing unpaid overtime
Mon, 20th Jul 2015
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hays
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overtime
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employment
Over a quarter of New Zealand businesses increased over time in the last year, with over half of employees not being paid for overtime.

Kordia partners with Vadacom for NZ's medium enterprises
Fri, 17th Jul 2015
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software development
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cloud services
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kordia
Kordia's partnership with Vadacom bundles feature-rich phone system with lines and data for MEs - no capital expenditure required.

Social media retail activities boosting online purchases
Fri, 17th Jul 2015
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ecommerce
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facebook
Players such as Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest and Instagram have an impact on global e-retail figures, says Juniper Research.

Card not needed: Westpac launches new payment method for online shopping
Fri, 17th Jul 2015
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commerce systems
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payment technologies
Westpac and Payment Express have released a new service that allows Westpac customers to pay for online purchases directly from the bank account.

Is your workplace ready for GenMobile with their BYOD obsession?
Fri, 17th Jul 2015
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wireless networks
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cybersecurity
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cloud services
Billions of Wi-Fi devices are putting company data and IT systems at risk as employees neglect security protocols.

Drone parcel delivery a success in Auckland
Thu, 16th Jul 2015
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flirtey
Fastway New Zealand, in partnership with Flirtey, has successfully trialled drone parcel delivery in Auckland, cutting delivery times by over 75%.

Microsoft wraps Skype for Business, analytics in new Office 365
Thu, 16th Jul 2015
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Microsoft will offer a premium Office 365 Enterprise Suite this year, with Skype for Business, analytics and security bundled in.

Social media - how to get it working for your business
Thu, 16th Jul 2015
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social media
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simply measured
Struggling with social media for business? Simply Measured's guide breaks down tactics that work and how to report success.

VMob maximises Microsoft Azure services with new alliance
Thu, 16th Jul 2015
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public cloud
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microsoft
VMob partners with Microsoft Azure Mobile Engagement to provide full functionality of its personalisation platform to Azure customers.

Uncovering the technology concerns of SMEs
Wed, 15th Jul 2015
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smb
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comptia
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modernisation
SMBs are changing their relationship with IT and are beginning to view technology as a strategic imperative and a key driver of new business.

Two-thirds of workers would quit if offered a job with more flexibility
Wed, 15th Jul 2015
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ocg
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flexible work
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divertas
The IT sector, which despite being 80 percent male dominated, appears to be leading the way regarding flexible work.

Wi-Fi Aware: Enabling a better connected world
Wed, 15th Jul 2015
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smartphones
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wireless networks
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cloud services
Wi-Fi Aware to revolutionise connectivity with smart, energy-efficient device recognition technology, promising a more intuitive mobile experience.

Accounts payable pain points for Kiwi SMBs
Wed, 15th Jul 2015
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smb
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concur
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accounts payable
Many Kiwi businesses are unaware they have data siloed across departments and systems, when they think they have automated their AP systems.