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Will 2015 be the year of the wearables?
Fri, 8th May 2015
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personal computing devices
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apple
While the global wearable technology market hasn’t delivered on high expectations, 2015 could be the year that turns this around.
New research scheme launched for SMB research
Fri, 8th May 2015
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smb
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institute of technologies
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polytechnics
Stronger links between small and medium enterprises and several of New Zealand’s Institutes of Technologies and Polytechnics are in the works.
Microsoft's global Build conference comes to Auckland
Fri, 8th May 2015
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personal computing devices
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microsoft
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ios
Microsoft's Build developer conference is coming to Auckland on May 30 as part of the event's first ever global tour.
'Pay or your network gets it' threat to Kiwi organisations
Thu, 7th May 2015
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ddos
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new zealand internet task force
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meti
An unknown international group has begun threatening several NZ organisations with DDoS attacks, according to the New Zealand Internet Task Force.
Be smart about your disruptive innovation, says UXC
Wed, 6th May 2015
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risk & compliance
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uxc
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risk management
In order to achieve disruptive innovation, businesses must be willing to take risks - however, it’s crucial to minimise these risks.
Kim Dotcom's Mega deal falls through
Wed, 6th May 2015
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martech
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commerce systems
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payment technologies
Mega deal falls through as TRS Investments fails to gain shareholder approval for NZX listing of cloud-based storage firm.
InternetNZ announces new funding for internet research
Tue, 5th May 2015
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network infrastructure
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sdn
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iot
InternetNZ has announced the recipients of its latest Community Grants funding round, with projects focused on internet research.
VMob wins big at global conference
Fri, 1st May 2015
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uc
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microsoft
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vmob
VMob, the Kiwi mobile personalisation platform, has scooped up three awards at the I-COM big data conference in San Sebastian, Spain.
Microsoft unveils Windows 10 software development kits
Fri, 1st May 2015
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software development
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microsoft
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windows
Microsoft has revealed new features in Windows 10 and unveiled a set of software development kits to help developers create apps for the platform.
Xero changes recruitment tactics as unsuitable US head, CFO depart, Drury says
Fri, 1st May 2015
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
Xero boss Rod Drury says the accounting software developer has changed its tactics for hiring senior executives after the departure of a US chief exec.
Annual growth in online spending nudges back into double digits
Fri, 1st May 2015
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bnz
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retail
A new report from Bank of New Zealand says total online retail spending in March increased by 11% compared to March 2014.
New features and global strategy for Xero
Fri, 1st May 2015
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
Xero previewed a raft of new features designed to make life easier for small businesses at the Xerocon accounting technology conference.
The next phase of digital technologies is here
Fri, 1st May 2015
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ar, vr & metaverse
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google
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google glass
Touch, gesture and away-from-the-screen features are the future of digital technologies, says Professor Mark Apperley.
Why SMBs should consider Skype for Business
Fri, 1st May 2015
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microsoft
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voip
Skype for Business is Microsoft’s answer to VoIP, and already a number of reviewers are citing its potential benefits for SMEs.
.kiwi domain name celebrates successful first year
Fri, 1st May 2015
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martech
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software development
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domain names
New Zealand businesses have embraced new domain offerings, with over 12,000 .kiwi domain names sold in the past year.
Trio to take on SMB comms market
Thu, 30th Apr 2015
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uc
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hp
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smb
ShoreTel, Ingram Micro and HP have teamed up to bring unified communications offerings to small to medium businesses (SMBs).
Disruptive tech a double-edged sword
Thu, 30th Apr 2015
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cx
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martech
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productivity
Organisations are turning to disruptive technologies to gain a competitive edge, says business IT solutions provider UXC.
Kaspersky launches security solution for small businesses
Wed, 29th Apr 2015
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cybersecurity
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kaspersky
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sme
Kaspersky has released its latest edition of Kaspersky Small Office Security - a security solution designed for and targeted toward small businesses.
New eCommerce platform a 'game changer' for Kiwi retailers
Wed, 29th Apr 2015
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uc
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martech
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commerce systems
APAC eCommerce payments provider eWAY has launched its service in NZ, allowing Kiwi retailers to set up online payments 'without needing to talk to their bank'.
Silicon Valley natives to visit New Zealand
Wed, 29th Apr 2015
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startups
Wharf42 has announced two of Silicon Valley’s thought leaders will visit NZ to share what they know about the current tech and investment landscape.