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Kiwi SMEs set for improved cash-flow thanks to Xero
Fri, 11th Jul 2014
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Kiwi SMEs to boost cash flow with new Xero and Optimizer deal, offering low cost credit card payments through Swipe HQ.

'Purpose-built' internet offers $34 billion potential for Kiwi businesses
Fri, 11th Jul 2014
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New Zealand businesses could boost economy by $34bn with better internet use, says Innovation Partnership research.

Are Kiwis ahead of the curve with digital devices?
Fri, 11th Jul 2014
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While New Zealander’s love affair with television endures, TV sets alone are no longer enough to satisfy Kiwis appetite for content.

Business vs. Malware - How to fight back...
Fri, 11th Jul 2014
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Businesses face a dire threat as Cryptolocker and Gameover Zeus malware surge, yet with vigilance and robust security, they can fight back.

WPC beckons as Microsoft makes bold Azure cloud move
Thu, 10th Jul 2014
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Microsoft is rolling out new storage services tied directly to Azure, ahead of the tech giant’s Worldwide Partner Conference next week.

NZ first as ISP offers Bitcoin for broadband deals...
Thu, 10th Jul 2014
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Kiwi internet provider, Slingshot, now accepts Bitcoin as a payment option, becoming New Zealand's largest company to do so.

Voyager: How Kiwi businesses can 'keep on keeping on…'
Thu, 10th Jul 2014
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Kiwi businesses can survive disasters using cloud technology, says Voyager's Dave Porteous, showcasing resilience and continuity.

How to build user trust in your business mobile apps...
Thu, 10th Jul 2014
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While consumers may assume that established, trusted businesses will develop trustworthy apps, this is not necessarily the case.

Tech start-ups on the rise as Govt pledges $30m grants prize
Thu, 10th Jul 2014
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New Zealand expands its network of business incubators with the introduction of new technology-focused incubators.

Windows XP business upgrades offers PC market crucial lifeline
Thu, 10th Jul 2014
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Global PC market set to contract by only 2.9% in 2014, with a relative revival due to business upgrades and replacements.

Would a Labour CTO lead a ‘Digital Upgrade’ in NZ?
Thu, 10th Jul 2014
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Labour plans to create the position of Chief Technology Officer to advise the Prime Minister and Cabinet on ICT issues.

Kiwis earn cash for hosting ads with new Android app
Wed, 9th Jul 2014
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Thanks to a Wellington-based technology start-up, users can get paid for hosting advertising on their device’s lock screen with the Postr app.

Xtra Xtra! Telecom changes email service to boost security
Wed, 9th Jul 2014
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Telecom to retire outdated SMTP email server, affecting less than 15% of customers. Changes expected to take less than 5 minutes.

The industry asks... Why no security analytics market?
Wed, 9th Jul 2014
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There is no such thing as a 'security analytics market,' says Gartner analyst. No common features, capabilities, or competitive dynamics.

Lifesize goes SaaS-y with new offering
Wed, 9th Jul 2014
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Lifesize unveils a SaaS-based HD video conferencing service in New Zealand, aiming to simplify business communications with quality and affordability.

Vodafone HQ leads the way as Christchurch CBD gaps fill up fast
Wed, 9th Jul 2014
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The notion of a donut effect in the Christchurch CBD, with new developments on the fringes but few buildings in the centre, is being rapidly dispelled.

You gotta 'Roll' with it, take your time, and launch straight into Xero channel
Tue, 8th Jul 2014
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Auckland's startup Roll integrates with Xero, targeting creatives and beyond, simplifying business management with their new SaaS offering.

Boost for SMBs as Govt grants NZX exemption
Tue, 8th Jul 2014
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New Zealand SMEs will find it easier to raise capital with the introduction of a new growth market, supported by alternative disclosure rules.

2degrees redefines roaming for Kiwis visiting Australia
Tue, 8th Jul 2014
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2degrees launches New Zealand's lowest roaming rates in Australia, giving customers simple and affordable options.

Appy Days: 'Strategic' Telecom invests in NZ app development startup
Mon, 7th Jul 2014
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Telecom Digital Ventures has made a strategic investment in mobile app startup App La Carte to accelerate its product development pipeline.