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Ready, steady, IPO: Auckland tech firm joins NZX listing club
Wed, 2nd Jul 2014
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Auckland-based EROAD Ltd is considering an IPO and listing on the NZX Main Board to raise $40m for growth strategy.

Watch this smartwatch space… Microsoft makes move into wearables
Tue, 1st Jul 2014
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Redmond will unveil the ‘Microsoft Smartband’ in the coming months, with 11 sensors, open APIs and cross-platform capability.

HP NZ: Combat cyber security with the four P's...
Tue, 1st Jul 2014
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HP NZ emphasises the four P's - Products, People, Policy, Processes - as crucial for fighting the complexity of cyber threats.

On the ball HD expands UFB offering across NZ
Tue, 1st Jul 2014
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Auckland ISP HD Net announces new locations for its UFB services across New Zealand. CEO Simpson says demand is increasing.

Has 'emotional' studying Facebook crossed the line?
Tue, 1st Jul 2014
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Facebook has faced criticism over recent research which manipulated users’ emotions, raising questions over ethics.

Surface switch? Microsoft launches bold rebranding plan
Tue, 1st Jul 2014
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Microsoft is set to dramatically rebrand its hardware portfolio, starting with its flagship Surface devices and Windows Phone handsets.

Kiwi firm rakes in 'million dollar' savings through BYOD...
Tue, 1st Jul 2014
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Savings of $1 million a year – and happier staff to boot – have convinced Cogent boss Ray Noonan he's on to a winner with BYOD.

NZ IT spending tops $11 billion… Where’s YOUR money at?
Tue, 1st Jul 2014
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New Zealand's IT spending to reach NZ$11.3bn this year, in line with global pace, with growth expected to pick up in 2015.

Boost for Kiwi students as Microsoft NZ helps hone digital skills
Tue, 1st Jul 2014
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Microsoft NZ's IT Academy boosts Kiwi students' digital skills, earning them special recognition at Parliament from Education Minister Hekia Parata.

'Major milestone' as 2degrees launches 4G in Auckland
Tue, 1st Jul 2014
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2degrees’ journey into fourth generation mobile has been unleashed with the launch of 4G across 72 sites in central Auckland.

Will Software Defined Storage change your IT strategy?
Tue, 1st Jul 2014
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Software defined storage (SDS) is changing the game for businesses, offering cost optimization and increased agility.

Staff web usage: To filter, or not to filter...
Mon, 30th Jun 2014
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SMEs face a constant dilemma: trust staff or monitor their web use. Web filtering can safeguard companies legally and financially, and boost MSP revenue.

Serko takes off with mega corporate Aussie contract
Mon, 30th Jun 2014
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Serko Online selected by Queensland Government for travel program, awarding two-year contract. Nails feature set for gov agencies.

NZX: Lock, Stock and 3 hour outage...
Fri, 27th Jun 2014
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NZX recovers after a 3-hour glitch, marking its second shutdown this month, raising concerns over its operation stability.

Kiwibank launches support for Xero's next-gen banking
Fri, 27th Jun 2014
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More Kiwi businesses are set to enjoy the benefits of streamlined communications between their accounting and banking, with Kiwibank announcing its su.

Woz set to judge 'Whole Lotta' Kiwi talent...
Fri, 27th Jun 2014
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Kiwi innovator to face global giants like Woz in Talent Unleashed finals, championing community impact with tech.

Wellington IT pros… What are YOU earning?
Fri, 27th Jun 2014
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In Wellington, IT professionals see salary hikes in business analysis and architecture, as demand shifts amidst an evolving tech landscape.

Intel gets in the gadget game with mega Auckland investment
Fri, 27th Jun 2014
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Intel Capital invests in NZ's Performance Lab, aiming to boost its global reach in the smart gadget health and fitness market.

Obsolete devices in corporate networks rises to six-year high...
Thu, 26th Jun 2014
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More than half of all devices in corporate networks are ageing or obsolete, according to Dimension Data's annual Network Barometer Report 2014.

Auckland IT pros... What are YOU earning?
Thu, 26th Jun 2014
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The first half of 2014 was busier than usual in Auckland’s IT recruitment market, even in January, traditionally the quietest month of the year.