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The New Zealand Government has launched a Maori Technology Scholarship to encourage more Maori into the Information Technology sector.

The digital revolution is leading to the creation of new roles and greater demand for specialised skills in New Zealand's IT industry.

Qualcomm plans to cut approximately $1.4 billion in spending to 'aggressively right-size cost structure', cut staff, and split its business into two.

Zomato's cashless payment services will soon be available in New Zealand, enabling Kiwi restaurant goers to pay at restaurants through the Zomato app.

The past six months have been non-stop for Weirdly, and this Auckland-based start up shows no signs of slowing down.

Microsoft has announced that Barrie Sheers will take over as managing director of New Zealand from current MD Paul Muckleston.

As of today Jason Paris is the acting CEO of Spark Home, Mobile and Business (HMB). Former CEO Chris Quin's last day was June 30.

Cisco's Board of Directors names Chuck Robbins as CEO, effective July 26; John Chambers will take on role of executive chairman.

Jabra has hired a new managing director with a 'proven track record' for the Australia and New Zealand region.

Marianne Ma, a 25 year old Microsoft New Zealand employee, has taken on the leadership role of Microsoft APAC business manager.

Akamai Technologies, the Content Delivery Network (CDN) services provider, has made significant additions to its team in APJ with senior appointments.

​Emerson Network Power, has appointed Mark Deguara as director of Data Centre Solutions. Based in Sydney, Deguara will report to Robert Linsdell.

New Zealanders increased their spending on credit and debit cards for a second month in March, led by an increase in consumables such as food and liqu.

New Zealand shares dipped, driven by Meridian's installment payment concerns, while newcomer Fliway Group fell below its offer price on its debut.

Zendesk, the software development company, has expanded its ANZ and Asia Pacific team with two new appointments and promoted a key team member.

Sanford, New Zealand's largest listed fishing group, is in consultations with 232 staff who look likely to lose their jobs at the company's Christchur.

The Warehouse Group's CEO Mark Powell is officially stepping down some time before Feburary 2016, as part of the company's annual succession planning.

Zuora has appointed two new territory account executives based in Sydney to support sales momentum and account management for the company's ANZ growth.

Avaya has appointed Mike Ansley as its new president of the Asia Pacific region. He will lead business and be responsible for the entire area.

Brenton Smith, who previously headed up Symantec locally as managing director and vice president, Pacific, has reappeared at Dell, taking on a new rol.