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Stories by Heather - Page 112

Bullying

'Bullying' and 'threatening': Global Mode debacle fires up again

Thu, 16th Apr 2015
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CallPlus and BNSL are standing firm on Global Mode, with BNSL firing a stinging letter to the 'big media gang', alleging bullying behaviour.
Camera

Technology downs retailer Camera & Camera

Thu, 16th Apr 2015
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camera & camera
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photography
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creative technologies
The ubiquitous nature of smartphones has taken a toll on camera retailer Camera & Camera, which has been placed into liquidation.
Nl logo

Noel Leeming to sell broadband, gears up for IoT

Wed, 15th Apr 2015
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noel leeming
Noel Leeming will be reselling broadband services soon – and that's not the only new addition for the retail chain...
Digital security

Security: A concern, and an opportunity

Wed, 15th Apr 2015
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malware
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
Increasingly fast and precise cyberattacks are cause for concern for customers - but they're also an opportunity for the reseller channel.
Daviddicker

Dicker Data eyes up new vendors - and Ingram Micro

Wed, 15th Apr 2015
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express data
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dicker data
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ingram micro
Dicker Data is eyeing up new vendors for its Express Data operations in New Zealand, as the distie seeks to close the gap between it and Ingram Micro.
Lock

'Tactical shift' in cyberattacks and high ransomware for NZ

Wed, 15th Apr 2015
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
New Zealand is a nation of oversharers - and a popular target for ransomware according to a new report from Symantec.
Music phone

Apple revamps Music; streaming service on its way?

Tue, 14th Apr 2015
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digital entertainment
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ios
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apple
Apple's new beta for iOS 8.4 includes an early preview of a revamped Music app, prompting increased speculation of a streaming service in the offing.
Anzac poppies

ShadowBattalion: A 'personal connection' with Anzacs

Tue, 14th Apr 2015
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social media
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anzac day
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partners
Social media and an online honour roll are being enlisted to get Kiwis making a more personal connection with our Anzacs.
Sush ir

GST goes mobile – and crowdsourced

Tue, 14th Apr 2015
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apps
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ios
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apple
Inland Revenue has taken GST returns mobile with the launch of myIRmobile app - the result of a crowdsourcing competition.
Global mode

Consumer: Global mode action 'protectionism' and 'huge blow for consumers'

Mon, 13th Apr 2015
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lightbox
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global mode
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tvnz
Consumer NZ slams proposed action to block global mode, calling it a huge blow to consumers and protectionism of old content distribution models.
Money vortex

Going down: NZ PC shipments slump in Q1

Mon, 13th Apr 2015
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network infrastructure
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lenovo
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hp
PC shipments in New Zealand slumped in Q1, with exchange rates one of the key factors – and the months ahead aren't looking much better.
Voip

WhatsApp increases VoIP play

Fri, 10th Apr 2015
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WhatsApp ramps up its push into voice, prompting suggestions that it is one of the most disruptive forces in telecommunications history.
Going up and down

Kiwi IT spend to buck global downturn

Fri, 10th Apr 2015
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currencies
New Zealand spend on IT products is expected to increase this year, bucking a worldwide trend which sees IT spending shrinking.
Kurt hansen check point

Margins aplenty and a new channel manager for Check Point

Fri, 10th Apr 2015
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advanced persistent threat protection
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edr
Check Point has upped its margins and added channel specific headcount for New Zealand as it ramps up its focus on new security technologies.
Galaxy s6 edge gold platinum art photo

Samsung aiming high with Galaxy launch

Thu, 9th Apr 2015
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noel leeming
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jb hi-fi
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dick smith
Samsung is gearing up for a big Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge launch on Saturday - with the lure of a wealth of accessories to bolster retailer sales.
Cybercrime hacker in hood

Déjà vu: What's old is new again in cyberattacks

Thu, 9th Apr 2015
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malware
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cybersecurity
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cyber attacks
Old techniques are combining with new to create highly evasive security attacks according to a new report from security company Websense.
Platinum bars

Five partners go platinum with Sitecore

Thu, 9th Apr 2015
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microsoft
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deloitte
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sitecore
Five Sitecore partners have been elevated to Platinum status across Australia and New Zealand following the recent rollout of a new partner programme.
Lock and tablet

Check Point ramps up margins and channel focus

Thu, 9th Apr 2015
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cybersecurity
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check point software
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partners
Twenty-point margins are up for grabs as Check Point ramps up efforts to encourage partners to sell newer security technologies.
Media tunnel 1

CallPlus hits back at global mode action; subtly calls out Spark

Wed, 8th Apr 2015
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orcon
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slingshot
CallPlus has hit back at legal action by broadcasters trying to stop global mode - and subtly called out Spark for its role in the legal fracas.
Cow

VoIP goes data free on Wireless Nation

Wed, 8th Apr 2015
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spacetech
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wireless nation
Wireless Nation has upped the ante, providing zero-rated data on its satellite broadband network for VoIP phone lines and selected websites.