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Former NZME exec to head MYOB's NZ operations

Fri, 25th Nov 2016
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Carolyn Luey, formerly of NZME, takes the helm of MYOB's NZ division, eyeing innovation and local business success.
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Execs and IT pros show 'significant disconnect' with disaster recovery

Thu, 24th Nov 2016
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C-level executives and IT professionals have a significant disconnect when it comes to disaster recovery, says Evolve IP survey.
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Pizza drone deliveries are a thing now - Kiwi customer gets first taste

Wed, 23rd Nov 2016
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In a world first, a Peri-Peri Chicken Pizza and a Chicken and Cranberry Pizza have been dropped off to a customer in Whangaparoa.
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Industrial automation behind tech spending growth in APAC, researcher says

Wed, 23rd Nov 2016
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analyst report
In the APeJ region, IDC forecasts tech spending in manufacturing will hit USD $36 billion by 2020, driven by industrial automation and efficiency gains.
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Zscaler hires Former FireEye exec to manage ANZ

Wed, 23rd Nov 2016
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Zscaler appoints Sean Kopelke as Country Manager for Australia and New Zealand, bolstering the security cloud company's regional presence.
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Red Hat unveils 'secure, reliable and innovative' Linux platform

Wed, 23rd Nov 2016
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cloud services
Red Hat launches Enterprise Linux 7.3, boosting enterprise IT with enhanced security and disaster recovery innovations.
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Pure storage has 'widened the gap' for organisations looking to invest

Tue, 22nd Nov 2016
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pure storage
Pure Storage leads with future-proof NVMe upgrades, predicting a sweeping shift in enterprise flash storage protocols by 2019.
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Victoria Uni lecturer creates bot to investigate creativity

Tue, 22nd Nov 2016
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Tom White, a researcher from Victoria University in Wellington, has created a bot that adds or removes smiles to people's faces in images.
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Mark Zuckerberg fights back against fake news on Facebook

Tue, 22nd Nov 2016
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Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook CEO, has addressed the issue of fake news on his own Facebook page, stating that they take misinformation seriously.
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Use your 'common-sense' online this holiday season, researcher says

Tue, 22nd Nov 2016
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Beware of online cybersecurity scams this Christmas as fake retail apps appear on app stores, warns cybersecurity expert.
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Adams says Netsafe to play key role in curbing online harassment in NZ

Tue, 22nd Nov 2016
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Netsafe steps up as NZ's authorised agency to combat rising tide of online harassment, Minister Adams announces.
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Used smartphones a 'disruptive force' to the global market

Tue, 22nd Nov 2016
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market growth
Rise of second-hand smartphones disrupts market, with IDC forecasting a leap to 222.6m devices by 2020, shaking up the industry.
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HPE spearheads innovative modern workspace tech

Mon, 21st Nov 2016
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Hewlett Packard Enterprise has unveiled its new smart conference room service, built in collaboration with leading technology and service providers.
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OKI moves in on ANZ channel with new reseller partnership

Mon, 21st Nov 2016
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OKI partners with Cartridge World to expand its channel in Australia and New Zealand. Cartridge World will resell OKI devices at its franchise stores.
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PwC wins iSANZ award for interactive cyber security simulation

Mon, 21st Nov 2016
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PwC's 'Game of Threats' wins Best Security Awareness Campaign at iSANZ awards, acknowledging local contributions to info security.
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8x8 introduces its premium feature rich CCaaS product to AU and NZ

Mon, 21st Nov 2016
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8x8 is a global organisation that recently opened up business in AU & NZ after experiencing strong demand in the area - find out what they offer here.
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Kiwi scientist gets $25k grant for revolutionary autism communication tool

Mon, 21st Nov 2016
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Scientist from Christchurch receives $25k boost to develop Talk With Me, a high-tech software to help children with Autism.
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Technology changing the face of retail, exec says

Fri, 18th Nov 2016
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retail
Electricity retailers are urging for a robust debate on emerging technology, with the customer at the forefront of the industry's development plans.
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'Courageous leadership' needed in sea of disruption, says exec

Fri, 18th Nov 2016
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avnet technology solutions
Avnet's ANZ HR director, Jennifer White, promotes courageous leadership in a time of hyperactivity and transformation.
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Xero boosts regional tech job opportunities with new Hawkes Bay office

Fri, 18th Nov 2016
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Xero to open new office in New Zealand's Hawke's Bay, aiming for 30 support jobs by next year. #tech #employment.