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Key to success is action over instruction, says Kiwi tech innovator

Mon, 5th Sep 2016
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edutech
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government
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education, learning & training
Rachel Kelly, owner of Hamilton-based tech start-up Sparktank, aims to help tech entrepreneurs find their voice and gain market traction.
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Ubertec celebrates 22nd birthday with charity auction

Fri, 2nd Sep 2016
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digital signage
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displays
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charity auction
To celebrate their 22nd birthday this month, Ubertec has decided to fill an old Cinema Display with 6KG of M&Ms and auction it off on Trade Me.
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What we learned from our crazy Kiwi Tinder experiment

Fri, 2nd Sep 2016
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tinder
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online dating
With a maximum distance of 80kms, his gender preference set for Women and an age range of 18-29, Intern G was all set to go.
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New data center partnership prepares for IT industry change

Fri, 2nd Sep 2016
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mesosphere
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hcl
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it infrastructure
HCL and Mesosphere join forces for cloud and container infrastructure, aiming to lead the global cloud infrastructure management market.
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Kiwi ISP releases 'groundbreaking' app feature

Fri, 2nd Sep 2016
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bigpipe
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isp
Bigpipe launches new app feature for customers to test broadband connection faults, aiming to be technology leader in New Zealand.
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Avaya's new solution looks to help combat cybercrime

Fri, 2nd Sep 2016
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cybersecurity
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avaya
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smb
The main challenge for small and midsize businesses is to keep up with the growing and ever-changing cybersecurity threats.
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The Instagram update we've all been waiting for

Thu, 1st Sep 2016
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cloud services
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instagram
Instagram's new pinch-to-zoom feature ends the no-zoom frustration for iOS users, with Android enthusiasts to follow suit soon.
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Facebook's tips to optimise your mobile site performance

Thu, 1st Sep 2016
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facebook
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mobile marketing association
Facebook tackles mobile site performance issue in mobile advertising, as 40% of visitors abandon a site at 3 seconds of delay.
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HPE introduces the latest addition to its Vertica family

Thu, 1st Sep 2016
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multi-cloud
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microsoft
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hpe
HPE Vertica 8 offers unified architecture and advanced in-database analytics for industry-leading scale and speed.
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VMware reveals new extension of its hybrid cloud strategy

Thu, 1st Sep 2016
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virtualisation
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it automation
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vmware
VMware has announced its new Cross-Cloud Architecture which will allow customers to run and manage applications across different cloud platforms.
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The inevitable rise of robots in facilities management

Thu, 1st Sep 2016
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robots
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ai
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facilities management
Technological leaps see robotics begin to streamline and transform facilities management, with AI and sensors leading the charge.
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Kiwi tech startup wins Trans-Tasman internet award

Thu, 1st Sep 2016
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anzia
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latipay
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internetnz
Kiwi online payments provider Latipay wins Tech Startup Award for its unique platform allowing purchases in Chinese yuan.
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The key to an efficient virtual meeting experience

Wed, 31st Aug 2016
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it automation
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logitech
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virtual meeting
Pexip partners with Logitech to automate virtual meetings, ensuring seamless integration with a simple tap of a phone.
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New partnership looks to expand global VoIP presence

Wed, 31st Aug 2016
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uc
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hyperscale
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dc
Telnyx partners with Equinix to expand VoIP platform to Europe and Asia, improving network performance by over 60%.
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The unbalanced fight against network security threats

Wed, 31st Aug 2016
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malware
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cybersecurity
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ixia
Network security is an unfair fight, according to Ixia, as hackers exploit vulnerabilities. Swift action can help prevent breaches.
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Dell sets official date for EMC acquisition

Wed, 31st Aug 2016
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network infrastructure
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emc
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m&a
Dell's acquisition of EMC, creating Dell Technologies, will officially close on September 7th following regulatory approval by China's MOFCOM.
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NZ companies dominate Australasia internet awards

Wed, 31st Aug 2016
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anzia
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internetnz
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auda
Five New Zealand businesses honored at ANZIA awards for excellence online; NZ tech sector praised for quality and innovation.
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Pushpay hires former Xero exec with 'world class talent'

Wed, 31st Aug 2016
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
Former Xero executive, James Maiocco, joins Pushpay as chief business development officer. He will focus on partnerships and report to CEO Chris Heaslip.
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Worldwide tablet shipments set to Rebound in 2018, says IDC

Wed, 31st Aug 2016
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mobility
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tablets
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analyst report
IDC predicts the decline of the worldwide tablet market will continue for the rest of 2016, with year-over-year growth at an all-time low.
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How to spot a fake security award like Ashley Madison's

Tue, 30th Aug 2016
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malware
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cybersecurity
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ashley madison
Fake online security awards on Ashley Madison website should have raised suspicion, says expert. TRUSTe provides link-back test to verify awards.