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Stories by Staff - Page 168

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Solution sought over start-up tax reprieves
Thu, 25th Jul 2013
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Government welcomes release of tax policy paper which seeks public feedback on proposals to improve cash flow and remove tax distortions on research a.
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Quantum invests in the NZ channel
Thu, 25th Jul 2013
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Distribution Central and Quantum have launched a Silver Partner incentive program for their ANZ partners to support and reward Quantum’s channel community.
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Govt reveals $566m NZ business funding plans
Thu, 25th Jul 2013
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callaghan innovation
The New Zealand government has unveiled NZD $566 million in new R&D funding for businesses, aiming to boost innovation and competitiveness among Kiwi firms.
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Stocks are rising…Facebook's capitalising
Thu, 25th Jul 2013
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Ads, Ads, and yes, more Ads as social networking site smashes financial expectations with over one million advertisers now on board.
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Do enterprises need help managing BYOD?
Thu, 25th Jul 2013
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BYOD trend prompts enterprises to seek advanced management tools for balancing employee freedom and data security, says Analysys Mason.
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Tandberg Data sets sights on NZ storage market
Thu, 25th Jul 2013
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storage
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tandberg data
Global computer data storage company holds a strong hand and plans to launch across New Zealand following the Ingram Micro Showcase last week.
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NZ cloud industry welcomes CloudCode progress
Thu, 25th Jul 2013
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New Zealand's cloud computing sector lauds the release of Version 2 of the Cloud Computing Code of Practice by IITP, touting it as a global benchmark.
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iPrefer the iPhone to socialise online, do you?
Thu, 25th Jul 2013
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Mobile web users are twice as outgoing than desktop users, with the iPhone the most social device of them all.
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Google unveils Nexus 7 tablet
Thu, 25th Jul 2013
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Google launches the Nexus 7, a 7-inch tablet set to rival Apple's iPad and Amazon's Kindle Fire, unveiled at 'Breakfast with Sundar' event.
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Westpac banking on crowdsourcing app advice
Wed, 24th Jul 2013
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apps
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Westpac aims to revolutionise mobile banking in NZ, offering $70k for the best app ideas from local developers.
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How to create in-demand tech startups...
Wed, 24th Jul 2013
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If managing a hyper-growth tech startup in Silicon Valley is like launching a rocket, then the fuel is a mix of venture capital funding and engineering talent.
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Cisco acquires security firm SourceFire
Wed, 24th Jul 2013
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Cisco has acquired Sourcefire, a leader in cybersecurity solutions, for $2.7bn, as part of the company's innovation strategy.
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Royal Baby boy in for a Tweet
Wed, 24th Jul 2013
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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's baby boy causes a social media storm with over two million mentions on Twitter.
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Should online porn be blocked by default?
Wed, 24th Jul 2013
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PM Cameron urges ISPs to block online porn by default to protect children, claiming the internet's freedom has neglected child safety.
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Westfield Augmented Reality promo developed in NZ
Wed, 24th Jul 2013
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Kiwi start-up firm Imersia partnered with 20th Century Fox to provide an Augmented Reality treasure hunt in Westfield malls across New Zealand.
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30 million iPhone sales saves Apple
Wed, 24th Jul 2013
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Tech giant beats third quarter expectations posting US$35.3bn in revenue, largely in part to strong iPhone sales.
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Chorus leads the way as Wellington re-opens for business
Wed, 24th Jul 2013
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Despite a one-in-five chance of a repeat of Sunday's earthquake, Wellington will be open for business today with Chorus staff heading back to work.
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What makes Kiwis click?
Wed, 24th Jul 2013
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Kiwis flock to online shopping for better deals and savings, with mobile shopping set to drive NZ's e-commerce market beyond $4bn.
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HP helps Kiwi resellers grow
Tue, 23rd Jul 2013
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HP expands ServiceOne programme to help New Zealand partners grow services revenue and enter high-growth market.
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Online social restaurant guide adds NZ to menu
Tue, 23rd Jul 2013
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Zomato has launched its operations in New Zealand, covering over 4,500 restaurants across Auckland and Wellington.