Stories by Staff - Page 81
Auckland-based ISP HD acquires Cloud Scale
Tue, 13th May 2014
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Auckland-based Internet Service Provider and datacentre operator HD has has completed its acquisition of Cloud Scale, a New Zealand software IAAS provider.
Wellington entrepreneurs join forces to build NZ’s first personal cloud
Tue, 13th May 2014
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cloud services
Figures show only one in four people currently back up their information regularly, a fact that alarms Data247 co-founder and chief executive Brett Hawthorne.
New $21m growth grants to boost R&D in NZ
Tue, 13th May 2014
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government
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callaghan innovation
Callaghan Innovation approves $21m in R&D grants for 15 high-tech firms to boost innovation and growth in New Zealand.
Dr Dre celebrates as Apple nears US$3.2 billion Beats acquisition
Tue, 13th May 2014
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Apple set to acquire Beats Electronics in a $3.2bn deal, their largest ever acquisition, according to reports.
Has Apple missed a Beat with mega-bucks acquisition?
Tue, 13th May 2014
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personal computing devices
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apple
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beats
Apple set to acquire Beats in $3.2bn deal, says Martin Scott, Head of Analysys Mason's Consumer Services Research.
Where should I buy that next gadget?
Mon, 12th May 2014
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reviews
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shopping
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smart
So you're in the market for that brand new fang-dangled gadget, but you're not quite sure what to buy or where?.
FREE Invite from Zeald: Discover why your website is your most valuable business asset
Mon, 12th May 2014
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edutech
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cloud services
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websites
Join Zeald's FREE seminar across New Zealand and uncover why your website is your most valuable business asset. Gain practical insights and proven techniques.
Wearable tech: $50 billion investment frenzy
Mon, 12th May 2014
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wearables
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personal computing devices
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microsoft
Tech giants dive into a $50 billion race for wearable tech supremacy, banking on devices to be the next big market breakthrough.
Trend Micro: Security in the cloud
Mon, 12th May 2014
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iaas
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cybersecurity
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cloud services
Peter Benson of Trend Micro advises not letting security fears inhibit cloud adoption, offering strategies for safe, efficient cloud integration.
Aspiring NZ entrepreneurs continue to raise the bar
Mon, 12th May 2014
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uc
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financial systems
There is no shortage of aspiring entrepreneurs in New Zealand, as proved by the 21st Startup weekend held in Auckland over the weekend.
Telecom gives Kiwi developers a leg up in M2M
Sat, 10th May 2014
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m2m
Telecom offers free 'Developer's Pack' to help Kiwi developers enter M2M market and create innovative applications. #telecoms #IoT.
Whangarei becomes NZ’s first fully-fibred city
Sat, 10th May 2014
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uc
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government
Whangarei leads as NZ's first city with complete fibre connectivity under the government's Ultra-Fast Broadband initiative, offering vast benefits.
Pilot trial moves online examinations a step closer
Fri, 9th May 2014
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nzqa
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education perfect
NZQA partners with Education Perfect for an e-MCAT pilot, bringing NCEA Level 1 maths exams online for select schools.
Telecom offers Kiwis chance to shape the future of home gaming
Fri, 9th May 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Telecom invites New Zealand gamers to shape Aircade, a new on-demand gaming service. Public trials open; get involved to pioneer the future of home gaming.
Struggling Renaissance set to appoint liquidator
Fri, 9th May 2014
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personal computing devices
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apple
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renaissance
Renaissance inches towards liquidation, planning to unite with subsidiaries for a smoother process, as CFO reveals disengagement from potential backers.
Are Govt's under pressure to cut IT program budgets?
Fri, 9th May 2014
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government
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ict
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analyst report
Government agencies around the world are facing pressure to cut IT budgets and services, according to a survey by Gartner.
The Warehouse goes digital with free in-store Wi-Fi
Fri, 9th May 2014
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it training
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digital transformation
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wireless networks
The Warehouse celebrates 32 years with rollout of free Wi-Fi in all stores to enhance the shopping experience for Kiwis.
Microsoft reveals cloud adopters are “best performing” partners
Thu, 8th May 2014
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microsoft
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cloud services
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analyst report
Early adopters of cloud computing are among the “best performing” partners, according to a Microsoft commissioned study.
A10 Networks hires Channel Director ANZ to boost partner community
Thu, 8th May 2014
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casb
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symantec
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juniper networks
A10 Networks appoints Bruce Nixon as Channel Director for Australia and New Zealand, aiming to foster a strong partner community and boost channel expansion.
Voice Control: Why Apple, Google and Microsoft need to fight back
Thu, 8th May 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
Digital platform providers are competing to find the next big method to grab consumers' attention: voice control and monitoring.