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EMC harnesses the power of big data with new solution
Data Analytics

EMC harnesses the power of big data with new solution

EMC's new big data solution, Federation Business Data Lake, to give Kiwi orgs the analytic edge from April 29.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2015
500,000+ students & teachers using N4L's Managed Network
EduTech

500,000+ students & teachers using N4L's Managed Network

Over 500,000 Kiwi students and educators now harness N4L's Managed Network, boosting digital learning nationwide.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2015
Facebook releases elearning tools to help out businesses
Facebook

Facebook releases elearning tools to help out businesses

Facebook has launched two new resources for marketers and small businesses to help them grow on the platform. The resources are called Blueprint and Learn How.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2015
Inmarsat boosts Skype offerings with Quicklink
Unified Communications

Inmarsat boosts Skype offerings with Quicklink

Inmarsat has announced the Quicklink TX solution has been certified and approved under the Inmarsat Certified Applications (CAP) programme.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2015
Update: Kiwi tech firm well on track to meet Crowdfunding target
PledgeMe

Update: Kiwi tech firm well on track to meet Crowdfunding target

New Zealand social marketplace SellShed is set to exceed funding target after 2 weeks of equity crowdfunding. #PledgeMe.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2015
NZ posts smaller-than-expected trade surplus in February, annual deficit at 5-year high
Statistics NZ

NZ posts smaller-than-expected trade surplus in February, annual deficit at 5-year high

New Zealand recorded a smaller-than-expected trade surplus in February, led by declining dairy exports, while the annual deficit widened to the larges.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2015
Dell's set to deliver with two new executive hires
Network Infrastructure

Dell's set to deliver with two new executive hires

Dell has appointed Rory P. Read and Paul Pérez to key executive positions to strengthen its sales and enterprise technology executive team.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2015
Update: Synlait lifts milk forecast while Fonterra reaffirms its one, trims dividend
Fonterra

Update: Synlait lifts milk forecast while Fonterra reaffirms its one, trims dividend

Synlait Milk has increased its forecast market milk price upwards for the 2015 season to a level closer to Fonterra Cooperative Group's, which was rea.

By Pattrick Smellie • 5 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2015
2degrees isn't a challenger brand in wholesale market
Unified Communications

2degrees isn't a challenger brand in wholesale market

It is no secret they have struggled in the business space & that was no doubt a large driver in the decision to buy their way into the fixed line game.

By Brendan Ritchie • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2015
Zuora heightens focus on ANZ region
Software-as-a-Service

Zuora heightens focus on ANZ region

Zuora has appointed two new territory account executives based in Sydney to support sales momentum and account management for the company's ANZ growth.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2015
Are your remote workers causing you a headache?
Wireless Networks

Are your remote workers causing you a headache?

The way in which we work has been transformed in the past five years, and staff could literally be based anywhere and on any sort of device.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2015
Fonterra affirms milk payout forecast, lowers dividend guidance as profit falls
Fonterra

Fonterra affirms milk payout forecast, lowers dividend guidance as profit falls

Fonterra Cooperative Group, the world's biggest dairy exporter, affirmed its milk payout forecast and lowered guidance for dividends, while posting a.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2015
NZ dollar rises to 2-month high vs. pound after report shows no British inflation
New Zealand Dollar

NZ dollar rises to 2-month high vs. pound after report shows no British inflation

The New Zealand dollar rose to a two-month high against the pound after a report showed Britain had no inflation last month, stoking speculation the B.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2015
While you were sleeping: Data bolsters rate case
Google

While you were sleeping: Data bolsters rate case

Wall Street moved lower as an unexpected gain in new home sales as well as solid data on inflation and manufacturing bolstered the case for the Federa.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2015
MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares fall led by Kathmandu on weak outlook
Health Technologies

MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares fall led by Kathmandu on weak outlook

NZ shares dip as Kathmandu's grim half-year loss hints at retail turbulence; market watchers wary of recovery prospects.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2015
Warning: Ransomware email campaign on a rampage
Malware

Warning: Ransomware email campaign on a rampage

Official alert: a severe ransomware email scheme masquerading as job applications threatens to encrypt UK IT systems.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2015
NZ dollar slips after Chinese manufacturing data, seen resuming climb
Manufacturing

NZ dollar slips after Chinese manufacturing data, seen resuming climb

Kiwi dollar dips amid weak Chinese manufacturing data, yet analysts foresee potential rally against Aussie dollar.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2015
Microsoft's Week of Code campaign launches in NZ
EduTech

Microsoft's Week of Code campaign launches in NZ

Microsoft and the High Tech Youth Network's 'Week of Code' campaign has officially kicked off in the Asia-Pacific region.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2015
Netflix goes live in NZ, Xbox jumps on the bandwagon
Gaming

Netflix goes live in NZ, Xbox jumps on the bandwagon

Netflix has officially launched in New Zealand today, accompanied by a number of free trial offerings to lure viewers into subscribing to the service.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2015