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Sitecore and Cucumber partner for continued growth

Wed, 2nd Feb 2011
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Sitecore boosts NZ market presence by partnering with Cucumber, enhancing web solutions with local creative flair.
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Google catches Bing cheating

Wed, 2nd Feb 2011
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Sting operation finds Microsoft's search engine copying Google results and displaying them as its own, says Google.
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WatchGuard sees 25% growth in ANZ

Wed, 2nd Feb 2011
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An increase in purchase demand from SMBs and enterprises drives revenues to their highest yet for the security firm.
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Free-to-call business directory launch delayed

Wed, 2nd Feb 2011
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Businesses urged to update their details for the new 0133 service, while carrier testing falls behind schedule.
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Salesforce invests in Seesmic

Wed, 2nd Feb 2011
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Salesforce and Softbank invest $4m in Seesmic, bolstering social network brand management with enhanced Salesforce Chatter integration.
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Splosion Man dev unveils The Gunstringer for Kinect

Wed, 2nd Feb 2011
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Twisted Pixel unveils 'The Gunstringer' for Kinect, letting players puppeteer an undead cowboy through a revenge-filled, stage-styled adventure.
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Microsoft registers 'kinecthalo.com' domain

Wed, 2nd Feb 2011
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Microsoft's registration of kinecthalo.com hints at a potential Kinect-enabled Halo game, spurring speculation amid rumours of a remake of Halo: Combat Evolved.
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Miyamoto: Super Mario Bros. 3DS in development

Wed, 2nd Feb 2011
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Super Mario Bros creator Shigeru Miyamoto is working on a new game for the Nintendo 3DS, harnessing the capabilities of the platform.
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White iPhone 4 ready to ship

Wed, 2nd Feb 2011
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Apple's elusive white iPhone 4 is set to be released soon, following a fix to its previous light leak issues, says co-founder Steve Wozniak.
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Make a point with POS

Tue, 1st Feb 2011
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New Zealand retailers enhance customer experience and streamline operations with accessible, advanced POS technology, redefining sales efficiency.
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Together we are stronger

Tue, 1st Feb 2011
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In pursuit of global expansion, Maxava leverages partnerships within the tech industry to enhance high performance system solutions.
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Convergence in channel shopping

Tue, 1st Feb 2011
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Retailers are urged to embrace a multichannel strategy to enhance customer loyalty and meet the evolving expectations of consumers, a study says.
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Offline but in control

Tue, 1st Feb 2011
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Brick-and-mortar shops are embracing cloud-based POS systems, ensuring sales continue seamlessly, online or offline.
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2011 retail refresh

Tue, 1st Feb 2011
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In 2011, retailers embark on a major tech overhaul, driven by the need to update POS systems and tap into sleeker, smarter solutions.
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Turn Smartphones into Mobile POS Solutions

Tue, 1st Feb 2011
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Transforming smartphones into POS systems is revolutionising small business transactions, offering affordability and mobility.
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Chip and PIN in New Zealand

Tue, 1st Feb 2011
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NZ to boost transaction security with chip and PIN for Visa cards by 2010, aiming for broader fraud reduction akin to UK and Malaysia.
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Top 5 New and Future POS Software Technologies

Tue, 1st Feb 2011
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Revolutionising retail: Explore the top 5 POS techs transforming shopping experiences, from biometrics to advanced CRM, shaping the future checkout.
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Point of sale innovation

Tue, 1st Feb 2011
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Innovations in POS technology revolutionize retail, catering to consumer demands for speed and convenience, reshaping shopping experiences.
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POS and the PCI

Tue, 1st Feb 2011
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In NZ, only 2 POS suites meet PCI DSS, a must for businesses handling card data, yet many unaware, leaving a gap in market security.
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Introducing the new LinkedIN company pages

Tue, 1st Feb 2011
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LinkedIn launches dedicated company pages, offering a professional platform for over 85m business members to showcase and connect.