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Major update for the Mac OS: Meet macOS Sierra
Tue, 14th Jun 2016
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Apple has announced its new desktop operating system, macOS Sierra, which includes Siri and many other new features.
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In pics: Apple's WWDC updates
Tue, 14th Jun 2016
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Apple unveils fresh updates at WWDC, including revolutionary macOS Sierra, Siri upgrades, and the 'biggest ever' iOS 10.
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Ten new developments in iOS 10
Tue, 14th Jun 2016
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Apple's iOS 10 introduces transformative updates, including a smarter Siri, redesigned Maps, and more immersive Messages, set to enhance Kiwi devices this spring.
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LinkedIn buy out: What are the experts saying?
Tue, 14th Jun 2016
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Microsoft's colossal purchase of LinkedIn for $26.2 billion has been the talk of the tech world this morning, so what are the experts saying?.
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Microsoft buys LinkedIn for a cool $26.2 billion
Tue, 14th Jun 2016
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Microsoft will acquire business social networking website LinkedIn for $196 per share in an all-cash transaction totalling $26.2 billion.
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Siri soon to have a new home: Apple previews major update with macOS Sierra
Tue, 14th Jun 2016
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Apple's macOS Sierra to host Siri, enhancing desktops with advanced voice-activated assistance, bridging the gap to a sci-fi future.
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How can you optimise the speed of your eCommerce site?
Tue, 14th Jun 2016
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Today, there are a number of platforms that provide users with more dynamic, robust and interactive eCommerce experiences than ever before.
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The future of productivity for business systems
Tue, 14th Jun 2016
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Intergen's James Page heralds a 'productivity paradigm shift' in business systems, as smart tech reshapes our work future.
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Govt reacts to small business group recommendations
Mon, 13th Jun 2016
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NZ Govt vows enhanced support for small businesses following advisory panel's proposals.
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Adams celebrates RBI completion, acknowledges Chorus
Mon, 13th Jun 2016
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The Rural Broadband Initiative build has come to an end, with Chorus' role in the $234 million dollar initiative being praised.
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SAP nets improved $9.6 million profit from NZ operations
Mon, 13th Jun 2016
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SAP's NZ wing sees profits soar to $9.6m amid a cloud and software demand surge, despite a dip in gross profit.
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The six biggest ICT trends at COMPUTEX 2016
Mon, 13th Jun 2016
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COMPUTEX trade show showcased 6 big trends: Industry 4.0, market expansion to Asia, startup innovation, Internet of Things, virtual reality & gaming.
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NorthTec student and Northland Inc bringing commercial 3D printing to life
Mon, 13th Jun 2016
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Northland businesses will benefit from high-tech, commercial 3D printing thanks to an entrepreneurial NorthTec student and Northland Inc.
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MASkargo ditches the mainframe, adopts cloud-based Unisys cargo management system
Mon, 13th Jun 2016
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MASKargo, Malaysian Airlines' cargo division has switched its old mainframe system to Unisys Logistic Management System to improve operations.
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'We’re a technology company.' Yeah right.
Mon, 13th Jun 2016
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In a world where banks to pharma firms are dubbing themselves tech companies, critics argue it's mere corporate rhetoric without real transformation.
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Is it time to drop 'mobile first' from your strategy?
Mon, 13th Jun 2016
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Last week Gartner reported that smartphone sales are slowing globally. Time to ditch your mobile marketing strategy, right? Of course not.
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Vodafone NZ/Sky merger is good news for its competitors
Mon, 13th Jun 2016
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This is good news for DTS and any other business focused ISP. Everything coming out of Vodafone and Sky seems to relate to the consumer market.
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Avaya automates and streamlines AIDA's contact centre systems
Fri, 10th Jun 2016
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Australian-based AIDA Group has chosen Avaya's contact centre technology in order to transform its call centre and customer experience processes.
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IBM & Emirates' $300 million 10 year tech services agreement
Fri, 10th Jun 2016
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IBM has partnered with Emirates Airline in a 10-year technology services agreement worth approximately US$300 million.
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Survey says 3/4 of consumers expect your company to be hacked
Fri, 10th Jun 2016
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centrify
Three quarters of consumers expect business and organisations to be hacked, a new study from cybersecurity firm Centrify reports.
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Spark speaks out about Vodafone Sky merger
Fri, 10th Jun 2016
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NZ telco provider Spark has said it's business as usual for the company, after the news broke this week that Sky will be buying out Vodafone NZ.
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The Voda-Sky merger: What does it mean?
Fri, 10th Jun 2016
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Sky's the limit as Vodafone plots a merger with Sky TV, aiming to shake up content delivery and tighten grip on NZ's telco market.
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Cyber risk appetites: How hungry is your organisation?
Thu, 9th Jun 2016
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intersec
​A new RSA report outlines new framework designed to create stronger cybersecurity objectives by calculating the impact risk has on an organisation.
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Rural schools now have full access to completed Rural Broadband Initiative
Thu, 9th Jun 2016
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Chorus has now finished its five-year project for the Government's Rural Broadband Initative (RBI), the company announced at a celebration in Waitomo.