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Auckland stories - Page 24

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Kiwis spend 92 hours a year in traffic

Fri, 5th Apr 2013
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Kiwis spend up to 92 hours a year stuck in traffic, with Auckland ranking the 3rd most congested city in the ANZ region, according to TomTom's Congestion Index.
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NZICT invitation to Technology Innovation Week 2013

Thu, 4th Apr 2013
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NZICT extends invites to Technology Innovation Week 2013 in Auckland, a must-attend for those charting a tech company's success journey.
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IT Service Management conference heads to Auckland

Fri, 1st Mar 2013
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Come support and participate in the 9th annual itSMFnz National Conference in Auckland, discussing how we manage and deliver better services to our customers.
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Discussing 2013 Hot Topics with Packet Technologies

Thu, 28th Feb 2013
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Why not join Packet Technologies for a coffee and listen to some short, thought provoking presentations by it's speakers across New Zealand?.
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Twitter shortens tweet characters #bothered

Fri, 22nd Feb 2013
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Twitter tightens tweet space by 2 chars, yet expands link flexibility. No big fuss, say experts. #TwitterUpdate.
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Shortage of IT talent to boost salaries in 2013

Wed, 20th Feb 2013
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A shortage of IT talent in New Zealand will lead to higher salaries and multiple job offers for professionals in 2013, says Robert Walters.
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Rakon shares hit record low

Thu, 14th Feb 2013
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Shares in Auckland-based Rakon hit a historic low after slashing annual earnings guidance, plummeting 24% and wiping out NZD $17m in market value.
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D-Link to bust consumer only myth in 2013

Thu, 7th Feb 2013
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In 2013, D-Link aims to shift its image from consumer-focused to a key player in business networking with innovative offerings in IP surveillance.
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Vodafone doubles Auckland's network capacity

Wed, 30th Jan 2013
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Vodafone has doubled network capacity in Auckland, upgrading 300 of 450 cell sites to improve speeds and coverage for two-thirds of the city.
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ICT projects increase spurs 2013 recruitment drive

Mon, 21st Jan 2013
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Confidence is up in the ICT sector with a significant rise in new projects bolstering recruitment activity for the year ahead.
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APN seeks new Head of Technology

Wed, 16th Jan 2013
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APN News and Media is on the lookout for a new Head of Technology in Auckland, offering a chance to shape its print and digital future.
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Can technology benefit from Auckland's growth?

Wed, 9th Jan 2013
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Auckland's rapid growth, adding a new resident every 19 minutes, promises significant opportunities for New Zealand's burgeoning tech sector.
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Telecom down…again

Wed, 12th Dec 2012
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Telecom customers in New Zealand face further connection issues, following two outages yesterday, with no compensation offered.
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Telecom switches on 4G LTE Trial

Fri, 7th Dec 2012
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Telecom New Zealand launches 4G LTE trial in Wellington and Auckland, partnering with Huawei and Alcatel-Lucent to test the technology and customer experience.
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Provoke secures 5 offices on 3 continents

Thu, 6th Dec 2012
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Provoke Limited celebrates opening in Singapore, marking its 5th office on the 3rd continent, fulfilling CEO's global vision of 5 on 3.
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Callaghan Innovation Bill passes third reading

Wed, 5th Dec 2012
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Bill establishing new high-tech HQ for manufacturing and services firms passes third and final reading in Parliament.
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New Zealand fails to make tech grade

Fri, 30th Nov 2012
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New Zealand's top cities, including Auckland and Wellington, failed to crack the Global Startup Ecosystem Index's top 20 tech hubs, unlike Sydney and Melbourne.
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Ruckus University in Wgtn & Chch this week

Thu, 15th Nov 2012
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Company announces dates and locations of its multi-city Ruckus University On Tour (Ruck-U) New Zealand roadshow.
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Smartphone thieves target Auckland

Wed, 7th Nov 2012
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Auckland grapples with surge in smartphone thefts, with 40 snatched weekly. Police urge public vigilance amid rising crime.
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Android App of the Week - Auckland Buses

Thu, 1st Nov 2012
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Auckland Buses app offers real-time public transport info, surpassing the official Auckland Transport app by making commutes more bearable.