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Announcing New Zealand's next innovation hotspot...Christchurch?!

Mon, 15th Aug 2016
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Christchurch blossoms into NZ's tech scene; promising to be the latest innovation hub with big names investing for a high-tech future.
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​Who is leading the security-as-a-service market? Find out here

Thu, 11th Aug 2016
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The top 5 vendors for the security-as-a-service space have been revealed, with analysts Technavio outlining who is best contributing to market growth.
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Xero to go offline as it continues move to AWS Cloud

Thu, 11th Aug 2016
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Xero accounting software schedules downtime Sunday 21st as it shifts to AWS, promising less future outages and improved services.
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Public cloud services spend set to double, reaching $195 billion

Thu, 11th Aug 2016
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About 1/2 of new business software purchases will be service-enabled software, & cloud software will constitute more than a 1/4 of all software sold.
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Reckon enjoys solid growth as revenues hit $57 million

Tue, 9th Aug 2016
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Reckon, the Australian accounting software provider, has reported strong growth, with revenues up 6% to $57m for H1 2016.
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NZ's IntegrationWorks heads to UK as global expansion continues

Wed, 3rd Aug 2016
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Kiwi enterprise integration consultancy IntegrationWorks has continued its international expansion, launching a United Kingdom operation.
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Moula poised for huge growth as former Xero head joins ranks

Mon, 1st Aug 2016
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Australian online lending platform Moula has snapped up former Xero MD Chris Ridd as it plans for massive growth.
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Sold: MYOB snaps up NZ ERP provider Greentree in $28.5m deal

Mon, 1st Aug 2016
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Kiwi ERP provider Greentree has been snapped up by MYOB, as the business management vendor seeks to drive into larger enterprises.
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Big data: Could the end really be in sight?

Mon, 1st Aug 2016
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I can't say I love the term Big Data. How big is big? When it comes to data, often what was big last year is just the norm this year.
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Oracle acquires NetSuite for $9.3 billion price tag

Fri, 29th Jul 2016
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Oracle is spending $9.3 billion to acquire 'complementary' cloud provider NetSuite, with the transaction expected to close as early as this year.
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Digital disruption on its way to the ANZ banking sector

Wed, 27th Jul 2016
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Australian and New Zealand banks must embrace digital disruption to stay relevant for millennials, says Qualtrics MD.
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Exclusive: IDC NZ tells how you can win in the growth security services market

Wed, 27th Jul 2016
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Vertical industry knowledge is more crucial than security expertise for resellers wanting to tap into the growth security services market in NZ.
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Reckon and Prospa offer customers exciting new loan platform

Tue, 26th Jul 2016
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Prospa and Reckon have teamed up to offer customers an online business loan platform, providing greater flexibility and access to working capital.
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Serko & Xero officially launch travel booking app for small businesses

Tue, 26th Jul 2016
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Serko and Xero officially launched their joint travel app 'serko.travel' yesterday, providing booking integration for small businesses across ANZ.
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Strong demand for innovation means more jobs in tech sector

Tue, 26th Jul 2016
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Telecommunications, IT and tech sectors offer the highest employment rates in New Zealand, according to a report from Hudson.
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Xero improves tax time by bringing eGST into software

Tue, 26th Jul 2016
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After successful trials, Xero is bringing direct electronic GST returns to its software that can be sent straight to the IRD, the company reports.
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CSC heads back to the future with IBM Global Technology Services

Thu, 21st Jul 2016
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CSC partners with IBM to offer Cloud Managed Services for z Systems, enhancing their cloud strategy for mainframe clients in healthcare, insurance, and finance.
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The big security opportunity waiting to be grabbed

Wed, 20th Jul 2016
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Carbon Black's acquisition of nextgen antivirus company Confer opens up big opportunities for the local channel says local boss Kane Lightowler.
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Carbon Black 'redefines nextgen antivirus' with Confer acquisition

Wed, 20th Jul 2016
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Carbon Black has bulked up its endpoint security with the acquisition of next gen antivirus company Confer, driving nextgen security into new markets.
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Which department is most vulnerable to phishing?

Tue, 19th Jul 2016
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IronScales, a leader in phishing mitigation technology, collected data from over 100 different organisations and an array of different sectors.