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Google and PwC enter into partnership

Wed, 29th Oct 2014
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PwC and Google have announced they are entering into a joint business relationship to bring new and innovative services to companies around the world.
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Aussies snap up Intergen

Tue, 21st Oct 2014
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Empired acquires Kiwi Intergen for AU$17.4m, creating the largest Microsoft services provider across the Tasman with 825 staff.
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NZ 'clean and green'… but not when it comes to ICT sustainability.

Mon, 13th Oct 2014
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New Zealand has taken its eye off the ball and is falling behind in ICT sustainability, according to the recent Fujitsu New Zealand ICT Sustainability report...
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Tait Communications hires new CEO

Fri, 26th Sep 2014
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Garry Diack has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of leading New Zealand exporter and critical communications company Tait Communications.
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Ruckus boosts wireless offering with new COO

Fri, 26th Sep 2014
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Ruckus Wireless appoints Daniel Rabinovitsj as Chief Operating Officer to expand its position in the global mobile Internet infrastructure market.
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Patience pays dividends as Hawaiki selects Cable Landing Station

Fri, 26th Sep 2014
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Hawaiki Cable chooses Hawaiian Telcom as its station partner in Hawaiʻi, boosting trans-Pacific connectivity from Australia and NZ to the US.
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To the US and beyond... Christchurch software firm raises $2.35m funding

Sat, 20th Sep 2014
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Shuttlerock, the visual marketing software company, has raised $2.35m in Series A funding and opened an office in Los Angeles.
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Chorus outlines UBA and Boost proposals...

Fri, 19th Sep 2014
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Chorus submits to Commerce Commission, outlining the need for differentiated broadband services to meet growing demand.
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Noel Leeming aims to build '100-year business' with company rebrand

Tue, 9th Sep 2014
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Noel Leeming undergoes major rebrand with new logos and signage, reflecting its future while retaining its heritage.
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Qrious sees in new digital age with new CEO...

Thu, 4th Sep 2014
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Ed Hyde has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer of Qrious, the smart data business launched by Spark New Zealand in 2014.
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Palo Alto Networks expands global distribution agreement with Westcon Group

Thu, 21st Aug 2014
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Palo Alto Networks and Westcon Group expand their global distribution agreement to bring enterprise security platform to new markets.
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Paymark takes EFTPOS payment online

Thu, 21st Aug 2014
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Paymark to launch EFTPOS online in NZ next year; customers will be able to purchase online without a credit card.
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What do Microsoft, Steve Jobs and 2degrees have in common?

Thu, 14th Aug 2014
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John Stanton, the link between Microsoft, Steve Jobs, and 2degrees, takes a seat on Microsoft's board, showcasing his vast influence in mobile tech.
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2degrees billionaire backer gets Microsoft board nod

Tue, 12th Aug 2014
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John W. Stanton, billionaire backer of 2degrees, joins Microsoft's board, bolstering the tech giant's mobile and global expertise.
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NewLease replaces the late Doug Tutus.. names new CEO

Thu, 31st Jul 2014
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Dominic O'Hanlon becomes CEO of cloud provider NewLease, following the death of co-founder Doug Tutus in February.
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SMART move as Westcon seals Enterprise Solutions distie deal

Tue, 22nd Jul 2014
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Smart Technologies has appointed Westcon Group as a value-added distributor of its Enterprise collaboration solutions in Australia and New Zealand.
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All systems go as ANOTHER kiwi tech firm issues IPO...

Fri, 4th Jul 2014
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New Zealand's Vista Group is set to raise NZD $40 million through an IPO, aiming to bolster its cinema software market dominance and fuel global expansion.
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Intel gets in the gadget game with mega Auckland investment

Fri, 27th Jun 2014
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Intel Capital invests in NZ's Performance Lab, aiming to boost its global reach in the smart gadget health and fitness market.
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Cloud and Proud... Strong solutions fuel Adobe financials

Thu, 19th Jun 2014
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Adobe soars with strong Q2 financial results, driven by a surge in cloud solution sales, hitting $1.07 billion in revenue.
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Restructuring Warehouse reports solid Q3 sales

Thu, 8th May 2014
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The Warehouse reports Q3 sales of $367.0m, up 3.2%, with 13 consecutive quarters of positive same store sales.