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Digital services stories - Page 35

Acquisition

Melbourne IT snaps up InfoReady for $15.4M

Wed, 16th Mar 2016
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Melbourne IT bolsters its digital edge, bagging analytics firm InfoReady in a £15.4m deal, eyeing growth in the tech transformation sphere.
Running man

Why Facebook sees sports as the next big opportunity in digital media

Tue, 8th Mar 2016
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Digital and social media companies such as Facebook are moving further into the world of sports as more viewer attention shifts in that direction.
Govt

IoT, proactive security and big data: Top trends impacting government

Wed, 3rd Feb 2016
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Government agencies face pressure to keep up with digital technology trends, according to a new report by DMI.
Telco trends ipad

What is the biggest telco IT trend to watch in 2016?

Wed, 20th Jan 2016
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Telco IT trends are being driven by a number of factors, including competition, the shift towards digital services and the need for business agility.
Flatline market

Consumer electronics market flatlines

Mon, 18th Jan 2016
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Data security concerns and declining demand for smartphones, tablets and IoT devices are stifling the growth of the consumer electronics industry.
Hacker computer

Why NZ retailers need to be wary of attacks in the last week before Christmas

Fri, 18th Dec 2015
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New Zealand retailers are entering the busiest week of the year ahead of Christmas and the number of DDoS attacks continues to rise.
Integration

Say hello to iPaaS as middleware-as-a-service disrupts market

Wed, 16th Dec 2015
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Middleware-as-a-service and lightweight API development will drive middleware to new heights in 2016, as companies seek more agile integration.
Software

Spark identifies software defined networking as the way forward

Tue, 8th Dec 2015
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In a recent strategy update, David Havercroft, chief operating officer for Spark identified the company's overriding goal moving forward.
Sea of change

Government digitisation brings benefit and risk to citizens

Thu, 3rd Dec 2015
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Governments around the world are actively pursuing digitalisation, but concerns about security and privacy remain, according to UXC Saltbush.
Goldy

Digital strategies market $97 billion goldmine

Tue, 1st Dec 2015
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Agility, technology and data are impacting demand for digital strategic services, which is set to become $97 billion worldwide opportunity by 2019.
Gst

Draft law heralds end of GST-free digital goods

Mon, 16th Nov 2015
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digital services
The days of GST-free music, games, e-books and software purchased online are coming to an end, with plans to tax online services from next October.
Customer

The keys to thriving in the age of the customer

Tue, 3rd Nov 2015
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2016 will be the most consequential year for companies adapting to the age of the customer says Forrester. So how do you ensure your business thrives?.
Internet

New guidelines for telecommunications wiring

Wed, 21st Oct 2015
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The New Zealand Telecommunications Forum has issued new guidelines to enhance in-home telecom wiring, adapting to the surge in digital services and data usage.
Tr

Council ups it game on its Government UFB bid

Tue, 13th Oct 2015
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South Taranaki District Council is seeking feedback on an initiative to establish a Digital Development Fund of up to $1 million.
Virtual meeting

Spark NZ trials virtual annual meeting in ANZ first

Fri, 9th Oct 2015
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Spark New Zealand, a leading digital services company, is trialling a virtual meeting for its 40,000 shareholders.
Knowledge sharing

Kiwis in the running for global startup awards

Fri, 14th Aug 2015
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The chance to spend time with Richard Branson is on offer in this year's Talent Unleashed Awards, with an entrepreneur school and funding on the way.
Innovation

Intel and Micron make memory tech breakthrough

Tue, 11th Aug 2015
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Intel and Micron's breakthrough unveils 3D XPoint, set to transform data storage with unparalleled speed and endurance.
Now hiring

Growing demand for IT specialists in NZ

Thu, 6th Aug 2015
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The digital revolution is leading to the creation of new roles and greater demand for specialised skills in New Zealand's IT industry.
Door to cloud

Westcon: Cloud creates an even bigger role for disties

Tue, 28th Jul 2015
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Westcon has outlined its vision of the role of the distributor in cloud, saying cloud in fact increases the necessity for distributors.
Intel

Intel sets out to enable thousands of cloud deployments

Mon, 27th Jul 2015
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digital services
Intel Corporation has launched the Intel Cloud for All initiative to make cloud solutions easier to deploy and accelerate adoption.