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NZ's tech export sector is booming – who are the ones to watch?

Fri, 21st Oct 2016
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The results of the recently released annual TIN100 Report revealed what tech companies, start-ups and even geographies are performing the best.
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TIN report showcases New Zealand's tech prowess to investors

Thu, 20th Oct 2016
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The Technology Investment Network's 201report has revealed the extent of technology's reach in what's now New Zealand's third biggest export secto.
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Friend or foe, Education Minister Hekia Parata bows out

Wed, 19th Oct 2016
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Education Minister Hekia Parata will not run in New Zealand's General Election next year after nearly a decade in politics.
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IPC & Superloop partner build better network access to Asian markets

Tue, 18th Oct 2016
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IPC and Superloop have embarked on a collaborative venture that will provide communications and connectivity solutions to the Asia Pacific region.
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Kiwi SMBs confident about business outlook but our skills shortage is still a drag

Mon, 17th Oct 2016
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Small businesses are more confident about their economic future, but they're finding it harder to grow as sourcing skilled talent becomes harder.
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OMGTech & the Ministry of Education partner to bring the best of STEM to Kiwi kids

Thu, 13th Oct 2016
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OMGTech partners with Ministry of Education to pilot initiative bringing STEM education and tech to Kiwi kids.
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Downer bows out of fibre installations for Chorus

Fri, 7th Oct 2016
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Visionstream to take over fibre installations in areas serviced by Downer, allowing Downer to focus on other aspects of its relationship with Chorus.
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North Island customers now 100GB ready

Thu, 6th Oct 2016
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Kordia's North Island fibre backhaul network is now 100GB ready, with an increase in demand from service providers.
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Inside the Kiwi UFB experience: White Island Tours

Mon, 3rd Oct 2016
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New Zealand's Ultra-Fast Broadband Initiative brings high-speed fibre to 75% of homes and businesses in 10 years.
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Canon NZ 'truly inspired' by environmental community projects

Mon, 3rd Oct 2016
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Canon New Zealand announces winners of its Environmental Grants Program, with three projects receiving $5,000 worth of Canon equipment.
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Kiwis now have access to game changing Gigabit UFB

Fri, 30th Sep 2016
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Ultrafast Fibre Limited and Northpower Fibre will offer one Gigabit (1Gbps) broadband in New Zealand from 1st October.
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Communities transform - Whakatane UFB build now complete

Mon, 26th Sep 2016
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Chorus has deployed Ultra-Fast Broadband to 7000 locations in Whakatane, potentially transforming New Zealand's economy.
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Kordia announces completion of 9.6 terabit fibre backhaul network

Mon, 5th Sep 2016
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Kordia has been busy improving its fibre backhaul networks across the North Island and finally completed the project last week, the company announced.
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Dicker Data NZ offering up Wild NZ to Kiwi resellers

Mon, 29th Aug 2016
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Dicker Data NZ is offering up a unique travel experience to wild New Zealand as it continues its push into volume.
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Spark to test high speed Gigabit connections in Christchurch

Mon, 22nd Aug 2016
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New Zealand telco Spark tests Gigabit connections in Christchurch, enabling more people to upgrade their internet speeds.
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Waiheke schools in line for massive govt investment

Thu, 4th Aug 2016
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Two schools on Waiheke Island set to receive $40m investment for infrastructure rebuild and upgrade, says Education Minister Hekia Parata.
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Exclusive: Dicker Data NZ closes sales circle with strengthened volume business

Wed, 3rd Aug 2016
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Experiential rewards, a growing reseller and vendor base – Dicker Data's Richard Harri tells ChannelLife his plans for the distie's volume business.
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Vodafone unveils high-tech 'workplace of the future'

Mon, 1st Aug 2016
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Vodafone has officially opened its new Christchurch-based South Island headquarters - the 'most technologically advanced office workplace in NZ'.
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Kiwi survey finds skilled staff crucial to small business growth

Mon, 11th Jul 2016
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Small business confidence is up & growth expectations are rising, but the clincher may end up being a lack of skilled staff, according to ANZ survey.
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Google NZ takes financial hit as local Loon benefits end

Mon, 11th Jul 2016
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Google New Zealand has reported a loss in its latest financial results. And just how much tax did the global giant pay locally?.