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Managing Director stories - Page 179

Security breach threat

Top security threats for ANZ organisations in 2015

Thu, 29th Jan 2015
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ANZ firms face a surge in zero-day malware and need shielded SDN, mobiles, and IoT against hackers in 2015, Check Point warns.
Finzsoft

Finzsoft receives notice of takeover from Silverlake HGH

Wed, 28th Jan 2015
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The board of Finzsoft Solutions has received a notice of intention to make a full offer to purchase all of the equity securities of Finzsoft from Silv.
Chris quin

Chris Quin leaves Spark after nearly 25 years

Wed, 28th Jan 2015
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Craig Young, TUANZ chief executive, says Quin's open leadership, experience and general ability took Spark through some interesting times.
Solution business ideas

Spark shakes up leadership team and hones in on digital first strategy

Tue, 27th Jan 2015
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spark
Spark New Zealand reshuffles executive team, embracing a 'Digital First' ethos to spearhead market growth and innovation.
Extreme networks app

Extreme Networks empowers partners with PartnerLink app

Thu, 22nd Jan 2015
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mobility
Extreme Networks has released PartnerLink, a mobile application, to provide partners with access to sales tools and critical content.
Contact centre

Datacom partners with Interactive Intelligence Group, sets sights on NZ contact centres

Wed, 21st Jan 2015
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martech
Datacom provides exceptional customer outcomes underpinned by a service that leverages our experience and that of our partners.
Download

Wireless Nation takes fast broadband to far reaches of NZ

Wed, 14th Jan 2015
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isp
Wireless Nation's satellite network is taking internet access where traditional broadband doesn't reach and has made it twice as fast.
Tablet suit

This is the year of the digital workplace, says Concur

Wed, 14th Jan 2015
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technology gifts
Digital workplace trends such as paperless contracts and receipts, hands-free conference calls, and wallet-free living are on the rise, according to Concur.
Fallback

Graham Shaw, Peter Huljich join Pushpay board

Tue, 13th Jan 2015
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financial systems
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payment technologies
Graham Shaw and Peter Huljich have joined Pushpay Holdings' board as part of the NZAX-listed mobile payment app developer's plan to graduate to the.
Networking

Networking vendor gears up for Kiwi growth

Tue, 13th Jan 2015
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New verticals mean new resellers are needed for NetGear as the networking company gears up for aggressive growth locally.
Debt

Tackling debt key for 2015

Fri, 9th Jan 2015
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financial systems
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xero
Xero NZ's Victoria Crone advises small business owners to master their debt in 2015 for growth and stability, offering practical guidance.
Ibm

New managing director for IBM Australia and New Zealand

Thu, 8th Jan 2015
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IBM has appointed Kerry Purcell as managing director of IBM Australia and New Zealand, replacing Jeffrey Rhoda.
Sony

Sony unveils new wearables and announces new partnerships at CES 2015

Wed, 7th Jan 2015
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Sony has introduced new products, partners and experiences to its evolving SmartWear range at the CES 2015 conference.
Coins falling

Get ready to pay more for broadband in 2015

Wed, 7th Jan 2015
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broadband
New Zealand telecommunications providers Spark and Vodafone have announced they will increase their prices in 2015.
Sony smartwatch

Sony 'dare to be different' with new wearables

Mon, 5th Jan 2015
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technology gifts
Sony Mobile NZ launches SmartBand Talk and SmartWatch 3, aimed at revolutionising lifestyle tracking with innovative wearable tech.
Randv

Wearable technology comes to NZ music festivals

Mon, 5th Jan 2015
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digital entertainment
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spotify
NZ festivals like Rhythm and Vines enhance experiences with wearable tech, letting fans capture and share their music journeys online.
Fallback

MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares fall, rounding out 18% annual gain led by Chorus

Wed, 31st Dec 2014
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New Zealand shares fell on the last day of 2014, rounding out an 18 percent annual gain that was led by telecommunications network operator Chorus,.
Fallback

YEAR IN REVIEW: NZ stock investors ride wave of new listings

Tue, 30th Dec 2014
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payment technologies
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stock market
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ipos
NZ stock market thrives with 16 new listings in 2014, drawing $8.3bn in equity, signalling robust investor confidence amidst a flourishing economy.
Keepcloudclose

Keep your cloud close for critical recovery

Wed, 24th Dec 2014
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cloud services
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verne
Ian Forrester of Plan B highlights the importance of carefully choosing a cloud backup provider for critical data recovery needs.
Tamingcomms

Tame comms chaos and reap the rewards

Tue, 23rd Dec 2014
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plantronics
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mobility
Employees are facing communications mode overload, says Plantronics' Graeme Gherbaz. Tame it and reap the rewards.