Stories by Staff - Page 157
Will you own a smart watch by 2018?
Thu, 29th Aug 2013
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Smart watch shipments are expected to hit 36 million annually by 2018, with Apple and Samsung poised to trigger a market boom, Juniper Research reveals.
6 Small Business ‘Hiring Hacks’
Thu, 29th Aug 2013
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Finding and hiring top talent is critical to a small company’s growth and success, yet this is just one of many hats worn by small business leaders.
Are Kiwis paying too much for computers and software?
Thu, 29th Aug 2013
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Green Party calls for a Commerce Committee inquiry into the over pricing of computer software and hardware in New Zealand compared to other countries.
Apple Watch out… Samsung's Galaxy Gear is here
Thu, 29th Aug 2013
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South Korean company will launch its smart watch as early as next week, beating Apple's iWatch to market in the process.
Govt helps SMBs exploit faster broadband
Thu, 29th Aug 2013
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New Zealand govt launches training for SMBs to leverage ultra-fast broadband, aiming to boost online presence and ecommerce.
IT pros welcome passing of Patents Bill
Thu, 29th Aug 2013
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The Institute of IT Professionals welcomes the near unanimous passing of the Patents Bill in Parliament, effectively removing software patents from New Zealand.
Global hacker fires warnings at NZ govt
Wed, 28th Aug 2013
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government
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anonymous
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gcsb
To the government of New Zealand: you have our full attention and we are watching your every move. Consider yourself warned.
Xero writes off $700k by ending Xero Personal…
Wed, 28th Aug 2013
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
CEO Rod Drury reveals the company is discontinuing Xero Personal, the personal finance software, late next year - writing off $700,000 in the process.
SUSE extends VMware Cloud partnership
Wed, 28th Aug 2013
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vmware
Extended partnership makes SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for VMware available through VMware vCloud Hybrid Service.
Prevent disaster at FREE Cloud Computing Seminar…
Wed, 28th Aug 2013
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mcdonalds it
Learn to protect your business from disaster with cloud computing at our FREE seminar, Wellington, Sept 3. Secure your data, save time and money.
Can IBM and Adobe lead the enterprise digital marketing platform?
Wed, 28th Aug 2013
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ovum
IBM and Adobe lead in digital marketing, says Ovum, urging firms to choose platforms for strategic fit over mere features.
Former Microsoft CIO jumps ship to VMware
Wed, 28th Aug 2013
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After quietly resigning from Redmond via LinkedIn in June, Microsoft veteran pops up in Palo Alto with VMware.
2talk walks the walk with 'good honest' broadband
Wed, 28th Aug 2013
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voip
Customers can now add 2talk broadband to voice plans by ordering through 2talk live, with broadband now available as ADSL, VDSL, UFB (Auckland only) or HSNS.
Facebook discloses NZ govt data requests…
Wed, 28th Aug 2013
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government
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Social networking giant reveals official government requests for Kiwi data during the first six months of the year...
Kickstarter boost for big thinking Kiwis
Wed, 28th Aug 2013
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Creative Kiwi projects will soon find a new home as Kickstarter announces plans to open its crowdfunding platform to New Zealand in the near future.
Second time lucky as Windows 8.1 heads to manufacturers
Wed, 28th Aug 2013
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Only 10 months after launching Windows 8, Microsoft has returned for a second crack at the market, sending a finished Windows 8.1 to manufacturers.
Wi-Fi guru leaves AeroHive for AirTight
Tue, 27th Aug 2013
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wireless networks
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cloud services
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airtight
In a bid to bring fun back into enterprise Wi-Fi, company hires 20-year veteran of wireless and IT infrastructure.
Kiwi blog leaks iOS7 release date…
Tue, 27th Aug 2013
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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ios
A Kiwi blog hints at iOS7's release date to coincide with new iPhones on Sept 10, following a leaked developer email.
2degrees appoints permanent CEO
Tue, 27th Aug 2013
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After Eric Hertz's passing, 2degrees names Stewart Sherriff, its chairman and interim CEO, as the permanent CEO, solidifying leadership.
Can new Facebook app stop young suicides?
Tue, 27th Aug 2013
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digital entertainment
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apps
R U OK? app aims to help more young people reflect on the difference that conversations can make to friends who might be struggling.