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Apple to release iPad mini?
Mon, 27th Aug 2012
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personal computing devices
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apple
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samsung
Apple to unveil a 7-inch iPad mini in October, following the anticipated launch of a new iPhone, marking the firm's entry into the smaller tablet market.
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NZ’s mobile ad spending increases
Mon, 27th Aug 2012
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smartphones
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advertising
Kiwi mobile advertising expenditure continues to grow as specialist mobile media companies descend on the New Zealand market.
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WatchGuard rewards sales success with Fiji trip
Mon, 27th Aug 2012
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
WatchGuard Technologies will reward the winners of its ANZ Elite 2012 sales incentive competition with a trip to Fiji.
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Samsung stung with $1bn Apple damages
Mon, 27th Aug 2012
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personal computing devices
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apple
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samsung
In a landmark US case, Apple wins $1bn in damages from Samsung for patent infringements, threatening future innovation and consumer choice.
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Snapper stopped by Auckland Transport
Mon, 27th Aug 2012
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auckland transport
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snappernet
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distributors
Auckland Transport axes contract with Snapper for missing deadlines, moves to AT/HOP cards for rail, ferry, and soon, bus services.
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SEEK online jobseeker activity increases
Fri, 24th Aug 2012
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seek
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job market
SEEK sees jobseeker site visits soar, with desktop views up 8% and mobile visits up 14% in July 2012, indicating rising job market confidence.
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Telstra cuts jobs and cancels vendor contracts
Fri, 24th Aug 2012
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uc
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contact centre
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telstra
Telecommunications company considering jobs cut while failing to renew a number of key vendor support and maintenance contracts.
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IRD to move with tech times
Fri, 24th Aug 2012
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ird
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customer service
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digital revolution
New IRD chief aims to bring tax into the digital age by replacing the 20 year computer system for Inland Revenue.
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Govt offers $45m to NZ businesses
Fri, 24th Aug 2012
High-flying Kiwi businesses invited to apply for the 2012 Technology Development Grant with $45m available for investments.
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Microsoft makeover with new logo
Fri, 24th Aug 2012
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microsoft
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windows
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retailers
After 25 years Microsoft has revamped it's image with a new logo as the company embarks on a new era within the industry.
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Oz passes data control laws
Fri, 24th Aug 2012
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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cybersecurity
New laws passed allowing authorities to collect and monitor Australians' internet records from web providers, specifically targeted towards cyber criminals.
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Samsung's new Apple like Australian store?
Fri, 24th Aug 2012
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personal computing devices
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apple
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samsung
As a jury deliberates the evidence in California, Samsung faces accusations of 'fast-following' Apple after the opening of their new store in Sydney.
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Resellers benefit from Ingram Micro Showcase
Thu, 23rd Aug 2012
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datacentre infrastructure
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power / energy
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lenovo
Resellers took advantage of the Ingram Micro Showcase 2012 in Auckland this week, detailing new products and areas of growth across ANZ.
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Solnet brings IFS applications to NZ
Thu, 23rd Aug 2012
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devops
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apm
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software development
Exclusive reseller agreement sees IT solutions provider delivering and supporting the new IFS Applications 8 extended ERP suite across New Zealand.
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Breakfast invitation to learn how to protect your network from today’s malware
Thu, 23rd Aug 2012
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Security brand Palo Alto Networks to hold two information sessions on Modern Malware in New Zealand starting early September.
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HP suffers record US$8.9bn loss
Thu, 23rd Aug 2012
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personal computing devices
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hp
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mobility
HP reports a record loss of USD $8.9 billion, following an acquisition that underperformed. Revenue dropped 5% to USD $29.7 billion in Q3.
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Quickflix seeks quick fix for Australasian growth
Thu, 23rd Aug 2012
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quickflix
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partners
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partnerships
Streaming supplier aims to drum up funding across the ANZ region through new investors on both sides of the Tasman.
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Jury deliberates Apple v Samsung evidence
Thu, 23rd Aug 2012
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personal computing devices
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apple
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patents
A Californian jury examines the evidence in the high stakes patent infringement lawsuit, with deliberation expected to last several days.
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NZ tablet use to triple
Thu, 23rd Aug 2012
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personal computing devices
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apple
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ericsson
Kiwis expected to jump on the tablet band wagon with telecommunications company Ericsson predicting a surge in sales across NZ.
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Poor outlook causes Trade Me dip in shares
Thu, 23rd Aug 2012
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supply chain & logistics
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trade me
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inventory management systems
Trade Me shares fall 2.5% despite an 8.4% profit rise, as sales growth falls short of forecasts in NZ's volatile market.