Stories by Staff - Page 261
Apple to release iPad mini?
Mon, 27th Aug 2012
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personal computing devices
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.