Stories by Staff - Page 267
New homepage design increases revenue by 85%
Mon, 6th Aug 2012
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zeald
Zeald's new homepage design for Bolt of Cloth boosted revenue by 85% through strategic Split Testing, showcasing the power of user-driven site enhancements.
Does Pacific Fibre still have a business case?
Mon, 6th Aug 2012
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pacific fibre
Pacific Fibre's 12,950km cable project faces funding woes, yet experts see a business case if adequate financing is secured.
Will the government sell Kordia?
Mon, 6th Aug 2012
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government
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kordia
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pacific fibre
Speculation mounts over the potential sale of Kordia, despite official denials and a backdrop of financial struggles.
Informatica hires experience for ANZ channel role
Mon, 6th Aug 2012
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informatica
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macquarie telecom
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partners
Informatica says Franco Flore’s global expertise in channel management will help ‘support the channel and foster growth’ across the region.
Are Kiwis heading for a cashless society?
Fri, 3rd Aug 2012
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smartphones
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martech
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commerce systems
New Zealand is on track to becoming a cashless society after MasterCard revealed a strong willingness amongst Kiwis to adopt mobile payment methods.
Government exceeds UFB connection target
Fri, 3rd Aug 2012
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uc
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government
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telco
NZ outstrips Ultra-Fast Broadband targets, connecting over 76,000 premises including schools and hospitals, bolstering rural and urban internet.
Apple seeks quick judgement in Samsung trial
Fri, 3rd Aug 2012
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
As Samsung continues to question the fairness of the trial, Apple requests a quick ruling in an attempt for victory.
Telecom Business CEO resigns
Fri, 3rd Aug 2012
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uc
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customers
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telco
Alan Gourdie, CEO of Telecom Retail, has resigned effective 31 October 2012, after leading the company through a critical era of growth and competition.
Microsoft releases Windows 8 to manufacturers
Fri, 3rd Aug 2012
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windows
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retailers
Microsoft reveals early access to Windows 8, sharing its latest OS with manufacturing partners and setting an Oct 26 launch for new PCs.
Google buys Kiwi firm Wildfire
Thu, 2nd Aug 2012
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google
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twitter
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founders
Google acquires Kiwi social media firm Wildfire for USD $250m (NZD $310m); co-founder Victoria Ransom joins Google to enhance their digital media marketing.
Second fibre connection to the world cancelled
Thu, 2nd Aug 2012
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pacific fibre
The company behind New Zealand's proposed second Fibre Optic connection to the rest of the world has pulled the plug.
Microsoft revamps Hotmail service
Thu, 2nd Aug 2012
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personal computing devices
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microsoft
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apple
Microsoft has announced changes to its free online email service to try and claw back ground on Google’s Gmail alternative.
Labour questions UFB prospects after Pacific Fibre closure
Thu, 2nd Aug 2012
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uc
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chorus
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telco
After Pacific Fibre closure, Labour doubts future of NZ's broadband, impacting economic promises and competition in fibre pricing.
Trend Micro report reveals cyber-attack increase
Thu, 2nd Aug 2012
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trend micro
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banking
Cybercriminals have increased their focus in targeting individuals and organisations, stealing personal and financial information in a recent security report.
App of the week: My Fitness Pal
Thu, 2nd Aug 2012
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personal computing devices
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apps
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apple
My Fitness Pal revolutionises health tracking, blending calorie counting with exercise logs to guide both weight loss and gain efforts.
Star Wars: The Old Republic goes Free to Play!
Thu, 2nd Aug 2012
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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technology gifts
In a move that has been rumoured for a while, it has finally been confirmed that Star Wars: The Old Republic will be going free to play this spring.
EVOLVE.Cloud computing conference heads to Auckland
Wed, 1st Aug 2012
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trend micro
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datacom
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partners
Cloud security experts Trend Micro are hosting a conference in Auckland next week, offering advice on cloud computing across the ANZ region.
Cheap home calling rates for smartphone users with Woosh
Wed, 1st Aug 2012
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
Woosh launches Unzipped plans with cheap calling rates for NZ smartphone users, signalling the end of traditional landlines.
Review: Rapoo E6300 BT Keyboard for iPad
Wed, 1st Aug 2012
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Rapoo's E6300 BT Keyboard for iPad dazzles with its ultra-slim design and month-long battery life, but cramped keys may frustrate.
Review: Rapoo 6080 Bluetooth Optical Mouse
Wed, 1st Aug 2012
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Rapoo's 6080 Bluetooth Optical Mouse revolutionises wireless connectivity, offering a robust, no-receiver-needed experience and impressive battery life.