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Internet of things

The Internet of Things will give rise to the algorithm economy

Mon, 15th Jun 2015
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Big data is only valuable if you know how to use it. The future of IT-driven innovation lies in the algorithm economy.
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Changes ahead as Sky TV announces new developments

Wed, 27th May 2015
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Sky outlined three key developments; its partnership with Vodafone, Neon service and online access for certain sporting events.
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Meet SkipRoaming: 'Like WhatsApp on steroids'

Tue, 26th May 2015
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UK tech firm SkipRoaming has launched an app that aims to reduce the cost of mobile international and roaming calls.
Video streaming

Everything you need to know about video streaming in NZ

Fri, 22nd May 2015
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Kiwis spoiled for choice with a plethora of video streaming services, from Netflix's global hits to local gems on Lightbox and more.
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Believe it or not: Emoji the fastest growing language on the planet

Wed, 20th May 2015
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Emoji is the fastest growing language in the world, with 80% of Brits using them to communicate, says a new study.
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Wi-Fi calling dials New Zealand

Fri, 15th May 2015
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With Skype and WhatsApp snapping at their heels, mobile phone operators are turning to Wi-Fi calling of their own, aided by iOS 8 and Hotspot 2.0.
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Legacy infrastructure stifling agility and innovation

Wed, 13th May 2015
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Legacy infrastructure is holding companies back from achieving their businesses goals and preventing business agility and innovation say CIOs.
Facebook video calling

Facebook launches video calling for Messenger

Thu, 30th Apr 2015
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Facebook introduces video calling feature for its Messenger app, enabling face-to-face conversations. Rollout begins today in various countries.
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Opengear looking to boost partner network for growth

Tue, 7th Apr 2015
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It seems Opengear is operating a pincer strategy. One side of their strategy is around maintaining their solid relationships with larger players.
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2degrees: No, not sold, buying!

Fri, 20th Mar 2015
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After plenty of speculation that 2degrees was about to be sold, it turns out they're the ones doing the buying.
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War of the wearables comes to the enterprise

Mon, 2nd Mar 2015
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Businesses brace for the 'BYOW' shift as wearables in the workplace are set to surge, with a £14bn market forecast by 2019.
Angry businessman

Spark New Zealand calls Chorus out

Tue, 24th Feb 2015
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Spark New Zealand urges regulator to lower unjust '80% higher' Chorus fees, citing expert analysis for fairer charges.
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MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares rise, Xero climbs on tech favour; Auckland Airport falls

Fri, 20th Feb 2015
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New Zealand shares rose paced by Xero and Diligent Board Member Services, as investors favoured technology-based stocks.
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Kiwis paying through the roof for residential broadband

Wed, 11th Feb 2015
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Kiwis hit with some of the highest costs for basic home broadband, ranking 77th globally, says Point Topic report.
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Former HP manager joins Mitel, targets NZ channel market

Wed, 21st Jan 2015
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James Bruty, ex-HP manager, now leads Mitel's charge to dominate NZ's unified communications market, leveraging 19 years of IT expertise.
Police innovation lab

Vodafone and the New Zealand Police open Mobility Innovation Lab

Tue, 9th Dec 2014
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The New Zealand Police, with Vodafone New Zealand, have opened a Mobility Innovation Lab and Experience Centre.
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Qrious sees in new digital age with new CEO...

Thu, 4th Sep 2014
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Ed Hyde has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer of Qrious, the smart data business launched by Spark New Zealand in 2014.
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Indonesian state owned telco to buy into 2degrees

Fri, 29th Aug 2014
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Indonesia's telecom giant Telkom set to acquire a 27% share in New Zealand's 2degrees, strengthening its presence in the Asia Pacific.
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Spark Digital CEO 'fired up' about digital future...

Fri, 8th Aug 2014
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Spark Digital CEO Tim Miles is fired up about Gen-i's rebrand. He talks to Heather Wright about the genesis of Spark and leadership.
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'Freedom still exists'... Revera CEO praises Telecom acquisition

Mon, 4th Aug 2014
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Chief executive Robin Cockayne sits down with Heather Wright to talk about the Telecom acquisition, standing in rivers and dinner in the Cockayne household.