Latest news - Page 161
Wellington pitched as high tech capital to expat Sydneysiders
Wed, 26th Nov 2014
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Wellington woos Sydneysiders as the next high tech hub with over 2000 job openings in ICT, engineering and more at the NZ Jobs Expo.
Westpac launches new app featuring augmented reality
Tue, 11th Nov 2014
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Westpac New Zealand unveils an innovative app with augmented reality to transform money management, making it more interactive and user-friendly.
World Week Ahead: Yellen, US retail sales
Mon, 10th Nov 2014
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Remarks by Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen on Thursday, followed by the latest monthly report on US retail sales will draw the focus of the week.
$10 million US acquisition for Xero
Fri, 7th Nov 2014
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financial systems
Xero is spending $10 million to acquire a small Seattle-based online payroll company, Monchilla, in order to accelerate its US expansion.
ICE Tech 360 initiative prepares emerging talent for tech jobs
Thu, 16th Oct 2014
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hp
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Emerging talent in NZ gains a pathway into tech jobs with ICE Tech 360, a unique initiative offering graduates extensive work experience.
Will an extra two inches make any difference for Apple?
Thu, 9th Oct 2014
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personal computing devices
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Apple hints at a larger iPad among next week's launches, but can two extra inches truly revolutionize the tablet experience? Doubts linger.
Xero lines up heavy hitter for US push
Thu, 9th Oct 2014
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Xero recruits tech guru Andy Lark for its US expansion, aiming to build on its significant subscription revenue growth and market presence.
Kiwis fall foul of Twitter’s dark side
Mon, 6th Oct 2014
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email security
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digital entertainment
Any time you use a social media service, it provides an additional opportunity for spammers, scammers and malicious masterminds to take advantage.
Has your Facebook status got an expiration date?
Thu, 2nd Oct 2014
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Facebook is testing a Snapchat-like feature in New Zealand, allowing users to set expiration times for their status updates, from one hour to a week.
Kiwi company dials up global market
Mon, 29th Sep 2014
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Comworth Group targets the US and Europe with its innovative Virsae software, aiming to become a global leader in unified communications.
Grow Grow Grow your ICT in Wellington...
Fri, 26th Sep 2014
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Grow Wellington offers free seat on campaign targeting ICT talent in Australia. Over 500 vacancies in Wellington. #ICT #Wellington #NewZealand.
Off the scales as Apple smashes record iPhone sales...
Tue, 23rd Sep 2014
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apple
Apple shatters records, selling over 10 million iPhone 6 models in just three days post-launch, according to CEO Tim Cook.
iHusband... Can iPhone 6 save 20 years of marriage?
Mon, 22nd Sep 2014
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apple
Polish man queues for 44 hours in Bristol to buy iPhone 6 in bid to salvage 20-year marriage after recent split.
New iPhone 6 gives NFC 'shot in the arm'
Thu, 18th Sep 2014
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Apple's iPhone 6 launch not only advanced tech specs but also revolutionised NFC with Apple Pay, boosting contactless payments.
Experienced tech founder to join board of award-winning NZ start-up
Fri, 12th Sep 2014
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africa
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Serial entrepreneur Brett Campbell has been appointed to the board of The Full Suite, a provider of cloud-based workflow solutions.
Expert analysis: Apple Watch set to drive wearable market
Fri, 12th Sep 2014
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personal computing devices
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analysys mason
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wearables
Analysys Mason anticipates that smartwatches will become the dominant wearable smart device by sales in early 2017.
Double trouble as Apple launches iPhone 6…
Wed, 10th Sep 2014
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apple
Apple has announced its newest iPhones, the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, featuring larger screens and improved technology.
Boost for SMEs as first Kiwi equity crowd-funding completes in style...
Mon, 25th Aug 2014
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crowdfunding
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New Zealand's first equity crowdfunding offer reaches stretch target of $700,000 after less than two weeks on the market.
'I bleed Microsoft'... Ballmer bows out of Redmond
Thu, 21st Aug 2014
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software development
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microsoft
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cloud services
Former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer has stepped down from the company's board, citing a busy post-retirement schedule.
Do Kiwi self-starters lack leadership skills?
Tue, 19th Aug 2014
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New survey reveals Kiwi entrepreneurs struggle with leadership, lacking key skills to share their vision and elevate their businesses.