Latest news - Page 163
Xero braces itself for 'mind-blowing' 2014 and beyond...
Tue, 8th Apr 2014
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Xero, the largest online accounting software provider in New Zealand, is looking to expand into the UK and US markets.
Xero finishes year up 83% to $70m
Fri, 4th Apr 2014
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Xero is now the leading accounting software provider in New Zealand and the leading online accounting software in Australia and the United Kingdom, wi.
'It's theft... Thousands and thousands hours of struggle...'
Wed, 19th Mar 2014
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personal computing devices
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Jony Ive, Apple's design chief, speaks out against companies copying their designs in a rare interview with The Sunday Times.
Labour aims to 'protect citizens' with a digital bill of rights
Fri, 14th Mar 2014
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banking
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Labour proposes digital bill of rights to protect New Zealanders from mass surveillance and guarantee internet access.
Aussie SMBs set to take off with $5 international roaming
Sat, 8th Mar 2014
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personal computing devices
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telco
Vodafone aims to champion Aussie SMBs with a pioneering $5/day international roaming offer, promising no surprise bills across 46 nations.
The Windows XP migration ship is sailing… SMBs, don’t miss the boat
Wed, 26th Feb 2014
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SMBs are finding the move from Windows XP to newer systems simpler than expected, dispelling upgrade myths and boosting productivity.
Xero smashes 250k customer mark...
Thu, 20th Feb 2014
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Xero, a fast-growing accounting software firm, now boasts over 250,000 global customers, doubling its base in just a year.
Vodafone Oz unveils largest 4G international roaming network
Wed, 19th Feb 2014
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Vodafone Australia to launch the biggest 4G global roaming network, offering fast access in NZ, the UK, Europe at no extra cost.
Unified Comms secret start-up revealed...
Wed, 19th Feb 2014
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After months of mystery, UCFX is unveiled as the go-to Microsoft Lync specialist in communications, with plans for global expansion.
Need for Chief Data Officers set to increase by 25%
Fri, 31st Jan 2014
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Gartner predicts a 25% rise in Chief Data Officer appointments by 2025, reflecting the growing data complexities in businesses.
Kiwi attack on online child sexual abuse network saves children
Fri, 31st Jan 2014
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cybersecurity
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telco
NZ operation saves children from global abuse network, rescuing six and arresting offenders in a complex international effort.
Can your social media footprint help repay debt?
Wed, 29th Jan 2014
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facebook
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social media
247Moneybox.co.nz utilises borrowers' social media to refine credit decisions, aiming for more reliable short-term loan assessments.
Social media drives Adobe revenue
Tue, 28th Jan 2014
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social media
Adobe's revenue soars as social media giants like Tumblr and Pinterest lead in driving qualified traffic to retail, outpacing Facebook.
Microsoft ditches SkyDrive name following court ruling
Tue, 28th Jan 2014
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cloud services
Microsoft’s cloud storage service SkyDrive has been renamed OneDrive, following a UK court ruling instigated by British firm Sky.
Dotcom's Internet Party beckons for resigning Mega CEO...
Fri, 24th Jan 2014
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Mega CEO Vikram Kumar steps down to join Kim Dotcom's Internet Party, aiming to leverage tech for political change in New Zealand.
UPDATED: Hell for Dell as 30% staff layoffs loom
Wed, 15th Jan 2014
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personal computing devices
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pc hardware
As PC shipments nosedive for the seventh consecutive quarter, rumours swirl that tech giant Dell is cutting its workforce.
Why NZ and UK are leading the public sector digital revolution...
Wed, 15th Jan 2014
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New Zealand and the UK are setting the pace in the global public sector digital revolution, transforming government transparency and accessibility.
App Store sales smashed US$10 billion mark in 2013
Thu, 9th Jan 2014
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smartphones
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apple
Apple's App Store exceeded $10 billion in sales in 2013, with December's $1 billion making it the most lucrative month ever.
The writing’s on the wall - Part 1
Wed, 8th Jan 2014
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digital signage
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resellers
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pro av
No longer the domain solely of retail, digital signage is spreading its wings, creating a market with plenty to offer the reseller.
A cloud fit for finance
Thu, 19th Dec 2013
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cloud services
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ethernet
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The finance sector seeks a custom-fit cloud solution, stepping into forums to shape a tech future that meets its unique demands.