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Training a new generation of Big Data analysts
Sat, 1st Jun 2013
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As the world produces 2.5 quintillion bytes of data daily, the urgent need for a new generation of Big Data analysts grows.
Samsung smartphones dominate Android market
Wed, 29th May 2013
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A whopping 95% of all Android smartphone profits captured by Samsung as company dominates the worldwide market during Q1.
Local VoIP provider issues a challenge to business customers
Wed, 29th May 2013
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Auckland based ISP Kiwilink is frustrated that a number of NZ businesses aren't getting the price savings that VoIP can offer.
Will Optimizer HQ go for NZX listing?
Mon, 27th May 2013
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New Zealand-based technology company announces plans to explore the prospect of listing on the New Zealand Stock Exchange (NZX), but will it happen?.
Rapid customer growth for Xero with continued financial losses
Fri, 24th May 2013
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Xero, the cloud-based accounting firm, widened its annual loss in line with is guidance while using cash reserves to double revenue and paying custome.
2talk launches VDSL offering
Tue, 21st May 2013
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2talk slashes VDSL rates in NZ, outpacing competitors after Chorus' pricing revamp. Plans now start from $60+GST, benefiting current and new customers.
Is Samsung's 5G as fast as it claims?
Wed, 15th May 2013
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Electronics giant says it has successfully tested 5G technology, but can users really download movies in one second?.
MYOB to acquire NZ firm for $136m
Tue, 14th May 2013
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MYOB Finance NZ Ltd signs agreement to purchase BankLink from Media Transfer Services for $136m, positioning them for growth in cloud accounting.
Google NZ workers keep pace as online ad sales grow
Wed, 8th May 2013
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digital entertainment
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Search giant stacked on workers last year to keep pace with an online advertising market that's growing at the expense of newspapers and television.
Does your business develop your job skills?
Fri, 3rd May 2013
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education, learning & training
As skills shortages become more prevalent, particularly in IT, fewer than half of New Zealand employees are happy with the training they get at work.
Xero doubles annual sales as customer numbers surge
Fri, 5th Apr 2013
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Xero has doubled annual sales as its customer numbers continued to surge and said it expects an annual loss of below $15 million.
Yahoo inspires confidence through teenage millionaire
Tue, 26th Mar 2013
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At just 17, Nick D'Aloisio sells his news app to Yahoo for £24m, sparking hope for young entrepreneurs worldwide.
The week's winner: Nigel and the Microsoft Surface RT
Fri, 15th Mar 2013
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Nigel Parker's auction of his Microsoft Surface RT for Cure Kids charity topped the week's news, outshining all, even Kim Dotcom stories.
Google executive joins Xero
Fri, 8th Mar 2013
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Fresh from becoming New Zealand's latest billion dollar company, Xero has announced the appointment of Stuart McLean as it's new chief revenue officer.
IT Service Management conference heads to Auckland
Fri, 1st Mar 2013
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Come support and participate in the 9th annual itSMFnz National Conference in Auckland, discussing how we manage and deliver better services to our customers.
Hold the phone, Microsoft's Surface RT is New Zealand bound
Fri, 1st Mar 2013
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Microsoft's Surface RT lands in New Zealand on March 15, exclusively at JB Hi-Fi and Harvey Norman, priced from NZD $739.
Kiwi firm behind Anne Frank Diary iPad App
Fri, 25th Jan 2013
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New Zealand firm breaks new ground with the global launch of The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank as an interactive iPad app.
Can Graph Search combat Facebook's commercial struggles?
Thu, 17th Jan 2013
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marketing
Following Facebook's unveiling of Graph Search yesterday, the world offers comment on the social media giants latest launch.
Java security concerns not over yet
Thu, 17th Jan 2013
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cybersecurity
The recently discovered vulnerability has been finally patched by Oracle, but exploitation continues on computers that have not been updated.
How Richard Branson became the million-follower man
Thu, 27th Dec 2012
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Sir Richard Branson becomes the first LinkedIn Influencer to surpass one million followers, doubling Barack Obama's count and setting a new record.