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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.
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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.
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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.
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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?.
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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.
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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.
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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?.
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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.
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Google NZ workers keep pace as online ad sales grow

Wed, 8th May 2013
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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.
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Does your business develop your job skills?

Fri, 3rd May 2013
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Can Graph Search combat Facebook's commercial struggles?

Thu, 17th Jan 2013
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Following Facebook's unveiling of Graph Search yesterday, the world offers comment on the social media giants latest launch.
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Java security concerns not over yet

Thu, 17th Jan 2013
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The recently discovered vulnerability has been finally patched by Oracle, but exploitation continues on computers that have not been updated.
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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.