New Zealand (NZ) stories - Page 132
MYOB takes a (slightly) different approach to accounting in the cloud
Thu, 8th Nov 2012
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accounting systems
It’s exciting times for accounting software maker MYOB as it launches its cloud-based product AccountRight Live.
DTS plans Upper Hutt data centre in 2013
Tue, 6th Nov 2012
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DTS to open a new, quake-resistant data centre in Upper Hutt's CBD Tower in 2013, boasting premium services and dual fibre connectivity.
Rakon to cut 60 NZ jobs
Tue, 6th Nov 2012
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Rakon to cut 60 New Zealand jobs, shifting manufacturing to China and India to cut costs and improve profits by NZD $10 million annually.
GrabOne ready for Xmas with Wish List
Mon, 5th Nov 2012
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grabone
GrabOne's new 'Wish List' feature transforms Xmas gift shopping for Kiwis, enabling easy sharing of desired experiences with family and friends.
Apple under fire over Kiwi’s cut-price order
Mon, 5th Nov 2012
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personal computing devices
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kiwi
Apple faces tribunal in NZ after cancelling a man's order worth $1600 acquired for just $35 due to website pricing error.
Apple releases iPad mini to New Zealand
Fri, 2nd Nov 2012
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Kiwis become first nation on the planet to get their hands on Apple's new small-sized tablet, launched at 8am this morning.
Fast and flexible financing through EMC's 0% offer
Thu, 1st Nov 2012
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emc
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partners
IT storage solutions provider delivers competitive financing options for businesses through Velocity Finance Program until 2013.
The week that was: Windows 8, Surface, iPad Mini and a Cancelled Android Event
Tue, 30th Oct 2012
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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microsoft
Apple unveils the iPad Mini while Microsoft releases Windows 8 and the Surface. Google postpones Android 4.2 event due to US storms.
Samsung unveils Windows 8 Smart PC
Fri, 26th Oct 2012
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Samsung New Zealand unveils the ATIV Smart PC and Smart PC Pro, versatile devices running Windows 8, priced from NZD $1,299 and NZD $1,999 respectively.
Science research given $54 million boost
Fri, 26th Oct 2012
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research
New Zealand science receives NZD $54.6 million boost from Marsden Fund, supporting 86 groundbreaking research projects across diverse fields.
Methven goes global with WAN optimisation-as-a-service
Thu, 25th Oct 2012
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partners
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acquisition
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extend
Methven partners with Aryaka for a breakthrough in global WAN optimisation-as-a-service, drastically improving business operations.
Finally: iBooks comes to New Zealand
Tue, 23rd Oct 2012
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Just ahead of the potential launch of the iPad Mini, NZ gets it's self iBooks with a fully populated, NZ relevant book store. Read on for full details...
Kiwis keeping pace with global ICT development
Mon, 15th Oct 2012
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New Zealand climbs to 17th in ICT Development Index, surpassing Australia, but faces high costs in fixed telephony and broadband services.
2.2m Kiwis Like Facebook
Mon, 15th Oct 2012
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facebook
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social media
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Nearly half of New Zealand's population is on Facebook, with over two million Kiwis using the social networking site.
Canada joins Huawei boycott
Thu, 11th Oct 2012
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government
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canadian government
Chinese company faces exclusion from planned government network across North America as concerns over security risks continue.
Presence is the new dial tone
Wed, 10th Oct 2012
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digital entertainment
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email
Communications has traditionally been about a device with numeric identity; for many people there were multiple devices and numbers to consider.
Labour demands Govt inquiry over Huawei handling
Tue, 9th Oct 2012
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government
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telco
After U.S. officials accused the company of bribery and spying, opposition party questions the Chinese firm's share of the $1.35 billion UFB rollout.
Facebook debuts 'pay to promote posts' after NZ trials
Thu, 4th Oct 2012
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facebook
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meti
Following tests in New Zealand, social networking site rolls out service charging users who promote their wall posts across the U.S.
Wheedle looks for cheap Indian web developers for fix
Thu, 4th Oct 2012
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software development
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candidates
Despite being forced to close online operations two days after its official launch, Trade Me rival posts web developer advert in India.
Minister Hungary for change at Budapest cyber conference
Wed, 3rd Oct 2012
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physical security
Communications and Information Technology Minister Amy Adams heads to the three-day conference aimed at building a resilient global digital environment.