New Zealand (NZ) stories - Page 148
Govt takes bigger interest in public sector ICT spend
Fri, 8th Oct 2010
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The NZ government outlines new ICT policies aimed at enhancing efficiency and innovation across public sector agencies, gaining strong industry support.
NZ Open source finalists announced
Wed, 6th Oct 2010
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document management
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ecm
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martech
NZ's top open source talents on display as finalists revealed for prestigious awards. Public voting now open, with winners announced in November.
MTV releases anti-bullying iPhone app
Tue, 5th Oct 2010
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MTV has launched an updated version of its Over The Line iPhone app in the US, aimed at combating digital abuse and cyberbullying among users.
Update: Datacraft buys Axon-Integral
Tue, 5th Oct 2010
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acquisition
Datacraft confirms acquisition of Integral-Axon, set to be finalised by 1 November, with potential further expansions in Asia Pacific, including New Zealand.
Xero invests in tax lodgement company
Mon, 4th Oct 2010
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financial systems
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Xero has invested NZD $200,000 for a 15.9% stake in Max Solutions to fund the development of a New Zealand-specific tax lodgement system.
Connector hires Allied Telesis BDM
Mon, 4th Oct 2010
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cloud services
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connector systems
Connector Systems appoints Ryan Ashton as Allied Telesis National Business Development Manager to boost networking sales and support resellers.
Report: 4G phones will ruin digital TV
Mon, 4th Oct 2010
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government
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bandwidth
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spectrum
4G mobile phones could interfere with cable TV within six metres of a set top box, according to research by Cable Europe.
Seek questions Trade Me's 'overtake' claim
Mon, 4th Oct 2010
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seek
Trade Me's claim to overtake Seek in job board visits by year's end is challenged by Seek, citing an 8% lead in unique browsers this month.
Google releases voice and chat for U.S. users
Fri, 1st Oct 2010
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digital entertainment
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speakers
Google has launched Gmail voice and video chat for US users, enabling phone calls to landlines via browser. Video calls also supported with webcams.
NZ’s fibre-enabled future
Fri, 1st Oct 2010
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New Zealand’s fibre future looks bright, with the NZRFG ensuring ultra-fast networks reach Kiwis nationwide. Economic leaps are expected as access expands.
Xero adds simple inventory
Wed, 29th Sep 2010
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fintech
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financial systems
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supply chain & logistics
Xero introduces Inventory Items to simplify tracking sales and purchases, addressing a highly requested feature ahead of new GST changes in New Zealand.
Tom Tom searches for NZ's most iconic Kiwi accent
Tue, 28th Sep 2010
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gps
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voice
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GPS maker TomTom launches ‘Be the Voice of New Zealand’ to find the most iconic Kiwi accent for their units. Enter or vote at www.bethevoice.co.nz.
Changes made to Microsoft New Zealand
Tue, 28th Sep 2010
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Microsoft NZ announces leadership overhaul with Donna Wright as Services Director and Frazer Scott as Business, Marketing and Operations Director.
NZCS launches '50 Years of ICT Innovation' book
Sat, 25th Sep 2010
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open source
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cloud services
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ict
NZCS has launched '50 Years of ICT Innovation,' a 400-page book documenting New Zealand's computing history with insights from notable innovators.
Joyce: Public needs to see the benefits of UFB
Fri, 17th Sep 2010
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fibre
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telco
Communications Minister Steven Joyce tells Huawei technology summit that the benefits of UFB need to be publicised.
Basware to open New Zealand office - four new partners wanted
Fri, 17th Sep 2010
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growth
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sme
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partners
Basware plans to establish a New Zealand office, seeking four partners to enhance its growing presence and offer electronic invoicing services in the market.
Citrix hires NetScaler manager
Thu, 16th Sep 2010
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virtualisation
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sales
Citrix appoints Phil Caleno as Senior Manager for NetScaler in Australia and New Zealand to boost sales and strategy in the burgeoning ADC market.
Extra help for Canterbury SMEs
Wed, 15th Sep 2010
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guidance
Small and medium enterprises in Canterbury to receive new economic support, including free mentoring services, as announced by Minister Brownlee today.
Cloud-based malware defence strengthened
Wed, 15th Sep 2010
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exploit kits
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real time
Blue Coat enhances cloud-based WebPulse with new malware defences, allowing seamless protection for 70 million users without needing software updates.
MS: Government cloud compliance a key challenge
Tue, 14th Sep 2010
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data protection
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data privacy
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microsoft
Government compliance requirements are key barriers to cloud policy adoption, says National Technology Officer, Mark Rees.