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Mobile phones

Get social with sales to capitalise on Enterprise 2.0...

Wed, 3rd Sep 2014
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Brands ignoring social media miss out, says expert, urging businesses to engage digitally for increased customer satisfaction and sales.
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Gender debate continues as Absolute IT slams 'very wrong' bonus claims

Wed, 3rd Sep 2014
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Absolute IT refutes claims of gender bonus gap in NZ tech, highlighting equal perks and the complexity of median bonus data.
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More on the “Data Lake Fallacy”…

Wed, 3rd Sep 2014
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Experts debunk the Data Lake myth, arguing it lacks structure for long-term value, urging firms to focus on governance instead.
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Videoconferencing remains relevant despite mixed market results

Wed, 3rd Sep 2014
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IDC report shows mixed results for videoconferencing equipment, with revenue increasing but still a decline year on year.
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Canvas Network builds Minecraft knowledge with MOOCs

Tue, 2nd Sep 2014
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Teachers can improve their Minecraft skills with two MOOCs from Instructure’s Canvas Network, allowing them to bring gamification into the classroom.
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Just days to go until more choice in .nz domain names

Tue, 2nd Sep 2014
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Starting September 30, New Zealand's .nz domain name structure offers more choice, allowing shorter, simpler URLs for an effective online presence.
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Pay it isn’t so… Apple inks iPhone 6 credit cards deal

Mon, 1st Sep 2014
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Apple is joining forces with American Express, Visa and MasterCard to offer a new smartphone payments system for the soon to be released iPhone 6.
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Govt unveils TV white space rules to boost broadband services

Mon, 1st Sep 2014
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New Zealand releases draft white space licensing rules to explore new wireless services, says Minister Amy Adams.
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Internet MANA... Time to shine light on 'shadowy' spies?

Mon, 1st Sep 2014
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Internet MANA promises to set up inquiry into New Zealand's intelligence agencies, focusing on oversight and surveillance.
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Fortinet NZ: Secure wireless internet offers big opportunities

Mon, 1st Sep 2014
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network infrastructure
Fortinet NZ unveils that safeguarding Wi-Fi could be lucrative for resellers, urging them to seize the growing demand for secure networks.
Tablets on horizon

Tablet appetite remains despite market slowdown...

Mon, 1st Sep 2014
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Despite a market slowdown, IDC reveals a global hunger for tablets with a projected 6.5% growth, driven by strong demand in emerging markets.
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Smartphone outlook remains strong as Apple prepares to enter the market...

Sat, 30th Aug 2014
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More than 1.25 billion smartphones will be shipped worldwide in 2014, representing a 23.8% increase from the 1.01 billion units shipped in 2013.
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Gender debate continues as NZ ICT bonus pay blows up in female faces

Sat, 30th Aug 2014
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education, learning & training
NZ ICT sector faces backlash as male bonuses outstrip female counterparts by 50%, widening the gender pay gap.
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2degrees - a timeline of Maori ownership

Fri, 29th Aug 2014
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From preferential spectrum rights to dwindling ownership, explore the timeline of Maori stakeholders in 2degrees amid sale talks.
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2degrees - the Emperor is wearing no clothes...

Fri, 29th Aug 2014
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Amid its 5th anniversary, 2degrees remains, defying the fate of its late-entry peers, yet its struggle for survival continues in New Zealand's telecom market.
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HP / Canon / Epson drive strong large format printer growth...

Fri, 29th Aug 2014
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printing
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HP, Canon, and Epson buoy the large format printer market growth, recording a 5.3% increase in unit shipments in 2Q14.
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Major banks hit by cyber attacks... 'alarming but not surprising'

Fri, 29th Aug 2014
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Today’s headlines report that big banks have been hit by cyberattacks, according to the FBI. While this news is alarming, it certainly is not surprising.
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How to secure continuous ROI from an application delivery controller...

Fri, 29th Aug 2014
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Until recently, ‘application delivery controllers’ (ADCs) were considered just another piece of the IT infrastructure jigsaw puzzle.
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Why the term “thought leader” sounds self righteous and pompous...

Fri, 29th Aug 2014
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communication
The rise of self-professed thought leaders on social media raises questions about ego vs. audience, writes Jake Sorofman of Gartner.
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Can Key rule out that GCSB is sharing NZ’s data?

Fri, 29th Aug 2014
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New evidence suggests that New Zealand's GCSB is sharing metadata with the NSA, contradicting government claims. #surveillance #privacy.