New Zealand (NZ) stories - Page 140

2.2m Kiwis Like Facebook
Mon, 15th Oct 2012
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Communications and Information Technology Minister Amy Adams heads to the three-day conference aimed at building a resilient global digital environment.

Crowdfunding comes under security spotlight
Wed, 3rd Oct 2012
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New Zealand's securities law is set to capture crowdfunding if it strays into the territory of offering returns.

Celebrating Success
Mon, 1st Oct 2012
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<strong>Dave Rosenberg reveals a few secrets to </strong><strong>Heather Wright</strong><strong> as he talks Westcon, leadership and the importance of family.

Haddock, Rutherford Challenge
Mon, 1st Oct 2012
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<strong>The challenge has gone out for the New Zealand reseller channel to get in behind the Great Adventure Race to Cure Kids.

Woolworths sells Dick Smith chain to buyout firm for A$20M
Thu, 27th Sep 2012
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Woolworths offloads its Dick Smith electronics chain to Anchorage Capital Partners for AUD $20 million, sharpening its focus on core supermarket operations.

Kaseya appoints NZ Sales Manager
Thu, 27th Sep 2012
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New recruit tasked with supporting existing Kiwi clients, as well as enhancing the company’s channel strategy and momentum in the SMB and enterprise space.

Windows of opportunity for ASB app
Wed, 26th Sep 2012
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In a New Zealand first, the ASB mobile banking app is now available for download on Windows-based smartphones.

UN Commission praises ANZ broadband policies
Tue, 25th Sep 2012
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UN hails Australia and New Zealand's broadband ambitions, spotlighting their 100Mbps targets amidst global push for digital inclusion.

Digital firms seek start-up spark
Fri, 21st Sep 2012
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NZ’s first digital accelerator Lightning Lab will back the best startup teams from the ground up with cash, muscle and entrepreneur-driven momentum.

CA extends NZ coverage with senior channel hire
Tue, 11th Sep 2012
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CA Technologies hires Lourens Strydom as new Channel Account director in New Zealand to strengthen channel relationships.

.kiwi.nz pushes registrations past half-million mark
Tue, 11th Sep 2012
.nz registrations surpass 500,000 as new second level domain .kiwi.nz drives growth and local businesses choose country domains over generic names.

Vodafone NZ stung with $960,000 fine
Mon, 10th Sep 2012
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Vodafone NZ fined NZD $960,000 for misleading advertising, including exaggerated claims about its wireless broadband network and misleading promotions.

Newly-listed VMob to raise $5M in private placement
Fri, 7th Sep 2012
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Vmob is on the prowl for fresh capital and wants to raise up to $5m in a private placement, with a share purchase plan to follow.

A Few Quiet Yarns hits Auckland tonight
Thu, 6th Sep 2012
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A Few Quiet Yarns, Auckland's laid-back IT event, sees record turnout tonight with 140+ attendees expected at Bungalow 8 for networking.