Stories by Staff - Page 122
Kiwi IT spending set to smash $11 billion mark
Wed, 8th Jan 2014
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dc
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personal computing devices
New Zealand's IT spending projected to hit $11.1 billion in 2014, up by 2.2%, driven by demand for devices like PCs and tablets.
Aggressive Samsung goes for the jugular in 2014
Tue, 7th Jan 2014
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
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samsung
Samsung storms CES 2014 with a show of strength in tech, unveiling game-changing TVs and appliances for the Home of the Future.
Multichannel retailers, your customers are not fools
Tue, 7th Jan 2014
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analyst report
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research director
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retail
Customers demand consistent pricing across all channels, warning retailers against underestimating their savvy shopping habits.
The adventures of Apple’s Thin Thin iPhone 6…
Tue, 7th Jan 2014
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
Apple's unveiling an ultra-thin iPhone 6 at just 6mm, sparking debate on design innovation so soon after the iPhone 5S release.
Kiwi tech entrepreneur aims to hit the jackpot in Vegas
Tue, 7th Jan 2014
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aut
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kickstarter
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memini
Kiwi entrepreneur Sam Lee is set to unveil meMINI, a revolutionary wearable camera with Recall tech, at the Consumer Electronics Show in Vegas today.
NZ tech firm nails down US wireless deal
Tue, 7th Jan 2014
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powerbyproxi
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market
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wireless power consortium
New Zealand firm PowerbyProxi has signed an agreement with US semiconductor company Texas Instruments to supply wireless power and charging solutions.
Air New Zealand intranet sky high above competition
Tue, 7th Jan 2014
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air new zealand
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intranet
Air New Zealand's employee intranet, Korunet, soars into the top 10 globally, lauded for enhancing staff communication and engagement.
Wearable device shipments set for ten-fold market increase
Mon, 6th Jan 2014
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smartphones
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wearables
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healthtech
Juniper Research predicts a ten-fold increase in wearable device shipments by 2018, driven by new product launches and rising consumer awareness.
Microsoft’s new CIO gets down to business
Mon, 6th Jan 2014
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microsoft
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partners
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cio
Jim DuBois steps up as Microsoft's new CIO, set to lead IT initiatives aiming to innovate and support its global customer base and workforce.
New Year's resolutions IT departments should make...
Mon, 6th Jan 2014
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ict
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analyst report
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cameras
Reducing risk and cost could help make your company more profitable, and the impact on the bottom line may result in an impact on your salary or bonus...
Is a desire for 'all-in-one’ functionality the reason for IT failures?
Sat, 4th Jan 2014
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software development
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ict
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designertech
NZ firms warned against 'all-in-one' IT systems that promise much but are hard to use, says Designertech CEO. Simplicity could be key to success.
4.6m Snapchat users hacked
Fri, 3rd Jan 2014
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cybersecurity
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personal computing devices
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apple
Snapchat security breach results in 4.6 million user accounts being hacked with information available for download.
Six ways to make your inbox better this year...
Fri, 3rd Jan 2014
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personal computing devices
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apple
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email
Email is often seen as an aging rock star struggling for relevance in an age of fresh-faced pop sensations like social networking.
2014′s New Years anti-resolutions in IT...
Thu, 2nd Jan 2014
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Publishing predictions in a blog or video post around this time of year is easy and predictable. So I won’t. If lots of people do something, that usua.
Gartner: Word of the next year...
Mon, 30th Dec 2013
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personal computing devices
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apple
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analyst report
From 'Selfie' to 'Airbnb': How social and tech trends are shaping our language, highlighting a shift towards hyper-personalization.
Social media scammers to double holiday profit
Mon, 30th Dec 2013
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cybersecurity
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personal computing devices
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apple
Holiday season alert: Scammers set to double profits on social media with a surge in Christmas and charity scams. Stay vigilant online.
Tech sector concerned at slip in education standards
Mon, 30th Dec 2013
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government
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ict
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software
New Zealand's tech sector is alarmed as the latest OECD PISA survey shows a significant drop in education standards, endangering future competitiveness.
Top 25 hottest skills in 2013
Mon, 30th Dec 2013
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linkedin
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recruitment
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skills gap
LinkedIn has revealed the top 25 skills that got people hired in 2013, with social media marketing coming in at number one.
Wearable tech deluge poses workplace challenges and opportunities
Sat, 28th Dec 2013
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smartphones
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wearables
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personal computing devices
Wearable tech revolution set to reshape UK workplaces, bringing unparalleled challenges and opportunities for security and efficiency.
Microsoft triggers hi-tech rat trap build among students
Fri, 27th Dec 2013
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microsoft
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university of waikato
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microsoft azure
Waikato students craft innovative rat trap system, 'Ohiti', using Microsoft tech, aiding kiwi conservation efforts in a successful trial.