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Android and Windows grow as iOS slows…
Fri, 9th Aug 2013
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Apple's iOS market share dropped in Q2 2013 despite strong shipments, while Android and Windows Phone saw growth. Apple hopes to rebound with new launches.
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Vodafone leads NZ pre-paid mobile market
Fri, 9th Aug 2013
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Vodafone retains top spot in NZ's pre-paid mobile sector, as 2degrees closely rivals Telecom for second. Market dynamics intensify.
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Instagram video? We heard it on the Twitter Vine
Fri, 9th Aug 2013
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So far winning the social media battle, but not necessarily the war, the prospect of video features in Instagram should come as no surprise.
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Recruit IT aims for the top with Sead acquisition
Fri, 9th Aug 2013
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Recruit IT bolsters its tech recruitment prowess by acquiring Sead, aiming to create New Zealand's largest ICT talent pool.
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Govt beats targets as 300,000 Kiwis access UFB
Fri, 9th Aug 2013
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NZ's government surpasses broadband rollout targets, providing 300,000 Kiwis access to ultra-fast internet services.
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Kiwi IT customers ready to spend more…
Fri, 9th Aug 2013
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New Zealand leads global customer satisfaction, with Kiwis eager to spend in IT services as satisfaction hits 92%.
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Take advantage of Sophos’s FREE wireless access points offer
Thu, 8th Aug 2013
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Organisations need Wi-Fi. Help your customers choose a simple and secure wireless access solution for their employees and guests.
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Expect more Android security issues this year…
Thu, 8th Aug 2013
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Trend Micro forecasts a surge in Android security threats, with malicious app numbers set to top 1m this year, outpacing PC malware growth.
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Is this Hollywood's version of When Harry met Siri…?
Thu, 8th Aug 2013
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In 'Her', Joaquin Phoenix challenges romance norms by falling for Scarlett Johansson's voice in an AI-driven love story.
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Top tips to avoid explosive rises in IT asset costs
Thu, 8th Aug 2013
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CIOs prioritize cost reduction in IT, but ITAM and procurement professionals face 8 disruptive forces that could increase IT asset costs - Gartner.
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Slingshot CEO shoots down Govt telco plans
Thu, 8th Aug 2013
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Slingshot CEO Mark Callander questions government's high copper pricing plans, believing Kiwis are being treated unfairly by bearing the cost. Do you agree?.
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Tablet shipments slow as vendors await Apple's iPad show…
Thu, 8th Aug 2013
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Global tablet shipments dip 9.7% awaiting Apple's new iPad, yet year-on-year figures surge by 59.6%, says IDC.
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AppleCare chat support set for 24/7 launch
Thu, 8th Aug 2013
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Apple aims to launch 24/7 AppleCare chat support as early as next week, bolstering customer service amidst growing competition from Samsung.
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Who's losing all their staff? BlackBerry's CEO is...
Thu, 8th Aug 2013
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Trio of top BlackBerry executives are leaving the company following CEO Thorsten Heins' admission that employee cuts were inevitable.
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Hitachi Data Systems promotes ANZ CTO to Asia role
Thu, 8th Aug 2013
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Hitachi Data Systems elevates ANZ's Adrian De Luca to Asia Pacific CTO, to spearhead customer-driven tech innovations across the region.
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Sex, trafficking and preventative software…
Thu, 8th Aug 2013
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Fighting against sex trafficking and child exploitation, Wynyard Group's technology is being used to combat the 'rape-for-profit' industry in Asia-Pacific.
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Wellington bus drivers under scrutiny following $3m tech revamp
Thu, 8th Aug 2013
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In a $3m tech upgrade, Wellington bus drivers are trained and monitored to enhance safety and reduce emissions, promising smoother journeys.
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Will consumers subsidise the UFB rollout?
Thu, 8th Aug 2013
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Consumers will not benefit from lower prices for their copper broadband services under proposals announced by the government yesterday.
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Kiwi firms stick together during Wellington quake
Wed, 7th Aug 2013
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Kiwi firms rally in quake's wake, with cloud tech swiftly buoying Enable Business back to operations amidst Wellington's tremors.
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Air New Zealand launches mobile booking service
Wed, 7th Aug 2013
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Customers can now book domestic tickets on the fly, straight from their smartphone’s web browser or via the airline’s mobile travel app - mPass.