Christmas stories

4000+ unwanted gifts listed on Trade Me by Boxing Day
Thu, 29th Dec 2022
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technology gifts
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trade me
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resellers
By 9am on Boxing Day, 4,300 presents had been listed on the online marketplace, including an empty Roses chocolates wrapper of ‘disappointment’.

Why building a secure browsing experience is vital
Mon, 12th Dec 2022
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cx
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cybersecurity
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shopping
Cybersecurity is top of mind for businesses and consumers, and with the Christmas shopping season upon us, a secure browsing and eCommerce experience is paramount.

Christmas a special time for cyber criminals - Check Point
Tue, 29th Nov 2022
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ransomware
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phishing
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cybersecurity
Check Point Software has released a statement to raise awareness among online gift shoppers to be cautious at all times and take the necessary precautions.

Vodafone data use jumps more than 50% over Christmas
Tue, 28th Dec 2021
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bi
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big data
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data analytics
“With international travel still on hold, we expected a large amount of internet traffic around the holiday season but once again we've been blown away by the sheer volume."

Great expectations: Kiwi consumers may be let down over Christmas
Fri, 17th Dec 2021
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inventory management systems
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research
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online shopping
New research has revealed Kiwis have expectations of quick, cheap and free delivery in the age of online shopping, but expected delays over the Christmas period may cause a change in generally positive attitudes.

How to ensure your business isn't scammed this Christmas
Tue, 14th Dec 2021
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saas
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cybersecurity
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scams
Increased activity this festive season can result in opportunities for fraud as people are distracted and busier than usual, leaving them less time to review all transactions carefully.

Retail giants abandon paper receipts this Christmas
Fri, 10th Dec 2021
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digital transformation
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christmas
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retailers
Slyp says partnerships with several leading fashion retailers will see the retailers switch off paper receipt printing for in-store purchases across a combined 42 stores.

Delivery delays during holiday season could damage brands' reputation - survey
Thu, 9th Dec 2021
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inventory management systems
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christmas
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shipping
Businesses need to ensure consumers are aware of the cutoff points for package deliveries before the holiday season, or they risk losing customers.

Online shopping to reach tipping point this Christmas
Wed, 18th Dec 2019
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christmas
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online shopping
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online retail
"With more Kiwis shopping online than ever before it makes sense for online retailers to look to increase their marketing reach and improve their advertising return on investment."

Nine ways to boost IT security during the summer holidays
Wed, 27th Nov 2019
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christmas
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attivo networks
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cybersecurity strategy
With fewer users to manage, IT teams will likely have more capacity to carry out tasks that might have been overlooked during the busy business year.

Five Tips on Shopping Safely This Festive Season
Tue, 19th Dec 2017
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martech
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cybersecurity
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commerce systems
We have a cybersecurity expert give five simple tips for safe online shopping this Christmas season

SMEs should use Xmas slowdown to plan and reflect – Xero
Wed, 6th Dec 2017
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accounting systems
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xero
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christmas
28% of businesses don’t have any provision in place for when times get tough, with another six percent unsure of what they’d do in tough times.

Hands-on review: MYNT smart tracker - never lose anything again
Thu, 15th Dec 2016
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gaming
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reviews
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technology gifts
The MYNT is on my Christmas list, and with all its amazing specs, you’d be well placed to have it on yours.

Hands-on review: Trend Micro security packages - more than just anti-virus
Wed, 14th Dec 2016
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gaming
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reviews
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technology gifts
For a package that’s unobtrusive and that doesn’t strain your CPU or your patience, this may just be the product you’re looking for.

Invite us to your party and we'll publish a story #PartyWatch
Fri, 18th Nov 2016
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martech
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digital marketing
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techday
It's that time of the year again - Christmas work parties. We need your help and it's very very easy.

Where you should buy your techie Xmas presents this year
Sat, 19th Dec 2015
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technology gifts
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christmas
Can you remember what you were doing in 1991? It was the year that The Addams Family was screening at the movies and TMC Computing had just opened.

Inventor aims to bring Christmas ornaments into 21st century
Tue, 15th Dec 2015
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smartphones
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technology gifts
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christmas
Inspired to bring Christmas tree decorations into the modern world, Barton Listick has invented Jolly, the world's first smart connected ornament.

Special Christmas pricing on major brands at Connector Systems
Fri, 11th Dec 2015
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wireless networks
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connector systems
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christmas
Connector Systems has a bunch of Christmas specials for you to take advantage of.

In-store purchasing still winning with Kiwi Christmas shoppers
Fri, 12th Dec 2014
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pos
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commerce systems
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payment gateways
Kiwis are still looking to do the bulk of their Christmas shopping with local retailers, despite being keen online shoppers.

One-third of Kiwis use smartphones for Christmas shopping
Wed, 10th Dec 2014
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smartphones
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technology gifts
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shopping
One in three New Zealanders intend to use their smartphone to purchase Christmas presents this year, with an abundance of online shops and delivery services now available.

Grab yourself a Christmas surprise
Fri, 13th Dec 2013
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gaming
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technology gifts
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square enix
With Christmas fast approaching, Square Enix is set to launch an exclusive holiday deal available from 12th December - 20th December 2013 only at The Square Enix Store.

Securing Your Holiday Tech Gifts - Mac OS Guide
Tue, 29th Jan 2013
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apple
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technology gifts
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chillisoft
If you recently acquired an Apple Mac computer there are several simple steps you can take to protect your new machine.

Securing Your Holiday Tech Gifts - Android Guide
Mon, 24th Dec 2012
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cybersecurity
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chillisoft
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christmas
The good folk at ESET bring us a phenomenal series on securing your Christmas tech gifts, this time it's any Android phone or tablet.

Securing Your Holiday Tech Gifts - Windows Guide
Tue, 18th Dec 2012
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lenovo
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windows
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chillisoft
The good folk at ESET bring us a phenomenal series on securing your Christmas tech gifts, starting with your new Windows PC.