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IBM on board as Westpac bids to become NZ's leading digital bank

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Westpac New Zealand has chosen IBM's private cloud technology in a 5-year agreement to become the country's leading digital bank.
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IBM heads up innovative partnership to boost local digital economy

Thu, 21st Aug 2014
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IBM, Unitec, and Concentrix partnership exceeds jobs target, strengthening Auckland's digital economy and career opportunities for tech students.
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Pentech asks... are your suppliers still passionate about your business?

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Pentech challenges: Is there still passion in your supplier relationships? Explore commitment and bespoke IP solutions with them.
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Software-Defined Networking gains ground as US$8 billion value nears

Thu, 21st Aug 2014
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Software-defined networking (SDN) continues to gain ground within the broader enterprise and cloud service provider markets for data centre networking.
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Palo Alto Networks expands global distribution agreement with Westcon Group

Thu, 21st Aug 2014
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Palo Alto Networks and Westcon Group expand their global distribution agreement to bring enterprise security platform to new markets.
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CIOs start to taste the meringue and unload those pesky humans...

Thu, 21st Aug 2014
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Cloud apps are usually available 99.9+%. Robots are available all but 4000+ hours per year. Human are unavailable 6,880 hours of every 8,760 hours.
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Every business needs to digitise - here's how...

Thu, 21st Aug 2014
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Asia Pacific businesses embark on digital transformation, aiming to enhance customer value and operational agility.
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'I bleed Microsoft'... Ballmer bows out of Redmond

Thu, 21st Aug 2014
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Former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer has stepped down from the company's board, citing a busy post-retirement schedule.
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Paymark takes EFTPOS payment online

Thu, 21st Aug 2014
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Paymark to launch EFTPOS online in NZ next year; customers will be able to purchase online without a credit card.
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Will social data monitoring improve the Kiwi workplace?

Thu, 21st Aug 2014
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Nearly a third of workers are happy for their employer to have access to personal data, according to a report by PwC.
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$150k and counting... Digital Kiwi SMEs bask in higher revenues

Thu, 21st Aug 2014
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SMEs in New Zealand benefit from digital marketing, with average annual revenue $150k higher than non-engaged SMEs, says Yellow survey.
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Premier League struggles to clamp down on illegal online highlights

Thu, 21st Aug 2014
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Premier League faces uphill battle to curb illegal online goal sharing, too vast for current copyright laws, experts predict.
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CallPlus takes on the 'big boys' with new Orcon and Flip hires

Thu, 21st Aug 2014
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CallPlus Group appoints new leaders for Orcon and Flip brands, positioning the three CallPlus residential brands to challenge rivals.
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APAC Enterprise Mobility market set for fragmented future...

Thu, 21st Aug 2014
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Asian countries are utilising enterprise mobility in different ways, leading to a fragmented market, according to IDC.
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Closing the gender gap in the NZ tech space...

Thu, 21st Aug 2014
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Efforts are being made in New Zealand to encourage women into IT, with Microsoft donating $1 million to provide pathways for young Kiwis.
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Phablets are so yesterday...

Thu, 21st Aug 2014
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Tablets with voice calling outshine phablets in Asia, capturing over 25% market share as consumers seek all-in-one devices.
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Autodesk helps Kiwi students prepare for workforce

Wed, 20th Aug 2014
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New Zealand and Australian schools gain access to Autodesk's 3D design software to prepare students for careers in STEAM fields.
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Planning your Big Data strategy? Five key tips to success…

Wed, 20th Aug 2014
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To compete in the age of the customer, it's essential to make the most of the data you have access to, whether it's from internal or external sources.
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Is consumer 3D printing a decade away from mainstream adoption?

Wed, 20th Aug 2014
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3D printing is still 5-10 years away from mainstream adoption, but business and medical applications are ahead of the curve.
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Kiwi demand for TV shopping on the rise...

Wed, 20th Aug 2014
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New Zealand consumer demand for TV shopping is on the rise with one shopping channel reporting increases of more than 1,000 new customers per month.