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Watch this smartwatch space… Microsoft makes move into wearables

Tue, 1st Jul 2014
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Redmond will unveil the 'Microsoft Smartband' in the coming months, with 11 sensors, open APIs and cross-platform capability.
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Rural schools compete for HP prize pool

Tue, 1st Jul 2014
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HP joins forces with Rural Women NZ, offering rural primary schools a chance to win a share of a £20,000 tech prize pool.
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Facebook fights back with official response to 'emotional' study...

Tue, 1st Jul 2014
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Facebook's emotional study analysed in public explanation. Experiment in question ran in 2012. Review practices to improve.
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HP NZ: Combat cyber security with the four P's...

Tue, 1st Jul 2014
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HP NZ emphasises the four P's - Products, People, Policy, Processes - as crucial for fighting the complexity of cyber threats.
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On the ball HD expands UFB offering across NZ

Tue, 1st Jul 2014
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Auckland ISP HD Net announces new locations for its UFB services across New Zealand. CEO Simpson says demand is increasing.
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Has 'emotional' studying Facebook crossed the line?

Tue, 1st Jul 2014
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Facebook has faced criticism over recent research which manipulated users' emotions, raising questions over ethics.
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2talk: Benefits of VoIP contact centre

Tue, 1st Jul 2014
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2talk's Julian Rivers-Smith details how VoIP revolutionises contact centres, from cost savings to remote working flexibility.
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Schneider Electric: Cutting through the DCIM noise

Tue, 1st Jul 2014
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The confusion on DCIM solutions can be compared to the analogy between the dashboard of 1967 VW Beetle and Toyota Prius.
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Surface switch? Microsoft launches bold rebranding plan

Tue, 1st Jul 2014
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Microsoft is set to dramatically rebrand its hardware portfolio, starting with its flagship Surface devices and Windows Phone handsets.
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Boost for ISP market as Kiwi wholesaler targets 'big three'

Tue, 1st Jul 2014
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New Zealand telecoms market faces domination by three major players, leaving smaller ISPs to battle for remaining 10%.
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NZ IT spending tops $11 billion… Where's YOUR money at?

Tue, 1st Jul 2014
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New Zealand's IT spending to reach NZ$11.3bn this year, in line with global pace, with growth expected to pick up in 2015.
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Boost for Kiwi students as Microsoft NZ helps hone digital skills

Tue, 1st Jul 2014
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Microsoft NZ's IT Academy boosts Kiwi students' digital skills, earning them special recognition at Parliament from Education Minister Hekia Parata.
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'Major milestone' as 2degrees launches 4G in Auckland

Tue, 1st Jul 2014
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2degrees' journey into fourth generation mobile has been unleashed with the launch of 4G across 72 sites in central Auckland.
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Will Software Defined Storage change your IT strategy?

Tue, 1st Jul 2014
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Software defined storage (SDS) is changing the game for businesses, offering cost optimization and increased agility.
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Top bosses vacate following “ahead of schedule” Dicker Data merger

Mon, 30th Jun 2014
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Top Express Online bosses, CEO Danny Moore and General Manager Gavin Troxler, leave the company after its integration with Dicker Data.
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UPDATED: Done deal...? Vocus buys Kiwi fibre optic firm

Mon, 30th Jun 2014
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Vocus Communications is on the verge of confirming a deal in excess of $100m, after distancing itself from buying Orcon's wholesale division last week.
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Staff web usage: To filter, or not to filter...

Mon, 30th Jun 2014
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SMEs face a constant dilemma: trust staff or monitor their web use. Web filtering can safeguard companies legally and financially, and boost MSP revenue.
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Warehouse Group pounces as electronics retailer leaves NZ market...

Mon, 30th Jun 2014
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Good Guys is leaving the New Zealand market, with The Warehouse Group taking over its appliance stores in Auckland.
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New plug & play 3D printer - suitable for every classroom

Mon, 30th Jun 2014
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The XYZ Printing Da Vinci 1.0 revolutionises school learning with its low-cost, easy-to-use 3D printing, nurturing STEM interest.
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Analysis: Ingram Micro and it's Brand of Brothers...

Mon, 30th Jun 2014
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Ingram Micro's new logo represents a seismic change of direction for the distribution giant, showing its investment in the future.