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Apple closes in on Beats acquisition...

Thu, 29th May 2014
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Apple set to acquire Beats Music and Electronics for $3bn, bringing founders Iovine and Dr. Dre on board in a music industry shake-up.
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Travel app lands place in finals

Thu, 29th May 2014
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A travel app that acts as a virtual concierge has been selected as a finalist in the prestigious International Accor Hotels Take Off! Competition.
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Apple under attack as hackers hold Kiwis to ransom...

Thu, 29th May 2014
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Many users in Australia and New Zealand have had their Apple IDs compromised, according to reports on Apple's support community and social networks.
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Vodafone NZ unveils $5-a-day overseas roaming plans...

Wed, 28th May 2014
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Vodafone has today unveiled its new roaming service, focused around giving Kiwis access to cheaper roaming overseas.
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Xero expands recruitment search as NZ talent dries up

Wed, 28th May 2014
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Facing a shortage of local talent, Xero is expanding its recruitment efforts internationally to hire 160 new developers for its Wellington and Auckland offices.
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Kiwi tech firm wins global Microsoft award

Wed, 28th May 2014
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NV Interactive from Wellington triumphs globally, winning the Microsoft Innovative Technology for Good Citizenship Award 2014.
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NZCER survey: ICT use in primary schools

Wed, 28th May 2014
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NZ educators embrace digital learning, with 70% of teachers recognising ICT integration as a prime achievement, says NZCER report.
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MANA Movement heralds new political partnership

Wed, 28th May 2014
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MANA and Internet Party to form alliance for general election, creating new political party called Internet MANA.
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How CIOs can prepare for the new era of total mobility...

Wed, 28th May 2014
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CIOs urged to adapt networks for a new era of total mobility, enabling seamless communication across all platforms.
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Mobile devices help Lenovo outpace market rivals

Wed, 28th May 2014
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Lenovo reports record full-year revenue of $38.7bn, with increased market share and growth in PC and tablet sales.
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HP NZ asks... will your organisation be ready for UFB & RBI?

Wed, 28th May 2014
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New Zealand businesses urged to embrace remote working as country achieves major broadband milestone. #DigitalAge #Connectivity.
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NZ domain chiefs issue AWOL telco warning...

Wed, 28th May 2014
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The Domain Name Commission issues a warning about 24/7 Hosting's activities related to .nz domain names. Complainst have been found to be valid.
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'Win for digital generation' as political parties merge

Wed, 28th May 2014
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In a landmark move, the Internet Party and MANA form Internet MANA, aiming to amplify New Zealand's digital generation's voice in Parliament.
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Eaton expands Oz distribution with Ingram Micro deal

Tue, 27th May 2014
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Eaton boosts Aussie market presence, partners with Ingram Micro to distribute power management tech to IT resellers.
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The increasing challenge of securing the Internet of Things

Tue, 27th May 2014
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The Internet of Things poses the biggest security risks to organisations, warns Armando Dacal from Palo Alto Networks.
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Vodafone NZ boosts 4G capacity as demand grows

Tue, 27th May 2014
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Vodafone boosts 4G capacity in central Auckland to allow more simultaneous data users to experience fast mobile service without performance degradation.
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NZ's top business leaders up for charity auction...

Tue, 27th May 2014
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NZ's business elite auction their expertise for ChildFund, aiming to boost Sri Lanka's livelihood through unique mentoring lunches.
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McAfee: Simple yet effective channel focus

Tue, 27th May 2014
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Being channel focussed in all that it does, partners can expect rapid response and generous rewards when they do business with McAfee.
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Serko: Flying high in the Kiwi sky...

Tue, 27th May 2014
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For a company specialising in online corporate travel booking, how fitting to hear that Kiwi firm Serko is going places.
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Google's Suan Yeo and the future of learning

Tue, 27th May 2014
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Open minds, thinking big and challenging the status quo are the messages Google's Suan Yeo has for New Zealand's educators.