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Chorus chief quits for TUANZ CEO role

Wed, 21st May 2014
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Chorus NZ's Head of Industry Relations, Craig Young, has been appointed as the new CEO of the Telecommunications Users Association of New Zealand (TUANZ).
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Silicon Valley veteran joins PowerbyProxi to focus on international growth

Wed, 21st May 2014
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PowerbyProxi has appointed Dr. Gani Jusuf, a leading Silicon Valley technology executive, to its board of directors.
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Samsung and Westpac NZ to develop digital banking innovation

Wed, 21st May 2014
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Westpac New Zealand and Samsung Electronics New Zealand have signed a strategic collaboration agreement to develop world leading digital banking innovations.
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Quickflix launches streaming movies and TV shows on Xbox One

Wed, 21st May 2014
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Quickflix expands its streaming service to Xbox One in NZ, offering a plethora of movies and TV shows in both standard and high definition.
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Ruckus: Wireless offers up some hot sectors

Wed, 21st May 2014
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Renilda Saguil, Ruckus Wireless country sales manager, talks wireless technology, trends and what sectors will benefit the most.
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Review: Kingston Mobilite Wireless Card Reader

Wed, 21st May 2014
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Kingston's Mobilite excels in file sharing between devices, despite stark security flaws. Easy setup, but remember to password-protect it.
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Telecom expands 4G network across NZ

Wed, 21st May 2014
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Telecom NZ to boost 4G in Dunedin, Rotorua, by Sep, following launches in Rangiora, Rolleston. CEO promises significant speed uplift for users.
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Forget the budget, where does your IT funding come from?

Wed, 21st May 2014
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Chief Information Officers (CIOs) in Asia Pacific and Japan reported increases in IT budgets for 2014 that exceeded the global average.
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Are Kiwis getting more for their telco money?

Wed, 21st May 2014
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Kiwi telecoms customers getting more for their money, says report, with investment and broadband connections increasing.
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Creative ideas lead to designer app

Wed, 21st May 2014
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EIT's ideaschool launches innovative app, enhancing connectivity and creativity among staff and students, crafted by local talent at snApp Mobile.
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Telecom's invests over $750,000 in North Canterbury mobile network

Tue, 20th May 2014
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From today locals and visitors to Ohoka, Swannanoa and North Kaiapoi will notice an improvement in mobile coverage...
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iOS security flaw: Are you Sirious?

Tue, 20th May 2014
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A new security breach has been discovered in iOS 7.1, allowing hackers to access contact lists without having to unlock the actual iPhone device.
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Countdown begins as start-ups await make or break digital chance

Tue, 20th May 2014
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New Zealand's top digital startup companies will pitch to angel investors next week at the Lightning Lab Demo Day.
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Imperva: Securing the cloud

Tue, 20th May 2014
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There are three key steps that organisations need to be aware of and plan for, with cloud security platforms to function in this highly connected world.
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Redmond's new order, a big Aussie distie deal and a mystery start-up...

Tue, 20th May 2014
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Six months is a long time in the New Zealand channel market - The Channel looks back at the big stories in February...
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UPDATED: Telecom: Over and Outage...

Tue, 20th May 2014
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Telecom announces major service disruption largely resolved, yet not completely clear of issues following a significant hardware fault.
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Apple and Google call patent war truce

Mon, 19th May 2014
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For those managing to keep up with the growing complexity of patent lawsuits, a truce has been called; between warring rivals Apple and Google.
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VMob most recognised company at NZ Hi-Tech Awards

Mon, 19th May 2014
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VMob shines at NZ Hi-Tech Awards, grabbing titles for Best Innovative Mobile and Service Products amidst stiff competition.
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Greens: Key needs to front on what NZ spies are up to

Mon, 19th May 2014
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Prime Minister John Key has questions to answer following the latest Edward Snowden leaks detailing New Zealand's involvement in the Five-Eyes spying network.
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Microsoft NZ: Building trust into your business' BYOD policy

Mon, 19th May 2014
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Microsoft NZ addresses the vital need for robust BYOD policies, balancing employee trust with security to safeguard against cyber threats.