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Why enterprises must embrace wearable tech...

Tue, 6th May 2014
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Once widespread consumer adoption takes place, the enterprise is never far behind – whether it's ready or not.
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Film review: Bad Neighbours

Tue, 6th May 2014
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Bad Neighbours: A raucous blend of chaos, starring Rogen and Efron, perfect for fans of low-brow humour. A 4/5 comedic riot not to miss!.
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One world… One Internet?

Tue, 6th May 2014
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For a planet made up of countries, cultures and climates galore, apart from the oxygen we collectively breathe, we remain connected by one growing constant.
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Expanding Auckland-based firm sets sights on global market

Tue, 6th May 2014
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Serko's ambitions of becoming an international player received a timely boost this week, with the company appointing independent directors to the board.
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Facebook NZ issues top privacy tips for Kiwis

Tue, 6th May 2014
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Social media users in New Zealand are being urged to manage their privacy settings and be mindful of who sees their posts, in light of Privacy Awareness Week.
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Vodafone NZ asks... Is cloud hosting really needed?

Tue, 6th May 2014
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Vodafone NZ delves into the necessity of cloud hosting, as many firms remain unsure of its advantages and security for business growth.
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Million-dollar IT fraudster handed jail sentence

Mon, 5th May 2014
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Jimmy Ming Miu has been slapped with a jail sentence at Auckland District Court today, after been found guilty of 55 charges of fraud.
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Gartner: Facebook ups its bet on mobile...

Mon, 5th May 2014
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You can say this about Facebook and Mark Zuckerberg: once they got the memo about mobile, internalised it and then made it an operational imperative.
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eLearning innovation leads to DEANZ Award

Mon, 5th May 2014
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Open Polytechnic lecturer wins DEANZ Award for excellence in eLearning, enhancing primary science teaching in NZ with innovative programs.
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Aussies dig deep for first global bitcoin mining cloud service

Mon, 5th May 2014
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Australia launches BitCoinCloudMining.com, making strides in global bitcoin mining without the hardware hassle.
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Restructuring Microsoft NZ reports increased profits

Mon, 5th May 2014
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Microsoft NZ reports increased profits amid cloud shift, noting a near 8% profit rise to NZD $11.9m, despite halving cash reserves and higher consulting costs.
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How to build the best cloud solution for your enterprise…

Mon, 5th May 2014
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Enterprises embark on cloud migration to slash costs and enhance flexibility, with Hitachi unveiling Continuous Cloud Infrastructure.
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Founding Wynyard CTO to lead Crime Science Research Institute

Mon, 5th May 2014
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Wynyard Group has appointed founding Chief Technology Officer, Roger Jarquin, to lead the company's Crime Science Research Institute in New Zealand.
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Global high-tech pioneers choose Wellington (again)...

Mon, 5th May 2014
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Wellington secures its spot as the go-to for high-tech pioneers, with film startup 8i choosing it for their HQ.
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Revamped CommVault channel program tightens partner relationship

Mon, 5th May 2014
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CommVault has announced enhancements to its PartnerAdvantage program, offering resources to help partners accelerate revenue growth.
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D-Link makes in-house ANZ MD promotion

Mon, 5th May 2014
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D-Link appoints Graeme Reardon as ANZ MD, aiming to expand product portfolio and boost profit opportunities for partners.
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Industry feels the heat as tablet market misses a beat

Mon, 5th May 2014
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Tablet market stagnates with shipments dipping to 50.4m in Q1 2014, hinting at a tough year ahead for the tech industry.
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Jury orders Samsung to pay Apple US$120m

Mon, 5th May 2014
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Samsung to pay Apple £87m in patent row, a sum viewed as minor after a costly 3-year legal battle, despite Apple's claims of idea theft.
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Synnex reveals Rio De Janerio 'World Game' reseller winners

Mon, 5th May 2014
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Synnex NZ and Lenovo are sending three resellers to Rio De Janeiro to watch World Cup games at Maracana Stadium.
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Story telling goes digital for Ngātiwai

Mon, 5th May 2014
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Ngātiwai Trust Board launches 3 interactive apps to tell traditional stories, with 14 students involved in their creation.