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Unhappy Kiwis air shopping grievances on Social Media
Mon, 21st Jul 2014
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facebook
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social media
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Kiwis are unhappy with the way New Zealand businesses treat them, prefer to complain on Facebook and want something free in response to their complaint.
Under-fire Moutter apologises to 'cynical' Telecom employee
Mon, 21st Jul 2014
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Telecom CEO Simon Moutter apologises after harshly criticising a 'cynical' employee, igniting debate on leadership and workplace culture.
Leak: Cynical? Please resign! Says Simon Moutter
Sat, 19th Jul 2014
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Watch what you say on Telecom's internal intranet forum – or you might find the big boss telling you to feel free to take your cynical side to another company!.
Kiwi car rental firm drives Wi-Fi tech push
Sat, 19th Jul 2014
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wireless networks
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cloud services
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wifi
Thrifty Car Rental customers will be able to access the internet from wherever their rental car takes them in New Zealand.
Microsoft announces Armed Forces Xbox One controller and headset
Fri, 18th Jul 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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If you are a fan of the military, you will love the newly announced Armed Forces Xbox One controller and headset that has just been revealed.
Asus advances as others retreat
Fri, 18th Jul 2014
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personal computing devices
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samsung
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sony
Asus plans to target New Zealand's notebook/ultrabook market after Sony and Samsung exit – aims for 10% market share.
Series finales worth watching (not How I Met Your Mother)
Fri, 18th Jul 2014
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digital entertainment
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tv
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moth
From M*A*S*H to Friends, explore finales that nailed their goodbye, proving not all series end in disappointment. #TVFinales #MustWatch.
‘Bulls-eye’ tool targets career options for teens
Fri, 18th Jul 2014
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it industry
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careers
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awards
An innovative online tool called 'Bulls-eye' is helping Kiwi secondary school students plan their future careers.
Analysts brand Apple / IBM mobility deal a 'formidable' partnership
Fri, 18th Jul 2014
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personal computing devices
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apple
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ipad
Apple and IBM's new 'formidable' partnership sets to revolutionise enterprise mobility, with IBM selling Apple devices and developing iOS cloud services.
Chorus strikes up early Crown Fibre funding deal
Fri, 18th Jul 2014
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crown fibre holdings
Conditional gives Chorus the option to bring forward part of CFH’s existing investment funding earlier in the build of the ultra-fast broadband (UFB) network.
Unitec competition challenges girls to create apps
Fri, 18th Jul 2014
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apps
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Unitec's 'Mobile App Competition for Girls' inspires high school females to dive into computer science, with full scholarships as prizes.
Thousands axed as Nadella reshapes Microsoft's future
Fri, 18th Jul 2014
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smartphones
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In a bold move, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella is set to cut 18,000 jobs, focusing on streamlining and integrating Nokia, reshaping the tech giant's future.
N4L selects 16 Kiwi schools for Pioneer programs...
Fri, 18th Jul 2014
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Network for Learning (N4L) has announced the 16 schools that will take part in the Pond Pioneer School programme.
Microsoft breaks language barrier with Skype demo
Fri, 18th Jul 2014
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digital entertainment
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In a few simple exchanges, the Skype Translator app threatens to quite literally change the world we live in and how we interact with one another.
Shadow IT casts light on tech careers for Kiwi women
Thu, 17th Jul 2014
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it industry
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manukau institute of technology
Young women are being encouraged to pursue a career path in the technology sector in a new initiative, ‘Shadow IT’.
Bitcoin... What exactly is it?
Thu, 17th Jul 2014
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blockchain
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personal computing devices
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defi
Discover Bitcoin: the groundbreaking digital currency enabling transactions without central banks, revolutionising wealth distribution since 2009.
Expert view: Apple / IBM deal
Thu, 17th Jul 2014
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personal computing devices
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microsoft
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apple
Warwick prof analyses Apple/IBM deal, saying it marries consumer mobile mastery with enterprise system expertise, posing challenges and opportunities.
When it comes to ICT, Govt tells Greens... Innovate this
Thu, 17th Jul 2014
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government
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green party
Minister Joyce critiques Greens for outdated views on NZ's innovation, stressing significant advancement in ICT and R&D since 2008.
New 4G services ahead as Telecom lays out August plans...
Thu, 17th Jul 2014
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uc
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government
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4g technology
Telecom to boost NZ's broadband with 4G services in August, using the largest block of 700 MHz spectrum for wider, faster coverage.
Is Key's credibility on the line over Dotcom case?
Thu, 17th Jul 2014
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government
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labour
Does Prime Minister John Key need to front up to New Zealanders about the increasingly murky process surrounding Kim Dotcom's residency?.