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Increased rebates and funded heads in new Lenovo programme

Tue, 21st Apr 2015
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Lenovo ramps up NZ partner support with higher rebate offers and funded heads scheme in a revamped channel programme.
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IoT and smart cities opening doors for resellers

Mon, 20th Apr 2015
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Smart city tech unlocks vast new markets for resellers, says Allied Telesis' Scott Penno, spotlighting a shift toward integrated urban solutions.
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Mortal Kombat X is gory but fun

Sat, 18th Apr 2015
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Mortal Kombat X may lack some features but adds plenty, boasting fluid gameplay, stunning graphics, and thrilling new modes, making it a gory yet fun must-play.
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The current threat landscape, according to Dell

Wed, 15th Apr 2015
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Dell warns of surging POS malware and cyber threats against payment systems in its latest threat landscape analysis.
Housing

NZ house prices rise 8% in March, led by a 13% jump in Auckland

Tue, 14th Apr 2015
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New Zealand residential property prices rose in March, led by Auckland where housing supply isn't meeting demand, putting pressure on the market.
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The Samsung Galaxy S6 is here

Fri, 10th Apr 2015
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Samsung Electronics' Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge will be available at selected retailers in New Zealand tomorrow, Saturday April 11.
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Weak NZ inflation dims prospects of year-end accounts showing 2015 surplus, English says

Fri, 10th Apr 2015
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Finance Minister Bill English says next month's budget forecasts will reflect the weaker track of inflation, which erodes tax revenue and is making it.
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NZ government turns to $269 mln deficit in 8 months to February

Fri, 10th Apr 2015
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The New Zealand government turned to a deficit in the first eight months of the financial year, although the shortfall was smaller than forecast as th.
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Citrix buys Grasshopper to strengthen cloud-based comms for SMBs

Fri, 10th Apr 2015
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Citrix has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Grasshopper Group, a provider of cloud-based telephony solutions for small businesses.
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NZ primary industry firms open Chinese marketing office

Thu, 9th Apr 2015
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A group of New Zealand primary sector firms has opened a joint marketing office in Shanghai, completing a three-year gestation to make life easier in.
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National Library does about face on Services to Schools cuts

Wed, 8th Apr 2015
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National Library releases timetable for changes to Services to Schools program, aiming to get more books to students.
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New products from Brocade usher in the SDN era

Wed, 8th Apr 2015
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Brocade's 'hyper-edged vision' means new opportunities in the channel for hardware sales and ongoing consulting services for resellers and integrators.
Smart buildings

IDC predicts aggressive adoption of smart building technology

Tue, 7th Apr 2015
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Smart building technology is expected to grow from $6.3 billion in 2014 to $17.4 billion in 2019 with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 22.6%.
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Agile Innovation guru Langdon Morris coming to New Zealand

Tue, 7th Apr 2015
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American innovation expert Langdon Morris will teach Kiwi companies the secrets of 'agile innovation' at a series of workshops around the country next.
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A 'why not cloud?' approach essential for government CIOs

Tue, 7th Apr 2015
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Gartner says government CIOs must flip from 'Legacy First' to 'Digital First' by inserting a 'Why not cloud?' step into all planning.
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Drones trials for Kiwi forestry management

Thu, 2nd Apr 2015
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New Zealand is at the forefront of testing unmanned aerial flights and is set to have the world's first regulatory framework that allows beyond line o.
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Kiwi company chooses Dimension Data to boost productivity

Tue, 31st Mar 2015
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Hawkins Group has chosen Dimension Data as its ICT services and solutions provider throughout ongoing upgrades to its communications technology.
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Hardline: Not your daddy's Battlefield

Thu, 26th Mar 2015
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Visceral Studios redefines Battlefield with a cop vs criminal theme in Hardline, diverging from military roots for a narrative twist.
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Fonterra says under-performing Australian units will be 'given attention'

Wed, 25th Mar 2015
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Fixing under-performing businesses in Australia is a key part of Fonterra Cooperative Group's renewed push to drive more value from transforming the b.
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Facebook releases elearning tools to help out businesses

Wed, 25th Mar 2015
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Facebook has launched two new resources for marketers and small businesses to help them grow on the platform. The resources are called Blueprint and Learn How.