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Dxracer

DXRacer gaming chairs and desks hit Kiwi market in Play Distribution deal

Mon, 1st Aug 2016
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Play Distribution is opening up the gaming chair and desk market for Kiwi retailers, with a distie deal to bring DXRacer's offerings to market here.
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San Diego State University turns to Daktronics for marquee display

Fri, 11th Mar 2016
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San Diego State University has deployed a double-sided LED video marquee near a freeway to promote campus events and sponsored messages.
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Start-up turns to 3D printing to create smart scooter prototype

Wed, 16th Dec 2015
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A start-up has developed a first-of-its-kind, lightweight, solar-powered electric scooter using Stratasys PolyJet and FDM 3D printing technology.
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Dell's set to deliver with two new executive hires

Wed, 25th Mar 2015
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Dell has appointed Rory P. Read and Paul Pérez to key executive positions to strengthen its sales and enterprise technology executive team.
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Auckland convention centre cost jumps by a fifth

Fri, 19th Dec 2014
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SkyCity Entertainment Group, the casino and hotel operator, is in talks with the government on how to fund the increased cost of as much as $130 mi.
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Fitbit expands Tory Burch collection with exclusive designs

Wed, 3rd Dec 2014
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This accessories collection makes Flex the only activity tracker on the market to bring high-end fashion to everyday fitness.
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Forget 3D printing, it's about 3D doodling now

Fri, 10th Oct 2014
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Created by the Boston-based start-up Wobbleworks, the 3Doodler is a thick pen shaped device that enables you to construct 3D plastic creations by hand.
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Secrets to launching a successful side-business

Wed, 8th Jan 2014
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Side-gigs, from blogging to web design, are key to thriving in today's economy. Discover how to leverage your skills and network for entrepreneurial success.
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Kiwi tech firm unleashing the beast

Mon, 8th Jul 2013
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Cloud company Unleashed Software increases staff count by 60%, relocates it offices to Auckland's North Shore and raises salaries to 20% above market average.
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Radical redesign of Facebook's apps proved wrong

Wed, 16th Jan 2013
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Online speculation suggested Facebook's big event launch today could see a change to the company's mobile apps design.
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Mobilise to maximise your opportunities

Thu, 10th Jan 2013
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As digital agencies push into mobile app development with design flair, BlinkMobile Interactive's Darren Besgrove explores the evolving role of IT resellers.
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No.1 reason websites fail… (And how to fix it)

Thu, 11th Oct 2012
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Firstly, it's important to understand that the success of any website is measured by the results that it achieves. What do we mean by website results?.
Webstock

Are you ready for Webstock?

Fri, 10th Feb 2012
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digital entertainment
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Web geniuses unite as Webstock kicks off next Monday in Wellington with workshops and talks from luminaries like Jared Spool and Tony Hsieh.
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Network efficiency without compromise

Thu, 1st Sep 2011
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virtualisation
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network infrastructure
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apm
IT managers face growing pressure to ensure 'five nines' network availability amid escalating costs of downtime, power challenges, and rising complexity.
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Virtual real estate agent launched

Thu, 7th Jul 2011
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200 Square's new virtual estate agent automates listings to contracts, cutting admin costs while offering expert support through online and direct channels.
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Is the laptop dead?

Fri, 1st Jul 2011
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storage
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uc
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digital entertainment
There was a time when owning a laptop was uncommon and typically restricted to business people who travelled a lot for work.
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A slick website captures leads

Sat, 1st Jan 2011
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storage
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DUO has revamped its outdated website, focusing on real-time pricing and stock info to better meet customer needs and foster community engagement.
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EMC wins major Defence Force tech deal

Tue, 7th Dec 2010
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Multi-million dollar contract won to provide a data backup, recovery and archive solution for the New Zealand Defence Force.
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Need an NZ business mentor?

Fri, 18th Jun 2010
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cloud services
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Business Mentors New Zealand revamps its website and client management system to enhance support for SMEs, with a boost from Datacom.
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YouTube searches for 'world's most creative video'

Tue, 15th Jun 2010
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digital entertainment
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film
YouTube and the Guggenheim Museum are on a quest to find the most creative video in the world. Submissions are open until July 31, 2010.