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Sony announces brand new PS4 Pro console and a Slim PS4

Thu, 8th Sep 2016
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Two new consoles were announced by Sony today. One is the PS4 Pro while the other is a Slim PS4. Both are out later this year.
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Exclusive: Epson projects 'big bright future' for Kiwi projector market

Mon, 29th Aug 2016
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Advances in projector technologies are opening up new markets for the devices. Epson NZ boss Simon Rogers outlines the key growth areas locally.
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Intergen joins exclusive Microsoft Dynamics Inner Circle 2016

Mon, 29th Aug 2016
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Intergen lauded for joining Microsoft Dynamics Inner Circle, an elite global network, spotlighting Kiwi excellence in tech services.
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Facebook to improve 'ad preference' management & thwart adblockers

Wed, 10th Aug 2016
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Facebook announced overnight that it will give users more freedom to control their advertising experience & take power away from desktop ad blockers.
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Zynga launches Words With Friends game for educators

Tue, 2nd Aug 2016
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One of the most popular mobile word games has been tailored to educators and students across the world, with the launch of Words With Friends EDU.
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Fitbit unleashes new sleep features

Wed, 22nd Jun 2016
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Fitbit has launched new sleep tools to help users improve sleep consistency and overall health, in collaboration with sleep experts.
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PlayStation 4 hits 40 million sales with no signs of slowing

Thu, 2nd Jun 2016
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PlayStation 4 is the fastest-selling console in PlayStation history, after sales passed more than 40 million units worldwide.
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PlayStation 4 sells 40 million units worldwide

Fri, 27th May 2016
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Sony Interactive Entertainment has announced today that the PlayStation 4 has managed to sell over 40 million units worldwide.
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IBM snaps up Salesforce consulting partner

Mon, 16th May 2016
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IBM has acquired global consulting agency Bluewolf and announced it will join IBM Interactive Experience. Financial details were not disclosed.
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Case study: How did Ultrafast Fibre solve their communication issues?

Fri, 13th May 2016
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Ultrafast Fibre were trying to operate in a highly-competitive environment using a legacy phone system from the late 1990s - here's how they fixed it.
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Analyst opinion: Future looking rosy for mobile-only operators

Wed, 27th Apr 2016
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The number of mobile-only Internet users in the US is growing due to affordability issues, challenging traditional broadband thinking.
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Interactive content and gamification: Key trends shaping education

Mon, 11th Apr 2016
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The education sector will be shaped by interactive content, adaptive learning technologies, and gamification in e-learning, according to a report by Technavio.
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New ANZ boss for Palo Alto Networks

Wed, 6th Apr 2016
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Palo Alto Networks has appointed a new ANZ boss, with Simon Green taking up the role vacated by Armando Dacal's promotion to a regional role.
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Enghouse Interactive provides valuable insights on local government customers

Wed, 6th Apr 2016
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Given their great success with councils and local government customers, Enghouse Interactive provides invaluable insights on the industry.
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IBM acquires Bluewolf, looks to lead Salesforce partner ecosystem

Fri, 1st Apr 2016
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IBM has announced it plans to acquire Bluewolf, with the aim of accelerating cloud-based customer experiences for Salesforce users.
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'Exciting new entrants' and old hands shine in Microsoft NZ 2016 Partner Awards

Fri, 1st Apr 2016
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It was a mix of old hands and newcomers taking out the awards at last night's Microsoft NZ Partner Awards, and the winners are...
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Signet and FriendMedia team up for digital signage content-as-a-service

Wed, 30th Mar 2016
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Signet Interactive and FriendMedia have teamed up to offer a digital signage with content-as-a-service for a complete turnkey package.
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2016 Enghouse roadshow provides insights on making business easier

Thu, 24th Mar 2016
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There is an expectation among businesses in ANZ to have the best technology available, which drives innovation.
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Interactive Intelligence named AWS Advanced Technology Partner

Thu, 17th Mar 2016
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Interactive Intelligence gains elite AWS Advanced Tech Partner status, bolstering their innovative PureCloud platform for customer engagement.
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PlayStation 4 flourishes in New Zealand

Thu, 10th Mar 2016
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Sony has revealed that the PlayStation 4 console sold very well in New Zealand last year. Sales have been increasing each year.