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Cloud computing

Exclusive: Synnex NZ gears up for cloud platform launch; expanded presence

Mon, 11th Jul 2016
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Synnex NZ is gearing up for the Kiwi launch of its Cloud Automation platform – and is also eyeing up expansion to Wellington and the South Island.
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Chorus hits back at fault claims: Our network isn't old

Mon, 4th Jul 2016
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Chorus responds to reports of weather-related faults causing internet issues in New Zealand, as Spark blames Chorus for spike in faults.
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Opportunity awaits for young Auckland entrepreneurs

Tue, 28th Jun 2016
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Auckland's young entrepreneurs can now bring their business dreams to life with support from the Tertiary Student Entrepreneurship Programme 2016.
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Labour: Pasifika Education Centre doomed

Mon, 27th Jun 2016
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Labour slams government for spurning funding bid, foreseeing the demise of the vital Pasifika Education Centre.
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Kiwi kids sharing stories through web coding & te reo

Mon, 27th Jun 2016
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A educational partnership between Ngai Tahu & Code Club Aotearoa combines web coding & te reo to help children tell their stories through tech.
Business growth

Case study: Kiwi business adopts IaaS from leading provider, enables growth

Tue, 31st May 2016
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Together with Softsource, Chester's Plumbing and Bathroom was able to complete an overhaul of its IT infrastructure and enable business expansion.
Smart city

Kiwi smart city projects recognised on a global stage

Wed, 25th May 2016
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NZ's urban ingenuity shines as Kiwi smart city projects make IDC APAC Awards shortlist, eyeing global acclaim.
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Hangry birds and cats with nine lives caused power blackouts in 2015

Mon, 23rd May 2016
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When birds get hangry, bad things can happen, according to Eaton's 2015 Power Blackout Tracker report for Australia and New Zealand.
Sssh

Ironic? Kiwis worried about privacy of public social media accounts

Fri, 20th May 2016
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Survey unveils Kiwis' privacy fears; most oppose gov't eyeing up their social media data, trumping credit or criminal concerns.
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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.
Idea

IDEAStarter competition urges Kiwi youth to turn ideas into action

Tue, 26th Apr 2016
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The IDEAStarter competition is back, encouraging young Auckland entrepreneurs to turn their business ideas into reality.
Uncertain

NZ small businesses 'concerned but optimistic', survey finds

Tue, 12th Apr 2016
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NZ small firms weather economic doubts with an eye on expansion, a fresh survey shows a blend of caution and confidence.
Reap benefits

Exclusive: Resellers reap the benefits of Ingram Micro's Connector Systems buy

Wed, 6th Apr 2016
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New rebates, financial, scale and automation benefits – resellers are reaping the benefits of Ingram Micro's acquisition of Connector Systems.
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Digital health: South Island electronic referrals hit one million

Wed, 30th Mar 2016
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More than one million eReferrals to specialists have been successfully processed in New Zealand's South Island, says Health Minister Jonathan Coleman.
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PS: Duo launches new security professional services business

Wed, 23rd Mar 2016
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Duo has spun off a new security professional services business, PS Duo, to help fill a skills shortage in the local security market.
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Exclusive: Dell celebrates 20 years in NZ, so what lies ahead?

Wed, 16th Mar 2016
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As Dell celebrates its 20th year in New Zealand, Kiwi boss James Arnold reminisces about the Dell of old – and the new model going forward.
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Exeed encouraging resellers to embrace annuity services

Wed, 9th Mar 2016
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Exeed is taking to the road to offer resellers practical sales tips on how to harness the full potential of cloud and annuity services.
Judge

Flexi Buy 'reckless', fined $50,000 following ComCom report

Mon, 7th Mar 2016
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Flexi Buy fined £50k following Commerce Commission's report on mobile trader industry, as investigations into other companies continue.
Education future

NZ's Pasifika community needs education sector now more than ever

Thu, 3rd Mar 2016
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More focus on education and entrepreneurship is crucial for New Zealand's Pasifika community as work changes, says Labour Future of Work paper.
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CCL celebrates second coveted vExpert accreditation

Fri, 19th Feb 2016
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CCL is celebrating after Clinton Prentice gained VMware's coveted vExpert status - the second CCL staff member to do so.