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Office 2016 for Mac measures up to Windows equivalent

Tue, 10th Mar 2015
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Office 2016 for Mac levels up, promising seamless cross-platform functionality and a refreshed, Mac-centric design.
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LIANZA responds to National Library's cut to Services to Schools

Mon, 16th Feb 2015
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The changes are far-reaching and have implications beyond the National Library and schools, into the wider education and local government sectors.
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Magic Memories, theme-park snappers, lure Silicon Valley funds with 'R&D by M&A' strategy

Fri, 13th Feb 2015
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Magic Memories, which built a $50 million global business taking photographs at tourist attractions and theme parks, has sped its growth by buying.
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Big investment in tech and infrastructure in store for 2015

Fri, 23rd Jan 2015
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The Government will invest $650 million in maintaining, modernising and replacing buildings and infrastructure, with $44m to be spent on technology in schools.
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NZ Education Ministry faces smaller bill than feared for leaky schools, as Carter suit looms

Wed, 7th Jan 2015
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New Zealand's Ministry of Education has cut its estimate for the total cost of fixing leaky schools by as much as $400 million, with a damages suit.
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Unisys chosen to modernise NZ crash analysis system

Wed, 10th Dec 2014
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The New Zealand Transport Agency has chosen Unisys as the prime system integrator to modernise the national crash analysis system (CAS).
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Unisys to modernise New Zealand's MBIE system

Tue, 9th Dec 2014
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Unisys set to digitalise NZ's MBIE tenancy bond system, promising easier transactions for landlords and tenants alike.
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IRD's Netguide Award shows government committed to make tax simple

Mon, 8th Dec 2014
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New Zealand's tax system is up there with the best, but it will need to evolve and adapt to meet the needs of the 21st century and an increasingly glo.
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Top security tips for virtualisation

Fri, 28th Nov 2014
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Hamish Soper of Check Point shares top tips for securing virtual environments in NZ, spotlighting the urgent need for robust security in consolidation.
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Key concedes new budget forecasts could be a 'small' deficit

Mon, 24th Nov 2014
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Prime Minister John Key has intimated for the first time that the Treasury's half-year fiscal and economic update on Dec.
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Inland Revenue creates ICT group in a bid to transform tax system

Thu, 30th Oct 2014
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The Inland Revenue has announced a new group to represent the ICT sector and it's said this will help to transform New Zealand's tax system.
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New Zealand companies named in Unisys list of winners

Fri, 17th Oct 2014
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Unisys Corporation has recognised 10 clients and partners with Lighthouse Awards at the Universe 2014 event held in Dallas.
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New backup suite by Veeam soon to be available

Fri, 10th Oct 2014
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Veeam announces the upcoming launch of its Availability Suite v8, addressing growing cloud backup demands amid a $140 billion data centre boom.
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Inland Revenue hunting out software companies

Fri, 3rd Oct 2014
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Inland Revenue eyes software talent, seeks to revamp NZ's tax system, making it simpler for citizens with cutting-edge tech.
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Noel Leeming aims to build '100-year business' with company rebrand

Tue, 9th Sep 2014
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Noel Leeming undergoes major rebrand with new logos and signage, reflecting its future while retaining its heritage.
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Wynyard Group joins forces with NZ Police... tackles crime through tech

Thu, 28th Aug 2014
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Wynyard Group allies with NZ Police to revolutionise crime-fighting via a high-tech partnership, eyeing global impact.
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In the innovative world... patent is a virtue

Tue, 19th Aug 2014
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New Zealand's Commerce Minister, Craig Foss, has praised the modernisation of the country's patent laws, bringing them in line with international standards.
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Labour ups ICT ante with new digital proposals...

Fri, 25th Jul 2014
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Labour to close digital divide with Connectivity Upgrade, ensuring all Kiwis have right to access quality broadband.
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Thousands axed as Nadella reshapes Microsoft's future

Fri, 18th Jul 2014
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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.
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Govt: Labour hasn't done their homework in education

Tue, 8th Jul 2014
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Labour needs to do some research and catch up with what's happening in the education sector, says Nikki Kaye, Associate Education Minister.