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Could service design give you competitive advantage?

Mon, 20th Feb 2012
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The importance of good service design cannot be understated, as it can give a business a competitive advantage.
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Snapper chooses Aerohive on buses and stations

Fri, 17th Feb 2012
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NZ's Snapper secures Aerohive for bus and station payment systems, boosting security and connectivity in public transport.
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Trade Me launches Android app

Thu, 16th Feb 2012
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New tool spares users from loading the full site, but has a few features to add before offering the full Trade Me experience.
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Start-up Sessions: PaperKite

Thu, 16th Feb 2012
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Head of successful app building company says small business success is about knowing your limitations and learning to let go.
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News: 1080p iTunes content, AAPL reaches $500, obsolete Macs, and more!

Wed, 15th Feb 2012
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There are those who are saying that the iPad 3, with its much higher resolution display, could pave the way for higher-quality iTunes content.
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Bioware names local Star Wars: TOR launch date

Wed, 15th Feb 2012
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Bioware has announced a local launch for Star Wars: TOR on March 1, with servers for NZ, Australia, HK, and Singapore.
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News: Mac App Store sandboxing scrutiny, stop Zenbook production, bootable Lion, and more!

Tue, 14th Feb 2012
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The Mac App Store has come under scrutiny once again, this time for the upcoming sandboxing requirement policy.
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App of the Week: Photosynth

Tue, 14th Feb 2012
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Defying whimsy, Photosynth redefines panoramic photography for the skill-challenged, emerging as our App of the Week.
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Cloud risks overstated: analysts

Tue, 14th Feb 2012
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Industry experts say cloud angst is overdone, highlighting the boon for early adopters over regulator worries, says Ovum report.
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Ongoing concern over Steam breach

Tue, 14th Feb 2012
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Valve's Steam still reeling from November hack, with fears of compromised user data exceeding initial estimates, reveals Gabe Newell.
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Mac or Windows - why choose?

Tue, 14th Feb 2012
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Switching between Mac and Windows made easy with Parallels Desktop, letting users enjoy the best of both worlds without rebooting.
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Big Data - control it, analyse it, make decisions

Tue, 14th Feb 2012
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Data warehouses are evolving from simple storers of information to providers of analysis - what does it mean for your business?.
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What is Cloud Computing?

Tue, 14th Feb 2012
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Unravelling the cloud: How cloud computing power from Facebook to Sage CRM is reshaping business IT investment.
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New small business printers from Epson

Sun, 12th Feb 2012
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New range of printers from Epson seems to be focused on small businesses. Plus it includes support for Apple iOS devices.
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Are you ready for Webstock?

Fri, 10th Feb 2012
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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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Airnet transforms to secure local leadership role

Thu, 9th Feb 2012
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Hawke's Bay's Airnet becomes fully local-owned, setting the stage for a bold leap in the regional telecom market with new leadership.
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2degrees customer numbers climbing

Thu, 9th Feb 2012
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2degrees sees customer numbers soar to 875,656, marking a nearly 50% jump with the introduction of business services.
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News: Adobe Creative Cloud, the iOS-ification of OS X, Final Cut Pro X accolades, and more!

Wed, 8th Feb 2012
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Adobe has unveiled their creative cloud solution that allows users to subscribe to a complete version of Creative Suite 6 without paying the full retail price.
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Apple faces iPad battle in China

Wed, 8th Feb 2012
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Apple embroiled in a legal tussle in China as Proview Technology claims iPad trademark rights, seeking NZ$1.9bn in damages.
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News: Apple's iTV, updated UI resources in 10.7.3, Droplr for Mac, and more!

Tue, 7th Feb 2012
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Canadian telecoms get early access to Apple's iTV, controlled by voice and gestures, alongside macOS 10.7.3 UI updates and new Mac apps.