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Kiwi cloud software start-up completes first round of private capital raising
Cloud Services

Kiwi cloud software start-up completes first round of private capital raising

NZ's MyWave secures NZ$2.5m in funds for software growth, eyeing a 2015 NZX debut. The capital eclipsed its initial NZ$1.5m target.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 29th Apr 2014
Call for NZ Hall of Fame nominations...
Entrepreneur

Call for NZ Hall of Fame nominations...

Nominations open for the New Zealand Women Entrepreneurs Hall of Fame, spotlighting trailblazers in business excellence and impact.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 22nd Apr 2014
Dick Smith on track as NZ sales slump slows
Dick Smith

Dick Smith on track as NZ sales slump slows

Dick Smith Holdings has seen a slowdown in sales decline in New Zealand due to certain operations being shifted to Australia.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 22nd Apr 2014

Global Stories

Retail stories

Review: The Parrot Zikmu Solo
Gaming

Review: The Parrot Zikmu Solo

Parrot Zikmu Solo review: A stylish speaker with quality sound, but its 30-pin connector and design quirks limit appeal.

By Greig Strafford • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd May 2014
HTC One now available on the Telecom Mobile Network
Unified Communications

HTC One now available on the Telecom Mobile Network

The HTC One (M8) is now available at Telecom Mobile Network for NZD $1,099, both in-stores and online, promising groundbreaking features and design.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 2nd May 2014
Key NZ sectors leading online business adoption
Unified Communications

Key NZ sectors leading online business adoption

Manufacturing, wholesale, retail, & hospitality sectors are leading the way in online business in New Zealand. 41% of SMEs now have a website.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 1st May 2014
You, your mobile life… and the disruptive technology behind it all
Storage

You, your mobile life… and the disruptive technology behind it all

Discover how flash technology tailors your digital world to you, transforming every aspect of your mobile life and beyond.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 28th Apr 2014
Microsoft seals Nokia deal
Microsoft

Microsoft seals Nokia deal

Microsoft has completed its acquisition of Nokia, marking the first step in bringing the two organisations together.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 28th Apr 2014
WhatsApp sets the Facebook record straight…
Data Privacy

WhatsApp sets the Facebook record straight…

WhatsApp CEO dispels myths about Facebook merger, emphasising privacy and user data protection remain paramount.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Apr 2014
JB Hi-Fi CEO retires... CFO takes over
JB Hi-Fi

JB Hi-Fi CEO retires... CFO takes over

JB Hi-Fi CEO Terry Smart retires after 14 years; CFO Richard Murray to lead, as the company eyes new growth opportunities.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 24th Apr 2014
New Gen-i / Revera Takanini data centre on track for October completion
Hyperscale

New Gen-i / Revera Takanini data centre on track for October completion

New $60m Gen-i and Revera data center in Takanini set for October 2014 completion. Features innovative base isolation system.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 23rd Apr 2014
Telecom launches unlimited broadband data plans
Gaming

Telecom launches unlimited broadband data plans

Telecom, soon to be Spark, has announced that it will offer residential customers Unlimited Broadband Data plans from today.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Apr 2014
Aussie firm takes NZ into the cloud following IRD data sovereignty exemption
Cloud Services

Aussie firm takes NZ into the cloud following IRD data sovereignty exemption

Australia's TechnologyOne can store data for its New Zealand customers in Australia as per Inland Revenue Department's (IRD) approval.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Apr 2014
iOS Review: 2048
Gaming

iOS Review: 2048

The iOS 2048 puzzle game delights with its addictive play, combining numbers to reach the titular tile, now enhanced with an update.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 23rd Apr 2014
Apple reveals free product recycling initiative
Apple

Apple reveals free product recycling initiative

Apple expands recycling efforts worldwide, with every Apple Store now accepting and recycling unwanted Apple products for free.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 23rd Apr 2014
Android App Review: Norton Security Antivirus
Gaming

Android App Review: Norton Security Antivirus

Norton has been a household name in antivirus software for as long as I've been old enough to care about such things.

By Eddie Monotone • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Apr 2014
Android App Review: Duolingo
Gaming

Android App Review: Duolingo

Duolingo's free app gamifies language learning, offering bitesize lessons in European languages, making it fun yet educational.

By Eddie Monotone • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Apr 2014
Digital businesses will spot opportunities in a matter of seconds
Information Communication & Technology

Digital businesses will spot opportunities in a matter of seconds

The ability to spot fleeting opportunities will be the hallmark of a digital business, says analyst firm Gartner.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 18th Apr 2014