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AWS remains the top cloud infrastructure provider, but rival Microsoft Azure is growing faster and closing the market share gap, according to Canalys.

An IDC report shows that the market is on course for a growth of 3.7% this year, slightly down from last year's 4.2%.

The global smartphone market declined in 2017 and IDC expects it to do the same this year before a resurgence of opportunities next year.

Positive thinking is key because New Zealand's economic growth is actually expected to gradually accelerate to 3.4% by the end of 2019.

Government closes loophole giving offshore firms an advantage by not requiring them to collect GST on goods sold to local consumers.

The future of trade will balance eCommerce and consumer protection, says APEC. It highlights challenges in dealing with data protection.

Key topics include removing trade barriers, unfair standards and slow bureaucracy, as well as regulatory hurdles for services trade.

Faster bandwidth and expanding 4G networks are driving the Asia Pacific OTT video market, promising enhanced user experiences and competitive pricing.

Apple Watch launch limited by carrier restrictions: only 164m of its 517m iPhone base will work with Series 3 at launch.

NZ's electric rush: Are we wired for the EV revolution? Concerns over grid strain and EV hotspots ignite calls for coordinated planning.

IDC predicts that 4G smartphone shipments will reach 1 billion this year as emerging markets catch up, but growth is slower than last year.

Donald Trump's victory in the US election could have significant implications for the technology industry, say analysts.

In contrast to the shockwave felt from the recent 'Brexit' vote, the global tech sector appears by and large to have taken the decision in its stride.

New Zealand's ICT sector is strong, ranking 17th out of 139 countries, according to the World Economic Forum's Global Information Technology report.

Telco companies are being forced to take drastic action because of competition, market consolidation and customer demands.

Targeting 2 percent annual inflation could force the Reserve Bank of New Zealand to cut interest rates too sharply and overheat the economy, says Bank.

Fixing under-performing businesses in Australia is a key part of Fonterra Cooperative Group's renewed push to drive more value from transforming the b.

A long-awaited free trade agreement between New Zealand and South Korea has been signed in Seoul by Prime Minister John Key and the Korean president.

Without committing themselves to a monthly fee, customers get a cell phone alert that gives them time to take corrective action.

Kiwis hit with some of the highest costs for basic home broadband, ranking 77th globally, says Point Topic report.