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Fonterra shareholders use AGM to flag concern over lower milk payout

Wed, 12th Nov 2014
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Fonterra Cooperative Group shareholders used their annual meeting in Palmerston North to raise concerns over the reduced 2015 milk payout, the dair.
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Why NZ and UK are leading the public sector digital revolution...

Wed, 15th Jan 2014
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digital transformation
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New Zealand and the UK are setting the pace in the global public sector digital revolution, transforming government transparency and accessibility.
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Auckland car salesman fined $12k over 'dishonest' Trade Me bids

Fri, 22nd Nov 2013
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commerce commission
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trade me
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transparency
Craig James Rutherford has been fined $12,100 in the Auckland District Court after shill bidding during the sale of cars on the Trade Me auction website.
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Is project failure all about business perceptions?

Fri, 12th Apr 2013
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Gap between IT managers' and non-IT managers' perceptions of project success rates widens - showing no respect to timeliness and budgets.
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NZ becomes 'Best Country for Business'

Fri, 16th Nov 2012
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New Zealand takes the crown as 'Best Country for Business' in Forbes' rankings, excelling in personal freedom and investor protection among other metrics.
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Telecom to de-list from NYSE

Fri, 8th Jun 2012
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Telecom to de-list ADRs from NYSE on 9th July, aiming to cut administration costs. Shares remain on NZX, ASX. Second-half EBITDA forecast at USD $560M.
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Nissan Australia faces Facebook wrath

Thu, 24th Nov 2011
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social media
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transparency
Nissan Australia faces a social media backlash after awarding a Facebook competition prize to a close friend of its social media co-ordinator, igniting outrage.
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Social studies

Wed, 19th Oct 2011
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management
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social media
Navigating social media can be tricky for new businesses. A well-thought-out strategy is crucial to avoid pitfalls and ensure a positive online presence.
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Mission entirely possible

Mon, 1st Nov 2010
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government
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software
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resellers
eProcurement, driven by SaaS, levels the playing field, enabling SMEs to compete with larger firms while streamlining processes for buyers and sellers alike.
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A sustained effort

Tue, 1st Jun 2010
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datacentre infrastructure
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dc
Greenpeace's Cool IT Leaderboard highlights IT firms' climate efforts. Cisco leads with 62 points, doubling its score through emissions-saving tech.
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Thousands sign on in support of ACTA reform

Wed, 14th Apr 2010
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Thousands of New Zealanders have signed PublicACTA's petition urging the government to reconsider its role in the secretive ACTA copyright negotiations.
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We want a say in XT review - TUANZ

Tue, 2nd Feb 2010
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Major users are demanding input into Telecom's independent review into why the XT Network crashed twice in two months.
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Financial flexibility

Tue, 1st Dec 2009
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resellers
ICT leasing is gaining traction as it allows businesses to stay current with tech, preserve cash flow, and offers tax perks, even amid economic downturns.
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Lessons from America

Tue, 1st Sep 2009
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uc
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open source
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microsoft
The US Government's data.gov website is growing fast, with expectations of over 100,000 feeds by the end of the year.
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Web filtering almost set to go

Tue, 1st Sep 2009
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dia
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transparency
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censorship
The new voluntary Web content filtering system for ISPs is expected to be up and running within a matter of weeks.
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Procuring a better procurement process

Wed, 1st Jul 2009
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edutech
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network infrastructure
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government
The government looks to overhaul the broken ICT procurement process, aiming for transparency, efficiency, and wider industry involvement amidst rising costs.
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When ERP systems fail the supply chain

Fri, 1st May 2009
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supply chain
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risk & compliance
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data sharing
The integration of ERP systems with suppliers and distributors is a challenge for global supply chains in the modern world.
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A new era of security

Tue, 1st May 2007
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firewalls
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data protection
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encryption
* NETAPPNot that long ago security discussions were around the network, now the prime focus is on data security.
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A new user experience

Tue, 1st Aug 2006
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windows
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transparency
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user interface
Microsoft unveils Windows Vista with two new user interfaces, Basic and Aero, offering enhanced graphical experiences and intuitive tools.