Urbis stories - Page 5

Dynamo6 moves into new Hamilton office, adds four new members to push growth
Thu, 3rd Aug 2017
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Dynamo6 is a specialist provider of cloud, mobile, web development and digital technology, and bespoke software solutions.

DST donates IT equipment to Mtubatuba school in Mandela Day spirit
Thu, 20th Jul 2017
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personal computing devices
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tablets & laptops
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department of science and technology
The Department of Science and Technology also refurbished classrooms by installing new doors and windows at Khulubone Primary School.

Exclusive interview: The tech guru making construction more productive
Thu, 13th Jul 2017
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data analytics
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martech
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iot
Businesses need to be adaptive and entrepreneurial. The disruption of the construction industry is a positive movement for the industry as a whole.

Auckland’s innovation precinct grows with two new buildings announced
Wed, 31st May 2017
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Phil Goff says the expansion of GridAKL plays an important role in driving growth of the region’s technology sector, with 9000 jobs added in 5 years.

Imagination at work – e-waste into school lunches
Mon, 22nd May 2017
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voip
In 2016 the NZ Child Poverty Monitor reported that 48,000 children in New Zealand were living in material hardship, often going without life’s basics.

Optus Wholesale wrangles new deal with Moose Mobile
Fri, 5th May 2017
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endpoint protection
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edr
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mobile networking
Optus Wholesale teams up with Moose Mobile, boosting 4G access and affordable phone plans aimed at the youth market.

Blancco's new Beijing office to support China's growing need for data erasure software
Wed, 29th Mar 2017
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smartphones
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blancco
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accenture
Blancco CEO Pat Clawson says Chinese companies are detecting more and more security incidents - an increase of 900% since 2014.

Samsung puts environment first: Note 7 recycling effort
Tue, 28th Mar 2017
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cleantech
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sustainability
Samsung announces recycling plan for Galaxy Note 7 devices, including reselling refurbished units in different countries.

Don’t let an aging UPS bring you down: Assess your replacement options
Mon, 27th Mar 2017
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
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dc
Aged UPS units pose critical risks; time to evaluate newer, efficient alternatives and avert potential IT disasters.

Used smartphones a 'disruptive force' to the global market
Tue, 22nd Nov 2016
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mobile operators
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analyst report
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market growth
Rise of second-hand smartphones disrupts market, with IDC forecasting a leap to 222.6m devices by 2020, shaking up the industry.

Microsoft OEM reseller to pay $250,000 in damages for copyright infringement
Mon, 31st Oct 2016
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copyright
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partners
One Australian reseller will pay $250,000 following an out of court settlement, while the courts have found in favour of Microsoft in a second case.

Bigger, better and stronger: Global Office celebrates return to Christchurch CBD
Tue, 11th Oct 2016
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software development
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global office
In the aftermath of the 2011 quake, Global Office has resurrected as a tech Phoenix in Christchurch's rejuvenating CBD.

Google runs data centers without waste in Singapore and Taiwan
Tue, 27th Sep 2016
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hyperscale
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cleantech
Singapore's landfill space is projected to run out by 2035, but Google's data centers there have achieved a 100% landfill diversion rate.

Auckland a hotspot for start-ups as 'tech sector is booming'
Tue, 27th Sep 2016
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gridakl
Auckland’s tech sector is booming with 26% growth and is attracting new companies to innovation precincts across the city, according to a report by JLL.

More government investment in Auckland schools
Tue, 7th Jun 2016
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edutech
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government
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ministry of education
Mount Albert Grammar School in Auckland benefits from $153 million investment in school property, announced by Government.

Whatever your technology needs, it’s likely Conbrio will have you covered
Mon, 4th Apr 2016
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wireless networks
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cloud services
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conbrio technology group
The range of businesses within the Conbrio network means they can offer solutions that are often unable to be replicated by others.

Apple targets new growth with new iPhone SE
Fri, 1st Apr 2016
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personal computing devices
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ovum
Apple has announced the release of the iPhone SE and the 9.7-inch iPad Pro, as well as a $50 price drop for the Apple Watch.

Digital signage to the rescue for Uni allergy issues
Mon, 14th Mar 2016
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digital signage
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eclipse digital media
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embed signage
Digital signage has provided the University of Winchester with a contemporary solution to deliver allergy information - and a little marketing as well.

Wellington school to undergo major $9 million redevelopment
Wed, 24th Feb 2016
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edutech
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ministry of education
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construction
Historic Thorndon School set for a $9m revamp, with innovative learning spaces and new library to enrich education.

Kiwis: recycle your old, unwanted phones
Thu, 11th Feb 2016
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uc
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telco
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re:mobile
New Zealanders urged to recycle unwanted phones through RE:MOBILE scheme, helping charity and reducing landfill.