New Zealand (NZ) stories - Page 70
Cyclone causes 'significant' damage to Vodafone infrastructure
Mon, 22nd Feb 2016
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Vodafone cell sites in Fiji damaged by Cyclone Winston, resulting in reduced network coverage, says telecoms firm.
Old malware foe active in Aus and NZ
Wed, 17th Feb 2016
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malware
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cybersecurity
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spam
Bayrob displays a message suggesting the user the downloaded file is incompatible with the system, while it is actually already releasing a Trojan.
KotahiNet: NZ’s first commercial Internet of Things platform
Mon, 15th Feb 2016
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commerce
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sotw
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KotahiNet aims to build New Zealand's first commercial platform for the Internet of Things, disrupting daily life.
Commvault and Revera bring new cloud data protection offering to NZ
Mon, 15th Feb 2016
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government
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Commvault partners with Revera to offer New Zealand organisations a local cloud storage target for backup and archiving.
NZers 'chomping at the bit' for faster broadband
Mon, 15th Feb 2016
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government
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nz
Ultra-Fast Broadband (UFB) connections are up 135% around the country, according to latest figures regarding the Government’s UFB programme.
'Wrapped for Pride!' ANZ shows support for upcoming Pride Festival
Mon, 15th Feb 2016
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affinity
ANZ New Zealand transforms its Ponsonby branch into a pride-themed art installation to celebrate the Auckland Pride Festival.
Icehouse scholarship winners announced
Mon, 15th Feb 2016
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founders
The Icehouse announces scholarship recipients for its Owner Manager Programme, offering up to 25% off the cost of the programme.
JB Hi-Fi Kiwi sales, profit up
Wed, 10th Feb 2016
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JB Hi-Fi's fortunes are in sharp contrast to its competitor Dick Smith, with sales and profit up for JB Hi-Fi's New Zealand business.
Wellington supercomputing conference aims to ignite innovation
Tue, 9th Feb 2016
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it industry
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nz
This month will see some of the most recognised authorities in computing converging in Wellington for the 5th Multicore World event.
Channel focus with new regional MD for Check Point Software
Tue, 9th Feb 2016
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nz
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ibm
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cloud services
De Laine is tasked with driving Check Point Software’s business forward across the region, as well as supporting the company’s channel network.
Auckland a key location for NZ's burgeoning tech sector
Tue, 9th Feb 2016
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software development
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jobs
Innovation in the Auckland technology sector is driving IT job growth and making the city a prime location for start-ups and IT professionals.
Are Kiwi businesses ready for remote working?
Thu, 4th Feb 2016
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hybrid & remote work
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productivity
Over 40% of Kiwi professionals work remotely, but companies face hurdles due to poor planning, says expert Annette Dow.
Empired faces second round of ASX questions
Wed, 27th Jan 2016
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empired
Empired has faced a fresh round of questioning from the ASX over the timing of its latest trading update following recent trading activity.
Netflix goes bye-bye
Wed, 27th Jan 2016
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digital entertainment
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netflix
Netflix cracks down on users accessing overseas programming via VPNs and proxies, upsetting Kiwi and Australian subscribers.
Eaton snaps up Schneider Electric exec to drive ANZ power business
Wed, 27th Jan 2016
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industrial
Eaton has snapped up long-time Schneider Electric manager John Atherton as it seeks to increase its local presence for power quality solutions.
Are NZ's policy makers hampering global innovation?
Tue, 26th Jan 2016
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healthtech
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payroll systems
A report from ITIF ranks New Zealand 28th in global innovation support, urging policy makers to adopt ‘win-win’ policies that enhance global innovation.
ESET ups local research power signing Kiwi to research team
Wed, 20th Jan 2016
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malware
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cybersecurity
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nz
ESET has added to its local research team, with New Zealand's Nick FitzGerald joining the vendor as a senior research fellow, focused on APAC threats.
Xero NZ has a new managing director
Tue, 19th Jan 2016
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fintech
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financial systems
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accounting systems
Anna Curzon steps in as Xero NZ's new MD, taking the helm to foster strategic ties and champion the small business sector.
Fitbit Blaze: Personal, functional and not quite a smartwatch
Mon, 18th Jan 2016
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nz
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fitbit
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retailers
Fitbit Blaze, the latest wearable from the company, focuses on health and fitness features with a variety of essential tools.
Dick Smith debts nearing AU$400 million; CEO gone
Tue, 12th Jan 2016
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electronics
Dick Smith creditors are owed nearly AU$400 million dollars. Meanwhile, the company's chief executive has resigned, effective immediately.