Stories by Staff - Page 2
Strong ANZ adoption drives Unified Comms as a Service market growth
Thu, 3rd Jul 2014
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analyst report
Market researcher, IDC, predicts that the Asia Pacific Unified Communications as a Service market will boom to $659m in 2018.
Apple co-founder Woz to judge top Kiwi tech talent
Tue, 24th Jun 2014
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apple
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content creation
Apple's Wozniak and Sir Richard Branson to judge NZ's finest in global tech contest, highlighting Kiwi innovation on the world stage.
Smartphones set to dominate smart connected device market...
Wed, 18th Jun 2014
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pc hardware
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analyst report
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technology gifts
Global smart connected device (SCD) shipments expected to reach 1.8 billion in 2014, led by smartphone growth. #technology #smartphones.
Adobe ANZ MD secures lead Asia Pacific role
Tue, 10th Jun 2014
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martech
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creative technologies
Paul Robson steps up as Adobe's Asia Pacific President, succeeding Craig Tegel, ready to steer the region's digital transformation.
Smartphone momentum still strong as market growth continues
Thu, 29th May 2014
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ios
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google
Global smartphone shipments are set to rise by 23.1% this year, hitting 1.2 billion, according to analysts IDC.
Vodafone NZ unveils $5-a-day overseas roaming plans...
Wed, 28th May 2014
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connectivity
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vodafone
Vodafone has today unveiled its new roaming service, focused around giving Kiwis access to cheaper roaming overseas.
Serko: Flying high in the Kiwi sky...
Tue, 27th May 2014
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
For a company specialising in online corporate travel booking, how fitting to hear that Kiwi firm Serko is going places.
Silicon Valley veteran joins PowerbyProxi to focus on international growth
Wed, 21st May 2014
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board of directors
PowerbyProxi has appointed Dr. Gani Jusuf, a leading Silicon Valley technology executive, to its board of directors.
Samsung leads smartphone sales but is Lenovo / Motorola the winning team?
Wed, 7th May 2014
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Juniper Research estimates that the combined Motorola-Lenovo smartphone shipments for Q1 2013 exceeded 20 million, putting the joint entity into a third place.
Woz warns entrepreneurs to make their move
Wed, 30th Apr 2014
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apple
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talent
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technology gifts
Apple co-founder, Steve Wozniak, and Talent International call for more support for Asia Pacific's tech entrepreneurs & professionals.
Eight in a row as PC market decline grows
Mon, 28th Apr 2014
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network infrastructure
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lenovo
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hp
PC market in Asia/Pacific (excl. Japan) contracts for 8th quarter in a row, hitting 23.8 million units in 2014 Q1 amidst political and economic shifts.
Windows XP EOS offers flagging PC market timely boost
Fri, 11th Apr 2014
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network infrastructure
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microsoft
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lenovo
Global PC shipments in Q1 2014 decline by 1.7%, but eased compared to the past seven quarters, reports Gartner.
Digital media skills essential for 21st century workforce
Thu, 3rd Apr 2014
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martech
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adobe
Study shows 68% of educators deem digital media skills vital for the 21st-century workforce in NZ and Australia, Adobe reports.
Tablet Hybrids set to ship 50 million by 2018
Wed, 26th Mar 2014
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New findings from hi-tech analyst firm, Juniper Research, observed that the tablet market is becoming increasingly diverse as new form factors emerge.
IDC predicts grim PC forecast as sales decline 10%
Wed, 5th Mar 2014
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pc hardware
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analyst report
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smartphones
IDC's grim forecast sees PC sales plummeting by 10% in 2013, marking the sharpest decline ever due to challenging market conditions.
Nokia connects 'next billion' with 5 new smartphones...
Tue, 25th Feb 2014
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windows
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nokia
Nokia launches five affordable smartphones, including Nokia X series, at Mobile World Congress to connect the next billion users.
Growing NZ ICT industry helps smash LinkedIn 50-million member APAC milestone
Fri, 14th Feb 2014
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linkedin
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global economy
LinkedIn has crossed 50 million members in the Asia Pacific region, with New Zealand among nine countries in the region that have over one million members.
Sophos acquires network security provider
Wed, 12th Feb 2014
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Sophos strengthens its network security game by acquiring Cyberoam Technologies, promising innovation and a broader product range.
Nadella loves cricket, despite Black Caps hammering India...
Wed, 5th Feb 2014
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microsoft
Satya Nadella, new Microsoft CEO, remains passionate about cricket, a sport he credits with teaching him vital teamwork and leadership skills.
Microsoft CEO search arrives at Google's door...
Tue, 4th Feb 2014
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microsoft
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google
Sundar Pichai, the brains behind Google Chrome, emerges as the top contender for Microsoft's CEO post, potentially eclipsing Satya Nadella.