Stories by Staff - Page 5
Wheedle makes password promise after privacy breach
Thu, 4th Oct 2012
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devs
Wheedle reassures users their passwords are safe post-privacy breach but faces criticism over security handling.
Wheedle looks for cheap Indian web developers for fix
Thu, 4th Oct 2012
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software development
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wheedle
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candidates
Despite being forced to close online operations two days after its official launch, Trade Me rival posts web developer advert in India.
Smartphones to hit 1.7 billion by 2017
Wed, 26th Sep 2012
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semiconductors
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apple
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ovum
Smartphones shipped globally will reach figures of 1.7 billion by 2017 with emerging markets seeing particularly strong growth according to latest findings.
NZ Entrepreneur off to Chile to launch company
Fri, 14th Sep 2012
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contentforest
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startups
NZ's Pravin Daryani takes ContentForest to global stage with Start-Up Chile win, aiming to revolutionise content creation.
Kiwis get wise to Freelancer
Thu, 13th Sep 2012
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martech
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freelancing
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seo
Value of projects completed hits one million NZD for the Kiwi arm of the world's largest outsourcing and crowd-sourcing marketplace.
Finding Synergies
Sat, 1st Sep 2012
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partner programmes
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synnex
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notebook
<strong>From travelling through 30 countries in a year to his role as an avid Rotarian, you can't accuse Richard Harri of living life on autopilot.
Cyber crime as big as the drugs trade
Mon, 6th Aug 2012
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edutech
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cybersecurity
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education, learning & training
Cybercrime's global impact now matches drug trafficking, costing USD $388bn annually with over a million victims daily. Emerging markets most affected.
A meeting of spirituality and business
Wed, 1st Aug 2012
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partner programmes
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distribution central
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distributors
Nick Verykios, a spirited nexus of tech and altruism, marries business acumen with deep spirituality, transforming the tech landscape.
IT outsourcing revenue under pressure: Gartner
Mon, 21st May 2012
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datacom
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outsourcing
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analyst report
NZ's IT outsourcing to see minimal growth due to fierce competition, says Gartner. Providers must innovate or stagnate, with growth set at just 1-1.5%.
LiveLink lands Angel funding
Tue, 15th May 2012
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marketing
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icehouse
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livelink
Kiwi start-up LiveLink secures NZD $350,000 from IceAngels and NZ Venture Investment Fund to expand their digital marketing platform internationally.
Cisco sales leader joins Extreme Networks
Thu, 3rd May 2012
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cisco
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distribution central
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extreme networks
Extreme Networks appoints experienced sales boss to drive sales in APAC, including through New Zealand distributors Brightstar and Networld Systems.
SaaS revenue on the up
Tue, 1st May 2012
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partner programmes
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analyst report
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research director
Gartner predicts a 17.9% global rise in SaaS revenue to $14.5bn, with steady growth in New Zealand's mature market.
Game review: Lego Harry Potter: Years 5-7 on PS Vita
Tue, 17th Apr 2012
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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reviews
Lego Harry Potter: Years 5-7 on PS Vita disappoints with cramped levels and weak puzzles, tarnishing both franchises.
How to maximise partner program potential
Tue, 3rd Apr 2012
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hybrid & remote work
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wfh
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poly
Maximising partner programme success hinges on mutual goals, honesty, and robust communication, experts reveal.
WatchGuard ANZ boss promoted to APAC role
Tue, 3rd Apr 2012
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Scott Robertson promoted to APAC VP at WatchGuard, tasked with expanding sales across Asia following repeated successes in ANZ.
The 12 'enemies of the internet'
Mon, 12th Mar 2012
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copyright
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aras
Reporters Without Borders adds two countries to 'worst offender' list on fourth annual World Day Against Cyber Censorship.
Premium CoD content given Xbox release date
Thu, 1st Mar 2012
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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call of duty
All Call of Duty Elite Premium content, including three new maps, to be available on Xbox on 20 March, broadening access for all players.
Wise choices key to relationship
Thu, 1st Mar 2012
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partner programmes
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hybrid & remote work
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resellers
Maximising profit potential from partner programmes requires wise choices, says Mario Hilmi, Polycom ANZ director, service providers and channels.
Manas Kumar: optimising leadership
Thu, 1st Mar 2012
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martech
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marketing
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optimizer hq
Manas Kumar, CEO of Optimizer, is interviewed about the Kiwi company he launched and the role that the international sector plays in his business.
The everywhereist
Wed, 1st Feb 2012
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blogging
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photography
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creative technologies
Renowned travel blogger Geraldine DeRuiter's site, lauded by TIME in 2011, offers hilarious yet insightful takes on global adventures and everyday absurdities.