All stories - Page 349
Karson: How Kiwi-Belgian connections created the world's first 'virtual butler'
Tue, 27th Sep 2016
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Meet Bart Brichau, co-founder of Karson, the virtual butler that's making home automation affordable and reliable.
Auckland a hotspot for start-ups as 'tech sector is booming'
Tue, 27th Sep 2016
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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.
Yahoo works to clean up its titanic data breach mess
Mon, 26th Sep 2016
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cybersecurity
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yahoo
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retailers
Yahoo scrambles to mitigate a colossal data breach affecting 500m users, as state-sponsored hackers are blamed for the 2014 incident.
Communities transform - Whakatane UFB build now complete
Mon, 26th Sep 2016
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broadband
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chorus
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fibre
Chorus has deployed Ultra-Fast Broadband to 7000 locations in Whakatane, potentially transforming New Zealand's economy.
$11,000 prize pool up for grabs at upcoming Bay of Plenty 'pitch night'
Mon, 26th Sep 2016
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retailers
Bay of Plenty startups have the chance to get prizes, feedback and networking from the upcoming pitch night in Waiariki Bay of Plenty Polytech.
WWF calls on innovators to step up for NZ conservation competition
Mon, 26th Sep 2016
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conservation
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crowdsourcing
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industrial
WWF-New Zealand is offering a $25,000 prize for inventive ideas aimed at boosting technology's involvement with conservation.
Business continuity: A key benefit of Fortinet’s network security
Mon, 26th Sep 2016
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firewall
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network management
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network security
You sell goods and services. You need a safe and secure network to keep the revenue coming in. Fortinet’s network security keeps the wheels turning.
Kiwi innovation dominates Visa's Everywhere Initiative
Fri, 23rd Sep 2016
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martech
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commerce systems
Visa's Everywhere Initiative comes to Australia and New Zealand, with several Kiwi start-ups taking home awards.
Sipreme's bold steps to startup success in China Fundertech campaign
Fri, 23rd Sep 2016
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sipreme
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fundertech
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startups
In a spirited leap for success, Sipreme charms Chinese investors with tech-savvy food innovation at the Fundertech campaign.
NZ business acknowledged for innovative eLearning solution
Fri, 23rd Sep 2016
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e-learning
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sysdoc
NZ's Sysdoc hailed for eLearning excellence, secures top Brandon Hall Group award with innovative Dairy PRO programme.
Why payment sector disruption Is a plus for your business
Fri, 23rd Sep 2016
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accounting systems
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it automation
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digital banking
Payment innovation brings boons for businesses, easing transactions and boosting sales—a win for customers and SMEs alike.
Spark joins fight against digital exclusion in NZ
Thu, 22nd Sep 2016
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telco
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internetnz
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spark
Spark's Jump service tackles digital divide, making home broadband in NZ affordable at $15/month, welcoming low-income families online.
Hands-on review: D-Link Powerline AV2 1000 HD Gigabit
Thu, 22nd Sep 2016
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gaming
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reviews
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technology gifts
For a near bomb-proof means of filling in that pesky WiFi coverage hole, this offering from D-Link will be exactly what the doctor ordered.
New undersea cable for Kiwis in last stages of construction
Thu, 22nd Sep 2016
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tasman global access cable
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Kiwis' broadband set to surge as the new $70m undersea cable nears completion, heralding enhanced Asia-Pacific connectivity.
What does today's customer want? New study finds experience in ANZ is getting worse
Thu, 22nd Sep 2016
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crm
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contact centre
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cx
You’d think that over time, we’d start getting better at the things we do. Apparently, that’s not the case for customer experience.
How agritech is transforming New Zealand's agriculture industry
Thu, 22nd Sep 2016
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broadband
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agritech
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rural broadband initiative
N.Z. agriculture poised to lead with agritech, as experts spotlight sector's vast potential for growth and transformation, says PAANZ chair Mackenzie.
Inside the Kiwi UFB experience - Installing UFB to a business
Thu, 22nd Sep 2016
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broadband
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fibre
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crown fibre holdings
New Zealand businesses are benefiting from the Ultra-Fast Broadband Initiative, with fibre installation taking just over a week.
Artificial intelligence: Leveraging machines to dissect ransomware DNA
Thu, 22nd Sep 2016
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ransomware
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malware
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ai security
A new era in cybersecurity, as AI outwits ransomware and predicts attacks, transforming the digital defence game.
3D printing for rapid prototyping could give businesses competitive edge
Wed, 21st Sep 2016
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3d printing
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y soft
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ndi
Y Soft reveals 3D printing's pivotal role in skirting ahead, as industries harness its speed for product design, poised to reshape R&D.
First impressions of macOS Sierra: Destined to fly or fated to pie?
Wed, 21st Sep 2016
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apple
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technology gifts
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macos
Today macOS Sierra is finally available as a free download for Mac users. It is still only early days, but here are my first impressions.
'Nothing ventured, nothing gained': ASB launches new Venturers programme for SMBs
Wed, 21st Sep 2016
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business communications
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asb bank
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partners
ASB Bank is following the wise words of 'nothing ventured, nothing gained', and is launching a new business innovation community to help SMBs succeed.
Aussie businesses & consumers at odds about mobile payment tech
Wed, 21st Sep 2016
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martech
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commerce systems
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payment gateways
Australian businesses aren't matching customer expectations when it comes to mobile transactions, a new study from PayPal Australia has found.
New program launched to support new entrepreneurs and migrants in NZ
Wed, 21st Sep 2016
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entrepreneur
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massey university
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aspire
A new program has been launched to support new entrepreneurs and migrants in establishing their first business in New Zealand.
Kiwi software business wins 'wonderful endorsement' from Xero
Wed, 21st Sep 2016
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accounting systems
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digital banking
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xero
Spotlight Reporting, a Wellington-based firm, lands Xero's top app prize, solidifying its global industry footprint.