New Zealand (NZ) stories - Page 97

Are Kiwi businesses ready for remote working?
Thu, 4th Feb 2016
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hybrid & remote work
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productivity
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wfh
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
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licensing
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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eaton
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industrial
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partners
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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hcm
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healthtech
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productivity
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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eset
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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xero
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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fitbit
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retail
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awards
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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dick smith
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electronics
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retail
Dick Smith creditors are owed nearly AU$400 million dollars. Meanwhile, the company's chief executive has resigned, effective immediately.

SAP ANZ partner boss exits company
Mon, 11th Jan 2016
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sap
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coo
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partners
SAP ANZ's key exec, Greg Miller, to depart in search of new leadership vistas after expanding partner success.

Interest high in Dick Smith business, receivers claim
Mon, 11th Jan 2016
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dick smith
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employees
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partners
Potential buyers for the failed Dick Smith business have until January 27 to get expressions of interest in for the company’s businesses.

TechDay: A dramatically different beast from just a year ago
Thu, 7th Jan 2016
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techday
2015 was the year that TechDay shunned the printers and became an entirely digital publisher - with excellent results.

Gore District Council says hello to modern world, rolls out free WiFi
Wed, 16th Dec 2015
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uc
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wireless networks
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cloud services
Free WiFi has been rolled out in the New Zealand town of Gore, making it one of the first southern towns to offer the service.

Kiwi founded Information Leadership named ICT Vendor of the Year
Thu, 3rd Dec 2015
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ict
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leadership
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awards
Kiwi information solutions provider, Information Leadership, has won the ICT Vendor of the Year award at the ALGIM Awards.

New Zealand teachers recognised for contributions
Wed, 2nd Dec 2015
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edutech
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officemax
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students
Several teachers across NZ have been recognised for their contributions to their schools as part of the OfficeMax A day Made Better programme.

The StartUp Show comes to New Zealand
Tue, 1st Dec 2015
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startups
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event
The StartUp Show is heading to Auckland and Wellington to showcase the best upcoming start-ups in each region.

Government website recognised for user experience
Tue, 1st Dec 2015
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government
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dia
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awards
The Department of Internal Affairs staff recognised for award-winning Govt.nz website at the WriteMark Plain English Awards.

Bit9 + Carbon Black makes play for Aussie market
Thu, 26th Nov 2015
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datacentre infrastructure
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cybersecurity
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personal computing devices
Next-generation endpoint security vendor Bit9 + Carbon Black is upping its local play, opening an Australian sales office.

HPE NZ: 'We are going to be a very good partner for our channel'
Thu, 26th Nov 2015
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hpe
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partners
Hewlett Packard Enterprise managing director Keith Watson outlines the vendor's three key values moving forward, and how partners fit in.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Roadshow takes off in Auckland
Thu, 26th Nov 2015
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devops
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partner programmes
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apm
HPE's roadshow embarks on a new era in Auckland, unveiling its nimble future post-HP split, aiming to revolutionise IT and business agility.