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Under-fire Rakon closes UK operations plant

Thu, 6th Mar 2014
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Following a NZD $30,000 fine from the NZ Markets Disciplinary Tribunal, embattled Rakon announces closure of its UK Lincoln-based plant.
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From Sochi to start-ups - what SMBs can learn...

Thu, 6th Mar 2014
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SMBs take notes from Olympians: instincts, resilience, teamwork, and confidence are key to business success, as illustrated by Sochi stars.
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Cunliffe not Curran to blame for Labour ICT leak

Wed, 5th Mar 2014
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Labour's ICT leak blamed on David Cunliffe's office, not Clare Curran, in a startling admission reversing prior claims.
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Sales opportunities ‘hiding’ at the edge of the network

Wed, 5th Mar 2014
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In New Zealand there are thousands of small IT spaces such as remote and branch offices, network closets and server rooms that lie outside of the data.
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IDC predicts grim PC forecast as sales decline 10%

Wed, 5th Mar 2014
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IDC's grim forecast sees PC sales plummeting by 10% in 2013, marking the sharpest decline ever due to challenging market conditions.
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Stock market slaps Rakon with $30k fine

Wed, 5th Mar 2014
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Rakon fined £30k by NZ Tribunal over premature market release timing, linked to a strategic partnership and factory sale last year.
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Data is like a dead chicken...

Wed, 5th Mar 2014
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Big data's dark side revealed: gathering more data may seem wise, but like a dead chicken, it can quickly become a problem.
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Shock horror as Renaissance sells Yoobee Retail for... $1

Wed, 5th Mar 2014
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In a jaw-dropping move, Renaissance sells its Yoobee Apple retail operation to Logical Systems Limited for just $1, shortly after offloading its design school.
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The cloud community faces industrial scale challenges...

Wed, 5th Mar 2014
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The cloud industry faces complex challenges requiring cross-discipline expertise. Collaboration via the CloudEthernet Forum is key, says President James Walker.
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'Shipwreck' Labour leaks secret ICT plan to Govt…

Wed, 5th Mar 2014
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Labour's ICT strategy leaks to Gov't in a blunder by Clare Curran, sparking major embarrassment and a mocking retort from PM John Key.
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FREE lunch invite - Dell Enterprise Forum Seminar Series

Wed, 5th Mar 2014
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Dell is inviting a host of IT decision makers to its Dell Enterprise Forum Seminar Series in Auckland this month, where premium technical content is king.
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Android devices fuel strong tablet growth...

Wed, 5th Mar 2014
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Worldwide sales of tablets to end users reached 195.4 million units in 2013, a 68 percent increase on 2012, according to Gartner.
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Focus with Vocus following stella financials

Tue, 4th Mar 2014
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Vocus Communications reports strong half year financial results, with revenue up 45% and profit up 50% after tax.
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2,500 Telecom customers suffering internet outage

Tue, 4th Mar 2014
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Thousands in Auckland, Tauranga, and Napier face broadband woes as 2,500 Telecom customers hit by an outage. The firm scrambles for a fix.
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Gen-i unveils video communication solution ReadyCloud

Tue, 4th Mar 2014
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Telecom New Zealand’s ICT services division Gen-i has added a video communication service, ReadyCloud Video, to its portfolio of cloud services.
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Epson NZ stalwart Skinner resigns...

Tue, 4th Mar 2014
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Long-time General Manager Greg Skinner resigns from Epson NZ, as the company seeks a senior replacement to lead its New Zealand operations.
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Apple's 'getting ripped off left, right and sideways'

Tue, 4th Mar 2014
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Tim Cook defends Apple's innovation amid soaring R&D costs, hinting at new, secret products while slamming rivals for 'ripping off' ideas.
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Finally, a Lync solution that works...

Tue, 4th Mar 2014
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Auckland IT firm solves telephony woes in under a day with Kordia's Microsoft Lync certified OnKor, ending a frustrating search for reliability.
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Online club for NZ bookworms

Tue, 4th Mar 2014
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Local bibliophiles now have the opportunity to join a community of fellow readers with the launch of NZBooklovers.co.nz.
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Tributes pour in for NewLease co-founder Doug Tutus

Tue, 4th Mar 2014
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Industry mourns as tributes flood in for Doug Tutus, a cherished co-founder of NewLease, leaving a legacy of kindness and innovation.