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Sony Mobile cuts 1,000 jobs
Tue, 28th Aug 2012
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Loss-making electronics firm to move mobile headquarters from Sweden to Japan as it reduces company headcount by 15%.
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Apple shares increase after patent win
Tue, 28th Aug 2012
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World’s most valuable company set to reach all-time company high in trading as the market reacts to its federal court victory over Samsung.
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Samsung ‘very disappointed’ with Apple verdict
Tue, 28th Aug 2012
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After losing its major patent battle, electronics giant memos staff to express disappointment and vows to right the wrongs of the court’s decision.
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Apple to release iPad mini?
Mon, 27th Aug 2012
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Apple to unveil a 7-inch iPad mini in October, following the anticipated launch of a new iPhone, marking the firm's entry into the smaller tablet market.
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NZ’s mobile ad spending increases
Mon, 27th Aug 2012
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Kiwi mobile advertising expenditure continues to grow as specialist mobile media companies descend on the New Zealand market.
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WatchGuard rewards sales success with Fiji trip
Mon, 27th Aug 2012
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WatchGuard Technologies will reward the winners of its ANZ Elite 2012 sales incentive competition with a trip to Fiji.
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Samsung stung with $1bn Apple damages
Mon, 27th Aug 2012
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In a landmark US case, Apple wins $1bn in damages from Samsung for patent infringements, threatening future innovation and consumer choice.
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Snapper stopped by Auckland Transport
Mon, 27th Aug 2012
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Auckland Transport axes contract with Snapper for missing deadlines, moves to AT/HOP cards for rail, ferry, and soon, bus services.
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SEEK online jobseeker activity increases
Fri, 24th Aug 2012
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SEEK sees jobseeker site visits soar, with desktop views up 8% and mobile visits up 14% in July 2012, indicating rising job market confidence.
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Telstra cuts jobs and cancels vendor contracts
Fri, 24th Aug 2012
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Telecommunications company considering jobs cut while failing to renew a number of key vendor support and maintenance contracts.
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IRD to move with tech times
Fri, 24th Aug 2012
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New IRD chief aims to bring tax into the digital age by replacing the 20 year computer system for Inland Revenue.
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Govt offers $45m to NZ businesses
Fri, 24th Aug 2012
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technology development grant
High-flying Kiwi businesses invited to apply for the 2012 Technology Development Grant with $45m available for investments.
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Microsoft makeover with new logo
Fri, 24th Aug 2012
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After 25 years Microsoft has revamped it's image with a new logo as the company embarks on a new era within the industry.
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Oz passes data control laws
Fri, 24th Aug 2012
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New laws passed allowing authorities to collect and monitor Australians' internet records from web providers, specifically targeted towards cyber criminals.
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Samsung's new Apple like Australian store?
Fri, 24th Aug 2012
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As a jury deliberates the evidence in California, Samsung faces accusations of 'fast-following' Apple after the opening of their new store in Sydney.
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Resellers benefit from Ingram Micro Showcase
Thu, 23rd Aug 2012
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Resellers took advantage of the Ingram Micro Showcase 2012 in Auckland this week, detailing new products and areas of growth across ANZ.
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Solnet brings IFS applications to NZ
Thu, 23rd Aug 2012
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Exclusive reseller agreement sees IT solutions provider delivering and supporting the new IFS Applications 8 extended ERP suite across New Zealand.
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Breakfast invitation to learn how to protect your network from today’s malware
Thu, 23rd Aug 2012
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Security brand Palo Alto Networks to hold two information sessions on Modern Malware in New Zealand starting early September.
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HP suffers record US$8.9bn loss
Thu, 23rd Aug 2012
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HP reports a record loss of USD $8.9 billion, following an acquisition that underperformed. Revenue dropped 5% to USD $29.7 billion in Q3.
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Quickflix seeks quick fix for Australasian growth
Thu, 23rd Aug 2012
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Streaming supplier aims to drum up funding across the ANZ region through new investors on both sides of the Tasman.