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New Zealand companies need more scale, says Infosys co-founder
Mon, 16th Mar 2015
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gamification
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fta
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Nilekani says what struck him about Kiwi companies was they weren't used to dealing with scale because of the country's small population.
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Adapt your customer service strategies, or die.
Mon, 16th Mar 2015
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The digital customer engagement revolution is here, and is forcing organisations to adapt their customer service strategies, or die.
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New things ahead for ICONZ-Webvision's Deidre Steyn
Fri, 13th Mar 2015
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pitchmetrics
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iconz
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consultancy
After more than three years at ICONZ-Webvisions, Steyn has decided to go out on her own and start a consulting firm.
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Nintex boosts channel with senior appointments
Fri, 13th Mar 2015
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partner programmes
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Recent changes at Nintex have resulted in the hiring of Josh Waldo as the vice president of channels and strategy.
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Dimension Data chosen in Top Five global employers
Wed, 11th Mar 2015
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dimension data
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Dimension Data certified as top-5 employer in world by Top Employers Institute. IT provider has a direct presence in 58 countries.
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Dimension Data chosen in Top 5 global employers
Wed, 11th Mar 2015
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dimension data
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top employers institute
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IT solutions provider Dimension Data has been certified as one of the top five employers in the world by the Top Employers Institute.
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Worldwide server market revenues increase
Fri, 6th Mar 2015
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datacentre infrastructure
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idc
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analyst report
Worldwide server market revenues increase 1.9% in the fourth quarter as demand in china once again drives the market forward, says IDC.
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VoLTE activity sends global VoIP market up 12%
Wed, 25th Feb 2015
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VoLTE surge boosts global VoIP market to $4.2bn, riding on network upgrades and next-gen services, says Infonetics.
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CORRECT: Kirkcaldie & Stains flags October for possible capital return, mulls future of store
Wed, 18th Feb 2015
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Kirckcaldie & Stains, the unprofitable Wellington department store, is waiting for a new chief executive and the final payment from the buyer of it.
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Russell Jones: Banking on technology
Tue, 17th Feb 2015
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fintech
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digital banking
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ASB's Russell Jones mixes tech and human touch to shape future banking, focusing on customer-centric innovation beyond just the bits and bytes.
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Chatham Rock 'aghast' after EPA declines seabed mining consent; stock tumbles 95%
Wed, 11th Feb 2015
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government
Environmental Protection Authority declines marine consent for Chatham Rock Phosphate, causing shares to plummet 95%.
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BT ramps up push into NZ market
Tue, 10th Feb 2015
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uc
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BT strides into NZ with Asnet for advanced communication solutions, enhancing global links and collaboration for local businesses.
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UPDATE: Van Heeren's former business partner Michael Kidd seeks US$25M
Mon, 9th Feb 2015
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south africa
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South Africa-based Michael Kidd is seeking US$25 million from his former partner, high-flying businessman Alex van Heeren, who is disputing they ev.
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CORRECT: Van Heeren's former business partner Michael Kidd seeks US$25M, High Court hears
Mon, 9th Feb 2015
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south africa
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Michael Kidd, a former partner of high-flying businessman Alex van Heeren in ventures including the Huka Lodge, is seeking a US$25 million interim.
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What Kiwi enterprises will look like in 2040 according to Microsoft
Tue, 3rd Feb 2015
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microsoft
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cloud services
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3d printing
By 2040, Kiwi firms will thrive on flexibility, with tech shifts steering NZ to a cloud-based, mobile-first economy, says Microsoft.
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Strength in APAC positive signs for PC market
Mon, 19th Jan 2015
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network infrastructure
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personal computing devices
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hp
APAC's resilience shines as Lenovo, HP see growth, offering a glimmer of hope amidst global PC market decline, per IDC.
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Software AG’s ANZ growth strategy starts now
Tue, 13th Jan 2015
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software ag
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anz bank
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Software AG bolsters ANZ expansion, appointing James Wooster as VP of sales to drive growth in key sectors and enhance regional operations.
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YEAR IN REVIEW: NZ economy rocks on as milk's star fades
Mon, 29th Dec 2014
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economy
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banking
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2014 was a year of the rockstar economy where New Zealand was a top performer compared to other OECD countries with an annualised GDP growth rate o.
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Postie to launch new brands, tapping South African owner's supply chain
Wed, 17th Dec 2014
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postie
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banking
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Postie, the retail chain bought out of administration by South African retailer Pepkor, is betting on its new owner's economies of scale to boost s.
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Dead phones raise millions for Starship
Tue, 16th Dec 2014
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uc
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swapkit
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telco
Over a million discarded mobiles raise £1.8m for Starship's air ambulance, proving the power of recycling for charity.