Information Communication & Technology (ICT) stories - Page 21
Microsoft joins the party… slams NZ Telco bill
Thu, 1st Aug 2013
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Microsoft criticises NZ's Telco bill, joining tech titans in warning against threats to privacy and industry growth.
Business confidence rises high up in the NZ sky
Thu, 1st Aug 2013
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business confidence
New Zealand business confidence rose to its highest in more than 14 years in July amid signs of a broader economic expansion.
What are the key issues CIOs are facing?
Thu, 1st Aug 2013
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analyst report
CIOs battle rapid tech evolution and leadership expectations amidst a mix of mobile, social, cloud, and data challenges.
Connector Systems: Ten trends shaping the technology market today
Wed, 31st Jul 2013
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Mark Dasent from Connector Systems reveals top tech market trends, including co-opetition, cloud services, and subscription models reshaping the industry.
Xero: CloudCode demonstrates global leadership
Sat, 27th Jul 2013
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NZ's Xero backs global cloud initiative, lauds new Code of Practice as a step forward for transparency in cloud computing.
To acquire or not to acquire? That is the question
Fri, 26th Jul 2013
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NZ Commerce Commission updates merger guidelines to reflect case law and international practices, balancing benefits and competition.
Govt CTO? Yes or No?
Fri, 26th Jul 2013
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If you could make one change to improve the relationship between the New Zealand government and Kiwi businesses, would recruiting a Chief Technology O.
Solution sought over start-up tax reprieves
Thu, 25th Jul 2013
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Government welcomes release of tax policy paper which seeks public feedback on proposals to improve cash flow and remove tax distortions on research a.
Govt reveals $566m NZ business funding plans
Thu, 25th Jul 2013
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callaghan innovation
The New Zealand government has unveiled NZD $566 million in new R&D funding for businesses, aiming to boost innovation and competitiveness among Kiwi firms.
Do enterprises need help managing BYOD?
Thu, 25th Jul 2013
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BYOD trend prompts enterprises to seek advanced management tools for balancing employee freedom and data security, says Analysys Mason.
NZ cloud industry welcomes CloudCode progress
Thu, 25th Jul 2013
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New Zealand's cloud computing sector lauds the release of Version 2 of the Cloud Computing Code of Practice by IITP, touting it as a global benchmark.
Chorus leads the way as Wellington re-opens for business
Wed, 24th Jul 2013
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Despite a one-in-five chance of a repeat of Sunday's earthquake, Wellington will be open for business today with Chorus staff heading back to work.
HP helps Kiwi resellers grow
Tue, 23rd Jul 2013
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HP expands ServiceOne programme to help New Zealand partners grow services revenue and enter high-growth market.
IT Outsourcing market set to reach $288bn
Tue, 23rd Jul 2013
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The global IT outsourcing market is projected to hit USD $288bn in 2013, driven by hybrid IT strategies and cloud adoption, despite economic constraints.
Been a victim of negative online reviews?
Fri, 19th Jul 2013
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digital entertainment
How well do you manage negative customer feedback? Checl out advice to make detrimental reviews work for your business.
Are we a nation of Rent Seekers or innovators?
Tue, 16th Jul 2013
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rent seeking
New Zealand might not be the land of no.8 wire any longer as the country's level of innovation could be under the stranglehold of rent seeking.
Does the NZ ICT sector pay twice the national average?
Tue, 16th Jul 2013
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New Zealand's ICT sector pays workers double the national average as the industry experiences robust growth, says a new government report.
Light at the end of the tunnel for struggling SMEs
Fri, 12th Jul 2013
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SMEs in NZ are cautiously optimistic for 2013, buoyed by positive revenue outlooks and Christchurch's rebound leading the economic charge.
NZ start-ups expecting strong growth
Thu, 4th Jul 2013
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Start-ups work longer and for less financial reward than more established SMEs, yet are far more confident about their revenue performance this year.
IT spending to smash US$3.7 trillion
Wed, 3rd Jul 2013
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analyst report
While the worldwide IT spending continues to grow, industry experts say the projected spend is lower than first thought.