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The fascinating way Microsoft is making a social impact

Thu, 1st Aug 2019
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Microsoft is upending how tech companies approach the not-for-profit, NGO and charity sector with a revolutionary new approach.
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Alibaba Cloud commits to 'Tech for Change' initiative

Wed, 27th Feb 2019
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By providing access to its tech expertise and cloud resources, Alibaba Cloud hopes to promote IT education around the globe.
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Why CMC Markets is backing a young Kiwi motorsport star

Thu, 4th Oct 2018
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CMC Markets sponsors 17-year-old Peter Vodanovich in the 2018-19 Toyota 86 Championship, supporting his rapid rise in motorsport from simulator to track.
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Digital natives love the blockchain because they trust it

Wed, 22nd Aug 2018
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The younger 'digital native' generation may turn out to be blockchain's driving force in years to come, argues Dentacoin's Donika Kraeva.
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Uber updates bug bounty terms to stop extortion and unauthorised data collection

Tue, 1st May 2018
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Uber updates bug bounty program to include safe harbour for good faith hackers, but warns against illegal activity and extortion.
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Acronis & Yellow Ribbon Fund provide IT training to Singapore prison inmates

Tue, 10th Apr 2018
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The YRF-Acronis IT Skills Programme, inmates will receive certified IT training and computer skills that will increase their chances of future.
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Ingram Micro NZ staff get fit and go bush for Cure Kids

Fri, 19th Jan 2018
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Eight staff members have signed up for the Cure Kids Great Adventure race in a bid to raise at least $20,000 for the charity.
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Digital shadows looks at fake news, disinformation and how they affect business reputations

Fri, 1st Dec 2017
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Russia is just the tip of the iceberg for this issue with regular misinformation campaigns and attacks observed worldwide.
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SafeStack offers free 'Security Big Day Out' for Wellington not-for-profits

Tue, 31st Oct 2017
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SafeStack to run 'Security Big Day Out' seminar in Wellington to help not-for-profit sector with tight budgets.
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Dell plans $14m donation: “It's our responsibility to prepare the next generation”

Fri, 13th Oct 2017
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By encouraging youth regardless of gender, ethnicity or social class to study STEM, there's an opportunity to bring in different perspectives.
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VMware appoints new SVP & CCO - Claire Dixon from eBay

Tue, 11th Jul 2017
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VMware appoints new chief communications officer, Claire Dixon, to lead global communications team and advance company's goals.
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The week in channel-land: Partner awards, parties and plenty of business too

Fri, 31st Mar 2017
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Channelland buzzes with partner accolades, bustling business deals, and spirited shindigs—a rollicking week of tech tales!.
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Apple co-founder Woz to judge top Kiwi tech talent

Tue, 24th Jun 2014
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Apple's Wozniak and Sir Richard Branson to judge NZ's finest in global tech contest, highlighting Kiwi innovation on the world stage.
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Social media scammers to double holiday profit

Mon, 30th Dec 2013
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Holiday season alert: Scammers set to double profits on social media with a surge in Christmas and charity scams. Stay vigilant online.
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The week's winner: Nigel and the Microsoft Surface RT

Fri, 15th Mar 2013
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Nigel Parker's auction of his Microsoft Surface RT for Cure Kids charity topped the week's news, outshining all, even Kim Dotcom stories.
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Facebook debuts 'pay to promote posts' after NZ trials

Thu, 4th Oct 2012
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Following tests in New Zealand, social networking site rolls out service charging users who promote their wall posts across the U.S.