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Communication stories - Page 22

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Supermarket inquiry finds no breaches by Countdown
Thu, 20th Nov 2014
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commerce commission
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corruption
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fair trading act
The Commerce Commission inquiry into anti-competitive behaviour by Countdown supermarkets, alleged by former Labour Party MP Shane Jones, has found.
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Skype for Business to advance business communication
Fri, 14th Nov 2014
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uc
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voip
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microsoft
Microsoft to launch Skype for Business, melding Skype's ease with Lync's enterprise prowess, poised to revolutionize business communication in 2015.
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Facebook joins the fight against Ebola with three initiatives
Fri, 7th Nov 2014
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edutech
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emergency services
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facebook
Facebook launches trio of initiatives to combat Ebola, including donations, education, and communication aid for West Africa.
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How to speak geek like a pro
Wed, 8th Oct 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
Master speaking geek with the phonetic alphabet – ensuring crystal clear communication in tech support and gaming alike.
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10 reasons you'll never actually quit Facebook
Thu, 2nd Oct 2014
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facebook
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social network
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communication
Despite vowing to quit, we explore 10 compelling reasons why Facebook remains an irreplaceable part of our lives and digital footprints.
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Why the term “thought leader” sounds self righteous and pompous...
Fri, 29th Aug 2014
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gartner
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social media
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analyst report
The rise of self-professed thought leaders on social media raises questions about ego vs. audience, writes Jake Sorofman of Gartner.
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1, 2, 3, No! - Don't get lost in questionable numbers...
Wed, 30th Jul 2014
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data analytics
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big data
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bi
In a world obsessed with numbers, Carol Rozwell cautions against blindly trusting statistics without understanding their context and actionability.
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AWOL telco awakens… but damage is done
Mon, 26th May 2014
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edge computing
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social media
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facebook
After a month of silence, 24/7 Hosting NZ breaks its AWOL streak, but for their Kiwi customers, the damage is already done and trust is shattered.
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Vodafone NZ provides support for Solomon Islands
Thu, 10th Apr 2014
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uc
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telco
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nz
Vodafone has announced it will credit its New Zealand customers’ calls and TXTs to the Solomon Islands following last week’s devastating floods and earthquake.
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Vodafone Foundation unveils “mini” mobile network in a backpack
Fri, 28th Feb 2014
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uc
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mobile world congress
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telco
Vodafone Foundation has launched an 11kg mobile network in a backpack that can be deployed in ten minutes to connect people in disaster situations.
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Aastra - ANZ's best-kept contact centre secret
Tue, 12th Nov 2013
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crm
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uc
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martech
That's the view of Tony Warhurst, managing director Aastra ANZ, a leading company at the forefront of the enterprise communication market.
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Siemens Enterprise Communications rebrands as Unify
Tue, 12th Nov 2013
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unify
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communication
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partners
Built on a successful heritage of nearly 170 years of innovation, the company formerly known as Siemens Enterprise Communications has been renamed Unify.
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Vodafone: See you in court Telecom
Mon, 5th Aug 2013
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uc
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telco
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telstraclear
Vodafone defends advertising campaign after Telecom files High Court complaint over misleading SuperNet branding.
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Business process mapping
Thu, 30th May 2013
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it training
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cloud services
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business process mapping
As the push for efficiency heightens, businesses are embracing process mapping to document, understand, and enhance workflows, ensuring clarity and improvement.
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Shoretel shows off the next generation of desk phone
Thu, 23rd May 2013
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uc
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personal computing devices
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ipad
ShoreTel unveils the ShoreTel Dock, a business-grade docking station that transforms iPhones and iPads into desk phones, revolutionising office communications.
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Losing friends through Social Media?
Fri, 12th Apr 2013
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social media
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relationships
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communication
New research by VitalSmarts finds rising hostility on social media, with 78% of users witnessing increased hatred and many losing friends over online arguments.
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Finally some good news for Telecom, new Kiwi CFO appointed
Fri, 1st Mar 2013
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uc
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telco
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it services
Following a week of playing catch-up to rival Vodafone, Telecom looks ahead by hiring new chief financial officer.
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Space tweet welcomes 2013
Wed, 9th Jan 2013
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twitter
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communication
Twitter looks back at the New Year and shows the best tweets from around the globe as the world welcomed 2013.
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Key trends in digital document collaboration
Tue, 8th Jan 2013
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document management
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ecm
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martech
Businesses face a shift towards dynamic, secure digital document collaboration amid growing demands for multimedia formats and efficiency.
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Multi-faceted omni-convergence
Fri, 4th Jan 2013
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convergence
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communication
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retailers
Omni-convergence is reshaping the communications market, demanding service providers to innovate and meet heightened consumer expectations.