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Orcon chooses Hawaiki for trans-Pacific cable capacity
Thu, 12th Sep 2013
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network infrastructure
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orcon
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hawaiki cable
Orcon taps Hawaiki for trans-Pacific cable, boosting NZ's internet capacity and fuelling broadband market growth.
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Apple launches budget smartphone… 'the most colourful iPhone yet'
Thu, 12th Sep 2013
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smartphones
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Apple unveils new budget iPhone 5C, available in colourful options and starting at $99. Pre-orders begin September 13th.
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Apple unveils “forward thinking” iPhone 5S
Wed, 11th Sep 2013
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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Apple has unveiled the iPhone 5S, described as the most forward-thinking iPhone yet, with new features including a fingerprint sensor and A7 chip.
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Is US whistleblower becoming Snowed-in?
Sun, 23rd Jun 2013
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cybersecurity
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personal computing devices
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apple
US whistleblower Edward Snowden navigates globe from Moscow to Ecuador, eluding US capture with WikiLeaks' support. Is his refuge within reach?.
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Key: Snowden not welcome in NZ
Thu, 13th Jun 2013
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data privacy
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personal computing devices
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apple
As rumours surface that Edward Snowden may seek refuge in New Zealand, Prime Minister John Key insists the US govt whistleblower is not welcome.
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Capital needs loom for on board Wynyard Group
Mon, 15th Apr 2013
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
Fast-growing Wynyard Group eyes capital for expansion, with new chair Murray Horn silent on NZ stock exchange listing. Growth demands loom.
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Cyber-security: U.S. tells China to buck up
Thu, 14th Mar 2013
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hacking
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cyber attacks
U.S. demands China tackle intolerable cyber theft, amid escalating cyber-warfare tensions and refuted truce offers.
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China chins US over hacking accusations
Thu, 21st Feb 2013
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cyber attacks
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banking
China refutes US hacking claims, deeming accusations by Mandiant as scientifically flawed amid a heated cyber espionage row.
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Amazon heads Down Under with Sydney roles
Mon, 18th Feb 2013
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amazon
Amazon targets Australian and New Zealand growth, listing multiple cloud service roles in Sydney as part of a strategic expansion in the region.
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Jade flying high with five-port sale
Mon, 4th Feb 2013
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supply chain & logistics
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jade software
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oem
Jade Software wins significant ports business contract in the US for its terminal operating system Master Terminal.
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Apple hits highest ever US smartphone share
Tue, 8th Jan 2013
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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Apple reaches a milestone, capturing 53.3% of the US smartphone market ahead of Christmas, led by iPhone 5 sales.
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Amazon unveils kid's Kindle in US
Thu, 6th Dec 2012
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amazon
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kindle fire
Company introduces Kindle FreeTime Unlimited, a subscription service covering children's books, games, educational apps and videos.
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Ericsson seeks Samsung US sales ban
Wed, 5th Dec 2012
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ericsson
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licensing
Ericsson seeks to ban Samsung US sales, citing patent infringements after failing to agree on licensing terms, spurring legal battle.
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Cisco beats forecast with record Q1 profits
Wed, 14th Nov 2012
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cisco
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volution
Cisco reports a record Q1 with $11.9 billion revenue, up 6%, driven by US growth amidst weakened European demand. Net income rises 18% to $2.1 billion.
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Whitehouse candidates debate Apple issues
Thu, 18th Oct 2012
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personal computing devices
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apple
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foxconn
Obama and Romney clash on how to revive US manufacturing, focusing on Apple's China jobs, in a charged presidential debate.
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Mozilla Firefox upgrade taken offline
Fri, 12th Oct 2012
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mozilla
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firefox
Mozilla hauls its latest Firefox off the net over a security hole, urging users to revert to an older version pending a fix.
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Canada joins Huawei boycott
Thu, 11th Oct 2012
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government
Chinese company faces exclusion from planned government network across North America as concerns over security risks continue.
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Stuck in the middle with Huawei
Wed, 10th Oct 2012
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partners
NZ caught in a tech tug-of-war between the US and China, amidst Huawei and Dotcom controversies, raising cyber-espionage fears.
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Can Telehealth shape the future of medical treatment?
Thu, 13th Sep 2012
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healthtech
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telehealth
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market
The provision of healthcare services and information by telecommunication methods could hold the potential to change the way we receive medical care.
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Groupon grows global customer base
Tue, 14th Aug 2012
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groupon
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wall street
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sales
Groupon’s customer base grew globally, boasting increased activity despite losing USD $32.4 million in sales due to adverse forex rates.