Stories by Sam
Kiwi-based software company gets back to its roots in Chch
Thu, 6th Apr 2017
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software development
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software
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trineo
Software firm Trineo returns to its Christchurch roots, thriving post-quake with global success and innovative drive.
Exclusive: NZ-born RedShield inks overseas reseller deal with Connect I.T. Solutions
Fri, 17th Mar 2017
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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software development
Kiwi web-protection specialist RedShield has signed a reseller agreement with Connect I.T. Solutions to expand its service in North America.
Amazon embraces sustainability with global solar energy plans
Fri, 3rd Mar 2017
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hyperscale
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dc
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amazon
Amazon plans to install solar panels on its fulfillment centers worldwide in a new initiative to generate clean energy.
Hong Kong-based ROOT Data Center teams up with PCCW Solutions for multi-site colocation
Wed, 15th Feb 2017
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hyperscale
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dc
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colocation
Together, the two companies along with other D-Infinitum partners, intend to provide a full suite of hosting and colocation services.
The best colocation ecosystems around the world - Asia Pacific on the rise
Thu, 9th Feb 2017
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hyperscale
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dc
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colocation
Europe dominates Cloudscene's 2017 Global Top Ten Colocation Ecosystems, with London, Amsterdam and Frankfurt taking the top three spots.
Xero takes home NZ international business award
Mon, 28th Nov 2016
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
Xero wins Excellence in Leadership award at New Zealand Business Awards. CEO Rod Drury accepts and emphasizes company's commitment to social challenges.
Used smartphones a 'disruptive force' to the global market
Tue, 22nd Nov 2016
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mobile operators
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analyst report
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market growth
Rise of second-hand smartphones disrupts market, with IDC forecasting a leap to 222.6m devices by 2020, shaking up the industry.
A rising star in Kiwi tech -TSG makes top 25 on TIN100
Mon, 7th Nov 2016
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technology investment network
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debitsuccess
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leadership
Transaction Services Group (TSG) has been ranked in the top 25 of the Technology Investment Network's TIN100 Report.
The future: How technology will disrupt the insurance sector
Mon, 31st Oct 2016
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data analytics
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iot
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healthtech
The insurance industry needs to embrace big data and wearable technology or risk being left behind, warns Dr Michael Naylor of Massey University.
Wynyard Group goes into voluntary administration
Wed, 26th Oct 2016
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wynyard group
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shareholders
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loan
Cyber security firm Wynyard Group has gone into voluntary administration, according to a statement from the company.
Top Kiwi innovators launch VR & AR association
Wed, 19th Oct 2016
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ar, vr & metaverse
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ar
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vr
NZ's brightest spark an alliance, launching the VR/AR Association to spearhead sector growth and global collaboration.
Up to 4,000 jobs to be cut in HP's global restructure
Mon, 17th Oct 2016
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hp
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restructure
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analyst report
HP plans to cut up to 4,000 jobs by 2019 as part of a global restructure aimed at saving USD $300 million, citing declining PC sales.
Key to success is action over instruction, says Kiwi tech innovator
Mon, 5th Sep 2016
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edutech
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government
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education, learning & training
Rachel Kelly, owner of Hamilton-based tech start-up Sparktank, aims to help tech entrepreneurs find their voice and gain market traction.
Xero and Paypal join forces to speed up payday
Thu, 18th Aug 2016
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fintech
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martech
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commerce systems
Xero and PayPal team up to create 'PayPal Express Checkout' to combat late payments and provide faster payment experience.
The benefits of scaling data center footprints
Mon, 1st Aug 2016
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hyperscale
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dc
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supply chain
CyrusOne showcases hyper-scale advantage with record-setting delivery time for new data center facility #datacenter #technology.
Microsoft wins legal battle over data center access
Fri, 15th Jul 2016
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hyperscale
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dc
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microsoft
Microsoft has won its legal challenge against the U.S. government's demand for access to emails stored in its Irish data centre, bolstering privacy rights.
ASE customers get double the deal
Thu, 30th Jun 2016
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storage
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cloud storage
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netapp
Australian cloud provider ASE has developed two new cloud management offerings based on NetApp Private Storage (NPS) and NetApp StorageGRID Webscale solutions.
Cyber threats to the mining industry
Wed, 29th Jun 2016
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supply chain
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cybersecurity
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hacktivists
Mining sector faces an emerging cyber threat, new FTR report reveals targeted attacks exploiting the industry's key role in global supply chains.
Study finds mobile not so user friendly
Mon, 27th Jun 2016
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uc
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martech
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commerce systems
It's reported that 45% of consumers have given up within a minute of their search because it's taken too long.