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Netsuite

NetSuite founder delivers enhanced mobile apps

Thu, 7th May 2015
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NetSuite's Evan Goldberg unveils powerful mobile upgrades, ushering in mobile-first disruption era with enhanced Android app and Apple Watch support.
Security

Microsoft joins cybersecurity party

Wed, 6th May 2015
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Microsoft Advanced Threat Analytics helps businesses identify breaches and threats using behavioural analysis.
Stormy clouds

NetSuite CEO reacts angrily to 'FrankenCloud' accusation

Wed, 6th May 2015
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financial systems
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sap
NetSuite CEO accuses FinancialForce.com of lying about cloud applications being stitched together in press release.
Businessman with tablet and mobile 6

Yoobee ups commercial focus with 2degrees

Tue, 5th May 2015
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Yoobee is offering 2degrees business phone plans, as the Apple specialist continues its push into the commercial market.
Cloud business

Partnership signed to target high-growth Kiwi businesses

Fri, 1st May 2015
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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cloud services
Bulletproof and Cloud House have partnered up to deliver cloud services to Kiwi high-growth entrepreneurial businesses.
Us to kiwi flag

ECi snaps up Naverisk, aims for 'powerhouse option' for MSPs

Fri, 1st May 2015
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rmm
Texas company ECi has snapped up Kiwi RMM provider Naverisk in a deal to create 'a powerhouse option' for MSPs and IT service providers.
Old style phone

2degrees throws down gauntlet to competitors

Thu, 30th Apr 2015
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snap
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voip
Bundled offerings combining mobile, fixed line, broadband and PABX-like services on the cloud are on the way from 2degrees.
Smartphone stack

Samsung knocks Apple out of top spot

Thu, 30th Apr 2015
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market
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Samsung has reaffirmed itself as the global lead for smartphone shipments in the first quarter of 2015, says IDC.
James arnold dell

Dell NZ's new boss sets out his channel plans

Thu, 30th Apr 2015
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network infrastructure
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connector systems
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express data
A new distributor, increased focus on tier one partners, a push into the region and funded heads - James Arnold lays out his plans for the NZ channel.
Greg miller sap

SAP working to change market perception

Thu, 30th Apr 2015
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sme
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partners
SAP is focusing on growing its SME market presence in Australia and New Zealand with a portfolio of cloud-based solutions.
Coins

Project delays impacting Hills

Tue, 28th Apr 2015
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healthtech
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hills
Hills faces financial turbulence amid widespread project delays and lower Gov spending, downgrading its second half earnings forecast.
Applepay

Will Apple Pay be top dog in mobile payments space?

Wed, 22nd Apr 2015
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martech
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commerce systems
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payment technologies
Planned use of Apple Pay has been on an upward trajectory, with the service helping to spark consumer demand for mobile payment technologies.f.
Pro con

Alcatel-Lucent - Nokia merger: risky?

Tue, 21st Apr 2015
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ovum
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Alcatel-Lucent and Nokia merger makes sense as it complements strengths and weaknesses, says analyst Mark Newman of Ovum.
Dickerdata logo for site 1

Dicker Data unveils new look

Mon, 20th Apr 2015
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dicker data
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distributors
Dicker Data unveils new logo to mark its evolution post-Express Data acquisition, symbolising growth into cloud and software distribution markets.
Business strategy

Belkin launches new products, leveraging new brand strategy

Wed, 15th Apr 2015
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belkin
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branding
Following their acquisition of Linksys from Cisco and the establishment of WeMo, Belkin is targeting home automation and home and SMB networks.
Threat landscape

The current threat landscape, according to Dell

Wed, 15th Apr 2015
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ddos
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network infrastructure
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cybersecurity
Dell warns of surging POS malware and cyber threats against payment systems in its latest threat landscape analysis.
Music phone

Apple revamps Music; streaming service on its way?

Tue, 14th Apr 2015
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digital entertainment
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ios
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apple
Apple's new beta for iOS 8.4 includes an early preview of a revamped Music app, prompting increased speculation of a streaming service in the offing.
Google search results

Which NZ retailer is leading the pack on Google?

Tue, 14th Apr 2015
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google
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noel leeming
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harvey norman
Digital marketing firm FIRST Digital has released a new industry report showing which retailers are ranking on Google.
Les hogan essendon volkswagen 3 cropped small

Network Professional Services wins Centrify APAC partner award

Mon, 13th Apr 2015
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centrify
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partners
Centrify has introduced its inaugural Centrify Channel Partner Network Awards Program and announced the company's top performing channel partners.
Sold

NZ's CallPlus acquired by Aussie telco for $250m

Mon, 13th Apr 2015
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CallPlus has been acquired by M2 Group, the Australian-based telecommunications and utilities provider, for NZ$250 million.