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Telecom launches new internet TV business following financials
Unified Communications

Telecom launches new internet TV business following financials

Telecom steadies with NZ$167m profit, pivots to digital with new internet TV venture, ShowmeTV, amid industry shifts.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Fri, 21st Feb 2014
Revenue slows as Trade Me eyes future growth
Trade Me

Revenue slows as Trade Me eyes future growth

Trade Me, the online marketplace, plans to reinvest in its business with the aim of securing long-term growth and success.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Feb 2014
iWatch out... Apple to predict heart attacks
Apple

iWatch out... Apple to predict heart attacks

Apple is developing sensor technology capable of predicting heart attacks, a feature which could be attached to the eagerly anticipated iWatch.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 18th Feb 2014
Ingram Micro reports record US$11.8 billion global sales
Supply Chain

Ingram Micro reports record US$11.8 billion global sales

Ingram Micro announces Q4 record sales of $11.8bn, up 4 percent YoY, with gross profit of $710m. Outlook strong for 2014.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 17th Feb 2014
Samsung dominates smartphone-focused market
Lenovo

Samsung dominates smartphone-focused market

Worldwide sales of smartphones accounted for 53.6 percent of overall mobile phone sales in 2013, exceeding annual sales of feature phones for the first time.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 17th Feb 2014
Was buying Motorola a costly mistake for Google, or a clever move?
Lenovo

Was buying Motorola a costly mistake for Google, or a clever move?

News that Google is selling Motorola has sparked media commentary that this acquisition was a mistake – but is that really the case?.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Feb 2014
Gamers spend $15.39 billion in 2013
Gaming

Gamers spend $15.39 billion in 2013

US gamers spent a whopping $15.39 billion on video games in 2013, showing a shift towards digital content despite a dip in new physical sales.

By David Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 12th Feb 2014
Sophos acquires network security provider
Firewalls

Sophos acquires network security provider

Sophos strengthens its network security game by acquiring Cyberoam Technologies, promising innovation and a broader product range.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 12th Feb 2014
Cook bets on Apple with new product launches
Payment Technologies

Cook bets on Apple with new product launches

Tim Cook teases new Apple innovations, hinting at future expansions but remains tight-lipped on specifics, as the tech giant bets big on its course.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 12th Feb 2014
Former Enterasys man to head ANZ expansion at Extreme Networks
Extreme Networks

Former Enterasys man to head ANZ expansion at Extreme Networks

John Gonzalez, ex-Enterasys man, leads Extreme Networks' ANZ expansion, aiming to unify portfolios and enhance customer offerings.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Feb 2014
Google exits the smartphone race
Lenovo

Google exits the smartphone race

Google sells its smartphone division to Lenovo at a significant loss, exiting the race less than three years after buying Motorola.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Feb 2014
Interactive Intelligence promotes Maree to regional role
Unified Communications

Interactive Intelligence promotes Maree to regional role

Brendan Maree climbs the ladder at Interactive Intelligence, now VP for Japan, Australia, and New Zealand amidst sales surge.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 10th Feb 2014
Huge Twitter losses doesn't mean a broken business model
Facebook

Huge Twitter losses doesn't mean a broken business model

Amidst a £4bn loss, Twitter's future shines with innovation and a robust ad model, says Warwick Uni's Sotirios Paroutis. A shake-up, not a breakup.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 10th Feb 2014
Happy Birthday Facebook... Here's to another 10 years?
Facebook

Happy Birthday Facebook... Here's to another 10 years?

Facebook marks its 10th year, raising questions on its future as it reigns over 1.2 billion users. Will it adapt and thrive for another decade?.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Feb 2014
How will Lenovo/Motorola Mobility deal impact the Channel?
Lenovo

How will Lenovo/Motorola Mobility deal impact the Channel?

Gartner analyst Hugues de la Vergne shares his views on the impact of Lenovo's announcement to acquire Motorola Mobility.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 3rd Feb 2014
Are Samsung and Google friends again?
Lenovo

Are Samsung and Google friends again?

Samsung and Google's relationship shows signs of healing following Lenovo's acquisition of Motorola, promising a more unified Android market.

By David Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2014
Lenovo says 'Hello Moto' to the tune of $3 billion
Lenovo

Lenovo says 'Hello Moto' to the tune of $3 billion

Google is on the verge of selling its Motorola Mobility smartphone operations to Lenovo for around USD $2.91 billion if reports are to be believed.

By David Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 30th Jan 2014

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Express Data ANZ sold to big Aussie distie
Express Data

Express Data ANZ sold to big Aussie distie

Express Data has been sold, with Australian distributor Dicker Data announcing its acquisition of the company today.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Feb 2014