Africa stories - Page 18
Apple co-founder Woz to judge top Kiwi tech talent
Tue, 24th Jun 2014
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Apple's Wozniak and Sir Richard Branson to judge NZ's finest in global tech contest, highlighting Kiwi innovation on the world stage.
Samsung leads smartphone sales but is Lenovo / Motorola the winning team?
Wed, 7th May 2014
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Juniper Research estimates that the combined Motorola-Lenovo smartphone shipments for Q1 2013 exceeded 20 million, putting the joint entity into a third place.
Nokia connects 'next billion' with 5 new smartphones...
Tue, 25th Feb 2014
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Nokia launches five affordable smartphones, including Nokia X series, at Mobile World Congress to connect the next billion users.
Sophos acquires network security provider
Wed, 12th Feb 2014
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Sophos strengthens its network security game by acquiring Cyberoam Technologies, promising innovation and a broader product range.
Mobile payments to surpass US$235 billion this year
Wed, 5th Jun 2013
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martech
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commerce systems
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payment technologies
Worldwide mobile payment transaction values will reach US$235.4 billion during 2013, representing a 44% increase from 2012.
Top 10 overused professional buzzwords 2012
Tue, 18th Dec 2012
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buzzwords
As 2013 nears, LinkedIn reveals creative and motivated remain top overused buzzwords among its now 187 million global members.
Cyber crime as big as the drugs trade
Mon, 6th Aug 2012
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edutech
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cybersecurity
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education, learning & training
Cybercrime's global impact now matches drug trafficking, costing USD $388bn annually with over a million victims daily. Emerging markets most affected.
Manas Kumar: optimising leadership
Thu, 1st Mar 2012
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martech
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marketing
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Manas Kumar, CEO of Optimizer, is interviewed about the Kiwi company he launched and the role that the international sector plays in his business.
RIM struggling to rectify Blackberry disruptions
Wed, 12th Oct 2011
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retail
RIM scrambles to fix global Blackberry outages affecting millions, with Europe to South America hit by disruptions due to a failed switch.
Onshoring is the new offshoring
Thu, 1st Sep 2011
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contact centre
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outsourcing
NZ firms ditch offshoring for homegrown contact centres, boosting customer delight and loyalty while debunking cost myths.
New Zealand's Next Top Monitor Vendor?
Fri, 1st Apr 2011
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clean technologies
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sustainability
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allied telesys
AOC dominates as Asia Pacific's top monitor vendor, with a remarkable 58% sales growth and aims to be global No.1 within five years.
Mind your language
Tue, 1st Feb 2011
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digital entertainment
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tvnz
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video
Kiwi firm, Vital English, partners with Cambridge University to revolutionize global English learning through innovative online courses.
Scouting for geeks
Wed, 1st Dec 2010
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healthtech
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government
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banking
In the quest for IT talent, the health sector innovates, seeking those who blend tech expertise with a deep understanding of healthcare.
Ad-funded mobile video service next June?
Fri, 20th Aug 2010
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swanbay
Free mobile videos fueled by ads roll out globally, with plans to hit Australia and NZ by June '11. Sports, music, and films included.
Ads fund free mobile videos
Tue, 17th Aug 2010
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movies
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swanbay
3 Hong Kong partners with Swanbay to provide free mobile videos featuring ads, expanding content offerings to sports, music, and movies.
NIWA signs up to satellite
Tue, 1st Jun 2010
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niwa
The New Zealand Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA) vessel RV Kaharoa has been fitted with an advanced mobile satellite solution.
Fishing in an ever-decreasing talent pool
Thu, 1st Apr 2010
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datacom
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vodafone
As ICT demand spikes, firms struggle in a dwindling talent pool, turning globally to fill critical roles in a competitive job market.