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Kickstarter sets NZ launch date
Wed, 16th Oct 2013
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The world’s largest funding platform for creative projects has revealed it’s opening up New Zealand-based projects next month.
Xero raises NZ$180m for global growth
Mon, 14th Oct 2013
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Company raises new capital from a range of US and New Zealand investors, including existing shareholders Matrix Capital Management and the Peter Thiel.
Wynyard expands workforce with worldwide recruitment drive
Mon, 30th Sep 2013
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Wynyard Group continues to expand its global workforce and footprint, with a number of key strategic appointments in Australia, US, UK and Asia.
Microsoft becomes a “year smarter” with new Surface tablets
Wed, 25th Sep 2013
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Microsoft's Surface family of tablets is growing, with the Redmond giant introducing two new Surface models, the Surface 2 and Surface Pro 2, to the market.
Orcon chooses Hawaiki for trans-Pacific cable capacity
Thu, 12th Sep 2013
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Orcon taps Hawaiki for trans-Pacific cable, boosting NZ's internet capacity and fuelling broadband market growth.
Apple launches budget smartphone… 'the most colourful iPhone yet'
Thu, 12th Sep 2013
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Apple unveils new budget iPhone 5C, available in colourful options and starting at $99. Pre-orders begin September 13th.
Apple unveils “forward thinking” iPhone 5S
Wed, 11th Sep 2013
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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.
Is US whistleblower becoming Snowed-in?
Sun, 23rd Jun 2013
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US whistleblower Edward Snowden navigates globe from Moscow to Ecuador, eluding US capture with WikiLeaks' support. Is his refuge within reach?.
Key: Snowden not welcome in NZ
Thu, 13th Jun 2013
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As rumours surface that Edward Snowden may seek refuge in New Zealand, Prime Minister John Key insists the US govt whistleblower is not welcome.
Capital needs loom for on board Wynyard Group
Mon, 15th Apr 2013
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Fast-growing Wynyard Group eyes capital for expansion, with new chair Murray Horn silent on NZ stock exchange listing. Growth demands loom.
Cyber-security: U.S. tells China to buck up
Thu, 14th Mar 2013
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U.S. demands China tackle intolerable cyber theft, amid escalating cyber-warfare tensions and refuted truce offers.
China chins US over hacking accusations
Thu, 21st Feb 2013
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China refutes US hacking claims, deeming accusations by Mandiant as scientifically flawed amid a heated cyber espionage row.
Amazon heads Down Under with Sydney roles
Mon, 18th Feb 2013
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Amazon targets Australian and New Zealand growth, listing multiple cloud service roles in Sydney as part of a strategic expansion in the region.
Jade flying high with five-port sale
Mon, 4th Feb 2013
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Jade Software wins significant ports business contract in the US for its terminal operating system Master Terminal.
Apple hits highest ever US smartphone share
Tue, 8th Jan 2013
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Apple reaches a milestone, capturing 53.3% of the US smartphone market ahead of Christmas, led by iPhone 5 sales.
Amazon unveils kid's Kindle in US
Thu, 6th Dec 2012
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Company introduces Kindle FreeTime Unlimited, a subscription service covering children's books, games, educational apps and videos.
Ericsson seeks Samsung US sales ban
Wed, 5th Dec 2012
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Ericsson seeks to ban Samsung US sales, citing patent infringements after failing to agree on licensing terms, spurring legal battle.
Cisco beats forecast with record Q1 profits
Wed, 14th Nov 2012
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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.
Whitehouse candidates debate Apple issues
Thu, 18th Oct 2012
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Obama and Romney clash on how to revive US manufacturing, focusing on Apple's China jobs, in a charged presidential debate.
Mozilla Firefox upgrade taken offline
Fri, 12th Oct 2012
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Mozilla hauls its latest Firefox off the net over a security hole, urging users to revert to an older version pending a fix.