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Data Analytics

Half of firms yet to adopt AI for business, reveals Valcon's study

Over half of surveyed businesses haven't adopted AI in their operations, despite recognising its benefits, says Valcon.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Nov 2023

Software-as-a-Service

Exclusive: How Blackpearl continues to sail through the storm

In an exclusive interview with Nick Lissette, Chief Executive Officer of Blackpearl, we gained insights into the remarkable journey of Blackpearl.

By Tom Raynel • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Oct 2023

Robotics

Elsight comms helps Airobotics win drone flying approval

Elsight's system helps US company Airobotics win US FAA approval to fly drones in urban areas in a step forward for the commercial drone industry.

By Gaurav Sharma • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Sep 2023

Hyperscale

CenturyLink makes serious upgrade to its network connectivity options

CenturyLink expands network connectivity options across its data center portfolio, offering 99 carriers and providers across 58 facilities worldwide.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 15th Sep 2016

Digital Entertainment

Netflix still keeping mum about ratings

Netflix maintains a code of silence around it's data, occasionally teasing the entertainment industry with snippets of information.

By Robin Lake • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Jun 2016

Microsoft

Microsoft names new global Channel Chief

Company veteran replaces Jon Roskill, who served for three years as corporate vice president of the company's Worldwide Partner Group.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 2nd Sep 2013

Manufacturing

Lenovo opens US manufacturing line

Lenovo launches its first US PC manufacturing line in North Carolina, creating 115 new jobs and challenging the trend of overseas electronics production.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 10th Jun 2013

Lenovo

Lenovo looking at BlackBerry takeover?

Computer maker CEO says company may consider an acquisition of Canadian firm at some point in the future, causing shares to rally.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 13th Mar 2013

Hacking

Just put the mouse down and step away from the computer

China seeks cyber peace with US, urging cooperation over conflict after hacking claims, despite US's skepticism.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 12th Mar 2013

Facebook

Facebook loses 1.4m US users

Facebook lost 1.4 million US users over Christmas, leaving experts to ponder if digital detoxing and social media fatigue are driving the exodus.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 21st Jan 2013

EduTech

Samsung scraps Windows RT U.S. tablet plans

South Korean company cancels plans to release Windows RT device across America as retail partners 'don't see strong demand.'.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 14th Jan 2013

Gaming

Microsoft rings in New Year with retail boost

Microsoft unveils expansion of its retail stores across America, bolstering its 2012 success with new locations announced.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 3rd Jan 2013

Google

Cancel before the storm

Google postpones Android event scheduled for today due to concerns over the impending Hurricane Sandy across New York.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 29th Oct 2012

Entrepreneur

The business lunch question

A Kiwi entrepreneur is bringing LetsLunch, a US networking site for business lunches, to New Zealand, creating unique opportunities for corporate professionals.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 23rd Aug 2011

Apple

Apple among Hulu tyre-kickers

Apple eyes Hulu, sparking debates on its potential acquisition to bolster iTunes and challenge Netflix, despite brand operation differences.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 26th Jul 2011

Northern Atlantic Treaty Organisation

OBAMA'S SPEED WOBBLES

HAVING SEWN UP THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY'S nomination for the US presidency, Senator Barack   Obama now hears history calling.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 1st Sep 2008

Stories from Other Regions

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Marketing Technologies

Paymentology and Mastercard partner to foster financial inclusion

The partnership will ensure a more robust financial ecosystem in Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador, by helping the population access the digital economy.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Aug 2023

New Zealand Dollar

NZ dollar tumbles after strong US jobs data increases chances of Fed hike in June

The New Zealand dollar fell to its lowest in more than three weeks as the greenback soared after better-than-expected US jobs data boosted speculation.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Mar 2015

Apple

HP TouchPad price queried

HP faces scrutiny over TouchPad pricing as its NZD $799 and $949 models are significantly higher compared to US prices, despite factors like GST and freight.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 1st Aug 2011