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Great job team, now you're fired

Fri, 22nd Feb 2013
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Telecom to cut hundreds of jobs following revenue dip, CEO stresses need to remain competitive. Do you agree with the cuts?.
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McAfee appoints Asia Pacific president

Mon, 4th Feb 2013
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Previous ANZ MD now be responsible for all business operations across North Asia, South East Asia, India, Australia and New Zealand.
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Zendesk continues upward growth trend in ANZ

Wed, 16th Jan 2013
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Zendesk signs Cotton On as its 1,500th Australian client, marking sturdy growth in ANZ with 25,000 customers globally and eyes on SMEs.
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TESA enters new era after 46 Years

Mon, 14th Jan 2013
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It's the start of a brand new era for one of New Zealand's oldest privately owned electronics companies, TESA Electronics Ltd.
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Symantec back-up devices boost NZ business line

Fri, 14th Dec 2012
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Company introduces integrated backup and deduplication appliances, expanding on initial software and cloud solution offerings.
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New Zealand fails to make tech grade

Fri, 30th Nov 2012
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New Zealand's top cities, including Auckland and Wellington, failed to crack the Global Startup Ecosystem Index's top 20 tech hubs, unlike Sydney and Melbourne.
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Sluggish first half pushes Rakon to $3.96M loss

Fri, 16th Nov 2012
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A sluggish first half saw Rakon's six-month loss widen to USD $3.96M, with falling revenues and rising expenses. Shares dropped 4.4% to 43 cents.
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NZ becomes 'Best Country for Business'

Fri, 16th Nov 2012
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New Zealand takes the crown as 'Best Country for Business' in Forbes' rankings, excelling in personal freedom and investor protection among other metrics.
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Rakon to cut 60 NZ jobs

Tue, 6th Nov 2012
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Rakon to cut 60 New Zealand jobs, shifting manufacturing to China and India to cut costs and improve profits by NZD $10 million annually.
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Methven goes global with WAN optimisation-as-a-service

Thu, 25th Oct 2012
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Methven partners with Aryaka for a breakthrough in global WAN optimisation-as-a-service, drastically improving business operations.
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Kiwis keeping pace with global ICT development

Mon, 15th Oct 2012
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New Zealand climbs to 17th in ICT Development Index, surpassing Australia, but faces high costs in fixed telephony and broadband services.
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Presence is the new dial tone

Wed, 10th Oct 2012
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Communications has traditionally been about a device with numeric identity; for many people there were multiple devices and numbers to consider.
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Wheedle looks for cheap Indian web developers for fix

Thu, 4th Oct 2012
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Despite being forced to close online operations two days after its official launch, Trade Me rival posts web developer advert in India.
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Woolworths sells Dick Smith chain to buyout firm for A$20M

Thu, 27th Sep 2012
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Woolworths offloads its Dick Smith electronics chain to Anchorage Capital Partners for AUD $20 million, sharpening its focus on core supermarket operations.
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UN Commission praises ANZ broadband policies

Tue, 25th Sep 2012
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UN hails Australia and New Zealand's broadband ambitions, spotlighting their 100Mbps targets amidst global push for digital inclusion.
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CA extends NZ coverage with senior channel hire

Tue, 11th Sep 2012
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CA Technologies hires Lourens Strydom as new Channel Account director in New Zealand to strengthen channel relationships.
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Vodafone NZ stung with $960,000 fine

Mon, 10th Sep 2012
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Vodafone NZ fined NZD $960,000 for misleading advertising, including exaggerated claims about its wireless broadband network and misleading promotions.
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Newly-listed VMob to raise $5M in private placement

Fri, 7th Sep 2012
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Vmob is on the prowl for fresh capital and wants to raise up to $5m in a private placement, with a share purchase plan to follow.
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MYOB spots the cloud gap, takes flagship platform online

Tue, 4th Sep 2012
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MYOB taps into NZ's underused cloud market, transforming its platform to bridge the tech gap for non-techie businesses.
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Nuance look to experience for ANZ expansion

Tue, 21st Aug 2012
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Speech and imaging software company hopes new ANZ MD Gordon Clubb can draw on three decades of experience to drive local success across the region.