Africa stories - Page 49
Dimension Data chosen in Top Five global employers
Wed, 11th Mar 2015
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Dimension Data certified as top-5 employer in world by Top Employers Institute. IT provider has a direct presence in 58 countries.
Dimension Data chosen in Top 5 global employers
Wed, 11th Mar 2015
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IT solutions provider Dimension Data has been certified as one of the top five employers in the world by the Top Employers Institute.
Worldwide server market revenues increase
Fri, 6th Mar 2015
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datacentre infrastructure
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analyst report
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servers
Worldwide server market revenues increase 1.9% in the fourth quarter as demand in china once again drives the market forward, says IDC.
VoLTE activity sends global VoIP market up 12%
Wed, 25th Feb 2015
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VoLTE surge boosts global VoIP market to $4.2bn, riding on network upgrades and next-gen services, says Infonetics.
CORRECT: Kirkcaldie & Stains flags October for possible capital return, mulls future of store
Wed, 18th Feb 2015
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physical security
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christmas
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sales
Kirckcaldie & Stains, the unprofitable Wellington department store, is waiting for a new chief executive and the final payment from the buyer of it.
Russell Jones: Banking on technology
Tue, 17th Feb 2015
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fintech
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awards
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digital banking
ASB's Russell Jones mixes tech and human touch to shape future banking, focusing on customer-centric innovation beyond just the bits and bytes.
Chatham Rock 'aghast' after EPA declines seabed mining consent; stock tumbles 95%
Wed, 11th Feb 2015
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government
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chatham rock phosphate
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epa
Environmental Protection Authority declines marine consent for Chatham Rock Phosphate, causing shares to plummet 95%.
BT ramps up push into NZ market
Tue, 10th Feb 2015
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asnet technologies
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bt
BT strides into NZ with Asnet for advanced communication solutions, enhancing global links and collaboration for local businesses.
UPDATE: Van Heeren's former business partner Michael Kidd seeks US$25M
Mon, 9th Feb 2015
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partners
South Africa-based Michael Kidd is seeking US$25 million from his former partner, high-flying businessman Alex van Heeren, who is disputing they ev.
CORRECT: Van Heeren's former business partner Michael Kidd seeks US$25M, High Court hears
Mon, 9th Feb 2015
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partners
Michael Kidd, a former partner of high-flying businessman Alex van Heeren in ventures including the Huka Lodge, is seeking a US$25 million interim.
What Kiwi enterprises will look like in 2040 according to Microsoft
Tue, 3rd Feb 2015
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microsoft
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cloud services
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3d printing
By 2040, Kiwi firms will thrive on flexibility, with tech shifts steering NZ to a cloud-based, mobile-first economy, says Microsoft.
Strength in APAC positive signs for PC market
Mon, 19th Jan 2015
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network infrastructure
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personal computing devices
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lenovo
APAC's resilience shines as Lenovo, HP see growth, offering a glimmer of hope amidst global PC market decline, per IDC.
Software AG’s ANZ growth strategy starts now
Tue, 13th Jan 2015
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Software AG bolsters ANZ expansion, appointing James Wooster as VP of sales to drive growth in key sectors and enhance regional operations.
YEAR IN REVIEW: NZ economy rocks on as milk's star fades
Mon, 29th Dec 2014
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healthtech
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economy
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banking
2014 was a year of the rockstar economy where New Zealand was a top performer compared to other OECD countries with an annualised GDP growth rate o.
Postie to launch new brands, tapping South African owner's supply chain
Wed, 17th Dec 2014
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postie
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banking
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retailers
Postie, the retail chain bought out of administration by South African retailer Pepkor, is betting on its new owner's economies of scale to boost s.
Dead phones raise millions for Starship
Tue, 16th Dec 2014
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uc
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telco
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swapkit
Over a million discarded mobiles raise £1.8m for Starship's air ambulance, proving the power of recycling for charity.
Chorus completes first Ultra-fast broadband town
Mon, 15th Dec 2014
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government
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chorus
Chorus has today announced Oamaru is the first town in New Zealand to have its fibre network completed under Chorus’ ultra-fast broadband programme.
China's crackdown on polluting tanneries, Russia sanctions drive record slump in lambskin prices
Fri, 28th Nov 2014
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market
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exports
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demand
Global lambskin prices have collapsed from the first quarter's record highs, as a Chinese crackdown on polluting tanneries and Russian trade sancti.
New Zealand retains rankings in key ITU ICT development index
Wed, 26th Nov 2014
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uc
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ict
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telco
The report pointed to market competition and best-practice ICT regulation as the key drivers of affordable ICT services.
Thousands fall each hour for ‘free Audi R8’ Facebook scam
Mon, 24th Nov 2014
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email security
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cybersecurity
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bitdefender
Over 200,000 duped by a Facebook scam offering 'free' Audi R8s, as Bitdefender reveals an alarming rise in victims mostly from the US and the UK.