Auckland stories - Page 12
Lightning Lab accelerates Kiwi start ups to success with $2.2m funding
Tue, 12th Aug 2014
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Teams from Lightning Lab, New Zealand's digital accelerator programme, have secured $2.2m in seed investment capital.
Space Jam? Not in this universe…
Tue, 5th Aug 2014
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spacetech
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rocket lab
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auckland
A man of the universe with star credibility to match, when Rocket Lab founder Peter Beck says there’s space in space, he means it.
IBM NZ worker loses constructive dismissal appeal
Mon, 4th Aug 2014
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auckland
In a landmark ruling, a former IBM NZ employee loses his appeal on constructive dismissal, ordered to pay $4000 for breaching employment terms.
World-first as Kiwi aerospace firm sends businesses to infinity and beyond...
Tue, 29th Jul 2014
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Kiwi firm Rocket Lab unveils Electron, aiming to slash costs of launching small satellites to under USD $5 million and cutting lead times to weeks.
WhiteGold secures LogRhythm distribution
Wed, 16th Jul 2014
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logrhythm
WhiteGold Solutions clinches ANZ distribution for security giant LogRhythm, bolstering its security intelligence offerings across the region.
SMB demand triggers McDonalds IT’s Auckland expansion
Mon, 14th Jul 2014
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it industry
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wellington
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Growing tech form McDonalds-IT has expanded its footprint across New Zealand, revealing a new team based in Auckland.
Excitement rises as NZ International Film Festival returns...
Thu, 3rd Jul 2014
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3d
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wellington
The New Zealand International Film Festival returns with a stellar line-up including 20 films straight from Cannes, promising a feast of cinematic brilliance.
Warehouse Group pounces as electronics retailer leaves NZ market...
Mon, 30th Jun 2014
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auckland
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Good Guys is leaving the New Zealand market, with The Warehouse Group taking over its appliance stores in Auckland.
Kiwi firm Serko announces IPO
Mon, 26th May 2014
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Kiwi firm Serko announces IPO to fuel growth ambitions, offering NZD $17 million in new shares. Listings open 4 June for NZX and ASX investors.
The Warehouse goes digital with free in-store Wi-Fi
Fri, 9th May 2014
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digital transformation
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wifi
The Warehouse celebrates 32 years with rollout of free Wi-Fi in all stores to enhance the shopping experience for Kiwis.
Maximise sales and increase revenue at the KeepItSafe Partner Conference…
Wed, 30th Apr 2014
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wellington
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christchurch
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nz
Join KeepItSafe at its 2014 Partner Conference in May across New Zealand to enhance your sales techniques and boost revenue with cutting-edge data solutions.
F5 expands its support centre operations to Auckland
Fri, 4th Apr 2014
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customer service
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asia pacific
F5 Networks opens new Support Centre in Auckland to expand technical support operations and provide premier customer service in Asia Pacific.
Yellow offers 'Opt Out' system to Kiwis
Fri, 21st Mar 2014
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auckland
New Zealanders can now opt out of receiving the Yellow Pages in 2015, with an online programme for digital directories.
Don't leave town before you've seen the booming ICT market
Thu, 13th Feb 2014
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wellington
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The ICT sector is thriving with 75% of employers planning to hire, driven by new projects. Pay rises are on the horizon as industry confidence grows.
Tomizone set to unblock GayNZ.com
Fri, 20th Dec 2013
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auckland
WiFi provider Tomizone is acting fast to reverse the blocking of Kiwi website GayNZ.com, after being originally blocked by internet filters.
Trade Me purchases vehicle data experts MotorWeb for $19.5m
Fri, 13th Dec 2013
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partner programmes
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trade me
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auckland
Trade Me has agreed to acquire Auckland-based motor vehicle data provider MotorWeb for NZD $19.5m, expecting to complete the cash-funded deal this month.
Internet of Things will become the 'Internet of Vulnerabilities'
Mon, 2nd Dec 2013
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telco
The Internet of Things will become the 'Internet of Vulnerabilities' in 2014 according to security company, Symantec.
Auckland car salesman fined $12k over 'dishonest' Trade Me bids
Fri, 22nd Nov 2013
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nz
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commerce commission
Craig James Rutherford has been fined $12,100 in the Auckland District Court after shill bidding during the sale of cars on the Trade Me auction website.
Your invite - War stories from the ICT Trenches
Thu, 17th Oct 2013
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auckland
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Struggling in the ICT industry? Join market leaders Ian Miller, Luigi Cappel, and Kevin Andreassend in Auckland on Oct 31 for War Stories from the ICT Trenches.
More high tech studios for youth
Fri, 13th Sep 2013
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devops
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apm
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software development
Govt allocates NZD $1.9 million for High Tech Youth Network to open new studios in Dunedin and Penrose, fostering digital skills in young Kiwis.