Canada stories - Page 55
Kiwi retailers disadvantaged by Budget 2015
Fri, 22nd May 2015
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nz retailers association
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budget
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retail
The NZ Retailers Association has criticised the government’s Budget 2015 announcements yesterday, saying it is deeply disappointing for retailers.
Facebook launches video calling for Messenger
Thu, 30th Apr 2015
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uc
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facebook
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messenger
Facebook introduces video calling feature for its Messenger app, enabling face-to-face conversations. Rollout begins today in various countries.
No Microsoft store for New Zealand? Don't fret.
Thu, 23rd Apr 2015
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microsoft
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microsoft azure
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services
Aussie gains, NZ waits: Microsoft's Sydney flagship store to offer full range, with no current plans for a Kiwi equivalent.
Aussie Aussie Aussie: Microsoft to open flagship shop in Sydney
Tue, 21st Apr 2015
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personal computing devices
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microsoft
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apple
Microsoft to open its flagship store in Sydney, challenging Apple with cutting-edge tech experience on Pitt Street Mall.
IDC: cloud IT infrastructure market reaches $8 billion
Mon, 20th Apr 2015
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datacentre infrastructure
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analyst report
Worldwide cloud IT infrastructure market grew by 14.4% in the Q414 as service providers continue to expand their datacenters.
Michael Hill warns full-year result under pressure due to tough Australian market
Thu, 9th Apr 2015
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retail
Michael Hill International, the listed jewellery retailer, says a drop in same store sales in its biggest market of Australia in the first nine months.
Air NZ and Canada's Aimia buy Waikato University's 11Ants
Thu, 9th Apr 2015
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air new zealand
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university of waikato
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supermarkets
Air New Zealand and Canadian marketing and loyalty analytics company Aimia have bought Waikato University spinoff 11Ants Analytics for an undisclosed.
Chatham Rock proposes reverse listing wider mandate
Thu, 2nd Apr 2015
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nzax
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shares
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chatham rock phosphate
Chatham Rock Phosphate, which was turned down for a consent for seabed mining, has proposed a deal with associate Aorere Resources which would turn Ch.
'Sextortion' on rise and it knows no boundaries
Wed, 1st Apr 2015
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cybersecurity
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trend micro
Rising 'sextortion' scams shock New Zealand as cybercriminals target victims across the globe with persuasive blackmail tactics.
Facebook proves a winner during Cyclone Pam
Wed, 25th Mar 2015
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facebook
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twitter
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civil defence
Cyclone Pam sees Bay of Plenty Civil Defence's Facebook 'likes' surge by 196%, reaching 93,845 people during the crisis.
NZ-Korea FTA signed amid spying and lost sovereignty claims
Mon, 23rd Mar 2015
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tariffs
A long-awaited free trade agreement between New Zealand and South Korea has been signed in Seoul by Prime Minister John Key and the Korean president.
New Zealanders part of global opposition to USA big brother mass surveillance
Mon, 23rd Mar 2015
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surveillance
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microsoft
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amnesty international
Amnesty International says people want Google, Microsoft and Yahoo to secure their communications to prevent government access.
Avaya chooses new leader for Asia Pacific region
Tue, 17th Mar 2015
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jobs
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avaya
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communication
Avaya has appointed Mike Ansley as its new president of the Asia Pacific region. He will lead business and be responsible for the entire area.
Cisco remains top dog in enterprise videoconferencing equipment
Mon, 16th Mar 2015
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uc
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hybrid & remote work
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video conferencing
Enterprise videoconferencing equipment showed positive results in 4Q14 with overall videoconferencing equipment revenue increasing 15.8%.
Students share their thoughts on bullying as CensusAtSchool launches
Mon, 16th Mar 2015
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cyberbullying
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censusatschool
New Zealand schoolchildren to tackle bullying in nationwide survey, as part of long-running educational project.
IBM opens new Aussie cloud centre, eyes NZ customers
Thu, 12th Mar 2015
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public cloud
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microsoft
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cloud services
IBM is going toe-to-toe with Microsoft, opening its second SoftLayer cloud centre in Australia, with Kiwi companies expected to be utilising it.
Sydney cloud centre as IBM expands Australian SoftLayer network
Thu, 12th Mar 2015
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microsoft
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cloud services
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ibm
IBM has opened its second SoftLayer cloud centre in Australia, with the Sydney centre joining the Melbourne centre, which launched late last year.
Woosh narrows annual loss as accounts tagged by auditor
Wed, 11th Mar 2015
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4g technology
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woosh wireless
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craig wireless
Woosh Wireless's financial statements have been tagged by its auditor as the internet service provider narrowed its annual loss by clamping down on co.
Air New Zealand to launch Apple Watch app
Tue, 10th Mar 2015
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wearables
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personal computing devices
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apps
Air New Zealand will soon become one of the first New Zealand companies to launch an app for the highly anticipated Apple Watch.
It's here! Apple Watch launch date finally revealed
Tue, 10th Mar 2015
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gaming
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wearables
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digital entertainment
Apple has lifted the veil on the Apple Watch, revealing its special features and announcing it will officially be available April 24.