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Do Kiwi self-starters lack leadership skills?

New survey reveals Kiwi entrepreneurs struggle with leadership, lacking key skills to share their vision and elevate their businesses.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Aug 2014

Unified Communications

What do Microsoft, Steve Jobs and 2degrees have in common?

John Stanton, the link between Microsoft, Steve Jobs, and 2degrees, takes a seat on Microsoft's board, showcasing his vast influence in mobile tech.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 14th Aug 2014

Unified Communications

2degrees billionaire backer gets Microsoft board nod

John W. Stanton, billionaire backer of 2degrees, joins Microsoft's board, bolstering the tech giant's mobile and global expertise.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Aug 2014

NZX

Hasta La Vista Kiwi... NZ firm begins trading as a public company

Vista Group International begins trading after raising NZD 92m in an IPO, with a market capitalisation of NZD 188m. (110 characters).

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 11th Aug 2014

Apple

iDon't want to sue you… iDon't want to sue you either

Apple and Samsung end patent disputes outside of US, but continue high-profile copyright battle in joint statement.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 7th Aug 2014

Government

Key must 'come clean' on NSA / GCSB fibre optic cable interception

Green Party calls on PM John Key to explain discussions about a US interception site on New Zealand's fibre optic cable.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 5th Aug 2014

Facebook

Canterbury software start up bags $700k Japanese investment

Kiwi firm Shuttlerock secures a £700k Japanese deal, eyeing expansion with Opt, Japan's digital giant, enhancing their global digital marketing reach.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 4th Aug 2014

Lenovo

Opportunities aplenty as smartphone sales surge...

Smartphone sales hit a record 295.3m in Q2 2014, as demand for mobile computing soars, buoyed by cheap models and emerging markets.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2014

Marketing Technologies

Adobe: Digital excellence 'closely linked' to revenue growth

Marketers in Australia and New Zealand who deliver best practices are pulling further away from their competitors...

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Jul 2014

Malware

Security the biggest loser during the World Cup...

The 2014 World Cup hailed as most connected yet, but it was also a playground for cybercriminals, exposing fans to unprecedented online threats.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 15th Jul 2014

Network Infrastructure

Lenovo leads the way as PC market lives to fight another day

Global PC shipments decline at the slowest rate since 2012, boosted by business replacement and consumer interest.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sat, 12th Jul 2014

Unified Communications

Lifesize goes SaaS-y with new offering

Lifesize unveils a SaaS-based HD video conferencing service in New Zealand, aiming to simplify business communications with quality and affordability.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Jul 2014

Data Analytics

All systems go as ANOTHER kiwi tech firm issues IPO...

New Zealand's Vista Group is set to raise NZD $40 million through an IPO, aiming to bolster its cinema software market dominance and fuel global expansion.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 4th Jul 2014