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Will Jobs movie be biggest Apple release of 2013?
Thu, 13th Jun 2013
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As WWDC wraps, the Steve Jobs biopic emerges, potentially outshining Apple's tech releases. Will it captivate or divide opinions?.
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LinkedIn celebrates 10 years
Mon, 20th May 2013
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identity
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Ten years ago, I co-founded LinkedIn in my living room with the mission of connecting the world’s professionals to make them more productive and successful.
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Vend raises $8 million from ANZ investors
Thu, 16th May 2013
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commerce systems
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The online point of sale software company raises new capital, with half of the funds committed from new investors across the region.
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Serko plans NZ stock exchange listing
Tue, 14th May 2013
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Auckland software company Serko plans to list on the New Zealand and Australian Stock Exchanges before September this year.
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NZ-owned Fronde acquires Aussie OnlineOne
Wed, 1st May 2013
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it services
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support
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Wellington-based ICT company says deal will allow leverage of NetSuite capability into the New Zealand market.
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Telecom acquires Revera for $96.5 million
Mon, 29th Apr 2013
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Telco ramps up its data centre and cloud offer with conditional agreement to acquire privately-owned Kiwi IT company.
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Vague Vivid appoints interim CEO
Wed, 24th Apr 2013
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Vivid Solutions names Miles Smith as interim CEO following Simon Hayden's departure, setting the stage for new management era.
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Wii U finally outsells PS3…in Japan
Fri, 5th Apr 2013
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digital entertainment
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Although many believe the Wii U to be a generation of console all on its own, the events of the past week might change a few minds.
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Enprise Solutions wins MYOB 2012 Excellence in Business Development NZ
Thu, 28th Mar 2013
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financial systems
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accounting systems
Long-term MYOB partner Enprise Solutions awarded the annual MYOB Enterprise Solutions Partner Excellence in Business Development New Zealand 2012 award.
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Android founder resigns as boss
Fri, 15th Mar 2013
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Andy Rubin steps down as the head of the Android team, with Chrome chief Sundar Pichai taking over the reigns.
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25 videos that made YouTube history
Mon, 17th Dec 2012
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At five years old with two billion views per day and counting, we take a look at the videos which made YouTube history.
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Investor sells US$81m of Facebook stock
Fri, 2nd Nov 2012
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Early Facebook investor Jim Breyer has offloaded USD $81 million in stock, selling over 3.5 million shares amidst the company's recent 19% stock price rise.
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Facebook founders up US$2.3 billion
Thu, 25th Oct 2012
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Facebook's stock soared 19%, enhancing founders Zuckerberg and Moskovitz's wallets by $2.3 billion after stellar third-quarter results.
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Bad feedback for Trade Me over Wheedle comments
Fri, 28th Sep 2012
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Trade Me's Sam Morgan voices regret over calling Wheedle a joke as the rival aims to disrupt the Kiwi online market.
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Digital firms seek start-up spark
Fri, 21st Sep 2012
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mbie
NZ’s first digital accelerator Lightning Lab will back the best startup teams from the ground up with cash, muscle and entrepreneur-driven momentum.
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Steve Jobs widow joins Forbes Rich List
Thu, 20th Sep 2012
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apple
Laurene Powell Jobs, widow of Steve Jobs, inherits $11bn, becoming Silicon Valley's wealthiest woman and 28th globally on Forbes Rich List.
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Airport strip-search linked to Kim Dotcom?
Fri, 31st Aug 2012
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Kim Dotcom link suspected in Auckland airport strip-search of musician's girlfriend, raising questions about customs' practices.
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Kim Dotcom recovers $6m seized funds
Thu, 30th Aug 2012
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Megaupload founder secures the use of seized funds to pay current and future legal bills after Auckland High Court clears the way.
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Google buys Kiwi firm Wildfire
Thu, 2nd Aug 2012
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Google acquires Kiwi social media firm Wildfire for USD $250m (NZD $310m); co-founder Victoria Ransom joins Google to enhance their digital media marketing.
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Startup Weekend, Trending or Tour de Force?
Tue, 31st Jul 2012
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Startup Weekend: Beyond a trend, shaping the future of entrepreneurship through community and collaborative innovation.