Tariffs stories - Page 5
APEC says there's a balance between privacy and data flow for digital trade
Tue, 20th Mar 2018
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data privacy
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data sharing
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trade
The future of trade will balance eCommerce and consumer protection, says APEC. It highlights challenges in dealing with data protection.
Business leaders to gather in Auckland to discuss APAC trade agreement
Wed, 31st Jan 2018
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fta
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apec business advisory council
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cptpp
Key topics include removing trade barriers, unfair standards and slow bureaucracy, as well as regulatory hurdles for services trade.
Faster internet speeds to spur Asia Pacific OTT video market
Mon, 16th Oct 2017
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digital entertainment
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ar, vr & metaverse
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4g technology
Faster bandwidth and expanding 4G networks are driving the Asia Pacific OTT video market, promising enhanced user experiences and competitive pricing.
68% of iOS users won’t be able to use their new Apple Watch at launch
Fri, 22nd Sep 2017
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smartphones
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wearables
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personal computing devices
Apple Watch launch limited by carrier restrictions: only 164m of its 517m iPhone base will work with Series 3 at launch.
The 2020 EV conversion, does NZ have the necessary infrastructure?
Thu, 13th Jul 2017
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cartech
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meridian energy
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evs
NZ's electric rush: Are we wired for the EV revolution? Concerns over grid strain and EV hotspots ignite calls for coordinated planning.
Trump’s tough talk may crush Asian vendors’ US plans
Wed, 1st Feb 2017
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smartphones
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trump
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analyst report
The global smartphone market is in a good place. Or perhaps was until Trump made his intended plans clear, that would affect all of Asia's industries.
4G smartphone uptake a 'long slog' in markets like APAC
Wed, 30th Nov 2016
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smartphones
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4g technology
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analyst report
IDC predicts that 4G smartphone shipments will reach 1 billion this year as emerging markets catch up, but growth is slower than last year.
President Trump and Technology: Good or Bad? Here's what the experts say
Fri, 11th Nov 2016
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healthtech
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cloud services
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elections
Donald Trump's victory in the US election could have significant implications for the technology industry, say analysts.
RJio’s mega launch will help catalyze the Indian mobile data market
Fri, 30th Sep 2016
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ovum
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rjio
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volution
Reliance Jio's mega launch set to revolutionise and invigorate India's mobile data landscape, nudging incumbents towards innovation.
Why storage - not Brexit - is keeping CIOs up at night
Wed, 3rd Aug 2016
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storage
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virtualisation
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tintri
In contrast to the shockwave felt from the recent ‘Brexit’ vote, the global tech sector appears by and large to have taken the decision in its stride.
New Zealand's strong ICT sector ranked 17th on global index
Thu, 7th Jul 2016
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it spending
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world economic forum
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global information technology report
New Zealand's ICT sector is strong, ranking 17th out of 139 countries, according to the World Economic Forum's Global Information Technology report.
Australia's ICT future is bright, finds Global Information Technology Report
Thu, 7th Jul 2016
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it spending
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world economic forum
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global information technology report
The World Economic Forum's Global Information Technology Report paints a rosy picture of Australia's ICT sector, placing it 18th out of 139 countries.
Modular Magic: How a non-traditional modular data centre can bring you significant savings
Thu, 12th May 2016
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hyperscale
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dc
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colocation
Modular data centres cut costs and energy use, an innovative silver bullet for the tech-hungry modern economy.
How to get ahead in a telco eat telco world
Fri, 15th Jan 2016
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uc
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telco
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nextgen distribution
Telco companies are being forced to take drastic action because of competition, market consolidation and customer demands.
Australia signs Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement
Tue, 6th Oct 2015
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trans-pacific partnership
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fta
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tpp
Australia signs controversial Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement with 11 other countries, opening up new economic opportunities.
Inflation target at 2% risks overheated economy, says BNZ
Fri, 27th Mar 2015
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bnz
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rbnz
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new zealand dollar
Targeting 2 percent annual inflation could force the Reserve Bank of New Zealand to cut interest rates too sharply and overheat the economy, says Bank.
Fonterra says under-performing Australian units will be 'given attention'
Wed, 25th Mar 2015
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fonterra
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supermarkets
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partners
Fixing under-performing businesses in Australia is a key part of Fonterra Cooperative Group's renewed push to drive more value from transforming the b.
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.
iSocket arrives to notify Kiwi businesses of power outages via text
Thu, 19th Feb 2015
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hyperscale
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dc
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colocation
Without committing themselves to a monthly fee, customers get a cell phone alert that gives them time to take corrective action.
Kiwis paying through the roof for residential broadband
Wed, 11th Feb 2015
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uc
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telco
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point topic
Kiwis hit with some of the highest costs for basic home broadband, ranking 77th globally, says Point Topic report.