South Africa stories - Page 14
CORRECT: Kirkcaldie & Stains flags October for possible capital return, mulls future of store
Wed, 18th Feb 2015
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Kirckcaldie & Stains, the unprofitable Wellington department store, is waiting for a new chief executive and the final payment from the buyer of it.
Russell Jones: Banking on technology
Tue, 17th Feb 2015
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fintech
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awards
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digital banking
ASB's Russell Jones mixes tech and human touch to shape future banking, focusing on customer-centric innovation beyond just the bits and bytes.
UPDATE: Van Heeren's former business partner Michael Kidd seeks US$25M
Mon, 9th Feb 2015
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partners
South Africa-based Michael Kidd is seeking US$25 million from his former partner, high-flying businessman Alex van Heeren, who is disputing they ev.
CORRECT: Van Heeren's former business partner Michael Kidd seeks US$25M, High Court hears
Mon, 9th Feb 2015
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partners
Michael Kidd, a former partner of high-flying businessman Alex van Heeren in ventures including the Huka Lodge, is seeking a US$25 million interim.
YEAR IN REVIEW: NZ economy rocks on as milk's star fades
Mon, 29th Dec 2014
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economy
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banking
2014 was a year of the rockstar economy where New Zealand was a top performer compared to other OECD countries with an annualised GDP growth rate o.
Postie to launch new brands, tapping South African owner's supply chain
Wed, 17th Dec 2014
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banking
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retailers
Postie, the retail chain bought out of administration by South African retailer Pepkor, is betting on its new owner's economies of scale to boost s.
Chorus completes first Ultra-fast broadband town
Mon, 15th Dec 2014
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uc
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government
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chorus
Chorus has today announced Oamaru is the first town in New Zealand to have its fibre network completed under Chorus’ ultra-fast broadband programme.
Thousands fall each hour for ‘free Audi R8’ Facebook scam
Mon, 24th Nov 2014
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email security
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cybersecurity
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bitdefender
Over 200,000 duped by a Facebook scam offering 'free' Audi R8s, as Bitdefender reveals an alarming rise in victims mostly from the US and the UK.
Intimacy, mindset and innovation key for digital advertising success
Mon, 17th Nov 2014
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smartphones
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digital signage
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advertising
The PwC Global entertainment and media outlook, 2014-2018, forecasts digital advertising will increase by 10.2% every year until 2018.
Will the internet of products need digital ownership certificates?
Thu, 25th Sep 2014
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drones
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iot
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cartech
In a world buzzing with smart devices, the call for digital ownership certificates grows amidst privacy and liability concerns.
Data centre market to undergo 'dramatic change'... Four disruptive factors revealed
Sat, 20th Sep 2014
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data analytics
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hyperscale
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martech
Disruption in the data center market is predicted by Gartner as four main factors take hold, potentially driving major changes in the industry.
Experienced tech founder to join board of award-winning NZ start-up
Fri, 12th Sep 2014
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Serial entrepreneur Brett Campbell has been appointed to the board of The Full Suite, a provider of cloud-based workflow solutions.
App of the week: Bolt
Wed, 27th Aug 2014
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Instagram introduces Bolt, its answer to Snapchat, with a focus on speed. But will it be able to compete with the established messaging apps?.
Youi Insurance: Using tech to take on the big boys
Tue, 26th Aug 2014
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data analytics
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martech
Despite being the self-proclaimed new kids on the insurance block in New Zealand, Youi Insurance is bucking the industry trend when it comes to techno.
Spark NZ: All Blacks score not the only figure to soar at Eden Park
Tue, 26th Aug 2014
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spark
Mobile data usage skyrocketed during the Bledisloe Cup match, with a 110% increase compared to last year's test match, according to Spark New Zealand.
More on me: Deidre Steyn, ICONZ Webvisions
Fri, 22nd Aug 2014
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iconz
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affinity
It may have been a long and winding road to get there, but for Deidre Steyn, the technology industry was always going to be a natural fit for her talents.
Sure thing as ShoreTel hires new APAC VP
Thu, 14th Aug 2014
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leadership
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sales
ShoreTel appoints Frederic Gillant as Vice President and Managing Director for Asia Pacific to drive sales and expand partner network.
Woz set to judge 'Whole Lotta' Kiwi talent...
Fri, 27th Jun 2014
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personal computing devices
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apple
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Kiwi innovator to face global giants like Woz in Talent Unleashed finals, championing community impact with tech.
Apple co-founder Woz to judge top Kiwi tech talent
Tue, 24th Jun 2014
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personal computing devices
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apple
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smb
Apple's Wozniak and Sir Richard Branson to judge NZ's finest in global tech contest, highlighting Kiwi innovation on the world stage.
Unisys: The winning data centre experience
Mon, 23rd Jun 2014
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hyperscale
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dc
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iaas
Unisys NZ's Steve Griffin reveals experience is key in data centre choice, likening CIOs to Rugby selectors for crucial IT strategies.