Japan stories - Page 16
World Week Ahead: Fed minutes, US housing data
Mon, 17th Nov 2014
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Minutes from last month's US Federal Reserve meeting, corporate earnings from Target and Best Buy, and reports on the American housing market will.
NZ dollar soars to 7-year high against weak yen on Abe poll plans
Wed, 12th Nov 2014
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The New Zealand dollar soared to the highest in more than seven years against the yen on reports Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will call a snap electio.
Ra ra-ah-ah-ah... Lady Gaga caught in a Kiwi tech romance...
Mon, 15th Sep 2014
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Lady Gaga teams up with Shuttlerock to create a poster for her new album using fan photos uploaded to her Japanese website.
Japanese and NZ students to become virtual buddies
Thu, 10th Apr 2014
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displays & projectors
NZ and Japanese students swap cultures via NEC's virtual buddy scheme, fostering global connections and cross-cultural friendships.
Eight times lucky for victorious Brother
Tue, 15th Oct 2013
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Brother has scooped eight Good Design Awards in a global programme recognising product design, excellence and innovation.
NEC opens NZ Tech Innovation Centre
Wed, 10th Apr 2013
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biometrics
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NEC's new Tech Innovation Centre in Wellington celebrates 50 years in NZ with cutting-edge tech and a biometric avatar, opened by PM John Key.
Double swoop Cisco appoints new ANZ MD
Wed, 27th Mar 2013
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In a strategic double move, Cisco appoints Ken Boal as ANZ MD and Richard Kitts as VP of Services for APJC, both effective immediately.
Shining light Lenovo records $8.7 billion sales
Fri, 9th Nov 2012
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PC-maker records growing sales to defy struggling PC market, becoming the number one vendor in the laptop industry.
Symantec partners embrace SMB focus
Tue, 19th Jun 2012
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Over 1200 Symantec partners target SMBs in Asia Pacific and Japan, aiming to bolster security amidst rising cyber threats.
Kiwi appointed to lead SAP in North America
Wed, 2nd May 2012
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Step back for Geraldine McBride as she re-joins SAP, now leading the North America division after a stint with Dell.
Canon boosts NZ commitment with new MD
Tue, 13th Dec 2011
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Canon New Zealand ushers in Yusuke Mizoguchi as the new MD, aiming to enhance market presence and continue the legacy of outgoing boss Mike Johnston.
Channel Surfing: Cisco’s reseller promise
Tue, 6th Dec 2011
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personal computing devices
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Cisco unveils a simplified channel structure for its New Zealand partners, backing it with USD $75 million globally, including USD $15 million for Asia-Pacific.
Climate change: getting warmer...
Tue, 1st Nov 2011
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The UN climate change conference in Cancun marks a new beginning, with agreements on funding and clean energy.
CA Technologies names new ANZ vice president
Tue, 30th Aug 2011
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CA Technologies has appointed Bill McMurray, a 25-year industry veteran, as vice president for Australia and New Zealand operations.
Dunedin businesses accept security challenge
Wed, 17th Aug 2011
Dunedin’s Aerograph and Mosgiel’s TracMap are finalists in the Global Security Challenge APAC final in Sydney, vying for USD $500,000 in prizes.
Huge growth forecast in business software market
Fri, 24th Jun 2011
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Independent analyst Ovum forecasts Asia-Pacific business software market to soar to USD $46bn this year, driven by mobile tech and cloud computing.
Charge your mobile in the woods
Fri, 17th Jun 2011
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A new USB-enabled saucepan from TES NewEnergy lets you charge your mobile phone over an open flame, using excess energy from the heat to power your device.
HP ties deal with Toshiba
Tue, 19th Oct 2010
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printing
HP has partnered with Toshiba to enhance its Managed Print Services in Asia Pacific and Japan, integrating Toshiba devices for high-volume enterprise clients.
Samsung dates Skype Galaxy S fix
Thu, 14th Oct 2010
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Samsung has confirmed that the Froyo update, expected in Nov/Dec, will resolve Skype issues on the Galaxy S. The device recently surpassed 5 million sales.
Updated: New GM for HP's Personal Systems Group
Thu, 23rd Sep 2010
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Paul Boshoff has been appointed as Country GM for HP New Zealand's Personal Systems Group, taking over from Brent Kendrick who moves to Singapore.