Retail stories - Page 8
Bot services market worth US$1,783.9m by 2022 – APAC the driver
Wed, 20th Sep 2017
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A new research report from MarketsandMarkets has forecast very positive times ahead for the bot services market, with APAC leading the way.
How cloud, IoT and digital services have driven the development of DCIM as a service
Wed, 3rd May 2017
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datacentre infrastructure
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iot
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power / energy
Clearly the big trends which affect IT specifically and many vertical sectors generally, are also having an impact on the data center.
Microsoft to hire 120 people for new APAC Inside Sales Centre in Sydney
Tue, 11th Apr 2017
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digital revolution
Sydney chosen as the home for Microsoft's first Inside Sales Centre in Asia, which is aimed at transforming the sales experience for the digital age.
Equinix expansion continues in 2017 as interconnection demand soars
Tue, 4th Apr 2017
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datacentre infrastructure
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Equinix's global footprint grows as 2017 sees new data centres and expansions in key markets to meet burgeoning interconnection needs.
Harvey Norman NZ stores see near $100m revenue increase, 60% profit jump
Mon, 13th Feb 2017
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electronics
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retail
Harvey Norman's New Zealand stores logged a stellar FY2016, with a $98.5 million increase in revenue - and a 60% jump in net profit.
The continuous subtleties of data privacy and security
Wed, 8th Feb 2017
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data protection
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data analytics
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martech
Global data privacy muddle dissected in FT's latest Comment piece, spotlighting the legal labyrinth across borders.
$97m profit for FlexiGroup as company turns focus on millennial spend
Thu, 15th Sep 2016
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fintech
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flexigroup
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finance, leasing & rental
FlexiGroup's new business volume has soared 19%, with the company delivering a cash NPAT of $97 million and eyeing double digit FY18 growth.
Harvey Norman posts 'standout' Kiwi results as IoT runs hot
Wed, 14th Sep 2016
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Harvey Norman's New Zealand business has posted 'standout' financial results for the year with profit and revenue soaring.
Top Coles exec talks about the strength of big data
Tue, 13th Sep 2016
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Niall Keating, head of big data at Coles, discusses the challenges and future of big data adoption in Australia.
Harvey Norman to go upmarket in Sydney, eyes IoT play
Mon, 12th Sep 2016
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retail
Harvey Norman will launch a new upmarket store format in Australia following the success of its Millenia Walk superstore in Singapore.
Microsoft wins legal battle over data center access
Fri, 15th Jul 2016
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hyperscale
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microsoft
Microsoft has won its legal challenge against the U.S. government's demand for access to emails stored in its Irish data centre, bolstering privacy rights.
Ingram Micro bolsters local management; Price takes on key vendor role
Wed, 15th Jun 2016
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partners
Ingram Micro has strengthened its senior management lineup with the promotion of Chris Price and a new appointment to boot.
Meet the five vendors leading in the smart city space
Fri, 1st Apr 2016
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smart cities
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iot
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risk & compliance
IoT backed smart city initiatives are driving growth in the global smart cities IT services market, says Technavio analyst.
Is the cloud really a safe place to store confidential information?
Wed, 16th Mar 2016
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cybersecurity
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cloud services
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computer forensics nz
Lawyers storing clients' confidential information in the cloud risk it being accessed by US authorities without permission.
Top five cloud backup and recovery software vendors revealed
Wed, 2nd Mar 2016
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saas
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dr
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hyperscale
IaaS and on-demand cloud providers will significantly boost the global cloud and backup and recovery software market.
Multi-screen story telling comes to Primark flagship store
Tue, 26th Jan 2016
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digital signage
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technomedia
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pro av
Transparent LED displays and surround sound are creating 'an engaging atmospheric experience' in Primark's new Spanish flagship store.
Accenture wins five-year Specsavers contract
Wed, 13th Jan 2016
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digital transformation
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accenture
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retail
Accenture has won a five year deal to help manage Specsavers technology as the optician prepares for a digital future.
New Zealand's already winning the RWC... at least on social media
Wed, 16th Sep 2015
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social media
New Zealand leads the globe in Rugby World Cup social media buzz, outpacing rivals in excitement and engagement according to Adobe Digital Index.
New marketing GM for Spark Home, Mobile and Business
Wed, 15th Jul 2015
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retail
Ex-Nike senior exec Clive Ormerod joins Spark as the marketing GM, poised to elevate brand and customer experience.
Kiwi cloud companies, making tracks in London
Mon, 29th Jun 2015
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fintech
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martech
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commerce systems
NZ tech rising: Kiwi cloud firms soar at London showcase, transforming small business operations with pioneering software.