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Samsung's mobile payment move poses more challenges to Google than Apple

Mobile payments are not yet a driver of handset sales. Few people will be basing their phone purchasing decisions on mobile payment functionality.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Feb 2015

Marketing Technologies

Education costs pile up, Cyclone to the rescue

Cyclone and Debitsuccess have teamed up to provide parents and caregivers with an education expense solution designed to help save money.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 24th Feb 2015

Marketing Technologies

Kiwis finally showing a bit of trust in tap and go payments

Kiwis are increasingly tapping into contactless payments, with 36% favouring the swift 'Tap and Go' at supermarkets, per MasterCard.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd Feb 2015

Marketing Technologies

What CIOs can learn from the McDonald's EFTPOS crisis

McDonald's New Zealand experiences nationwide EFTPOS outage, customers left unable to pay electronically. Fix expected soon.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Jan 2015

Internet of Things

Will the Internet of Things transform retail as we know it?

The Internet of Things (IoT) could transform retail, providing such access to in-store analytics and enabling interactive consumer engagement.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Jan 2015

Internet of Things

New tech and ideas flood 2015 CES

As CES this year there was a record number of innovative technologies showcased, from personalised health care solutions to connected devices and 3D printers.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 12th Jan 2015

Endpoint Protection

Industry-first data plan to separate business and personal mobile data

Good Technology unveils Good Work with Data, the first plan to split business and personal mobile data, redefining BYOD landscapes.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Jan 2015

Marketing Technologies

Oracle to provide Data as a Service with Datalogix

Oracle acquires Datalogix, boosting its Data as a Service offerings to marketers for enhanced consumer insight across digital and traditional channels.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 6th Jan 2015

Amazon

Amazon warehouse poses threat to New Zealand online retailers

If Amazon open a warehouse in Queensland, Australia it could disrupt the reseller market in Australia and New Zealand.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 28th Nov 2014

Marketing Technologies

ASB offers customers PayTag sticker for mobile payments

The ASB PayTag allows users to switch between their accounts within the ASB Mobile Banking app or by using online banking.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 24th Nov 2014

Marketing Technologies

Voyager Internet takes out top spot in Deloitte Fast 50

Voyager Internet leads as NZ's fastest-growing tech firm in Deloitte Fast 50, boasting a surge of 1391.43% growth.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 12th Nov 2014

Noel Leeming

Sales up for Noel Leeming

Noel Leeming has reported improved sales, and says it's 'very pleased' with customer feedback on its rebranding.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Fri, 7th Nov 2014

Marketing Technologies

Gartner survey shows companies turning to digital marketing

A Gartner survey shows digital marketing budgets will increase by eight percent in 2015 as it enables companies to better connect with customers.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Nov 2014

Unified Communications

Kiwi start up Ora announces first winners of Dreams grants

The inaugural winners of the Ora Dreams grants have showcased innovation and entrepreneurship to help them get to where they are today.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Nov 2014

Unified Communications

Big telco helps Kiwi tech firm increase profit

The latest generation of payment hardware such as that provided by Swipe is a good example of how technology can make it easier for customers to do business.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 28th Oct 2014

Unified Communications

Cloud-based start up Ora to help Kiwi small businesses with growth

Ora is a software platform designed to help SMEs grow by providing business owners with access to a range of tools and access to its business partners.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2014