European Union (EU) stories - Page 16
ESET snaps up encryption company as demand soars for encryption
Thu, 24th Sep 2015
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cybersecurity
ESET has bolstered its encryption abilities with the acquisition of award winning encryption company, DESlock+ as demand for the technology soars.
World Week Ahead: US economy accelerates
Mon, 9th Feb 2015
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Further evidence of the strong US labour market and a rebound in the price of oil has bolstered the mood on Wall Street as investors await more cor.
While you were sleeping: Oil rally continues
Wed, 4th Feb 2015
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banking
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industrial
Equities on both sides of the Atlantic advanced with oil prices and optimism about the potential for a debt agreement between the European Union an.
NZ dollar gains on Australian trade figures, Chinese services
Tue, 6th Jan 2015
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The New Zealand dollar gained after better than expected Australian trade data and upbeat Chinese services sector figures stoked optimism about dem.
NZ dollar falls as greenback buoyed on prospect of ECB stimulus
Mon, 5th Jan 2015
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The New Zealand dollar fell as investors rallied behind the greenback on heightened speculation the European Central Bank will ramp up its stimulus.
World Week Ahead: Fed minutes, US jobs
Mon, 5th Jan 2015
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stock market
Investors will scrutinise the minutes from the US Federal Reserve December policy meeting at which it promised patience in raising interest rates,.
World Week Ahead: Central bankers awaited
Mon, 1st Dec 2014
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inflation
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energy sector
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industrial
A flurry of central bank meetings and the latest US jobs data will draw the focus of attention in the coming days, while the price of oil will also.
Govt unveils TV white space rules to boost broadband services
Mon, 1st Sep 2014
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uc
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digital entertainment
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government
New Zealand releases draft white space licensing rules to explore new wireless services, says Minister Amy Adams.
UXC Connect: Outsourcing versus offshoring...
Wed, 9th Jul 2014
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uc
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contact centre
UXC Connect's Ian Poole discusses the fine line between outsourcing and offshoring ICT, urging businesses to weigh options for optimal ROI.
Dropbox makes play for NZ business
Thu, 8th May 2014
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dropbox
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partners
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partnerships
Dropbox is looking to convert NZ businesses to its Dropbox for Business offering and has launched its partner programme here.
One in eight NZ business IPs exposed on weekly basis
Wed, 18th Dec 2013
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cybersecurity
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trend micro
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New research reveals 1 in 8 NZ business IPs face weekly web threats, with Australia higher at 1 in 5, spotlighting regional cybersecurity concerns.
Labour calls for 'international expert' to assess Chorus financial probe
Thu, 14th Nov 2013
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uc
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government
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chorus
An international expert should be brought in to conduct the independent assessment of Chorus’ financial position, according to opposition party Labour.
Honeywell completes $600m Intermec acquistion
Wed, 18th Sep 2013
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intermec
Honeywell finalises its all-cash $600m acquisition of Intermec, bolstering its RFID and mobile computing offerings.
Apple turns sour overnight
Tue, 15th Jan 2013
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Wall Street fall amid concern Apple is facing headwinds, fanning concern that other companies might struggle with demand for their products and services too.
Legal fees on Apple according to UK
Tue, 13th Nov 2012
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personal computing devices
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apple
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samsung
UK court orders Apple to pay all legal fees after a false and misleading apology in Samsung patent case further fuels tech rivalry.
Gartner makes IT predictions for 2013 and beyond
Thu, 25th Oct 2012
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analyst report
Gartner unveils IT predictions, spotlighting economic risks and tech trends set to reshape business-driven solutions and CIO priorities beyond 2013.
NZ dollar falls after weak Google earnings
Fri, 19th Oct 2012
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migration
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google
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new zealand dollar
The New Zealand dollar followed US stock markets lower after internet search engine Google missed profit estimates.
Google submit EU anti-trust plans
Wed, 25th Jul 2012
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microsoft
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google
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Google moves towards settling EU anti-trust dispute by offering concessions to address competition concerns and avoid hefty fines.
EU regulators to rule on 'Googlerola' deal next week
Wed, 8th Feb 2012
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smartphones
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google
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motorola
Regulators for the European Union are nearly ready to rule on whether the US$12.5 billion purchase of Motorola Mobility by Google can go ahead.
Small victory for Samsung in patent battle
Wed, 17th Aug 2011
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apple
Samsung notches a win in its patent clash with Apple, overturning a sales ban in the EU, minus Germany, amid false evidence claims.