Ultra Fast Broadband (UFB) stories - Page 18

In 2011, retailers embark on a major tech overhaul, driven by the need to update POS systems and tap into sleeker, smarter solutions.

Transforming smartphones into POS systems is revolutionising small business transactions, offering affordability and mobility.

NZ to boost transaction security with chip and PIN for Visa cards by 2010, aiming for broader fraud reduction akin to UK and Malaysia.

Innovations in POS technology revolutionize retail, catering to consumer demands for speed and convenience, reshaping shopping experiences.

In NZ, only 2 POS suites meet PCI DSS, a must for businesses handling card data, yet many unaware, leaving a gap in market security.

Enterprises face WAN woes as remote workloads strain networks, prompting a push towards optimisation to improve speed and efficiency.

Businesses are shifting focus: Employees are now seen as members of the social web first, revolutionizing customer service and support.

Gone are the days of letters and faxes; today's customer service lives on social media, offering quick, public, and easy interactions 24/7.

Customer care steps into the future with social media, blending casual banter with traditional support to meet evolving consumer expectations.

Brett Waters, Vice President Asia Pacific – South, RightNow, says it's time for the call centre to listen rather than deflect.

Social CRM revolutionises customer engagement, blending traditional CRM with social media to foster relationships and boost loyalty.

New research highlights the power of complaints on social media, urging NZ businesses to embrace online feedback for better customer service.

NZ companies warned to embrace social media in customer service or risk losing out to savvy online consumers and tarnishing their brand.

Telecom delays its business split, awaiting a deal with Crown Fibre for the UFB project. New timeline post-agreement, says CEO Paul Reynolds.

Microsoft launches Pinpoint in NZ, a tech marketplace aimed at connecting businesses with innovative solutions and expertise.

NZ households with broadband soar to 63%, driving online sales and challenging local retailers against global giants like Amazon.

Christchurch, Rangiora and Dunedin join the queue as Telecom gets its first look in. First fibre goes to ground this week.

BioWare's Mass Effect 3 reveal steals the show at Spike TV's 2010 VGAs, promising an epic battle for Earth in holiday 2011.

Zeacom secures a $2.11m tech grant to boost its R&D and global marketing, aiming to scale in the high growth Unified Communications sector.

Auckland's Maclean clinches Kaseya's esteemed MSP of the Year award, a first for NZ, marking a major leap in managed services excellence.