Tariffs stories - Page 4
Spotify calls out Apple's anti-competitive behaviour
Fri, 15th Mar 2019
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smartphones
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
Spotify has filed a complaint to the European Commission, alleging that Apple's App Store rules limit choice and disadvantage other app developers.
CyrusOne switches London data centres to green energy
Thu, 14th Mar 2019
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hyperscale
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dc
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power / energy
CyrusOne's two London data centres are now running on a 100% renewable energy tariff, with the third one on the way.
Gartner says global IT spend to reach US$3.8 trillion in 2019
Tue, 29th Jan 2019
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saas
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predictions
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analyst report
IT spending set to reach $3.76tn in 2019, with growth driven by shifting investments towards cloud services & IoT devices, says Gartner.
Haymarket HQ to help Aussie businesses get China-ready
Thu, 17th Jan 2019
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alibaba cloud
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australia post
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haymarket hq
With the help of Alibaba Cloud and other partners, Haymarket HQ will provide guidance for Aussies who want to break into the Chinese market.
LogRhythm announces eight cybersecurity predictions for 2019
Mon, 14th Jan 2019
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malware
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ransomware
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siem
LogRhythm unveils eight cybersecurity predictions for 2019, forecasting rises in fatal car hacks, bio-identifier use, and cloud-based ransomware compromises.
Tensions between China and US causing cloud war
Tue, 30th Oct 2018
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smartphones
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hyperscale
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public cloud
Ongoing trade tensions between China and the US are having a significant impact on the cloud service providers market.
Local traditional PC market up 8.8% in 2Q18
Thu, 27th Sep 2018
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network infrastructure
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personal computing devices
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lenovo
Australian traditional PC shipments grow 8.8% YoY in Q2 2018, driven by commercial market growth, according to IDC. Notebook shipments up 12.5% YoY.
Battle in the cloud: AWS still on top but Google is starting to flex
Fri, 27th Jul 2018
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hybrid cloud
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hyperscale
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public cloud
AWS remains the top cloud infrastructure provider, but rival Microsoft Azure is growing faster and closing the market share gap, according to Canalys.
IDC - 2018 will see IT and telecom spending slowdown worldwide
Mon, 25th Jun 2018
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uc
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iaas
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telco
An IDC report shows that the market is on course for a growth of 3.7% this year, slightly down from last year's 4.2%.
APAC smartphone market set for a downturn… before bouncing back
Sat, 2nd Jun 2018
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smartphones
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digital signage
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displays & projectors
The global smartphone market declined in 2017 and IDC expects it to do the same this year before a resurgence of opportunities next year.
ASB urges businesses to get on with major decisions despite uncertainty
Wed, 16th May 2018
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business confidence
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economic forecast
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asb bank
Positive thinking is key because New Zealand’s economic growth is actually expected to gradually accelerate to 3.4% by the end of 2019.
Government closes GST loophole for offshore companies
Wed, 2nd May 2018
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government
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tax
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gst
Government closes loophole giving offshore firms an advantage by not requiring them to collect GST on goods sold to local consumers.
APEC says there's a balance between privacy and data flow for digital trade
Tue, 20th Mar 2018
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data privacy
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data sharing
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trade
The future of trade will balance eCommerce and consumer protection, says APEC. It highlights challenges in dealing with data protection.
Business leaders to gather in Auckland to discuss APAC trade agreement
Wed, 31st Jan 2018
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fta
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apec business advisory council
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cptpp
Key topics include removing trade barriers, unfair standards and slow bureaucracy, as well as regulatory hurdles for services trade.
Faster internet speeds to spur Asia Pacific OTT video market
Mon, 16th Oct 2017
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digital entertainment
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ar, vr & metaverse
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4g technology
Faster bandwidth and expanding 4G networks are driving the Asia Pacific OTT video market, promising enhanced user experiences and competitive pricing.
68% of iOS users won’t be able to use their new Apple Watch at launch
Fri, 22nd Sep 2017
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smartphones
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wearables
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personal computing devices
Apple Watch launch limited by carrier restrictions: only 164m of its 517m iPhone base will work with Series 3 at launch.
The 2020 EV conversion, does NZ have the necessary infrastructure?
Thu, 13th Jul 2017
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cartech
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meridian energy
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evs
NZ's electric rush: Are we wired for the EV revolution? Concerns over grid strain and EV hotspots ignite calls for coordinated planning.
Trump’s tough talk may crush Asian vendors’ US plans
Wed, 1st Feb 2017
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smartphones
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trump
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analyst report
The global smartphone market is in a good place. Or perhaps was until Trump made his intended plans clear, that would affect all of Asia's industries.
4G smartphone uptake a 'long slog' in markets like APAC
Wed, 30th Nov 2016
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smartphones
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4g technology
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analyst report
IDC predicts that 4G smartphone shipments will reach 1 billion this year as emerging markets catch up, but growth is slower than last year.
President Trump and Technology: Good or Bad? Here's what the experts say
Fri, 11th Nov 2016
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healthtech
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cloud services
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elections
Donald Trump's victory in the US election could have significant implications for the technology industry, say analysts.