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Satya Nadella, executive VP of Microsoft's Cloud and Enterprise group, is set to become the company's new CEO.

Samsung leads as the smartphone market hits a record 1 billion units shipped in a year, showcasing a 38.4% surge from 2012.

Asia/Pacific PC market declines 10% in 2013 due to economic sluggishness and competition from smartphones and tablets.

Brocade appoints Adam Judd as Vice President for Asia Pacific, in charge of sales and business development across the region.

New Zealand businesses are once again in the mix in the annual Deloitte Technology Fast 500 Asia Pacific index of the region's fastest growing tech bu.

Juniper's 2014 outlook shines with device/data growth, enterprise focus, and new leadership poised to excel in the networking sphere.

NZ businesses urged to rethink security strategies, embracing a multi-vendor approach to fend off evolving cyber threats.

Sourcefire boosts ANZ presence, appointing WhiteGold Solutions as distributor, strengthening cybersecurity alliance in the Asia Pacific.

Phablets overtook shipments of each of the portable PC and tablet device categories in Asia/Pacific during the second quarter of 2013.

Motorola Solutions names Steve Crutchfield MD for Australia and New Zealand, expanding his oversight to key countries in Asia and the Middle East.

Ashton Kutcher's connection with Steve Jobs helped him secure lead role in JOBS, due to his deep understanding of technology and Apple.

Company announces its family of eReaders is available for purchase directly at Kobo.com for readers in New Zealand.

HP expands ServiceOne programme to help New Zealand partners grow services revenue and enter high-growth market.

The Open Networking Foundation has successfully completed its third semi-annual PlugFest for the promotion of Software-Defined Networking.

Naughty Dog triumphs with 'The Last of Us', blending cinema with gaming and setting a new standard in post-apocalyptic storytelling.

While IBM Australia plays down job loss reports, sections of the media speculate the move could send offshore work across the Tasman to New Zealand.

Worldwide mobile payment transaction values will reach US$235.4 billion during 2013, representing a 44% increase from 2012.

Rakon's losses soar to $32.8m as it writes down assets in China and NZ, hitting the lower end of its downgraded earnings forecast.

Just as Daniel Craig recently rebooted the James Bond franchise, another British sophisticate is being taken back to their roots.

Changes in technology and the rise of direct purchasing mean the traditional two-tier distribution model is under threat, says Avaya New Zealand MD Rob Spray.