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Microsoft's acquisition of LinkedIn has been cleared by the European Commission, completing all necessary regulatory approvals for the deal.

It was a mix of old hands and newcomers taking out the awards at last night's Microsoft NZ Partner Awards, and the winners are...

3D printing is set to hit new heights, with IDC forecasting spend in Asia Pacific excluding Japan to grow to more than $4 billion in 2019.

New study investigates why women are underrepresented in C-suite executive roles, with less than 20% of executives being women.

iGotcha and LG are gearing up to showcase geo-locator bracelets, real time mobile-to-screen connectivity and gaze-tracking digital signage solutions.

Great Clips has partnered with Aerohive to deliver secure, scalable Wi-Fi across its 3800 salons in the US and Canada.

Trade Me founder Sam Morgan has joined Vend's board of directors, bringing his experience to the growing retail software company.

Consumer confidence is high leading into Christmas trading, with spending expected to be up on last year, but tech isn't top of Santa's list.

Microsoft Australia Partner Award winner UXC Eclipse is hailing its North American foray an 'unprecedented' success after gaining $68m in revenue.

Google and TP-Link unveil OnHub, the Wi-Fi router promising seamless, high-speed home connectivity without the usual hassle.

Nearly 75% of SMBs are yet to deploy a managed print service (MPS), presenting a $16 billion market opportunity for channel partners.

UXC Eclipse's investment in Microsoft Dynamics is paying dividends, with the company inking $20 million of retail business in the past four months.

UK tech firm SkipRoaming has launched an app that aims to reduce the cost of mobile international and roaming calls.

The NZ Retailers Association has criticised the government's Budget 2015 announcements yesterday, saying it is deeply disappointing for retailers.

Aussie gains, NZ waits: Microsoft's Sydney flagship store to offer full range, with no current plans for a Kiwi equivalent.

Microsoft to open its flagship store in Sydney, challenging Apple with cutting-edge tech experience on Pitt Street Mall.

Michael Hill International, the listed jewellery retailer, says a drop in same store sales in its biggest market of Australia in the first nine months.

Air New Zealand and Canadian marketing and loyalty analytics company Aimia have bought Waikato University spinoff 11Ants Analytics for an undisclosed.

Promapp Solutions has hired Sarah Berkowski as chief marketing officer to help drive the company's tilt at the US market.

The New Zealand dollar will probably be at the mercy of overseas news this week with several central bank meetings and key data releases.