Stories by Staff - Page 103
Five bids come in for under-fire Orcon…
Fri, 7th Mar 2014
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uc
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telco
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orcon
Orcon sparks bidding war: 2degrees, CallPlus, and The Warehouse among the top contenders for the ISP, reports say.
Winning app for NZ's Kiwa Digital
Fri, 7th Mar 2014
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apps
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kiwa digital
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ebooks
Kiwa Digital's multi-lingual Milly, Molly app wins at the GESS Exhibition in Dubai, marking global recognition for NZ EdTech innovation.
The great Dot Kiwi domain name auction gets underway...
Fri, 7th Mar 2014
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martech
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software development
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trade me
OnlyDomains.com is giving regular Kiwis one of the first opportunities to purchase some of the most sought after .kiwi domain names.
How to achieve premature social ejection…
Fri, 7th Mar 2014
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apps
New iOS app Tickle, designed to get you out of awkward situations, is set to become the world's greatest social getaway tool.
I need a dollar dollar, a dollar is what I need...
Fri, 7th Mar 2014
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personal computing devices
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apple
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renaissance
Renaissance has completed the sale of Yoobee Retail operations to Logical Systems Limited, for the previously reported figure of $1.
NZ Red Cross takes on Mother Nature with cloud move
Fri, 7th Mar 2014
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datacentre infrastructure
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cloud services
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mcdonalds it
New Zealand Red Cross to move IT system to the cloud, with help from McDonalds IT, to improve resilience from natural disasters.
IDC: After years of growth, tablet sales slow
Fri, 7th Mar 2014
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personal computing devices
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apple
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mobility
Tablet market growth is forecast to slow in 2014 due to slowing consumer purchases and declining average selling prices.
Warehouse begins five-year financial services journey
Fri, 7th Mar 2014
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noel leeming
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the warehouse group
The Warehouse Group embarks on a bold venture into financial services, aiming to become NZ's top retail finance player within five years.
Fabric Networking: The largest tech revolution
Fri, 7th Mar 2014
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smartphones
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virtualisation
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personal computing devices
Ethernet fabrics herald a major tech revolution, streamlining data centre management and redefining networking with seamless adaptability and performance.
Hitachi Data Systems unveils new ANZ cloud division
Fri, 7th Mar 2014
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storage
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iaas
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cloud services
Hitachi Data Systems launches cloud and service provider division in Aus & NZ, offering comprehensive services portfolio to MSPs.
ComCom consults on cost of capital for telecommunications price reviews
Fri, 7th Mar 2014
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commerce commission
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copper network
ComCom invites feedback on its approach for telecoms pricing, scrutinizing how capital costs impact rates for key broadband services.
Telecom customers first in line for Samsung Galaxy S5...
Fri, 7th Mar 2014
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smartphones
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uc
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digital entertainment
Telecom opens pre-orders for the Samsung Galaxy S5, pre-loaded with Spotify, ahead of its April launch, promising first dibs to its customers.
Windows 8.1 - what you should know
Fri, 7th Mar 2014
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microsoft
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windows
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unisys
On 8 April 2014 Microsoft retires support for Windows XP: there’s now some urgency to upgrade to a more modern operating system.
Sony set to cut ANZ jobs...
Thu, 6th Mar 2014
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sony
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vaio
Less than a month after ditching its Vaio PC brand, tech giant Sony has announced job cuts across the ANZ region.
Callaghan Innovation accelerates Maori innovation with new GM
Thu, 6th Mar 2014
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ict
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callaghan innovation
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māori
Hemi Rolleston appointed as GM, Māori Economy by Callaghan Innovation, aiming to boost Māori business innovation on a global scale.
Ingram Micro’s Cisco resellers enjoy Taste of Waiheke
Thu, 6th Mar 2014
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cisco
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ingram micro
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distributors
Ingram Micro treats top Cisco resellers to a vibrant Taste of Waiheke, showcasing island's finest vineyards. Top performers indulged in exquisite local produce.
Under-fire Rakon closes UK operations plant
Thu, 6th Mar 2014
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rakon
Following a NZD $30,000 fine from the NZ Markets Disciplinary Tribunal, embattled Rakon announces closure of its UK Lincoln-based plant.
From Sochi to start-ups - what SMBs can learn...
Thu, 6th Mar 2014
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microsoft
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smb
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partners
SMBs take notes from Olympians: instincts, resilience, teamwork, and confidence are key to business success, as illustrated by Sochi stars.
Cunliffe not Curran to blame for Labour ICT leak
Wed, 5th Mar 2014
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government
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labour
Labour's ICT leak blamed on David Cunliffe's office, not Clare Curran, in a startling admission reversing prior claims.
Sales opportunities ‘hiding’ at the edge of the network
Wed, 5th Mar 2014
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datacentre infrastructure
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data analytics
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hyperscale
In New Zealand there are thousands of small IT spaces such as remote and branch offices, network closets and server rooms that lie outside of the data.