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MYOB seeks NZ success with new hire
Fintech

MYOB seeks NZ success with new hire

MYOB has appointed a new lead for its New Zealand SME division, as the company looks to drive success in the market.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Aug 2016
Lenovo and Microsoft strengthen strategic ties
Microsoft

Lenovo and Microsoft strengthen strategic ties

Lenovo will now offer Microsoft productivity apps on its Android devices, deepening the strategic relationship between the two companies.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 29th Aug 2016
Chorus CEO to step down
Unified Communications

Chorus CEO to step down

Chorus looks to future as CEO Mark Ratcliffe announces mid-2017 departure, after steering the firm since landmark 2011 demerger.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 29th Aug 2016
Network security is a 24/7 exercise - How can you best protect your clients?
Firewalls

Network security is a 24/7 exercise - How can you best protect your clients?

​​Network security is a non-stop exercise. After all, hackers & cyber-criminals wreak their havoc from all corners of the globe in all 24 time zones.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Mon, 29th Aug 2016
Intergen joins exclusive Microsoft Dynamics Inner Circle 2016
Microsoft

Intergen joins exclusive Microsoft Dynamics Inner Circle 2016

Intergen lauded for joining Microsoft Dynamics Inner Circle, an elite global network, spotlighting Kiwi excellence in tech services.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Aug 2016
Base-2 celebrates 8 years and talks cloud
Partner Programmes

Base-2 celebrates 8 years and talks cloud

New Zealand IT provider Base-2 discusses the changes and challenges in the industry over the past 8 years, including the IT skills shortage.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Fri, 26th Aug 2016
From fast food to flying food: Domino's showcases NZ pizza delivery by drone
Drones

From fast food to flying food: Domino's showcases NZ pizza delivery by drone

Pizza delivery by drone? In New Zealand? Disbelief aside, Domino's and Flirtey teamed up yesterday to show that it's about to become real - soon.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Aug 2016
HP confirms pricing for Elite x3, reveals NZ availability
HP

HP confirms pricing for Elite x3, reveals NZ availability

HP has confirmed the NZ pricing for the HP Elite x3, while at the same timing unveiling when the hotly-anticipated product will be available to Kiwis.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 26th Aug 2016
Italy earthquake devastation: Spark does its bit for Kiwis involved
Unified Communications

Italy earthquake devastation: Spark does its bit for Kiwis involved

Spark aids Kiwis contacting loved ones in quake-hit Italy by crediting call and text charges amidst rising casualties.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Thu, 25th Aug 2016
Video streaming issues high on consumer dissatisfaction list, mobility report finds
Digital Entertainment

Video streaming issues high on consumer dissatisfaction list, mobility report finds

Ericsson reveals how evolving apps and video streaming are impacting network performance and customer loyalty in New Zealand.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Aug 2016
The ten teams transforming our history at Te Papa's Mahuki innovation hub
AR, VR & Metaverse

The ten teams transforming our history at Te Papa's Mahuki innovation hub

Ten teams are taking over Te Papa's Mahuki innovation hub to form digital solutions put to them by Te Papa, NZ & international cultural providers.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Aug 2016
Whānau Tahi strengthens IT play with health IT acquisition
Health Technologies

Whānau Tahi strengthens IT play with health IT acquisition

Whānau Tahi is strengthening its IT play, confirming its acquisition of health IT specialist firm SimplHealth.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 25th Aug 2016
The network security skills shortage: Lack of trained professionals is a welcome mat for cybercriminals
Firewalls

The network security skills shortage: Lack of trained professionals is a welcome mat for cybercriminals

Ingram Micro's Fortinet training will help you build in-house network security expertise, upskill your team and retain key staff.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Aug 2016
Kiwi crime fighting startup takes out international competition
Software-as-a-Service

Kiwi crime fighting startup takes out international competition

Crime fighting software firm Auror has been recognised on the international stage and represent NZ at the 2017 SaaStr conference in San Francisco.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 24th Aug 2016
Sony announces a new DUALSHOCK 4 USB wireless adaptor
Gaming

Sony announces a new DUALSHOCK 4 USB wireless adaptor

Sony has announced today a new device called the DUALSHOCK 4 USB wireless adaptor. It's for use on PCs and other compatible hardware.

By Damian Seeto • 1 min read • Wed, 24th Aug 2016
Dicker Data eyes Kiwi midmarket and SMBs on back of steady H1 growth
Dicker Data

Dicker Data eyes Kiwi midmarket and SMBs on back of steady H1 growth

Dicker Data has recorded 6.1% revenue growth in New Zealand in H1, but is eyeing up the SMB and midmarket for greater growth in H2.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Aug 2016
Dicker Data NZ launches marketing portal for resellers
Dicker Data

Dicker Data NZ launches marketing portal for resellers

Dicker Data launches Reseller Portal to provide first port of call for promotions and expand suite of capabilities.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 24th Aug 2016
The Commerce Commission and the New Zealand backhaul review
Unified Communications

The Commerce Commission and the New Zealand backhaul review

NZ's watchdog probes Chorus's sway in the telecom backhaul market amid concerns of market fairness and competition.

By Brendan Ritchie • 5 min read • Wed, 24th Aug 2016
New Zealand's new CERT Advisory Board members announced
Cybersecurity

New Zealand's new CERT Advisory Board members announced

New Zealand's Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT) Advisory Board has been formed, comprised of industry experts and cybersecurity professionals.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 23rd Aug 2016