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Kiwi companies at the forefront of the SKA...
Software Development

Kiwi companies at the forefront of the SKA...

NZ firms Open Parallel and Catalyst spearhead IT for the world's biggest radio telescope, the SKA, promising unparalleled sky scans.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Sep 2014
Patience pays dividends as Hawaiki selects Cable Landing Station
Network Infrastructure

Patience pays dividends as Hawaiki selects Cable Landing Station

Hawaiki Cable chooses Hawaiian Telcom as its station partner in Hawaiʻi, boosting trans-Pacific connectivity from Australia and NZ to the US.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 26th Sep 2014
Noel Leeming midnight launch sees in new iPhone 6...
Apple

Noel Leeming midnight launch sees in new iPhone 6...

For the first time ever, Noel Leeming will have the Apple iPhone available in store on day one of the official New Zealand launch date.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 26th Sep 2014
Shine bright like a diamond - Ricoh NZ bags partner award
Printing

Shine bright like a diamond - Ricoh NZ bags partner award

Ricoh New Zealand named a new Kofax Diamond Partner, the only company in New Zealand to receive the prestigious title.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 25th Sep 2014
Introducing the New Zealand Excellence in IT Awards...
EduTech

Introducing the New Zealand Excellence in IT Awards...

New Zealand's IT excellence to be celebrated with the launch of sector-wide awards at ITx 2014, recognising standout individuals and teams.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 25th Sep 2014
Kiwis look across the Tasman to attract IT talent
Gaming

Kiwis look across the Tasman to attract IT talent

New Zealand is experiencing a technology boom like never before. The only thing holding it back is talent and it is looking to Australia for help.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Sep 2014
CallPlus Group brings on board Alcatel-Lucent executive
Orcon

CallPlus Group brings on board Alcatel-Lucent executive

CallPlus Group appoints Philip Carden to board; with over 25 years in telecoms, his experience is seen as invaluable for company's growth.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 24th Sep 2014
Tackling piracy head on: NZ feature film responds with multiplatform release
Film

Tackling piracy head on: NZ feature film responds with multiplatform release

New Zealand film, SUNDAY, will be released simultaneously across multiple platforms in an effort to combat internet piracy.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 24th Sep 2014
Comworth founder steps down as group managing director to retire
Unified Communications

Comworth founder steps down as group managing director to retire

David Charlesworth retires as Comworth Group's MD after 31 years, heralding a new era and leadership structure for the tech firm.

By Heather Wright • 5 min read • Tue, 23rd Sep 2014
Digital Nationz 2014: What's on...
Gaming

Digital Nationz 2014: What's on...

New Zealand's own technology expo Digital Nationz is happening this weekend and the full list of games you can see and play has now been revealed.

By Damian Seeto • 1 min read • Tue, 23rd Sep 2014
To the US and beyond... Christchurch software firm raises $2.35m funding
Conversant

To the US and beyond... Christchurch software firm raises $2.35m funding

Shuttlerock, the visual marketing software company, has raised $2.35m in Series A funding and opened an office in Los Angeles.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sat, 20th Sep 2014
Snow-Way? Internet MANA shuns US with whistleblower visa plans...
Breach Prevention

Snow-Way? Internet MANA shuns US with whistleblower visa plans...

Internet MANA urges NZ's new gov to offer whistleblower Edward Snowden a safe haven, citing his sacrifices in exposing global surveillance.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Sat, 20th Sep 2014
Pond invites all educators to jump on in
EduTech

Pond invites all educators to jump on in

N4L's Pond opens its digital doors to every NZ educator, introducing 'Make a Splash' for seamless school integration into its portal.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 19th Sep 2014
Your Invite: Bitcoin conference coming to NZ in Nov...
Crypto

Your Invite: Bitcoin conference coming to NZ in Nov...

NZ hosts its first Bitcoin conference this Nov, aiming to catalyse adoption with top speakers. Queenstown to merge tech with adventure.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 19th Sep 2014
Eyes on the prize... Kiwi firm wins Health App award
Health Technologies

Eyes on the prize... Kiwi firm wins Health App award

An app designed to help New Zealand GPs and optometrists confidently diagnose eye disorders has won a prestigious health award.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Sep 2014
Komputer Kraft: Providing local knowledge with global cloud expertise...
Data Analytics

Komputer Kraft: Providing local knowledge with global cloud expertise...

As transforming businesses look to skies across New Zealand, it's clear to see that global tech giant Salesforce is winning the cloud platform war.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Sep 2014
Kiwi entrepreneurs lead international counterparts... but remain wary of election result
Government

Kiwi entrepreneurs lead international counterparts... but remain wary of election result

More Kiwi entrepreneurs are profitable, increased staff and grown revenues in the past 6 months but the election is unsettling nerves.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 18th Sep 2014
AUT University opens new centre... Boosts NZ science and tech education
EduTech

AUT University opens new centre... Boosts NZ science and tech education

AUT University has opened a new Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Tertiary Education Centre (STEM-TEC) in New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 18th Sep 2014
SMB boost as National outlines Business Growth Agenda...
Government

SMB boost as National outlines Business Growth Agenda...

The National Party lays out top priorities for its Business Growth Agenda to boost New Zealand's long-term growth rate.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Sep 2014