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Kiwis: Underestimate Windows XP upgrade at your peril
Microsoft

Kiwis: Underestimate Windows XP upgrade at your peril

NZ firms warned about the risks and complexities of upgrading from Windows XP before Microsoft's April 2014 support cut-off.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Sep 2013
Are NZ businesses banning music missing a beat?
Digital Entertainment

Are NZ businesses banning music missing a beat?

Almost 1 in 5 New Zealand offices prohibit music, despite workers believing it reduces stress, improves mood, and boosts productivity.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Sep 2013
The world is your canvas with new Wacom tablets
Apple

The world is your canvas with new Wacom tablets

The world is a canvas for your imagination through Wacom's tablet range, designed to go beyond what's possible with pen and paper.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Sep 2013
Ingram Micro Now Offers Electronic Service Delivery for Microsoft Office Products
Microsoft

Ingram Micro Now Offers Electronic Service Delivery for Microsoft Office Products

Ingram Micro New Zealand partners can now purchase and download select Microsoft Office products online in minutes with the new 'Digital Locker'.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Sep 2013
New graphics boost as Apple updates iMac
Apple

New graphics boost as Apple updates iMac

Cupertino updates iMac with fourth generation Intel quad-core processors, new graphics, next generation Wi-Fi and faster PCIe flash storage options.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Sep 2013
Transforming school property
EduTech

Transforming school property

Ministry of Education announces plans to overhaul school property system, focusing on 21st-century learning and flexibility.

By Rebecca Wood • 2 min read • Wed, 25th Sep 2013
Behind the mask: Software Heroes tell all at local Summit
Health Technologies

Behind the mask: Software Heroes tell all at local Summit

Software giants converge at Canterbury Software Summit next week, with 20+ top speakers set to inspire 400 tech enthusiasts at sold-out Addington Events Centre.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Sep 2013
Sony announces PlayStation line-up for Digital Nationz 2013
Gaming

Sony announces PlayStation line-up for Digital Nationz 2013

Sony unveils a thrilling PlayStation line-up for Auckland's Digital Nationz 2013, including PS4 debuts and fan favourites on PS3 and Vita.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 24th Sep 2013
Superheros help students learn sight words
Schools

Superheros help students learn sight words

Aussie mum invents 'Superhero Sight Words' app, turning a struggle into a triumph, helping kids globally master reading with fun.

By Rebecca Wood • 2 min read • Tue, 24th Sep 2013
Microsoft named leaders of the tech pack
Microsoft

Microsoft named leaders of the tech pack

Microsoft soars to the top as the leading tech firm in leadership, securing 2nd place globally in the Hay Group study, just behind Procter and Gamble.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Sep 2013
US side of Hawaiki Cable secured
Network Infrastructure

US side of Hawaiki Cable secured

Owner and developer of Hawaiki submarine cable system signs turnkey supply and installation contract with US submarine cable vendor TE SubCom.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 24th Sep 2013
Promotions ignite ANZ inkjet printer market
Network Infrastructure

Promotions ignite ANZ inkjet printer market

Analyst group IDC claims the growth was largely attributed to heavy price and bundling promotions particularly within the entry level segment.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 23rd Sep 2013
Yammer expands the definition of 'knowledge worker'
Microsoft

Yammer expands the definition of 'knowledge worker'

Everyone in an organisation—from the CEO's office to the mail room—has valuable information, says Adam Pisoni, Microsoft's general manager of Yammer.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 23rd Sep 2013
Commvault channel program heading to NZ
Commvault

Commvault channel program heading to NZ

Information management solutions vendor will launch a channel program prototype across New Zealand next month.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 23rd Sep 2013
BlackBerry shoots the Messenger... cuts 4,500 jobs
iOS

BlackBerry shoots the Messenger... cuts 4,500 jobs

BlackBerry is set to cut 4,500 jobs and reduce operating expenses by 50% after failing to capture public interest in its new devices.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 23rd Sep 2013
UPDATED: 2.5m hits down as Tui YouTube prank goes viral
Unified Communications

UPDATED: 2.5m hits down as Tui YouTube prank goes viral

It's not often you catch a YouTube video before it goes viral, but this Tui prank is fast taking the internet by storm.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 20th Sep 2013
Microsoft's Xbox One makes Xmas 'Hot Toy' list
Gaming

Microsoft's Xbox One makes Xmas 'Hot Toy' list

Microsoft's Xbox One heats up Christmas, making it onto Toys 'R' Us's coveted 'Hot Toy' list and the 'Fabulous 15' for 2013 festivities.

By David Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 20th Sep 2013
NZ tech gives better disaster warnings
Disaster Recovery

NZ tech gives better disaster warnings

A newly released New Zealand-made product is set to give both homes and offices improved alerts and information about emergencies.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 19th Sep 2013
Cisco ANZ veteran leaves company
Cisco

Cisco ANZ veteran leaves company

Cisco's ANZ partner business group MD Sara Adams departs after 17 years. Jason Brouwers, with 13 years at Cisco, steps in as her successor.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 19th Sep 2013