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NZ govt gives up chasing NextWindow R&D grants
Physical Security

NZ govt gives up chasing NextWindow R&D grants

The government has given up on trying to claw back $3.9 million in research and development grants paid to failed touchscreen developer NextWindow.

By Pattrick Smellie • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Jun 2015
Kiwi mum uses power of internet to help small businesses
Small Business

Kiwi mum uses power of internet to help small businesses

An Auckland mother of three and small business owner has launched a new website to help Kiwi small business grow using the power of the internet.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 27th May 2015
Gloriavale - what exactly is being taught in school?
EduTech

Gloriavale - what exactly is being taught in school?

Registered by the state; inspected by the Education Review Office, and partially funded by taxpayers – but what is taught there?.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 28th Apr 2015
What do Kiwis get up to on Facebook?
Facebook

What do Kiwis get up to on Facebook?

From mums to millennials, over 1.9 million Kiwis make Facebook their daily social staple, with videos and dual screening soaring in popularity.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2015
CORE leads global 'sustainable educational solutions' for Christchurch schools
EduTech

CORE leads global 'sustainable educational solutions' for Christchurch schools

CORE Education is leading the design of New Pedagogies for Deep Learning, a three year initiative that aims to enhance learning within schools.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2015
NZ business confidence gains in February as agri sector gets more upbeat
Employment

NZ business confidence gains in February as agri sector gets more upbeat

New Zealand business confidence improved in February as recent gains in dairy prices turned sentiment around in the agriculture sector, and as low int.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2015

Global Stories

Moth stories

Hands-on Review: HP Elite X2 1011 G1 Hybrid Tablet Laptop
EduTech

Hands-on Review: HP Elite X2 1011 G1 Hybrid Tablet Laptop

I can recommend the X2 for those who want that ability to go from desktop to laptop to tablet without using a multitude of devices.

By Greig Strafford • 5 min read • Fri, 19th Jun 2015
Oracle says cloud is great as earnings plummet
Fintech

Oracle says cloud is great as earnings plummet

Oracle talks up its cloud business as it reports weaker revenue and earnings. But how much is cloud really contributing to the vendor's bottom line?.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Jun 2015
D-Link AC3200 Ultra Wi-Fi Router - the fortress of technology
Digital Entertainment

D-Link AC3200 Ultra Wi-Fi Router - the fortress of technology

Networking specialists D-Link have created the ultimate wireless router, ideal for large homes with multiple users.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Jun 2015
Microsoft strengthens app management with acquisition
Microsoft

Microsoft strengthens app management with acquisition

Microsoft bolsters System Centre and OMS application management across hetrogenous OS' and multiple environments with BlueStripe acquisition.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Fri, 12th Jun 2015
Film review: Tomorrowland
Gaming

Film review: Tomorrowland

Tomorrowland is a Hollywood original with parallel universes, kids flying jet packs, and Hugh Laurie on an island. Sounds great right? Wrong.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Jun 2015
Microsoft addresses NZ Government questions on cloud security
Public Cloud

Microsoft addresses NZ Government questions on cloud security

Microsoft has laid bare the security and data privacy of its Azure cloud platform in response to a due diligence framework from the NZ Government.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 28th May 2015
Do you have Type 1 or Type 2 IT?
DevOps

Do you have Type 1 or Type 2 IT?

IT Masters at Charles Sturt University explores the clash of Traditional IT with Agile IT, urging companies to consider bimodal strategies.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd May 2015
Age of Adaline.. more like ages of boredom
Film review

Age of Adaline.. more like ages of boredom

Even thinking about the story of Age of Adaline makes my eyelids heavy, my brain switch off and my will to live disappear.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 1st May 2015
Hands-on Review: The new MacBook
Gaming

Hands-on Review: The new MacBook

Apple's new 12” MacBook stuns with its ultra-slim design, pin-sharp Retina screen, and innovative Force Touch trackpad, setting a new benchmark.

By Patrick Pilcher • 5 min read • Mon, 20th Apr 2015
Global mode spat: We've got the legal paperwork
Unified Communications

Global mode spat: We've got the legal paperwork

It's the most talked about letter around. We take a peek at exactly what Sky, TVNZ, Lightbox and MediaWorks are claiming – and what they're demanding.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Apr 2015
Panasonic putting customers first in new channel push
Partner Programmes

Panasonic putting customers first in new channel push

Panasonic's shift to a customer first model has led to solid growth and new opportunities for its partners and resellers.

By Anthony Caruana • 4 min read • Tue, 7th Apr 2015
The Final Fantasy XV demo is stunning
Gaming

The Final Fantasy XV demo is stunning

If you bought Final Fantasy Type-0 HD last week, you may have had a chance to play the Final Fantasy XV demo already.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Mon, 23rd Mar 2015