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Mobile Apps: Not just for consumers anymore
Bring Your Own Device

Mobile Apps: Not just for consumers anymore

Jim Watson, Good Technology vice president and corporate general manager looks at the channel's role in mobile apps.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Sep 2012
Bad feedback for Trade Me over Wheedle comments
Trade Me

Bad feedback for Trade Me over Wheedle comments

Trade Me's Sam Morgan voices regret over calling Wheedle a joke as the rival aims to disrupt the Kiwi online market.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 28th Sep 2012
NZ had rules to avoid Kim Dotcom mess
Government

NZ had rules to avoid Kim Dotcom mess

NZ Gov admits error in waiving 'good character' rule for Kim Dotcom, questioning special treatment for wealthy migrants.

By Donovan Jackson • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Sep 2012
Trade Me rival hopes to Wheedle their way into industry
Trade Me

Trade Me rival hopes to Wheedle their way into industry

New Zealand's online market is about to get a major new competitor with the launch of a locally owned online marketplace called 'Wheedle'.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Sep 2012
Zintel sells final operating unit, before wind up vote
Lawsuit

Zintel sells final operating unit, before wind up vote

Zintel Group sells Commit Services for USD $1.13 million, leaving it with no operating units ahead of tomorrow's shareholder vote on winding up.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Thu, 27th Sep 2012
Android App of the Week - Stuff
Stuff

Android App of the Week - Stuff

With all the top news sections, the Stuff app is great way to keep up to date with all the latest news from around the country and the world.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 27th Sep 2012
Kaseya appoints NZ Sales Manager
IT Automation

Kaseya appoints NZ Sales Manager

New recruit tasked with supporting existing Kiwi clients, as well as enhancing the company's channel strategy and momentum in the SMB and enterprise space.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 27th Sep 2012
Windows of opportunity for ASB app
Microsoft Windows

Windows of opportunity for ASB app

In a New Zealand first, the ASB mobile banking app is now available for download on Windows-based smartphones.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 26th Sep 2012
Craig Wireless increases Woosh holding
Woosh Wireless

Craig Wireless increases Woosh holding

US telecommunications company Craig Wireless Systems has lifted its stake in local internet service provider Woosh Wireless to 75 percent.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Sep 2012
Yahoo's business blueprint expected today
Yahoo

Yahoo's business blueprint expected today

New Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer expected to unveil her business blueprint as she plans to turn around the struggling company.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Sep 2012
Nintendo releases Wii U NZ prices
Gaming

Nintendo releases Wii U NZ prices

Following the news Wii U will launch across Australia and New Zealand on November 30, Nintendo announces price details for Kiwis.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 25th Sep 2012
Key “disappointed” with Dotcom spies
Mega

Key “disappointed” with Dotcom spies

Extradition case now at risk as Prime Minister condemns government spies but refuses to comment on why they illegally bugged the Megaupload founder.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Sep 2012
NZPost delivers improved online shopping
YouShop

NZPost delivers improved online shopping

Plans to extend YouShop internet shopping delivery service allowing Kiwis to easily purchase goods from around the world.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 24th Sep 2012
Fraudsters target Trade Me
Trade Me

Fraudsters target Trade Me

Trade Me warns users of international cyber scammers targeting the site, but says no Kiwis have been affected so far.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 24th Sep 2012
Synnex "Bring Down The Wall Party" a success
Synnex

Synnex "Bring Down The Wall Party" a success

IT distributor staff and guests still recovering from epic Friday night party celebrating its Auckland expansion and their 7th birthday.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Sep 2012
Tough tablet computing arrives in NZ
Panasonic

Tough tablet computing arrives in NZ

The Panasonic Toughpad is set to revolutionise the face of tablet computing – and it is to arrive in New Zealand very shortly.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Sep 2012
BTG goes for gold with Citrix
Virtualisation

BTG goes for gold with Citrix

BTG upgraded to Gold Solution Advisor by Citrix, commended for their 11 years of help and support to the software company.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 21st Sep 2012
NZ legal system fails if U.S. defeats Dotcom
Mega

NZ legal system fails if U.S. defeats Dotcom

New Zealand's legal system will have failed if the US government succeeds in the Kim Dotcom case the Court of Appeal heard today.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Sep 2012
Digital firms seek start-up spark
Lightning Lab

Digital firms seek start-up spark

NZ's first digital accelerator Lightning Lab will back the best startup teams from the ground up with cash, muscle and entrepreneur-driven momentum.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Sep 2012