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New VoIP app takes on the telcos

Ringr, a new smartphone app, provides VoIP communications and aims to get people moving from telco providers to apps.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 21st Jul 2015

The New Zealand PHP Conference taking place in Wellington this year

The New Zealand PHP Conference is your chance to share ideas, collect valuable knowledge and collaborate with your peers.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Tue, 21st Jul 2015

Wireless Networks

NetCommWireless wins innovation award

NetComm Wireless secures the ACOMM innovation award for a record 4th year, praised for pioneering in the communications sector.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 21st Jul 2015

Concur

Transforming employee expenses with mobile applications

Mobile devices are changing the workplace, says Concur, as more employees expect to interact with their company on their smartphone.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 21st Jul 2015

Amcom

Vocus brings new offerings to table following Amcom buyout

Vocus is ramping up its offerings as it completes its largest acquisition and adds managed services, cloud and security solutions to its lineup.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 21st Jul 2015

Apple

Cheap smartphones dominating handset race

Smartphones will account for 95% of handset sales by 2020 - and it's not the expensive flagship models leading the way.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 21st Jul 2015

Microsoft

Why Microsoft should kill off Windows now

Microsoft faces stark reality as Windows' relevance wanes in an era where operating systems are free and the cloud reigns supreme.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 21st Jul 2015

Microsoft

Microsoft acquires FieldOne for Dynamics offering

Microsoft has acquired field service management solution provider FieldOne to bolster its Dynamics CRM offering.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 21st Jul 2015

Unified Communications

Cogent forms Skype for Business practice

The Skype for Business practice will help Cogent meet the demand for Skype for Business solutions, while also complimenting its existing capabilities.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 21st Jul 2015

Data Protection

Seagate tackles cloud data protection with new solutions

Seagate Technology has released new solutions for SMB and enterprise customers designed to help manage significant data growth and security needs.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 20th Jul 2015

Unified Communications

How to pick a business VoIP solutions provider

When done correctly, a business VoIP, cloud PBX, IP-PBX, hosted VoIP solution is a marvellous example of how modern technology can cut business costs.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 20th Jul 2015

Public Cloud

Megaport takes the ExpressRoute with Azure

Megaport has become a Microsoft ExpressRoute partner, enabling partners to offer customers faster, more secure private connections to Azure.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 20th Jul 2015

Bluetooth

NZ Transport Agency utilises Bluetooth technology

The NZ Transport Agency has installed a network of high-tech sensors to make travelling around Tauranga and parts of the Bay of Plenty easier.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 20th Jul 2015

Data Privacy

Microsoft NZ targets local government with Office 365

Microsoft New Zealand has provided details on how Office 365 provides security and privacy protections for government organisations.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 20th Jul 2015

Hays

Burnout: more Kiwis doing unpaid overtime

Over a quarter of New Zealand businesses increased over time in the last year, with over half of employees not being paid for overtime.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 20th Jul 2015

Unified Communications

Gisborne puts its hand up for Round 2 of Government broadband funding

Gisborne District Council calls for broadband and mobile blackspot funding to extend coverage in key tourism sites.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 20th Jul 2015

Network Infrastructure

Dell server portfolio bridging technology gap

Dell's PowerEdge 13th generation servers are being used in over 55 countries, helping the company's server business grow faster than the industry average.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Jul 2015