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New boss for Infosys Australia and New Zealand
Hyperscale

New boss for Infosys Australia and New Zealand

Indian technology outsourcing firm Infosys has announced the appointment of Andrew Groth as its new head for Australia and New Zealand.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 2nd Feb 2015
VMob hastens to squash rumours of insider trading
Risk & Compliance

VMob hastens to squash rumours of insider trading

VMob Group has released a statement acknowledging the market speculation regarding certain VMob directors and insider trading.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Feb 2015
Xero says customer sales rise 79% in first 9 months of its financial year
Fintech

Xero says customer sales rise 79% in first 9 months of its financial year

Xero, the cloud-based accounting firm, said customer sales are tracking 79 percent ahead of the year earlier in the first nine months of its financ.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Mon, 2nd Feb 2015
30 days of Fitbit- the ultimate review
Gaming

30 days of Fitbit- the ultimate review

In a candid 30-day Fitbit trial, our journo discovers a newfound zest for health, clocking steps over shortcuts.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Feb 2015
Microsoft releases Outlook app for iOS and Android
Microsoft

Microsoft releases Outlook app for iOS and Android

Microsoft brings Outlook to iOS devices and preview of Android, while Office is now available for free on Android tablets.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 2nd Feb 2015
New heads for Pure Storage APJ and ANZ channel
Storage

New heads for Pure Storage APJ and ANZ channel

Nigel Peach ascends to APJ director role at Pure Storage, with Mike Sakalas stepping in as ANZ country manager.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Feb 2015
NZ dollar weakens as Chinese manufacturing gauge shows contraction
Manufacturing

NZ dollar weakens as Chinese manufacturing gauge shows contraction

The New Zealand dollar touched a fresh four-year low at the weekend on concern about a slower outlook for the Chinese economy, Asia's largest and N.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Mon, 2nd Feb 2015
World Week Ahead: Manufacturing reality check
Manufacturing

World Week Ahead: Manufacturing reality check

Global manufacturing data and January's US jobs report will draw investors' focus in the coming days, along with more quarterly results including f.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Feb 2015
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt developer interview
Gaming

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt developer interview

PlayOn speaks to CD Projekt RED about the attention to detail in creating the open-world of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt.

By Darren Price • 7 min read • Sun, 1st Feb 2015
An in-depth Look at the New iPhone 6
Apple

An in-depth Look at the New iPhone 6

Apple's new iPhone 6 range hits the market: sleeker, faster and already adored worldwide. Let's delve into the hype and user reactions.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 30th Jan 2015
Alone in the Dark gets illuminated for the weekend
Gaming

Alone in the Dark gets illuminated for the weekend

Pre-ordering fans gain beta access to Atari's Alone in the Dark: Illumination, unveiling the horrors of Lorwich this weekend.

By Darren Price • 2 min read • Fri, 30th Jan 2015
Force the government into action with new online petition platform
Government

Force the government into action with new online petition platform

Greenpeace has today launched a new online platform that allows Kiwis to petition government, businesses and other decision makers.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 30th Jan 2015
ANZ partners to capitalise on growth with Check Point Star Program
Stars Program

ANZ partners to capitalise on growth with Check Point Star Program

Check Point Software Technologies has launched its new global partner program, the Star Program, to provide unrivalled sales opportunities for partners.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 30th Jan 2015
Is Microsoft stiffing channel partners with free Windows 10?
Microsoft

Is Microsoft stiffing channel partners with free Windows 10?

A spokesperson at Microsoft NZ says the announcement is great news for resellers. Why it is great news, however, was not explained.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 30th Jan 2015
Symantec ANZ managing director quits
Symantec

Symantec ANZ managing director quits

Brenton Smith, Australia New Zealand managing director for Symantec, has vacated his role at the company to pursue other opportunities.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Fri, 30th Jan 2015
Why SMBs need to go mobile
Unified Communications

Why SMBs need to go mobile

SMBs must embrace mobile tech for boundless productivity and workforce attraction, asserts Concur's SMB director, Matt Goss.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 30th Jan 2015
How Harmoney is disrupting the traditional finance market
Peer-to-peer lending

How Harmoney is disrupting the traditional finance market

Sites such as Harmoney are said to be disrupting traditional banks and are changing the face of financing as we know it.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 30th Jan 2015
Hands-on Review: Navman Mivue Drive LM – A Black Box for the Car?
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Navman Mivue Drive LM – A Black Box for the Car?

Mivue Drive is likely to appeal to insurers. It is a drive recorder that could in theory help to determine who is at in fault road accidents.

By Patrick Pilcher • 4 min read • Fri, 30th Jan 2015
NZ dollar touches fresh 4-year low as traders bet on RBNZ interest rate cuts
New Zealand Dollar

NZ dollar touches fresh 4-year low as traders bet on RBNZ interest rate cuts

The New Zealand dollar touched a fresh four-year low on increased bets the Reserve Bank may cut interest rates after governor Graeme Wheeler said y.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Fri, 30th Jan 2015