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New Wynyard solution helps Kiwi Govt agencies manage security risk
Risk & Compliance

New Wynyard solution helps Kiwi Govt agencies manage security risk

Wynyard Group launches advanced risk management and compliance software solution for NZ government departments.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 30th May 2014
Review: Actiontec ScreenBeam Pro Wireless Display Receiver
Gaming

Review: Actiontec ScreenBeam Pro Wireless Display Receiver

Actiontec's ScreenBeam Pro revolutionizes enterprise presentations, offering a simple, wireless solution for seamless screen sharing.

By Greig Strafford • 3 min read • Fri, 30th May 2014
Westcon wins big at Symantec 2014 Pacific Partner Awards...
Symantec

Westcon wins big at Symantec 2014 Pacific Partner Awards...

Westcon NZ shines, grabbing Distributor of the Year at Symantec 2014 Pacific Partner Awards in Sydney, celebrating channel success.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 30th May 2014
Renaissance likely to miss $1 million earn-out from Yoobee School of Design sale
Apple

Renaissance likely to miss $1 million earn-out from Yoobee School of Design sale

Renaissance says it's unlikely to get a $1 million earn-out from the Yoobee School of Design because earnings are tracking below target.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Fri, 30th May 2014
Kiwi firms shine at Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards
Software Development

Kiwi firms shine at Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards

New Zealand companies win big at Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards, with Provoke Solutions and NV Interactive taking top honours.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 30th May 2014
Telecom cleared to acquire unsold radio spectrum block
Unified Communications

Telecom cleared to acquire unsold radio spectrum block

Telecom gains clearance to acquire the final 5MHz radio spectrum block, boosting its 4G capabilities, the Commerce Commission announced.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 30th May 2014
Novopay problems still plaguing 2,000 schools
Government

Novopay problems still plaguing 2,000 schools

Nearly 2000 schools in New Zealand have ongoing issues with the Novopay system, with over $9.3m still owed, Labour reveals.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 29th May 2014
Microsoft reveals Surface Pro 3 NZ pricing
Microsoft

Microsoft reveals Surface Pro 3 NZ pricing

Billed as 'best of a laptop, best of a tablet', New Zealand pricing for Microsoft's new 12-inch Surface Pro 3 has been revealed.

By Sean Mitchell • 1 min read • Thu, 29th May 2014
Smartphone momentum still strong as market growth continues
Microsoft

Smartphone momentum still strong as market growth continues

Global smartphone shipments are set to rise by 23.1% this year, hitting 1.2 billion, according to analysts IDC.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 29th May 2014
Fortinet drives ANZ growth with new recruit
Firewalls

Fortinet drives ANZ growth with new recruit

Fortinet appoints Gary Gardiner as Director of Engineering to lead its sales engineering team in ANZ and support the company's growth.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 29th May 2014
Microsoft New Zealand 2014 Country Partner of the year revealed...
Microsoft

Microsoft New Zealand 2014 Country Partner of the year revealed...

Provoke Solutions named New Zealand 2014 Country Partner of the Year at Microsoft's Worldwide Partner Conference.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 29th May 2014
Microsoft NZ / HP NZ results highlight move to cloud services
Microsoft

Microsoft NZ / HP NZ results highlight move to cloud services

Microsoft NZ sees profit rise with cloud service demand, HP NZ battles losses amid falling PC sales, spotlighting industry's digital shift.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Thu, 29th May 2014
Kiwi start-up celebrates one year birthday with global award
Results.com

Kiwi start-up celebrates one year birthday with global award

Kiwi SAAS start-up Results.com marks its first year with a global win at TiE50, celebrating remarkable growth and a 139% boost in client productivity.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 29th May 2014
Apple closes in on Beats acquisition...
Apple

Apple closes in on Beats acquisition...

Apple set to acquire Beats Music and Electronics for $3bn, bringing founders Iovine and Dr. Dre on board in a music industry shake-up.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 29th May 2014
Travel app lands place in finals
Customer Experience

Travel app lands place in finals

A travel app that acts as a virtual concierge has been selected as a finalist in the prestigious International Accor Hotels Take Off! Competition.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 29th May 2014
Apple under attack as hackers hold Kiwis to ransom...
Cybersecurity

Apple under attack as hackers hold Kiwis to ransom...

Many users in Australia and New Zealand have had their Apple IDs compromised, according to reports on Apple's support community and social networks.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 29th May 2014
Vodafone NZ unveils $5-a-day overseas roaming plans...
Unified Communications

Vodafone NZ unveils $5-a-day overseas roaming plans...

Vodafone has today unveiled its new roaming service, focused around giving Kiwis access to cheaper roaming overseas.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 28th May 2014
Xero expands recruitment search as NZ talent dries up
Fintech

Xero expands recruitment search as NZ talent dries up

Facing a shortage of local talent, Xero is expanding its recruitment efforts internationally to hire 160 new developers for its Wellington and Auckland offices.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 28th May 2014
Kiwi tech firm wins global Microsoft award
Microsoft

Kiwi tech firm wins global Microsoft award

NV Interactive from Wellington triumphs globally, winning the Microsoft Innovative Technology for Good Citizenship Award 2014.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 28th May 2014