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Microsoft rolls out Mango
Microsoft

Microsoft rolls out Mango

Microsoft has begun upgrading Windows phones around the world with its new Windows Phone 7.5 operating system, aka Mango.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 28th Sep 2011
Panasonic launches 10th-gen projector
Panasonic

Panasonic launches 10th-gen projector

Panasonic has unveiled the AE7000, the world's first LCD full HD 3D home projector, featuring advanced parallax adjustment for comfortable viewing.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 28th Sep 2011
NSP & Dell looking for Auckland's worst office
Network Infrastructure

NSP & Dell looking for Auckland's worst office

Auckland businesses have two days to enter a contest for the city's worst office, with a chance to win NZD $25,000 in Dell tech and NZD $6000 in IT services.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 28th Sep 2011
Kiwi companies need to spend money to make money
Agricultural Technology

Kiwi companies need to spend money to make money

New Zealand must invest in R&D to revitalise its economy, says IRL's deputy CEO Stein, urging businesses to innovate amid increased government funding.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 28th Sep 2011
Confidence rises among small businesses
Hudson

Confidence rises among small businesses

Small businesses in NZ show renewed optimism, with nearly a third planning to expand their workforce, reports Hudson survey.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 28th Sep 2011
Nine things you probably don't know about Brocade
Brocade

Nine things you probably don't know about Brocade

Delving beyond the brand: Brocade, with 4,700 staff globally and over $2bn revenue, pioneers in SAN market and offers subscription-based hardware.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 28th Sep 2011
Equico school program expanded
Equico

Equico school program expanded

Equico Eco's innovative program to combat ewaste expands to Waikato, successfully enrolling 130 schools in its mission for a cleaner environment.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 27th Sep 2011
Numara appoints NZ manager for partner push
Virtualisation

Numara appoints NZ manager for partner push

Numara boosts NZ presence by appointing Andy De Raat as a regional manager to strengthen partnerships, particularly in government and education.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 27th Sep 2011
Raroa School could have been a wireless nightmare
Network Infrastructure

Raroa School could have been a wireless nightmare

Wi-Fi woes at Raroa School solved as new system brings seamless connectivity to over 500 delighted students and staff in Wellington.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 27th Sep 2011
Vodafone found guilty again
Unified Communications

Vodafone found guilty again

Vodafone has been found guilty of false advertising breaching the Fair Trading Act, less than two months after receiving a $400,000 fine for the same charge.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 27th Sep 2011
Renaissance picks up Apple accessory brand
SonicWALL

Renaissance picks up Apple accessory brand

Renaissance now stocks Apple accessories from Ozaki, including covers and docks, pivoting to exclusive brands after ending other partnerships.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 27th Sep 2011
Amazon to launch tablet this week?
Apple

Amazon to launch tablet this week?

Rumours say the device sports a 7-inch screen, runs Google's Android operating system, and will retail for US$250.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 27th Sep 2011
Toshiba denies new distributor talks
Synnex

Toshiba denies new distributor talks

Toshiba refutes rumours of NZ distributor changes, amidst speculations of talks with Synnex. Current arrangements stand despite industry buzz.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 26th Sep 2011
ANZ business software market ripe for the picking
Software-as-a-Service

ANZ business software market ripe for the picking

Analysts at Ovum predict the ANZ business software market will reach USD $7.3 billion by 2015, driven by rising adoption of software across all categories.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 26th Sep 2011
Xero hits 50k business clients
Fintech

Xero hits 50k business clients

Online accounting vendor Xero celebrates reaching 50,000 paying business customers, having processed $50bn in transactions since launching four years ago.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 26th Sep 2011
MetroView & GeoSmart launch single-city app for RWC
iOS

MetroView & GeoSmart launch single-city app for RWC

MetroView and GeoSmart's new app offers RWC fans in NZ city-specific navigation on iPhone and iPad, including fan zones and venues.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 26th Sep 2011
The best defence
Customer Relationship Management

The best defence

In today's tough economy, simply cutting costs won't safeguard businesses; investing in CRM software could be the best defence.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 26th Sep 2011
Two thirds of SMBs not happy with IT customer service
Customer Relationship Management

Two thirds of SMBs not happy with IT customer service

Two-thirds of SMBs in ANZ report dissatisfaction with IT customer service, feeling sidelined by providers favouring larger enterprises.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 23rd Sep 2011
King's School success with Ruckus Wireless
Network Infrastructure

King's School success with Ruckus Wireless

How King's School shifted from a 'find and fix' network approach to a more proactive 'predict and prevent' methodology with the help of Ruckus solutions.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Fri, 23rd Sep 2011