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Nestle chooses mobile solution from StayinFront
Customer Relationship Management

Nestle chooses mobile solution from StayinFront

Nestle Purina PetCare teams up with StayinFront for mobile field support, enhancing field sales with advanced analytics and CRM tools.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 5th Jul 2011
Vodafone wants to know your ...
Unified Communications

Vodafone wants to know your ...

Vodafone NZ launches 'Share Everything Day' to capture a 24-hr snapshot of Kiwi life via social media, aiming for a unique insight into national trends.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 5th Jul 2011
Kiwi Google apps specialist bought by US firm
Apps

Kiwi Google apps specialist bought by US firm

Wellington's WaveAdept, a top Google apps integrator for notable firms and gov departments, has been acquired by US giant Cloud Sherpas.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 5th Jul 2011
InternetNZ backs Barcamp 'Unconference'
TUANZ

InternetNZ backs Barcamp 'Unconference'

InternetNZ sponsors tech-driven Barcamp Unconference, promising to blend politics, tech insights, and web trends on July 16.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 5th Jul 2011
Proxim Wireless appoints Renaissance
Wireless Networks

Proxim Wireless appoints Renaissance

Proxim Wireless has named Renaissance as its second distributor in New Zealand, bolstering its network business with a focus on Wi-Fi and back-haul systems.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 5th Jul 2011
8 facts about the Simms & Huawei deal
Unified Communications

8 facts about the Simms & Huawei deal

Simm's, soon to be expressonline, partners with Huawei after seven months of talks, starting with enterprise networking products and aiming to expand further.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 5th Jul 2011
2degrees tops for customer satisfaction
Unified Communications

2degrees tops for customer satisfaction

2degrees earns top marks in Kiwi customer satisfaction survey, securing five-star rating across all categories from Canstar Blue.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 4th Jul 2011
Niue internet service hits $4 million
Unified Communications

Niue internet service hits $4 million

Niue's Internet Niue investment surpasses $4m, offering free service post-connection, with 90% island coverage. Rising satellite costs challenge sustainability.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 4th Jul 2011
Virtual goods raise real money for Christchurch
Gaming

Virtual goods raise real money for Christchurch

Gaming company SmallWorlds donates $38,000 to Christchurch earthquake relief from virtual item sales, showcasing the power of online communities.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 4th Jul 2011
Aastra signs Connector Systems
Microsoft

Aastra signs Connector Systems

Aastra has signed Connector Systems to distribute its SIP and IP phones in New Zealand, aiming to expand reseller partnerships and enhance local training.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 4th Jul 2011
Atrash appointed APAC MD at Shoretel
Unified Communications

Atrash appointed APAC MD at Shoretel

George Atrash named MD for Asia Pacific at ShoreTel; aims to drive market demand for UC, collaboration, and mobility solutions while expanding brand presence.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 4th Jul 2011
KDDI offloads smartphone data traffic to Wi-Fi
Network Infrastructure

KDDI offloads smartphone data traffic to Wi-Fi

The Japanese mobile operator is freeing up its existing cellular network with 100,000 new Wi-Fi access points.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 4th Jul 2011
Reckon's hosted app takes QuickBooks into cloud
Fintech

Reckon's hosted app takes QuickBooks into cloud

One of the most popular accounting packages is available online through an innovative application hosting system.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 4th Jul 2011
Game review: Hunted - The Demon's Forge
Gaming

Game review: Hunted - The Demon's Forge

Hunted: The Demon's Forge intrigues with charismatic leads and humour but falls short with repetitive gameplay and uninspired levels.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 4th Jul 2011
Canon wins Maori Trustee contract
Document Management

Canon wins Maori Trustee contract

Canon secures a pivotal contract to modernise the Maori Trustee's print and imaging infrastructure, heralding a new era of efficiency.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 1st Jul 2011
Game review: Infamous 2 – PS3
Gaming

Game review: Infamous 2 – PS3

Infamous 2 electrifies the PS3 with its enhanced gameplay, setting a new high for open-world action. A must-play sequel that outshines its predecessor.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Fri, 1st Jul 2011
Skype launches Android video calling
Unified Communications

Skype launches Android video calling

Skype's new Android app update brings video calling to a select few handsets, bridging the gap to PCs, iPhones, and TVs.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 1st Jul 2011
Cyclic trend for social media spam
Symantec

Cyclic trend for social media spam

A study shows social media spam attacks follow a cycle of rise and fall, peaking every 20 days, affecting platforms like Facebook and Twitter.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 1st Jul 2011
Bullet proofing disaster recovery with virtualisation
Network Infrastructure

Bullet proofing disaster recovery with virtualisation

Businesses bolster disaster recovery strategies through virtualisation, a critical move for continuity in crises.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Jul 2011