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Microsoft partner finalists announced
Unified Communications

Microsoft partner finalists announced

Microsoft unveils the finalists for its 2010 NZ Partner Awards, spotlighting innovation and collaboration within the tech industry.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 6th Jul 2010
Rumours, rumours, rumours
Renaissance

Rumours, rumours, rumours

Rumours in the tech world escalate: Oliver Hill returns to HP, Toshiba sticks with a single NZ distributor, and Renaissance sees staff changes.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 5th Jul 2010
Power outage strikes Wikipedia
Wikipedia

Power outage strikes Wikipedia

A power outage at Wikimedia Foundation's Florida data centre caused Wikipedia to go offline for several hours but it has since been restored.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 5th Jul 2010
UPDATE: Medal of Honor beta key giveaway
Gaming

UPDATE: Medal of Honor beta key giveaway

Grab your chance to win 1 of 50 Medal of Honor beta keys with EA and Game Console. Like, comment, and secure your slot!.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 5th Jul 2010
Investigation: Who funds whose salary?
Renaissance

Investigation: Who funds whose salary?

Exploring the murky world of funded roles within the tech industry, raising questions about transparency and fairness in pricing.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 5th Jul 2010
TUANZ finalists announced
Unified Communications

TUANZ finalists announced

The Telecommunications Users Association of New Zealand has announced the finalists of its 2010 Innovation Awards.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 5th Jul 2010
Data centres: Key NZ cities being 'neglected'
Hyperscale

Data centres: Key NZ cities being 'neglected'

NextDC will build a business case for a New Zealand data centre as global players are neglecting its key cities.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 5th Jul 2010
Crown Fibre seeks refined proposals
Unified Communications

Crown Fibre seeks refined proposals

Crown Fibre Holdings calls for refined bids for its Ultra-Fast Broadband initiative following feedback, aiming for better outcomes.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 5th Jul 2010
Revera appoints new CFO
Fintech

Revera appoints new CFO

Chris Fairfield joins Revera as CFO, bringing extensive experience from senior financial roles at BASF, Roche Diagnostics, and British Petroleum.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 5th Jul 2010
Apple holds hands up to iPhone signal problem
Apple

Apple holds hands up to iPhone signal problem

Apple has admitted that the signal strength issue with the iPhone 4 was a mistake on their part and will release a software update to fix the problem.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 5th Jul 2010
HP strengthens Avaya partnership
Customer Relationship Management

HP strengthens Avaya partnership

HP and Avaya seal a 3-year deal enhancing business communications with unified solutions, aiming to streamline client networks and cut costs.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 2nd Jul 2010
Integral Axon loses Simpl contract
DataCentre infrastructure

Integral Axon loses Simpl contract

Integral Axon loses out to CodeBlue as Simpl outsources its IT infrastructure, impacting internal staff and 91 virtual servers in a strategic shift.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 2nd Jul 2010
SMBs should take security more seriously
Distribution Central

SMBs should take security more seriously

AVG warns SMBs are neglecting vital IT security policies, offering essential steps to safeguard against online threats.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 2nd Jul 2010
HP completes Palm purchase
Software Development

HP completes Palm purchase

HP completes its US$1.2 billion acquisition of Palm, aiming to leverage the webOS platform to contend robustly in the smartphone market.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 2nd Jul 2010
Microsoft buries its Kin
Microsoft

Microsoft buries its Kin

As Apple and Google escalate their mobile rivalry, Microsoft pulls the plug on its Kin phones' global launch, consolidating efforts on Windows Phone 7.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 2nd Jul 2010
Release of future Heavy Rain DLC in doubt
Gaming

Release of future Heavy Rain DLC in doubt

Heavy Rain's future DLC is in jeopardy as director David Cage reveals PlayStation Move focus has diverted resources.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 2nd Jul 2010
Connector signs 'cheaper than Cisco' fibre firm
Connector Systems

Connector signs 'cheaper than Cisco' fibre firm

Connector Systems to distribute Aspen Optics and Geebic fibre products in NZ, offering 30-90% savings over Cisco, HP, and Juniper alternatives.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 2nd Jul 2010
ICT's economic impact
Information Communication & Technology

ICT's economic impact

Software is one of the fastest growing segments in ICT, so how does New Zealand's software economy measure up?.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Thu, 1st Jul 2010
More than magic
DevOps

More than magic

Ensuring projects align with business strategy is crucial. From PMOs to EPOs, learn how different project offices can maximise success and efficiency.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 1st Jul 2010