Canada stories - Page 47
Trade Me founder joins Vend board of directors
Tue, 8th Dec 2015
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fintech
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martech
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commerce systems
Trade Me founder Sam Morgan has joined Vend's board of directors, bringing his experience to the growing retail software company.
Consumer confidence high, but electronics aren't top of Santa's list
Thu, 12th Nov 2015
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e-commerce
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retail
Consumer confidence is high leading into Christmas trading, with spending expected to be up on last year, but tech isn't top of Santa's list.
Wireless broadband in public safety market expected to soar
Fri, 6th Nov 2015
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cybersecurity
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emergency services
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police
The global wireless broadband in public safety market is set to reach $22.9bn by 2020, according to a new study.
Whanganui semi-finalist for global 'intelligent community' award
Mon, 2nd Nov 2015
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uc
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smart cities
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clean technologies
Whanganui has been named a Smart21 Community putting the city in the running for the global Intelligent Community of the Year award.
Facebook to verify Pages for Kiwi businesses
Mon, 12th Oct 2015
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facebook
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facebook for business
The feature allows businesses to show users their Page is authentic, and shows users they're interacting with the authentic Page of a business.
Schools not taking advantage of technology in the classroom
Wed, 7th Oct 2015
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edutech
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the organisation for economic co-operation and development
There is a digital divide in the classroom and schools are not taking advantage of the potential of technology in the classroom according to the OECD.
Cloud IT infrastructure market booming
Mon, 5th Oct 2015
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datacentre infrastructure
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modernisation
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analyst report
Asia Pacific is experiencing high growth in cloud IT infrastructure sales, with sales of server, storage and Ethernet switches up 49.9% in Q2.
What's more important than tech? Reading and maths skills
Thu, 24th Sep 2015
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edutech
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education, learning & training
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studentit
Technology can be a useful tool to improve students' learning outcomes and prepare them for the modern world - but it can be an empty investment.
New Zealand Security Conference and Exhibition comes to Auckland
Tue, 15th Sep 2015
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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risk management
The annual NZ Security Conference and Exhibition comes to Auckland this November, bringing with it a range of international speakers and presentations.
Microsoft dumping on local channel with new Surface Pro reseller deals?
Wed, 9th Sep 2015
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microsoft
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surface
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accenture
Dell, HP, Accenture and Avanade join global Surface Pro reseller lineup, pitting the multinationals against local resellers.
Positive signs for enterprise videoconferencing equipment market as Cisco leads the pack
Wed, 2nd Sep 2015
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uc
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hybrid & remote work
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cisco
Cisco triumphs in burgeoning enterprise videoconferencing market with 45.6% share as global demand for high-end video solutions spikes.
Ingram Micro adds Microsoft Advisor to local cloud play
Tue, 25th Aug 2015
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microsoft
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csps
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ingram micro
Ingram Micro has added Microsoft Advisor to it cloud solution provider plan locally helping resellers keep hold of customers.
Lack of cloud knowledge holding Kiwi SMBs back
Fri, 21st Aug 2015
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cloud services
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smb
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the alternative board
A third of NZ's small firms miss out on the cloud's perks, risking their profits, as a new study highlights a critical digital skills gap.
Google launches its own Wi-Fi router
Wed, 19th Aug 2015
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wireless networks
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google
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cloud services
Google and TP-Link unveil OnHub, the Wi-Fi router promising seamless, high-speed home connectivity without the usual hassle.
Yahoo debuts Livetext app in New Zealand
Fri, 14th Aug 2015
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apps
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yahoo
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retail
Yahoo has entered the communication app space with Yahoo Livetext, a free one-to-one live video texting app for iPhone and Android.
New Zealand International Film Festival review - Turbo Kid
Mon, 3rd Aug 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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film review
Turbo Kid pulls influence from proponents of trashy violence and synth soundtracks into a fun, gore-soaked throwback.
Xerox: Helping channel partners capitalise on MPS market opp
Fri, 24th Jul 2015
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document management
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ecm
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martech
Nearly 75% of SMBs are yet to deploy a managed print service (MPS), presenting a $16 billion market opportunity for channel partners.
Apple recalls Beats Pill XL over potential fire risk
Thu, 4th Jun 2015
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apple
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beats
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technology gifts
Apple is recalling Beats Pill XL speakers after discovering that in some cases the battery in the speakers may overhead and pose a fire safety risk.
UXC Eclipse's Dynamic success in retail
Wed, 3rd Jun 2015
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supply chain
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microsoft
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uxc eclipse
UXC Eclipse's investment in Microsoft Dynamics is paying dividends, with the company inking $20 million of retail business in the past four months.
Avnet launches cloud toolset for AWS, SoftLayer
Tue, 2nd Jun 2015
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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cloud services
Avnet unveils a new cloud toolset for AWS, SoftLayer management, promising to revolutionize partner cloud billing in ANZ.