Gen-i news stories - Page 1

Internet of Things
Spark Digital “unleashes Internet of Things” service for Kiwi businesses
"We’re already surrounded by intelligent sensors that measure environments, personal gadgets and appliances."

Internet
Telecom makes digital mark... officially changes to Spark
"Spark will be a stimulus for new customers to take another look at what we have to offer, and we think they will be pleasantly surprised."

Spark Digital
Spark Digital CEO "fired up" about digital future...
Spark Digital CEO Tim Miles is fired up about Gen-i's rebrand. He talks to Heather Wright about the genesis of Spark and leadership.

Data Centre Operators
"Freedom still exists"... Revera CEO praises Telecom acquisition
Chief executive Robin Cockayne sits down with Heather Wright to talk about the Telecom acquisition, standing in rivers and dinner in the Cockayne household.

Microsoft
WPC 2014 beckons as Microsoft NZ partners descend on Washington D.C.
Mere blocks away from the Presidential elite in Washington D.C., Microsoft's Worldwide Partner Conference is now officially a Kiwi affair.

HP
F1 in Milan beckons as HP NZ reveals Race to Monza winning Partners
"Congratulations to our winning partners, we look forward to seeing you at Monza, the Temple of Speed with the quickest circuit on the Formula 1 calendar, in September."

Finzsoft
Bye bye Gen-i... Head honcho joins Auckland-based finance tech firm
"The fact that it is a New Zealand-based and owned company that’s selling to the world, and competing with the best in the world, was very attractive to me."

Government
Internal Affairs tech claims prestigious public sector award
"It’s a testament to the hard work our staff have put into making IaaS a success and our continued commitment to making things better for New Zealanders."

Telecommunications
Sparks fly as Telecom reveals official name change date...
"Spark is much more than just a new name - it reflects enormous change underway in our business and in the world around us."

Telecommunications
NZ boost as Gen-i nails down Aussie Telstra deal
"Our move to Spark in August reflects our singular focus on enabling New Zealand businesses to succeed in the digital world, both here in New Zealand and wherever else they may operate."

Cloud
Sparks fly as Telecom seals Business Cloud specialist acquisition
"We see this as a strategic business move giving the Telecom group a very strong New Zealand Cloud services portfolio."

Cybersecurity
New territory manager for Websense
Former Gen-i staffer takes local territory helm at security vendor Websense

Trend Micro
Trend Micro reveals top Kiwi partners...
"These awards reflect the shared dedication to championing innovative security software and services that are constantly adapted to a rapidly changing threat landscape."

Dimension Data
Dimension Data CEO takes up corporate Gen-i role
"Gen-i’s people, assets, leadership and customer focus are hugely appealing to me."

Data Centre Operators
New Gen-i / Revera Takanini data centre on track for October completion
"To give some perspective on the scale of the progress, there is currently 1400m2 of anti-static data rack space provided initially, which will grow to 4200m2 overall in three pods at completion."

Cloud
Gen-i: Mind the gap when it comes to digital
Now that modern connected consumers are within arm’s reach of virtually any information they desire, companies have started the process of digital transformation.

Microsoft
SoftSource big winner in cloud dominated Microsoft Partner Awards
SoftSource, Gen-i and IT Engine were among the big winners at last nights 2013 Microsoft New Zealand Partner Awards, each picking up multiple awards in an evening dominated by cloud solutions.

Virtualisation
Partners prepare for Microsoft NZ Awards…
Representing the pinnacle of IT industry awards in New Zealand, the Microsoft Partner Awards is set to take place in Auckland tomorrow...

Microsoft
NZ first as Gen-i and Interactive Intelligence partner to transform contact centres
New cloud solution provides for full outsourcing of contact centre technologies...

Smartphone
Gen-i asks… Will Modular smartphones save the world, and your wallet?
Google recently sold Motorola, effectively cutting their losses and exiting the smartphone hardware business. However, they kept one piece of it...

Cloud
Microsoft reveals NZ Partner Awards finalists…
Microsoft has revealed the finalists for the 2013 Microsoft New Zealand Partner Awards, with a host of top Kiwi companies in the running.

Disaster Recovery
Gen-i claims Veeam's top NZ partner award
Gen-i has taken out Veeam Software's top award for New Zealand partners at the vendor's ProPartner Awards 2013.

Unified Communications
Gen-i unveils video communication solution ReadyCloud
Telecom New Zealand’s ICT services division Gen-i has added a video communication service, ReadyCloud Video, to its portfolio of cloud services.

ICT
Telecom's three years of digital rebuilding in Christchurch…
Three years on from the devastation caused by the February 22 earthquake, Telecom has provided an update on Christchurch’s "digital rebuild" - demonstrating the city’s ongoing transformation.