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The end of an era for the NZ IT industry
IT services

The end of an era for the NZ IT industry

The first of December signals the end of a family's role in a business that has been delivering IT solutions to Kiwi businesses for almost 25 years.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Tue, 1st Dec 2015
Noel Leeming transformation to focus on Services
EduTech

Noel Leeming transformation to focus on Services

Noel Leeming is ramping up its services offering with ambitious plans to be New Zealand's leading technology service player.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Jan 2014
Liquidators list Maclean creditors
Synnex

Liquidators list Maclean creditors

Failed IT firm Maclean Computing leaves 89 creditors, including tech giants and small businesses, $3m out of pocket as liquidation proceedings begin.

By Mike Borgfeldt • 1 min read • Fri, 20th Jul 2012
Maclean Computing reborn as Maclean Technology
Maclean Technology

Maclean Computing reborn as Maclean Technology

The assets of family-owned IT company Maclean Computing are to be re-purchased by former CEO Chris Maclean under a new company name, Maclean Tech.

By Mike Borgfeldt • 2 min read • Thu, 19th Jul 2012
Maclean Computing placed into liquidation
Cloud Services

Maclean Computing placed into liquidation

Family-run IT firm Maclean Computing enters liquidation after serving businesses since 1993, impacting 50 employees and numerous clients.

By Mike Borgfeldt • 1 min read • Tue, 17th Jul 2012
Maclean Computing to transfer 40 small business clients
Maclean Computing

Maclean Computing to transfer 40 small business clients

Auckland's Maclean Computing to hand over 40 SMB clients to Belton IT Nexus, eyeing a sharper focus on mid-sized businesses.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 9th Feb 2012
Maclean strikes procurement deal with Acquire
Partner Programmes

Maclean strikes procurement deal with Acquire

Maclean partners with Acquire to overhaul its procurement, focusing on customer service and competitive pricing, says CEO Chris Maclean.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 12th Apr 2011
Kaseya to host first New Zealand MSP conference
IT Automation

Kaseya to host first New Zealand MSP conference

Kaseya announces first NZ MSP conference on Feb 18, 2011, at Westin Hotel, Auckland, offering a platform for the exchange of managed services insights.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 8th Feb 2011
Maclean CEO: Integral's Axon deal good for industry
Customers

Maclean CEO: Integral's Axon deal good for industry

The recent acquisition of Axon by Integral will see more opportunities opening up for companies specialising in servicing New Zealand's SMBs.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 21st May 2010
Is Datacraft to acquire Axon ?
Dimension Data

Is Datacraft to acquire Axon ?

Rumours swirl as Datacraft inches closer to acquiring Kiwi rival Axon, igniting further consolidation in the system integrator marketplace.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 12th Feb 2010
Maclean ramps up Wellington focus
Maclean Computing

Maclean ramps up Wellington focus

Maclean's Founder and Chairman Allan Maclean shifts focus to Wellington, aiming to expand the market and showcase new hosted and cloud-based services.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 14th Oct 2009

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Celebrating Maclean toasts Noel Leeming sale
Noel Leeming

Celebrating Maclean toasts Noel Leeming sale

Maclean Technology celebrates its sale to Noel Leeming Group, marking a new chapter with support from The Warehouse Group.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Nov 2013
Maclean creditors unlikely to be paid
Payment Technologies

Maclean creditors unlikely to be paid

Liquidators insist staff will be paid but funds for suppliers, vendors and partners are unlikely to be recovered.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 16th Aug 2012
Maclean Computing 'frustrated' by conspiracy theories
Management

Maclean Computing 'frustrated' by conspiracy theories

Maclean Computing has expressed frustration over conspiracy theories following a rapid asset purchase post-liquidation, branding them as unfair criticisms.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 1st Aug 2012
Maclean teams with IBM for VSS
Maclean Computing

Maclean teams with IBM for VSS

Maclean partners with IBM to offer Virtual Server Services for mid-sized NZ businesses, leveraging cloud tech at Auckland's new data center.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 30th May 2011
Maclean Computing's new brand identity
Partner Programmes

Maclean Computing's new brand identity

Maclean Computing unveils new brand identity, transitioning from Improving Business Through Technology to Rock Solid IT after 16 years in the industry.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 16th Sep 2010
Choosing IT right
Partner Programmes

Choosing IT right

Ensuring your business thrives lies in the right IT choices, says Chris Maclean, stressing the cost of downtime and value of a fitting IT partner.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 1st Dec 2009