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Telecom buys online Kiwi charity site
Trade Me

Telecom buys online Kiwi charity site

Telecom has acquired Kiwi charity platform Givealittle.co.nz, eliminating its 5% admin fees. This marks a new era in zero-fee fundraising in New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Nov 2012
Haddock, Rutherford Challenge
EduTech

Haddock, Rutherford Challenge

<strong>The challenge has gone out for the New Zealand reseller channel to get in behind the Great Adventure Race to Cure Kids.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Oct 2012
Loving life -and work
Virtualisation

Loving life -and work

<strong>More than 20 years in the industry haven't dampened Jennifer Rutherford's enthusiasm for the sector — and what it can do for business.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Sun, 1st Jul 2012
Second marathon effort for Author-it boss
Not for profit

Second marathon effort for Author-it boss

Paul Trotter, Author-it founder, is set to run the Boston Marathon for Project Hope, aiming to beat his NY Marathon time and raise funds.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 13th Mar 2012
GrabOne partners with Kidsline
GrabOne

GrabOne partners with Kidsline

GrabOne allies with Kidsline to support youth mental health, launching a donation page with options to contribute NZD $5 to NZD $50 for the cause.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 6th Dec 2011
Datastor's Child Cancer appeal needs your help!
Not for profit

Datastor's Child Cancer appeal needs your help!

Datastor team to shave heads for Child Cancer appeal, aiming to hit $5K goal. Time's ticking—donate by Friday to make a difference!.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 30th Nov 2011
Trees light up cities for Xmas
Christmas

Trees light up cities for Xmas

Christmas will be a show of lights in both Auckland and Wellington this year, with Telecom announcing plans to bring their Telecom Tree's to both cities.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 10th Nov 2009
Certification is simple - Microsoft
Microsoft

Certification is simple - Microsoft

Microsoft offers increased support to partners investing in its technology, says SMB director John Bessey. Certified partners see a 50% revenue boost.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Dec 2006

Global Stories

Not for profit (NFP) stories

Social Media Charity Crazes - will there be another ice bucket challenge?
Facebook

Social Media Charity Crazes - will there be another ice bucket challenge?

Charity through viral challenges: more than just a trend? After the ice bucket challenge, the real impact and future potentials are questioned.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Sep 2014
NZ's top business leaders up for charity auction...
Not for profit

NZ's top business leaders up for charity auction...

NZ's business elite auction their expertise for ChildFund, aiming to boost Sri Lanka's livelihood through unique mentoring lunches.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 27th May 2014
How Richard Branson became the million-follower man
LinkedIn

How Richard Branson became the million-follower man

Sir Richard Branson becomes the first LinkedIn Influencer to surpass one million followers, doubling Barack Obama's count and setting a new record.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Dec 2012
Zuckerberg pledges $500 million of FB stock
EduTech

Zuckerberg pledges $500 million of FB stock

Mark Zuckerberg pledges USD $500 million of Facebook shares to the Silicon Valley Community Foundation as part of his commitment to The Giving Pledge.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 20th Dec 2012
Another Office 365 win - Chch Women's Refuge
Microsoft

Another Office 365 win - Chch Women's Refuge

Christchurch Women's Refuge boosts efficiency and disaster resilience with Office 365, enhancing collaboration and client service amidst challenges.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 24th Jul 2012
What you should know about the Kony doco
YouTube

What you should know about the Kony doco

A viral YouTube doco on Ugandan warlord Joseph Kony by Invisible Children has sparked debate over its accuracy and the ethics of social media activism.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 9th Mar 2012
McAfee offers guidebook to security battleground
Cloud Access Security Broker

McAfee offers guidebook to security battleground

McAfee's new guidebook aids non-IT executives in navigating the cyber threat landscape, with all proceeds supporting a war veterans' charity.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Mar 2012
Ash cloud debris for sale online
Cloud Services

Ash cloud debris for sale online

An Icelandic website is making a killing selling volcanic ash from the eruption that left millions stranded and crippled European air travel last month.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 14th May 2010
Jen Rutherford - bionic woman
Cisco

Jen Rutherford - bionic woman

This year Cisco is putting all its cards on the table, entering three teams in the race, which will see 24 of the company's 28 staff take part.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 1st Mar 2007