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Lenovo takes on New Zealand consumer market, Harri at the helm
Lenovo

Lenovo takes on New Zealand consumer market, Harri at the helm

Harvey Norman, JB Hi-Fi and Noel Leeming to retail consumer range as world's largest PC manufacturer makes push for NZ consumer market.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 3rd Jun 2015

Global Stories

Notebook stories

Hands-on Review: Dell Inspiron 7548 notebook
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Dell Inspiron 7548 notebook

I expected a machine with power and Dell delivered exactly that. The Inspiron 7548 is powerful, fast, slim and sleek.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Aug 2015
Lenovo storms ahead of Apple, leads PC market
Lenovo

Lenovo storms ahead of Apple, leads PC market

In Q2 2015, Lenovo had a 15% share of the PC market, which was enough to bump the company into the top position.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 10th Aug 2015
3D-printing hits the drug scene
Supply Chain

3D-printing hits the drug scene

Aprecia Pharmaceuticals secures FDA approval for first-ever 3D-printed drug, promising faster dissolution and personalised dosages, but challenges remain.

By Michael Shanler • 2 min read • Fri, 7th Aug 2015
What are SMEs using the internet for?
Marketing Technologies

What are SMEs using the internet for?

The penetration of technology and eCommerce is increasingly pronounced in small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Jul 2015
'Healthy' second half on the way for PC market
Notebook

'Healthy' second half on the way for PC market

There's good news on the way for PC resellers according to IDC's latest PC market report, though for Apple resellers the good times are already here.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Mon, 20th Jul 2015
Microsoft's new Office 365 Education services in the works
EduTech

Microsoft's new Office 365 Education services in the works

Microsoft is adding two new services to its Office 365 Education package, Microsoft Class Dashboard and Microsoft School Information Sync.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Jul 2015
Device shipments growing in 2015, despite PC impact
Notebook

Device shipments growing in 2015, despite PC impact

Gartner's latest forecast for the devices market features revised predictions as currency fluctuations bite - but it's not all bad news.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Jul 2015
Lower PC pricing and Chromebooks bite into Acer NZ revenue
Fintech

Lower PC pricing and Chromebooks bite into Acer NZ revenue

Acer New Zealand sees declining revenue - but a reduced loss - as entry level PC and Chromebook popularity bites.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Jul 2015
HP split well underway
HP

HP split well underway

HP has made a significant step in its plan to separate into two independent public companies and is on track to complete the separation in November o.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 6th Jul 2015
Gartner: Hybrid device shipments to soar 70% this year
Notebook

Gartner: Hybrid device shipments to soar 70% this year

Hybrid devices are expected to clock 70% shipment growth this year, but Windows 10 is needed to drive enterprise growth.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Mon, 22nd Jun 2015
Hands-on Review: HP Elite X2 1011 G1 Hybrid Tablet Laptop
EduTech

Hands-on Review: HP Elite X2 1011 G1 Hybrid Tablet Laptop

I can recommend the X2 for those who want that ability to go from desktop to laptop to tablet without using a multitude of devices.

By Greig Strafford • 5 min read • Fri, 19th Jun 2015
Meet Netgear's latest premium modem router
Unified Communications

Meet Netgear's latest premium modem router

​​Netgear has introduced Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router (D7000) with dual band WiFi and Gigabit Ethernet to its line-up.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 17th Jun 2015
Dell on track for new Kiwi distributor - or two
Network Infrastructure

Dell on track for new Kiwi distributor - or two

Dell gears up for new Kiwi distributor, opening up its portfolio to a more resellers, freeing up credit and ensuring faster access to stock.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Tue, 9th Jun 2015
Non-smartphone connected devices sales on the up
Software Development

Non-smartphone connected devices sales on the up

The increasing number of non-smartphone devices and the need to connect these devices offer new revenue opportunities for device vendors and telcos.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Tue, 2nd Jun 2015
HP revenue down across the board
Fintech

HP revenue down across the board

HP has announced its 2015 second quarter financial results, revealing revenue was down in all segments of the business.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Mon, 25th May 2015

Stories from Other Regions

Notebook stories

Good start to the year for Aussie PC market
Notebook

Good start to the year for Aussie PC market

Higher spending in the consumer segment has driven growth in the Australian PC market, with end users migrating back to notebooks, says IDC.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 16th Jun 2015