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Telecom makes bold online play with new Lightbox MD...
Unified Communications

Telecom makes bold online play with new Lightbox MD...

New Zealand's new online TV service Lightbox has appointed Kym Niblock, a digital media leader, as its managing director.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 5th Aug 2014
Key must 'come clean' on NSA / GCSB fibre optic cable interception
Government

Key must 'come clean' on NSA / GCSB fibre optic cable interception

Green Party calls on PM John Key to explain discussions about a US interception site on New Zealand's fibre optic cable.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 5th Aug 2014
'Slow, sluggish, not sweet at all'... Labour slams broadband
Unified Communications

'Slow, sluggish, not sweet at all'... Labour slams broadband

Rural communities, frustrated by slow and unstable broadband, have been delivered a two fingered salute by Steven 'Everything's Sweet' Joyce.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 5th Aug 2014
Connector Systems beefs up security portfolio with new distie deal
Cybersecurity

Connector Systems beefs up security portfolio with new distie deal

Connector Systems strengthens its security lineup in Oceania by partnering with CyberArk to distribute privileged account solutions.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 5th Aug 2014
Symantec invites partners to BE ready…
Cybersecurity

Symantec invites partners to BE ready…

Westcon NZ hosts Symantec's Backup Exec sessions to revolutionise data protection, featuring enhanced speeds and efficiency.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 4th Aug 2014
Canterbury software start up bags $700k Japanese investment
Facebook

Canterbury software start up bags $700k Japanese investment

Kiwi firm Shuttlerock secures a £700k Japanese deal, eyeing expansion with Opt, Japan's digital giant, enhancing their global digital marketing reach.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 4th Aug 2014
Sue You! … Microsoft takes Samsung to court
Microsoft

Sue You! … Microsoft takes Samsung to court

Microsoft has filed legal action against Samsung, accusing the South Korean tech giant of breaching a contract.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 4th Aug 2014
Microsoft illuminates NZ with new flagship smartphone release...
Unified Communications

Microsoft illuminates NZ with new flagship smartphone release...

Microsoft Devices has announced that its new flagship device, the Lumia 930, will be launched in New Zealand this month.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sat, 2nd Aug 2014
NZ widens Big Data eye as business potential reaches the sky...
Data Analytics

NZ widens Big Data eye as business potential reaches the sky...

New Zealand aims to be world leader in data sharing with high ethical and privacy standards, says Finance Minister.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sat, 2nd Aug 2014

Stories from Other Regions

Written by Staff

IT path opens as Microsoft NZ pledges million-dollar Tech Youth investment
Microsoft

IT path opens as Microsoft NZ pledges million-dollar Tech Youth investment

Microsoft NZ pledges $1m to High Tech Youth, aiming to bridge the IT gap for underserved Kiwi youth, boosting skills and career pathways.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 5th Aug 2014
Let the Sky Fall… TV giant bans Slingshot adverts
Gaming

Let the Sky Fall… TV giant bans Slingshot adverts

Sky TV bans Slingshot's Global Mode ads, calling them “unjustified and petty”. ISP claims move is censorship. #SkyTV #Slingshot #GlobalMode.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Aug 2014
Amazon advances the 3D printing market... or does it?
Amazon

Amazon advances the 3D printing market... or does it?

Amazon dips a toe in 3D printing with a personalised product store, but will it revolutionise the market? Early signs suggest not yet.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Aug 2014
Space Jam? Not in this universe…
Space Technologies

Space Jam? Not in this universe…

A man of the universe with star credibility to match, when Rocket Lab founder Peter Beck says there's space in space, he means it.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Aug 2014
Govt: Online voting ticking the right boxes
Unified Communications

Govt: Online voting ticking the right boxes

An online voting report for local elections has been welcomed by Associate Local Government Minister, Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 5th Aug 2014
Life after Dotcom as Mega makes local CEO move...
Mega

Life after Dotcom as Mega makes local CEO move...

Graham Gaylard appointed CEO of Mega Ltd, bringing his experience in technology start-ups to lead the company's global growth phase.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 5th Aug 2014
NZTech praises Govt agency data access progress...
Fintech

NZTech praises Govt agency data access progress...

The NZ Technology Industry Association welcomes progress on a business transformation project to simplify business-government interaction.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 4th Aug 2014
IBM NZ worker loses constructive dismissal appeal
IBM

IBM NZ worker loses constructive dismissal appeal

In a landmark ruling, a former IBM NZ employee loses his appeal on constructive dismissal, ordered to pay $4000 for breaching employment terms.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 4th Aug 2014
School ICT review will address skills shortage, says MYOB
Government

School ICT review will address skills shortage, says MYOB

MYOB champions gov't push to combat NZ's ICT skills gap through school curriculum overhaul, promising brighter futures for students.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 1st Aug 2014