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Global Stories

BlackBerry bows out of hardware as smartphone business turns sour

The move gives BlackBerry a chance to survive as a pure software and services company, following years of losses for its hardware business.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Oct 2016

Noel Leeming

Noel Leeming reopens 'innovative' Chch store following TWG's strong revenue growth

Noel Leeming is reopening its teched-out flagship store in Christchurch, pulling together an innovative and state-of-the-art retail space.

By Sara Barker • 1 min read • Thu, 4th Aug 2016

Apple

Apple's results mark the end of the golden smartphone era

For the first time in 13 years, Apple has posted a decrease in financial performance, spelling ill tidings for the rest of the industry.

By Ronan de Renesse • 2 min read • Thu, 28th Apr 2016

Dick Smith

Updated: Dick Smith stores given closure deadline of April 30

Dates for the closures of the Dick Smith stores have been announced, with all stores across Australia and New Zealand due to be closed by May 01.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 31st Mar 2016

Digital age

Are you betting your career against the future?

CIOs and IT professionals need to embrace digital business or risk being left behind, warns Gartner Research VP.

By Diana Morello • 2 min read • Wed, 30th Mar 2016

Dick Smith

Dick Smith: Fall of a giant

Everyone knows Dick Smith Electronics. So where did it go so wrong? We look back at the company from its early successes to eventual decline.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Fri, 26th Feb 2016

Health Technologies

Enterprise AR and wearable tech: Not to be underestimated

Augmented reality (AR) and wearable devices are set to drive growth in the business sector, says a new report from Beecham Research.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Jan 2016

Internet of Things

Consumer electronics market flatlines

Data security concerns and declining demand for smartphones, tablets and IoT devices are stifling the growth of the consumer electronics industry.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Mon, 18th Jan 2016

Drones

Xiro drones a huge hit at the recent Consumer Electronics Show

The annual CES was officially opened in the United States on the 6th of January, with Xiro's Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) stealing the show.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 18th Jan 2016

AR, VR & Metaverse

Deloitte's biggest business and consumer technology predictions

Cognitive technologies, virtual reality, pro-PC millennials and the proliferation of smartphones will have a significant impact in 2016.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 14th Jan 2016

Stories from Other Regions

Ingram Micro

IN PICS: Ingram Micro Showcase 2016

The event is so far proving a hit, with attendees keen to check out the wide variety speakers and numerous exhibitors on display on the show floor.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Wed, 30th Nov 2016

Digital Transformation

Cloud, innovation and change: Ingram Micro Showcase 2016 kicks off

The Ingram Micro Showcase 2016 kicks off in Auckland, with a packed agenda of speakers, sessions and networking events. Stay tuned for live updates.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 30th Nov 2016

Robotics

iRobot buys SODC's distribution arm to fuel growth in Japan

iRobot acquires Sales On Demand Corporation's distribution business in Japan for $14-$16m. Move helps to maintain leadership position in market.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 23rd Nov 2016

Unified Communications

ZTE unveils next gen green data center

ZTE has established 20 state-of-the-art R&D centres in Asia, North America and Europe and employs over 30,000 research professionals.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 15th Nov 2016

ManageEngine

Infrazone claims NZ first in ManageEngine Service Desk certification

Infrazone claims it's the first company in New Zealand who has seen an employee through the ranks of ManageEngine's Service Desk Plus certification.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 26th Sep 2016

Hyperscale

ZTE unveils top of rack data center switch

ZTE launches a new 25G top of rack switch, offering cutting-edge solutions for data centers and campus networks.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Thu, 22nd Sep 2016

Microsoft

It takes a tech sector to raise a digital child

Government needs to partner with the tech sector to embed digital education in New Zealand schools, says Microsoft NZ's Evan Blackman.

By Evan Blackman • 6 min read • Tue, 9th Aug 2016

Malware

Japanese smartphone users all cybersecurity talk, but no action

Japanese smartphone users might know more about cyber security, but that doesn't mean they're any safer, according to new research from ESET.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 12th Jul 2016

Apple

Kiwis love their iPhones, according to ConsumerNZ awards

Kiwis show iPhone adoration, as Apple nabs ConsumerNZ's mobile top brand accolade with soaring satisfaction scores.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 16th Mar 2016

Fitbit

Fitbit Blaze: Personal, functional and not quite a smartwatch

Fitbit Blaze, the latest wearable from the company, focuses on health and fitness features with a variety of essential tools.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 18th Jan 2016