New Zealand (NZ) stories
Samsung New Zealand has named Michael Cornwell, with a robust 16-year career, as its new marketing director to enhance its Auckland operations.
Speech and imaging software company hopes new ANZ MD Gordon Clubb can draw on three decades of experience to drive local success across the region.
Auckland-based company has agreed a deal with Huawei Technologies, stretching five years and quadrupling sales.
Sophos appoints Ashley Wearne as ANZ general manager, aiming to bolster regional security initiatives and channel growth.
Symantec is hoping to rev up partners focusing on the SMB market across Australia and New Zealand, with a new channel promotion.
Orcon CEO Scott Bartlett calls for a new submarine cable following Pacific Fibre's project's cancellation, warning NZ's economy may suffer without it.
Alan Gourdie, CEO of Telecom Retail, has resigned effective 31 October 2012, after leading the company through a critical era of growth and competition.
Silver Peak Systems unveils lower-end virtual WAN optimisation solutions, aiming to revolutionise the New Zealand reseller market and boost service sales.
Gen-i teams up with Arbor Networks, enhancing DDoS defense for data centers by joining the Cloud Signalling Coalition.
Businesses need to put the 'i' back into IT according to security software company Symantec, which has just released its first ever State of Information Survey.
Fitbit enters New Zealand with its connected health products, promising opportunities for local retailers amid declining returns in traditional tech sectors.
Symantec explores JVs with NZ resellers to aid cloud transition and benefit from ultra-fast broadband, starting with Australia before expanding further.
Industry veteran Tim Smith joins as new chief operating officer in a deal the company calls a real coup as it ramps up its growth plans.
SEEK sees jobseeker site visits soar, with desktop views up 8% and mobile visits up 14% in July 2012, indicating rising job market confidence.
Exclusive reseller agreement sees IT solutions provider delivering and supporting the new IFS Applications 8 extended ERP suite across New Zealand.
Paul Thurrott and Jer Thorp to head TechEd 2012, showcasing Windows 8, Office 2013, and the future of computing in Auckland.
JB Hi-Fi's New Zealand stores posted their first profit in five years, with pre-tax earnings of AUS$3.6m, buoyed by an 18% sales increase.
IBM's new delivery centre looks set to offer a Kiwi jobs boost with a huge recruitment drive predicted for the next two years.
Harvey Norman reports a 4% drop in New Zealand sales, contributing to a 7% decline in group sales to AUD $5.74 billion amid ongoing retail challenges.
A series of combined reseller and end-user events signify a 'coming of age' for data management company CommVault, according to the events' key speaker.