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Promotions, disasters lead to erratic 2011

Aggressive promotions in the education sector and natural disasters created an erratic but ultimately growth-positive year for the ANZ PC market in 2011.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 1st Apr 2012

Hyperscale

Warning: Data centre reality distortion field

When it comes to data centres, marketing's penchant for twisting facts can confuse the unwary argues Robin Cockayne, Revera general manager, sales.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Sun, 1st Apr 2012

Virtualisation

Virtualisation: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow

New Zealand's rapid embrace of virtualisation has transformed IT landscapes, paving the way for the rise of the cloud and future user-centric computing.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Sun, 1st Apr 2012

Fintech

US tech investor's $15m kiwi contribution

US tech investor Peter Thiel is boosting New Zealand's tech scene with a NZD $40 million fund, pledging NZD $15 million via his firm Valar Ventures.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 23rd Mar 2012

Marketing Technologies

AVG distie parent on the hunt for new tech

Avalanche Technology Group, parent of AVG's distributor in the South Pacific, appoints Kevin Yank as CTO to spearhead new tech partnerships and innovations.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 9th Mar 2012

Symantec

New senior role at Symantec

Symantec New Zealand appoints Lucas Salter as country manager, effective April 1, moving him from Western Australia; Stuart Preston becomes account director.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 6th Mar 2012

Apps

App of the Week: Corporate Cabs

Hate booking taxis over the phone? Sick of waiting half an hour or more for them to arrive? This is the app for you.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 29th Feb 2012

Stories from Other Regions

New Zealand (NZ) stories

NZICT

NZICT broadens scope to match changes in tech industry

Membership rules changed to include 'high technology' companies and other stakeholders in the New Zealand technology ecosystem.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 30th Mar 2012

Recruitment

Recruitment & retention big concerns for CIOs

Businesses investing in new technology projects, but IT bosses struggling to find the manpower to implement them.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 27th Mar 2012

Entrepreneur

Video: interview with National Start Up Weekend organiser Justin Scott

Justin Scott, organiser of New Zealand's Start Up Weekends, reveals how the events foster entrepreneurial ecosystems and create vital business connections.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 21st Mar 2012

Digital Entertainment

Countdown begins for Nethui 2012

Last year's event was a sell-out; register now to have your say on topics like the digital divide, copyright, and making the most of online opportunities.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 20th Mar 2012

Government

SMBs offered chance to pitch at govt 'speed dating' event

Business New Zealand and the Ministry of Economic Development matchmaking kiwi businesses with senior buyers from 15 government organisations.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 19th Mar 2012

Huawei begins global channel push

Huawei is launching global programmes for partners and ICT training and certification courses to boost its enterprise business.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Mar 2012

Unified Communications

Zintel Group sells Australian subsidiary for $15m - Updated

Zintel Group has sold its Australian subsidiary to j2 Global for USD $15.3m, planning a generous capital repayment and special dividend for shareholders.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 15th Mar 2012

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

Intergen

Intergen supports whistleblowers

Kiwi IT firm Intergen has inked a three-year sponsorship deal to support umpires in the ANZ Championship, bolstering its presence in Australia and New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 12th Mar 2012