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Resellers flock to Microbe NZ

Microbe NZ rapidly expands its reseller network, aiming to double to 600 within a year, as its eScan security product garners robust market interest.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 14th Dec 2009

Cloud Services

Hitachi launches virtual conference on cloud computing

Making sure the industry has got the facts on cloud computing clear is the goal of a new virtual conference launched by Hitachi Data Systems Corporation.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 10th Dec 2009

Unified Communications

Plantronics sell Altec Lansing for US$18 million

Plantronics has agreed to sell Altec Lansing to Prophet Equity LP, a Texas-based private equity firm, for US$18 million in cash.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 7th Dec 2009

Unified Communications

“You can't suck a golf ball through a straw” - Cisco

Cisco country manager Geoff Lawrie has criticized recent reports questioning the need for ultra fast broadband access in New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Dec 2009

Unified Communications

Shifting a Kiwi institution offshore

Yellow has shifted its 018 directory assistance service from Palmerston North to Manila, driven by declining call volumes and cost efficiencies.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 1st Dec 2009

EduTech

A diverse role

Mainfreight CIO Kevin Drinkwater on the juggling act of a CIO: balancing swift solution delivery, keeping costs down, and navigating the cloud revolution.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 1st Dec 2009

Stories from Other Regions

New Zealand (NZ) stories

DevOps

Infosys opens its first office in NZ

Infosys Technologies has opened its first office in Wellington, New Zealand, to be closer to major clients like Telecom.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 11th Dec 2009

D-Link

D-Link builds brand strength to SMBs

Networking vendor D-Link has witnessed a 20% increase in its SMB market, and it believes the result is driven by direct marketing to the end-user.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Dec 2009

Marketing Technologies

Viaduct buys out Nelson EFTPOS provider

Viaduct, New Zealand's leading EFTPOS dealer, acquires Nelson-based Networkz, marking its entry into the point of sale market and expanding Casio distribution.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 7th Dec 2009

YouTube

Schools invited to telco expo

New Zealand schools are invited to participate in the Planet 2010 conference to be held by the Telecommunications Industry Group (TIG) in March next year.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 3rd Dec 2009

Rugby World Cup

Snapper moves into Auckland market

New Zealand's leading contactless ticketing and payment system, Snapper, is set to be widely available in Auckland in 2010, with an eye on the Rugby World Cup.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 2nd Dec 2009

DevOps

Code prompts new era of IT professionalism

Acceptable and good IT practices have been put on paper with the release of a new IT Code of Practice for New Zealand IT professionals.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 2nd Dec 2009

Google

David Bain the most Googled

David Bain topped Google's 2009 most-searched New Zealanders, narrowly beating boxer David Tua, reflecting the nation's diverse online interests.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Dec 2009

Sony

TiVo hits the shelves

The TiVo media device, offering Freeview TV and CASPA On-Demand services, is now available at Telecom, allowing users to download new-releases and TV shows.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 1st Dec 2009

Unified Communications

TiVo's walled garden

>>> If you were offered premium Internet content for a special price, would you be willing to pay it? Depends on the content, you might say.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 1st Dec 2009

Unified Communications

Demysifying ICT

NZICT Group CEO Brett O'Riley stresses that bridging New Zealand's ICT skills gap involves both training and making the public aware of its importance.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 1st Dec 2009