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Cyclone mass configuring Apple devices with DEP offering
iOS

Cyclone mass configuring Apple devices with DEP offering

Kiwi schools are lining up to take advantage of mass configuration of Apple devices with Cyclone Computers the first NZ reseller to offer Apple DEP.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Fri, 1st May 2015
US telco giant partners with NextDC to enter Australian market
Hyperscale

US telco giant partners with NextDC to enter Australian market

US telco superpower CenturyLink partners with NextDC, opening a new chapter in Australian IT and cloud services.

By Heather Wright • 1 min read • Wed, 29th Apr 2015
Kiwis want to know what the government is up to
Government

Kiwis want to know what the government is up to

A new survey by Horizon Research has revealed Kiwis want their personal information protected from interception by the government.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 24th Apr 2015
Kiwi SMEs not buying into tech hype
Westpac

Kiwi SMEs not buying into tech hype

A significant number of small and medium businesses (SMEs) in New Zealand don't believe technology has a significant impact on their organisation.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2015
Aussie Aussie Aussie: Microsoft to open flagship shop in Sydney
Microsoft

Aussie Aussie Aussie: Microsoft to open flagship shop in Sydney

Microsoft to open its flagship store in Sydney, challenging Apple with cutting-edge tech experience on Pitt Street Mall.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 21st Apr 2015
Managed WordPress hosting: What is it and why use it?
Edge Computing

Managed WordPress hosting: What is it and why use it?

Adding security, performance, upgrades and professional support, Managed WordPress Hosting is gaining popularity. And there's a Kiwi option too.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Mon, 20th Apr 2015
Cisco funds VoIP security research project
Unified Communications

Cisco funds VoIP security research project

Cisco has partnered with a university in the United States to improve online communication security, including securing VoIP systems.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 17th Apr 2015
Going down: NZ PC shipments slump in Q1
Network Infrastructure

Going down: NZ PC shipments slump in Q1

PC shipments in New Zealand slumped in Q1, with exchange rates one of the key factors – and the months ahead aren't looking much better.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Mon, 13th Apr 2015
Xero sets its sights on Asia, first stop, Singapore
Fintech

Xero sets its sights on Asia, first stop, Singapore

Xero has entered into a strategic partnership with KPMG in Singapore in order to help it extend its global reach.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 9th Apr 2015
A 'why not cloud?' approach essential for government CIOs
Modernisation

A 'why not cloud?' approach essential for government CIOs

Gartner says government CIOs must flip from 'Legacy First' to 'Digital First' by inserting a 'Why not cloud?' step into all planning.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 7th Apr 2015
Thinking security? Think mobile data, says Imation
Endpoint Protection

Thinking security? Think mobile data, says Imation

IT managers need to expand their security profile and think beyond software, taking security right down to the last endpoint – the data.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Apr 2015
'Sextortion' on rise and it knows no boundaries
Cybersecurity

'Sextortion' on rise and it knows no boundaries

Rising 'sextortion' scams shock New Zealand as cybercriminals target victims across the globe with persuasive blackmail tactics.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2015
A2 Milk debuts on ASX, announces mid-April US launch
NZX

A2 Milk debuts on ASX, announces mid-April US launch

A2 Milk Co, the milk marketing company, will launch into the United States from mid-April, with a range of half-gallon fresh milk cartons in supermark.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2015
Unleashed Software continues global expansion with new offerings
Supply Chain

Unleashed Software continues global expansion with new offerings

Unleashed Software has signed an agreement with Intuit, the American software developer, in a significant step in the company's growth strategy.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Mar 2015
While you were sleeping: US durable goods orders drop
Wall Street

While you were sleeping: US durable goods orders drop

Stocks on Wall Street and in Europe slid after an unexpected drop in US durable goods orders bolstered concern about the strong greenback and its impa.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2015
Violin Memory aims to make sweet music with NZ channel
Storage

Violin Memory aims to make sweet music with NZ channel

Violin Memory has 'started again' in New Zealand, with promises that this time, the flash storage provider plans to 'take it all the way'.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2015
Rumours of Apple's TV service gains momentum
Digital Entertainment

Rumours of Apple's TV service gains momentum

Apple is reportedly in talks with programmers including CBS, 21st Century Fox and Walt Disney to launch a subscription-based streaming TV service this.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 23rd Mar 2015

Stories from Other Regions

NZ posts smaller-than-expected trade surplus in February, annual deficit at 5-year high
Statistics NZ

NZ posts smaller-than-expected trade surplus in February, annual deficit at 5-year high

New Zealand recorded a smaller-than-expected trade surplus in February, led by declining dairy exports, while the annual deficit widened to the larges.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2015