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NZ economy entering 2021 as fit as a fiddle - research
Economics

NZ economy entering 2021 as fit as a fiddle - research

New Zealand's economy is poised for a strong start in 2021, rebounding sharply from its COVID-induced recession. .

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 31st Dec 2020
Kiwis have 'world-class' broadband - TCF
Unified Communications

Kiwis have 'world-class' broadband - TCF

New Zealand's telecommunications consumers are receiving good broadband services, according to a report from the Commerce Commission.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Dec 2020
Former CEO of Kordia, Scott Bartlett, dies at age 40
Health Technologies

Former CEO of Kordia, Scott Bartlett, dies at age 40

Bartlett, one of New Zealand's most accomplished and high-profile tech executives, passed away after a battle with cancer.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Dec 2020
IDC: NZ's smartphone market sees a 35% boost in Q3 2020
Supply Chain

IDC: NZ's smartphone market sees a 35% boost in Q3 2020

New Zealand's smartphone market sees highest quarterly growth since 2017 as the country rebounds from the pandemic.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Dec 2020
Chorus, Xero, amongst Deloitte Top 200 winners
Fintech

Chorus, Xero, amongst Deloitte Top 200 winners

Chorus, Xero and 2degrees were amongst the finalists in this year's Deloitte Top 200 Awards, with both Chorus and Xero taking out their categories.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 4th Dec 2020
Supercharge your workplace with these pimpin' deals from Ingram Micro & Lenovo
Unified Communications

Supercharge your workplace with these pimpin' deals from Ingram Micro & Lenovo

Looking to revamp your workspace? Check out the promotions from Ingram Micro and Lenovo. Prize packs worth up to $7200 are up for grabs. Shop now!.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Dec 2020
Why you should become Azure certified - and how to do it for less
Public Cloud

Why you should become Azure certified - and how to do it for less

Did you know an Azure Certification can help you lead digital transformation in your organisation? But's not the only reason to become Azure certified...

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Dec 2020
Are you ready for a more privacy-focused New Zealand?
Cybersecurity

Are you ready for a more privacy-focused New Zealand?

New Zealand's new Privacy Act is now in effect, and there are significant changes that affect every organisation that operates in New Zealand.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Tue, 1st Dec 2020
Microsoft NZ reports giant jump in profits in 2020 financial results
Partner Programmes

Microsoft NZ reports giant jump in profits in 2020 financial results

The company made $27.3 million in profit for the year ended June 2020, compared to a loss of $3.8 million the prior year.

By Nick Forrester • 2 min read • Tue, 1st Dec 2020
Microsoft NZ Partner Awards winners announced
Partner Programmes

Microsoft NZ Partner Awards winners announced

Each of the 10 winners demonstrated 'outstanding ways they are continuing to empower customers through clever use of Microsoft technology'.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 30th Nov 2020
A videoconference solution as smooth as your morning coffee
Unified Communications

A videoconference solution as smooth as your morning coffee

HP and Jabra have teamed up to create a video collaboration solution that works as smoothly as your morning cup of coffee.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Nov 2020
NCSC prevents $70m harm against NZ's nationally significant organisations
Cybersecurity

NCSC prevents $70m harm against NZ's nationally significant organisations

New Zealand's nationally significant organisations have faced at least 352 cyber incidents in the 2019/2020 year, but the dangers are far from over.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Nov 2020
DDoS campaigns, BEC scams & Emotet: CERT NZ reports top security threats
Malware

DDoS campaigns, BEC scams & Emotet: CERT NZ reports top security threats

New Zealanders have suffered $6.4m in financial losses due to cybersecurity incidents, according to CERT NZ's latest quarterly report.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Nov 2020
NZ tech sector continues upward trajectory as export revenue grows
Fintech

NZ tech sector continues upward trajectory as export revenue grows

Export revenue for New Zealand tech companies is on the rise, as an increasingly diverse international market heightens its demand.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 20th Nov 2020
Spark's CCL signs multimillion-dollar object storage deal with Cloudian
Storage

Spark's CCL signs multimillion-dollar object storage deal with Cloudian

Cloudian signs multimillion-dollar deal with CCL to provide object storage technology to New Zealand's government sector.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 17th Nov 2020
Vodafone NZ donates more than $43 million to over 1000 charities
Not for profit

Vodafone NZ donates more than $43 million to over 1000 charities

The company has supported more than 1000 charitable organisations since 2002 with donations totalling over $43 million.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Nov 2020
Profit-for-good, connections creation company heads to NZ
Not for profit

Profit-for-good, connections creation company heads to NZ

meetmagic curates meetings between IT leaders and problem solvers from leading tech companies, and donates at least half to a worthy charity.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Nov 2020
PwC: Investment in NZ startups remains resilient, despite lockdowns
Health Technologies

PwC: Investment in NZ startups remains resilient, despite lockdowns

Investment in New Zealand startups has remained relatively stable despite the COVID-19 lockdowns and disruption to business.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Nov 2020
Google and Spark announce virtual skills training programme for SMEs
Digital Transformation

Google and Spark announce virtual skills training programme for SMEs

Google and Spark launch a virtual programme in New Zealand to boost the digital skills of small and medium enterprises.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Nov 2020