Island stories - Page 28
Orcon throws down gauntlet with free fibre deal
Wed, 18th Jul 2012
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State-owned ISP offers consumers, schools and businesses UFB internet for $0 per month - so what's the catch?.
Fast pace set to continue for Connector Systems
Fri, 6th Jul 2012
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Connector Systems accelerates its growth in 2012 with new vendors and staff, hinting at even more expansion in the year's second half.
Giving old wood new life - iPad
Mon, 2nd Jul 2012
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Sounder Industries innovates by turning historic lumber into a unique, eco-friendly iPad amplifier, enhancing sound naturally.
US game studio lays off 400 employees
Fri, 25th May 2012
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38 Studios, publishers of Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning, are in big trouble - leaving their new MMO, code-named Copernicus, most likely dead in the water.
Tone is Queen
Mon, 21st May 2012
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In the saturated world of sales, the mastery of tone trumps content quantity, transforming how businesses connect with the market.
Today, tomorrow, Timaru
Thu, 26th Apr 2012
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Timaru blazes trail with Ultra Fast Broadband: 6000+ premises including schools and hospitals to connect by July, soaring to 11,000 by 2015.
Second UFB retail deal for Telecom
Thu, 12th Apr 2012
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Telecom secures a second RSP deal with Ultrafast Fibre, boosting fibre rollout in key North Island urban areas.
Blame the rugby flags
Sun, 1st Apr 2012
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Rugby flags caused two of Auckland's 2011 World Cup power outages, reveals Eaton, amid disruptions by possums and seagulls across New Zealand.
Warning: Data centre reality distortion field
Sun, 1st Apr 2012
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When it comes to data centres, marketing's penchant for twisting facts can confuse the unwary argues Robin Cockayne, Revera general manager, sales.
Case study: Pact disability support group
Mon, 12th Mar 2012
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How a South Island organisation used a tailored CRM to track the progress of its patients and boost the IT confidence of its staff.
Orcon's UFB pricing ploy: brave or foolish?
Thu, 8th Mar 2012
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Orcon leaps into the UFB market with early pricing plans, a daring strategy amidst consumer apathy and service availability concerns.
Game review: NeverDead
Mon, 27th Feb 2012
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NeverDead breaks the mould with its immortal protagonist, but is let down by tedious gameplay and a flawed combat system.
Intergen replaces South Island head
Mon, 20th Feb 2012
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Intergen appoints Martin Gale, ex-Fujitsu manager, to lead its Southern team, replacing Tim Mole who takes on a new BI role.
Huawei signed for Christchurch UFB build
Wed, 8th Feb 2012
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Huawei secures a major role in Christchurch's UFB project, becoming the key fibre equipment supplier for NZ's second-largest network build.
Fresh perspective in Dead Island DLC
Tue, 31st Jan 2012
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Deep Silver announces a thrilling twist for Dead Island with new DLC, allowing players to control Ryder White. Drops 1st February with extra loot.
Ultrafast Fibre begins marketing push
Thu, 26th Jan 2012
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Ultrafast Fibre bolsters its broadband rollout with a marketing manager to ensure smooth customer experience across central North Island.
Connector Systems secures Wellington space
Tue, 29th Nov 2011
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The space will consist of a professional services office, a sales office, a meeting room and a purpose-built training room.
Legal Tender: Cops eying high-tech car tracking
Tue, 8th Nov 2011
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legal tender
Police in the market for cutting-edge tech to track police vehicles, aiming for enhanced real-time control and security measures.
WEL Networks selects Huawei
Mon, 7th Nov 2011
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Huawei wins bid to provide Fibre to the Home technology for WEL Networks' Ultra Fast Broadband project in NZ's central North Island.
Finding & keeping IT talent
Tue, 1st Nov 2011
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In post-depression New Zealand, the IT sector battles skill shortages while adapting hiring strategies to a shifting job market landscape.