New Zealand (NZ) stories - Page 241

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

>>> 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.

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.

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

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

IBM study reveals CIO role evolution; no longer just IT chiefs, they're strategic, innovating at the board level, shaping business futures.

New Zealand excels in PCI compliance, but companies must integrate it into business strategies to safeguard their brand, says RSA's Francois Marais.

After more than 40 years of print, Trade and Exchange magazine ends its physical editions, shifting focus to its thriving online platform.

Forty percent of New Zealand companies have adopted video communication technology in the past 12 months, a recent poll has indicated.

TelstraClear is considering offshoring its inbound contact centres to the Philippines, with a loss of up to 170 customers roles in Christchurch and Kapiti.

Dell Australia joins the Storage Networking Industry Association of Australia and New Zealand, with Justin Boyd of Dell appointed to the Board of Directors.