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Ingram Micro NZ staff get fit and go bush for Cure Kids
Not for profit

Ingram Micro NZ staff get fit and go bush for Cure Kids

Eight staff members have signed up for the Cure Kids Great Adventure race in a bid to raise at least $20,000 for the charity.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Jan 2018
Digital shadows looks at fake news, disinformation and how they affect business reputations
Marketing Technologies

Digital shadows looks at fake news, disinformation and how they affect business reputations

Russia is just the tip of the iceberg for this issue with regular misinformation campaigns and attacks observed worldwide.

By Rick Holland • 4 min read • Fri, 1st Dec 2017
SafeStack offers free 'Security Big Day Out' for Wellington not-for-profits
Cybersecurity

SafeStack offers free 'Security Big Day Out' for Wellington not-for-profits

SafeStack to run 'Security Big Day Out' seminar in Wellington to help not-for-profit sector with tight budgets.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 31st Oct 2017
Dell plans $14m donation: “It's our responsibility to prepare the next generation”
Network Infrastructure

Dell plans $14m donation: “It's our responsibility to prepare the next generation”

By encouraging youth regardless of gender, ethnicity or social class to study STEM, there's an opportunity to bring in different perspectives.

By Julia Gabel • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Oct 2017
Gamers to the rescue: Developers raise funds for the disabled
Gaming

Gamers to the rescue: Developers raise funds for the disabled

UK gamers unite in charity play, raising over £185k for disabled peers with custom tech for inclusive gaming fun.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 2nd Oct 2017
Movember Foundation replaces spreadsheets with new financial system
Cloud Services

Movember Foundation replaces spreadsheets with new financial system

Board International partners with Movember Foundation, replacing spreadsheets and manual processes with performance management software.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Thu, 14th Sep 2017
Facebook announces major updates that redefine the news feed and birthday posts
Facebook

Facebook announces major updates that redefine the news feed and birthday posts

Facebook to crack down on clickbait in news feed, targeting fake video play buttons and static images disguised as videos.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Aug 2017
VMware appoints new SVP & CCO - Claire Dixon from eBay
Virtualisation

VMware appoints new SVP & CCO - Claire Dixon from eBay

VMware appoints new chief communications officer, Claire Dixon, to lead global communications team and advance company's goals.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Jul 2017

Stories from Other Regions

Charity stories

Cure Kids the winners at Ingram's fourth Annual Golf Tournament
Hybrid & Remote Work

Cure Kids the winners at Ingram's fourth Annual Golf Tournament

For the fourth year in a row, Ingram Micro NZ hosted their Annual Charity Golf Tournament, raising $53,000 for the very deserving Cure Kids.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Mon, 19th Mar 2018
Photo Gallery: Ingram Micro NZ's Cure Kids Golf Day
Ingram Micro

Photo Gallery: Ingram Micro NZ's Cure Kids Golf Day

See the highlights from the huge fundraising day that Ingram Micro facilitated to benefit Cure Kids at the North Shore Golf Club.

By Ben Moore • 1 min read • Fri, 16th Mar 2018
Social media campaigns secure $1million for Kiwi charities
Social Media

Social media campaigns secure $1million for Kiwi charities

Social media campaigns help New Zealand charities secure $1m in funding in less than two weeks through online community initiative.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Mar 2018
FOUR- sorry, TWO months until Ingram Micro Cure Kids Golf Day 2018
Not for profit

FOUR- sorry, TWO months until Ingram Micro Cure Kids Golf Day 2018

Ingram Micro are getting teed up for another day of golf and charity in just a couple of months. Partners - get your clubs at the ready.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Fri, 19th Jan 2018
Westcon-Comstor gets on the bike to support mental health
Cisco

Westcon-Comstor gets on the bike to support mental health

Westcon-Comstor is throwing its weight behind the Mental Health Foundation, linking its latest Cisco promotion with fundraising for the charity.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 18th Oct 2017
Propellerhead helps Kiwi kids get access to digital education
EduTech

Propellerhead helps Kiwi kids get access to digital education

Propellerhead donates tech gear to empower Kiwi youngsters in digital skills, boosting OMGTech!'s visionary education drive.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 17th Oct 2017
Social enterprise helps measure impact and equips minority groups with IT skills
Social enterprise

Social enterprise helps measure impact and equips minority groups with IT skills

Luis Duenas, EmpowerSE CEO, has over 10 years of experience in the industry, with a career across non-for profit and corporate sectors.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Mon, 9th Oct 2017
Ingram Micro exec takes the plunge for Cure Kids
Not for profit

Ingram Micro exec takes the plunge for Cure Kids

Ingram Micro's Jason Langley will take a plunge later today as the distie continues its support for Cure Kids. Here's how you can help give him a push.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 27th Sep 2017
Datacom hackathon pushes social impact and CSR to the fore
Health Technologies

Datacom hackathon pushes social impact and CSR to the fore

The first prize went to Team Happy Life for charity Child Matters which provides adult training to help prevent child abuse.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Tue, 29th Aug 2017
Kiwi social enterprise drops a cherry bomb with new cola flavour
Social enterprise

Kiwi social enterprise drops a cherry bomb with new cola flavour

Wellington's Roxy Cinema teams up with Karma Cola to unveil a nostalgic cherry flavoured cola that supports Sierra Leone farmers.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Mon, 14th Aug 2017