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Microsoft's Warwick Grey: Nursing the skills
EduTech

Microsoft's Warwick Grey: Nursing the skills

He may have abandoned a career as a psychiatric nurse, but Microsoft's partner account manager says that early job has stood him in good stead.

By Heather Wright • 6 min read • Wed, 31st Jul 2013
Capital gains as Vodafone launches 4G in Wellington
Unified Communications

Capital gains as Vodafone launches 4G in Wellington

Vodafone ignites Wellington with the launch of 4G, bringing superfast mobile technology to New Zealand's capital.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 29th Jul 2013
Benefits of cloud-based Disaster Recovery
Disaster Recovery

Benefits of cloud-based Disaster Recovery

Cloud-based disaster recovery proved vital for Christchurch businesses post-earthquake, ensuring operations continued despite IT infrastructure damage.

By Michael Snowden • 5 min read • Tue, 23rd Jul 2013
Fibre - What does it mean for your business?
Unified Communications

Fibre - What does it mean for your business?

Imagine, an employee on average spends nine minutes every day waiting for files and websites to download. That is more than 53 hours a year!.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 22nd Jul 2013
Novopay still bugging teachers
EduTech

Novopay still bugging teachers

Positive progress has been made in resolving outstanding issues with Novopay under the Remediation Plan – but the system is not out of the woods yet.

By Rebecca Wood • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Jul 2013
Vodafone launches 4G in Taupo
Unified Communications

Vodafone launches 4G in Taupo

Taupo leaps into the future with Vodafone's 4G launch, becoming the fifth NZ location to enjoy blazing-fast mobile speeds.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 10th Jul 2013
Apple or Android? For richer, for poorer…
iOS

Apple or Android? For richer, for poorer…

New study suggests owning an iPhone could signal wealth, while Android users might be less affluent. Is your phone choice revealing your salary?.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Jun 2013
A keen eye on ICT sustainability
Power / Energy

A keen eye on ICT sustainability

Working with Fujitsu, renewable energy company Meridian Energy has sought to improve its performance as it seeks to achieve sustainable ICT best practice.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Jun 2013
Kordia NZ claims Global Telecoms Business Innovation award
Wireless Networks

Kordia NZ claims Global Telecoms Business Innovation award

Company takes out the Wireless Network Infrastructure Innovation category for delivering broadband internet to isolated Pacific communities.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 10th Jun 2013
Xbox One disappointment echoes out loud
Gaming

Xbox One disappointment echoes out loud

With the mystical next-generation dust finally settling, many developers have taken to social networks to bemoan their disappointment at the Xbox One.

By Brendan Kelly • 2 min read • Mon, 27th May 2013
Review: Dead Island: Riptide
Gaming

Review: Dead Island: Riptide

Dead Island: Riptide dazzles with gorgeous island graphics but flounders with clunky combat and a stamina system that'll test your patience.

By Damian Seeto • 7 min read • Fri, 17th May 2013
Vodafone's 4G hits Christchurch
Unified Communications

Vodafone's 4G hits Christchurch

Vodafone will preview 4G – the world's fastest mobile network technology – in Christchurch today, prior to its launch in parts of the city on 29 May.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 30th Apr 2013
Join the cloud rush
Cloud Services

Join the cloud rush

UK businesses race to the cloud as Digital Island reports a 65% surge in firms adopting cloud services to stay competitive.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 29th Apr 2013
Five essential tools you shouldn't start your workday without...
Health Technologies

Five essential tools you shouldn't start your workday without...

Discover the five key items successful professionals like Richard Branson and Meg Whitman rely on daily to boost productivity and creativity.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Wed, 10th Apr 2013

Stories from Other Regions

Island stories

“On track” Chorus confirms UFB NZ build plans
Unified Communications

“On track” Chorus confirms UFB NZ build plans

Chorus to deploy Ultra-Fast Broadband to over 250,000 NZ homes, schools and businesses in years four and five of its fibre build programme.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 9th Jul 2013
Money can't buy Kiwi IT talent
Information Communication & Technology

Money can't buy Kiwi IT talent

IT professionals look away now… as there is no change in the national base median salary, which remains at $75k across New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Jun 2013
New National Sales Manager for Express Data
Express Data

New National Sales Manager for Express Data

Kyle Taege ascends to National Sales Manager at Express Data NZ, after impactful roles and a commitment to customer excellence.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 23rd May 2013
Second for Cisco in kids charity race
Cisco

Second for Cisco in kids charity race

Cisco's ExerCISCOcisers team have taken second place overall in the Great Adventure Race to Cure Kids – narrowly beaten out of top spot by the Fonterra Flyers.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 13th May 2013