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Maxnet picks DataLock
Resellers

Maxnet picks DataLock

Maxnet acquires DataLock to enhance its backup services, aiming for a comprehensive and cost-effective offering in New Zealand's market.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 23rd Mar 2010
Maxnet beefs up South Island operation
Maxnet

Maxnet beefs up South Island operation

The data centre services provider has appointed Brent Nicholson (pictured) to the newly created role of South Island sales manager.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 22nd Mar 2010
Revera appoints new client services managers
Revera

Revera appoints new client services managers

The Auckland-based computing infrastructure and platform services company has named two new client services managers.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 15th Mar 2010
To pay or not to pay
Digital Media

To pay or not to pay

NewsA message on just how eagerly Web users might embrace the idea of paying for news online was received loud and clear recently.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 1st Mar 2010
Time to Hit the Road
Smart Home

Time to Hit the Road

With bags packed and neighbours alerted, it's time to embark on your long-awaited holiday. Make the most of your escape with our curated tips and websites.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 1st Jan 2010
XT back, but will business forgive?
Unified Communications

XT back, but will business forgive?

Around 100,000 customers woke up to a day without cellphone coverage in New Zealand due to a hardware failure on the XT Network.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Dec 2009
XT services
Chillisoft

XT services

Gen-i's CEO Chris Quin is claiming that XT mobile services affected by today's outage are functioning and that the majority of services have been restored.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 14th Dec 2009
The best of times, the worst of times
Unified Communications

The best of times, the worst of times

Telecom's Paul Reynolds navigates through a year of transformation and challenges, eyeing future growth amidst fierce competition and regulatory changes.

By Staff Writer • 17 min read • Tue, 1st Dec 2009
XT sales below expectation
Unified Communications

XT sales below expectation

The XT Network is considered a key plank in Telecom's transformation plan, so how has it performed? Today's Q1 briefing was the first chance to find out.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 6th Nov 2009
Farmside in Fast 50
Unified Communications

Farmside in Fast 50

Rural ISP Farmside ranks 18th in Deloitte's Fast 50, winning the fastest-growing tech, media, and telecoms business for Canterbury and Upper South Island.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 3rd Nov 2009
Zombie Island DLC announced for Borderlands
Gaming

Zombie Island DLC announced for Borderlands

Ahead of Borderlands' launch, 2K reveals 'The Zombie Island of Dr. Ned' DLC, promising fresh enemies, quests, and rare loot for later this year.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 16th Oct 2009

Stories from Other Regions

Island stories

SPIN focus shifts to Auckland link in Pacific cable
Kordia

SPIN focus shifts to Auckland link in Pacific cable

SPIN plans to challenge Southern Cross with a new Pacific cable landing in Auckland, signalling fresh competition in NZ's broadband market.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Mar 2010
Wind of change for Mistral Software
Soft Solutions

Wind of change for Mistral Software

New Zealand distributor Mistral Software has merged to become a division of Soft Solutions, but it's business as usual during the transition.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 15th Feb 2010
We'll partner with Kordia on international cable - SPIN
Kordia

We'll partner with Kordia on international cable - SPIN

[UPDATED] The company behind a new international cable linking New Zealand with the Pacific Islands, and onto the US, is hoping to partner with Kordia.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Jan 2010
Riverbed cashes in on NZ need for WAN optimisation
Riverbed

Riverbed cashes in on NZ need for WAN optimisation

Riverbed's WAN optimisation tech sees booming demand in NZ, with the Ministry of Maori Development and talks with major entities underway.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Nov 2009
Telco well placed in Deloitte Fast 50
Digital Signage

Telco well placed in Deloitte Fast 50

Telecommunication providers had a strong showing in this year's Deloitte Fast 50, which ranks the fastest growing companies in New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 6th Nov 2009
Fast 50 success
Unified Communications

Fast 50 success

Business to business telecommunications company Digital Island has made it onto the Deloitte Fast 50 for the third year in a row.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 30th Oct 2009
CodeBlue opens Invercargill branch
CodeBlue

CodeBlue opens Invercargill branch

CodeBlue expands South Island presence with Invercargill branch, aiming to offer cost-effective IT solutions to Southland and Central Otago businesses.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 19th Oct 2009