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Lenovo leads the way as PC market lives to fight another day
Network Infrastructure

Lenovo leads the way as PC market lives to fight another day

Global PC shipments decline at the slowest rate since 2012, boosted by business replacement and consumer interest.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sat, 12th Jul 2014
Windows XP business upgrades offers PC market crucial lifeline
Microsoft

Windows XP business upgrades offers PC market crucial lifeline

Global PC market set to contract by only 2.9% in 2014, with a relative revival due to business upgrades and replacements.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Jul 2014
Expanding Synnex NZ continues market growth with PC hire
Synnex

Expanding Synnex NZ continues market growth with PC hire

Synnex NZ bolsters team, appointing industry expert Eric Lu, as it aims to dominate the PC component market, enhancing its one-stop-shop appeal.

By Heather Wright • 1 min read • Wed, 11th Jun 2014
Synnex replaces Ingram Micro as Acer NZ distie
Synnex

Synnex replaces Ingram Micro as Acer NZ distie

Synnex New Zealand replaces Ingram Micro as Acer distributor, gaining access to servers in the vendor's full suite of products.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Fri, 6th Jun 2014
PC outlook remains subdued despite slowing tablet demand
PC Hardware

PC outlook remains subdued despite slowing tablet demand

Worldwide PC shipments expected to fall -6.0% in 2014, but positive factors could lead to more stability in mature markets.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Jun 2014
Calling all MS Office organisations, time for training the team
Microsoft

Calling all MS Office organisations, time for training the team

Boost your team's MS Office skills with SonicPS ILS - a virtual desk support and learning solution perfect for businesses and educators.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 15th Apr 2014
Windows XP EOS offers flagging PC market timely boost
Network Infrastructure

Windows XP EOS offers flagging PC market timely boost

Global PC shipments in Q1 2014 decline by 1.7%, but eased compared to the past seven quarters, reports Gartner.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Apr 2014
Redmond goes big on new Windows partner deals
Microsoft

Redmond goes big on new Windows partner deals

Microsoft evolves Windows business model to enable partners to offer lower-cost devices in the highly competitive smartphone, tablet and PC categories.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Apr 2014
Gartner: NZ IT spending set to smash $11 billion mark
Virtualisation

Gartner: NZ IT spending set to smash $11 billion mark

New Zealand's IT spending predicted to grow 1.7% in 2014, reaching NZ$11.1 billion, according to Gartner forecast.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Apr 2014
Gartner: Devices on the rise despite PC decline
Apple

Gartner: Devices on the rise despite PC decline

Despite a decline in PC sales, Gartner forecasts a 6.9% growth in device shipments in 2014, driven by mobiles and tablets.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 31st Mar 2014
Is Microsoft issuing 70% Windows price cuts?
Microsoft

Is Microsoft issuing 70% Windows price cuts?

Microsoft to cut Windows 8.1 prices by 70% for low-cost PCs and tablets, aiming to challenge Chromebooks and boost market share.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 24th Feb 2014

Stories from Other Regions

Notebook stories

Asus advances as others retreat
Samsung

Asus advances as others retreat

Asus plans to target New Zealand's notebook/ultrabook market after Sony and Samsung exit – aims for 10% market share.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Fri, 18th Jul 2014
Rural schools compete for HP prize pool
HP

Rural schools compete for HP prize pool

HP joins forces with Rural Women NZ, offering rural primary schools a chance to win a share of a £20,000 tech prize pool.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 1st Jul 2014
$100 mil and climbing for Synnex New Zealand
Gaming

$100 mil and climbing for Synnex New Zealand

Synnex New Zealand's revenue soars to $103 million, up 55% despite a 30% dip in profit due to increased staff and operating costs.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 16th Jun 2014
Microsoft NZ / HP NZ results highlight move to cloud services
Microsoft

Microsoft NZ / HP NZ results highlight move to cloud services

Microsoft NZ sees profit rise with cloud service demand, HP NZ battles losses amid falling PC sales, spotlighting industry's digital shift.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Thu, 29th May 2014
Review: Livescribe 3 smartpen
Gaming

Review: Livescribe 3 smartpen

With the proliferation of connected devices, how can the Lightscribe help replace the humble pen? What value does it offer?.

By Greig Strafford • 3 min read • Mon, 19th May 2014
Apple updates MacBook Air...
Apple

Apple updates MacBook Air...

Apple updates MacBook Air with faster processors and reduced prices, now starting at NZD $1,249. Enhanced battery life and free Apple apps included.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 30th Apr 2014
ASUS names new NZ distribution partner...
Synnex

ASUS names new NZ distribution partner...

Worldwide top-three consumer notebook vendor ASUS has expanded its channel network in New Zealand, naming a new distributor for its notebook and tablet range...

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 3rd Apr 2014