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M2 eyes more growth on back of FY15 results and proposed merger
Apple

M2 eyes more growth on back of FY15 results and proposed merger

M2 Group has recorded solid revenue and NPAT increases for FY2015, as the company gears up to merge with Vocus Communications.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Nov 2015
Businesses urged to up backup game as cryptolocker re-emerges
Disaster Recovery

Businesses urged to up backup game as cryptolocker re-emerges

Australian businesses are being urged to take data back-up seriously as the Cryptolocker ransomware virus re-emerges, hitting local businesses.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 2nd Nov 2015

Global Stories

Wellington gains wireless IoT network
Internet of Things

Wellington gains wireless IoT network

Wellington's goal of becoming a smart city is being bolstered by a new wireless network for the IoT - with plans for the network to go national.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Nov 2015
Shooting some hoops with NBA Live 16
NBA Live

Shooting some hoops with NBA Live 16

EA's NBA Live 16 hits the court, offering an accessible yet strategic basketball experience for the armchair sportsman.

By Darren Price • 5 min read • Sun, 8th Nov 2015
ACCC greenlights Vocus' acquisition of M2
Apple

ACCC greenlights Vocus' acquisition of M2

The ACCC will not oppose Vocus' proposed acquisition of M2 Group, saying there is limited business overlap and the deal will consolidate a 4th player.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 5th Nov 2015
OneDrive storage slashing raises ire
Microsoft

OneDrive storage slashing raises ire

Microsoft's OneDrive cuts spark user outrage as unlimited storage ends, inciting debate over fair use and motives behind the rollback.

By Patrick Pilcher • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Nov 2015
Acumen BI claims first Qlik elite solution provider status in NZ
Data Analytics

Acumen BI claims first Qlik elite solution provider status in NZ

Acumen BI has won elite solution provider status for visual analytics vendor Qlik - the first New Zealand provider to garner the elevated status.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 5th Nov 2015
Paving the way for the next generation of learning
EduTech

Paving the way for the next generation of learning

Technology can improve the assessment process, providing continuous data-driven insights that improve learning outcomes says Cognizant.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Nov 2015
Microsoft axes unlimited OneDrive, downgrades other options
Microsoft

Microsoft axes unlimited OneDrive, downgrades other options

Microsoft is removing unlimited OneDrive storage for Office 365 consumers and downgrading the free option - with no word yet on OneDrive for Business.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Nov 2015
Game on as Impact Systems signs ANZ Mionix gaming deal
Digital Entertainment

Game on as Impact Systems signs ANZ Mionix gaming deal

Impact Systems has signed a distribution deal with Sweden's Mionix, which will see the distributor bringing Mionix gaming peripherals to ANZ.

By Heather Wright • 1 min read • Mon, 2nd Nov 2015
Eight Wire: Migrate your data, from anything to anywhere
Data Analytics

Eight Wire: Migrate your data, from anything to anywhere

Eight Wire's Conductor product solves the headache of data migration between systems, supporting multiple formats and databases.

By Dave Moskovitz • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Nov 2015

Stories from Other Regions

Noel Leeming success bolsters Warehouse Group sales
Noel Leeming

Noel Leeming success bolsters Warehouse Group sales

Noel Leeming has reported a 14.5% increase in sales for the first quarter of FY16, with cellular and wearables leading the way in growth.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Nov 2015
HP Partner Awards: And the finalists are...
Partner Programmes

HP Partner Awards: And the finalists are...

A who's who of the Kiwi channel are in the running for the inaugural HP Partner of the Year Awards, as HP Inc takes the wraps off the finalist list.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 5th Nov 2015
Which Kiwi electronics retailers are winning with consumers?
Noel Leeming

Which Kiwi electronics retailers are winning with consumers?

A new Canstar Blue survey shows which Kiwi electronics retailers are tops in their customers' eyes - and also reveals Kiwis love of 'showrooming'.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Nov 2015
MYOB survey lays bare Kiwi women's SMB goals
Fintech

MYOB survey lays bare Kiwi women's SMB goals

Controlling their own destiny and enjoying greater flexibility are key drivers for Kiwi women setting up businesses, according to a new MYOB report.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Nov 2015
Hands-on Review: Neo Smartpen N2
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Neo Smartpen N2

The Neo Smartpen N2 proudly claims to bridge the gap between paper and digital. Artists, writers, scribblers will find this a welcome addition.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Nov 2015
Cloud provides savings, modern learning environment for Marlborough Boys'
Public Cloud

Cloud provides savings, modern learning environment for Marlborough Boys'

Marlborough Boys' College has netted savings of up to $100,000 in its first year after moving to the cloud and gained a modern learning environment.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Nov 2015