Global Stories

Vend's retail software now optimised for iOS and iPad

New Zealand-based Vend has optimised its cloud-based retail software for iOS and iPad, to expand its reach to more retailers worldwide.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 5th Jun 2015

Hadoop

Hortonworks hears Australia calling

Hortonworks is 'significantly' expanding its Australian operations in an effort to drive adoption of enterprise Apache Hadoop throughout Asia Pacific.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Fri, 5th Jun 2015

Gaming

DiRT Rally now available for early access

Codemasters have taken their rally franchise, DiRT, back to its roots with DiRT Rally, now available on PC as part of the Steam Early Access programme.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Jun 2015

Apps

Heads up: these apps will chew through your battery & data

New AVG report spots battery-draining culprits: Weather apps, casino games top the list, alongside social media giants.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Jun 2015

Printing

Epson new product - saving printing or last dying breath

Epson has launched three new printers in its EcoTank range, but some are questioning the motives behind the range.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Jun 2015

Disaster Recovery

Disaster recovery 101 with Acronis

In order to survive unexpected disasters, businesses need to prepare their disaster recovery plans carefully and re-examine them regularly.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Jun 2015

Fintech

Xero halfway to million customer target

Cloud-based accounting software provider Xero has reached 500k customers worldwide, halfway to its goal of a million subscribers.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 4th Jun 2015

Supply Chain

UXC Eclipse's Dynamic success in retail

UXC Eclipse's investment in Microsoft Dynamics is paying dividends, with the company inking $20 million of retail business in the past four months.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 3rd Jun 2015

Partner Programmes

VMob a winning partner in Microsoft's eyes

NZ's VMob shines at Microsoft Partner Awards, winning in Application Innovation and noted as an Intelligent Systems finalist.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 3rd Jun 2015

Cybersecurity

World's most popular consumer security vendor makes local play

Avast CEO challenges channel model as he pushes free software's scope beyond security, urging resellers to adapt for relevance.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Jun 2015

Unified Communications

Kiwi company develops battery backup for UFB devices

New Zealand company Constant Vigil has developed a battery backup device, Sentry Lite, to maintain power for internet and VoIP services during power outages.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 3rd Jun 2015

Unified Communications

Spark plans $100 million share buyback to gear up balance sheet

The buyback aims to return Spark's gearing to a more appropriate level after the sale of Telecom Rentals and its share of Telecom Cook Islands.

By Pattrick Smellie • 1 min read • Tue, 2nd Jun 2015

Unified Communications

Telcos and ISPs adding value through diversification

With the launch of Spark's app store last week, the drive for ISPs/telcos to find new sources of revenue was once again on display.

By Brendan Ritchie • 5 min read • Tue, 2nd Jun 2015

Global Positioning System

TomTom launches two new TomTom GO devices

TomTom has launched the TomTom GO510 and GO6100 with Lifetime World Maps, Lifetime Traffic, and Lifetime Speed Cameras.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd Jun 2015

Stories from Other Regions

Neighbourly

Neighbourly signs up ANZ, completes corporate sponsorship

Alongside Spark, BP, The Warehouse, AMI and Contact, ANZ will contribute to the day-to-day running and ongoing development of the Neighbourly platform.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Jun 2015