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New partner programme for Panasonic system integrators
Panasonic

New partner programme for Panasonic system integrators

Panasonic Australia introduces new partner programme for security systems integrators, offering benefits and support.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd Mar 2015

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Android App Review: Ghost Detector Spectrum
Gaming

Android App Review: Ghost Detector Spectrum

Ghost Detector Spectrum is an app that claims to detect ghosts. Whether it does or not … well, that's hard to prove, isn't it.

By Eddie Monotone • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2015
Wireless Nation inks farming deal
Unified Communications

Wireless Nation inks farming deal

The deal sees Wireless Nation's rural internet solutions promoted through PGG Wrightson's retail stores and on-farm technical representatives.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2015
Apple's dirty supply chain - give us a break
Supply Chain

Apple's dirty supply chain - give us a break

The allegations levelled against Apple in ABC's Four Corner's programme are serious. But are they reasonable? And do they matter for the channel?.

By Anthony Caruana • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2015
Kiwi veteran in retail distribution strikes out on his own
Gaming

Kiwi veteran in retail distribution strikes out on his own

Play Distribution's may be the new kid on the block, but founder Raja Henley is confident it can foot it with more established players.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2015
While you were sleeping: Stocks slide on car sales
Cisco

While you were sleeping: Stocks slide on car sales

Wall Street moved lower from record highs after disappointing car sales lowered the appeal of equities for now, as investors await a speech from Feder.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2015
Best bang for your buck with Microsoft's Lumia 640 and 640 XL
Microsoft

Best bang for your buck with Microsoft's Lumia 640 and 640 XL

Microsoft has unveiled the latest offerings in its budget Lumia smartphone range, complete with promises of an upgrade to Windows 10 later this year.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd Mar 2015
Promapp pushes into US market with new hire
Promapp

Promapp pushes into US market with new hire

Promapp Solutions has hired Sarah Berkowski as chief marketing officer to help drive the company's tilt at the US market.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd Mar 2015
Serko Mobile to change the way employees travel
Google

Serko Mobile to change the way employees travel

Serko Mobile is the first purpose-built mobile app that allows business travellers to make real-time changes to their travel plans using their mobile.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Mar 2015
NZ Dollar Outlook: Kiwi at the mercy of overseas moves this week
Fonterra

NZ Dollar Outlook: Kiwi at the mercy of overseas moves this week

The New Zealand dollar will probably be at the mercy of overseas news this week with several central bank meetings and key data releases.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Mar 2015
Gartner's view: When it comes to BI, it's not about the software
Data Analytics

Gartner's view: When it comes to BI, it's not about the software

Gartner's Schlegel highlights the need for skill over software in the evolving landscape of Business Intelligence success strategies.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Mar 2015
PayPal stops processing Mega payments; NZX listing still on
Encryption

PayPal stops processing Mega payments; NZX listing still on

PayPal has ceased processing payments for Mega, the storage and encryption firm looking to join the New Zealand stock market via a reverse listing.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Mar 2015

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MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares rise, led by Warehouse; Diligent falls on downgrade
NZX

MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares rise, led by Warehouse; Diligent falls on downgrade

New Zealand shares rose to a fresh record pushed higher by Warehouse Group after James Pascoe lifted its stake to become the second-biggest shareholde.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd Mar 2015
James Pascoe lifts Warehouse stake to 16.4%, buying Woolworths' shares
The Warehouse Group

James Pascoe lifts Warehouse stake to 16.4%, buying Woolworths' shares

James Pascoe, the retail group owned by David and Anne Norman, has lifted its holding in Warehouse Group to 16.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd Mar 2015
Credit Suisse downgrades Diligent to neutral ahead of new product spending
Financial results

Credit Suisse downgrades Diligent to neutral ahead of new product spending

Diligent Board Member Services's plans to spend up ahead of its new product has seen the governance software developer's stock downgraded by Credit Su.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Mar 2015
'Astonishing' year for PC sales as NZ records new record sales
HP

'Astonishing' year for PC sales as NZ records new record sales

The New Zealand PC market logged an 'astonishing' year in 2014, with year-on-year growth of 15.9% and 774,400 units shipped.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd Mar 2015
Sony targets mid-range market with Xperia M4 Aqua
Sony Computer Entertainment

Sony targets mid-range market with Xperia M4 Aqua

Sony dives into mid-range waters with the Xperia M4 Aqua, featuring top-end camera and two-day battery life at an affordable price.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd Mar 2015