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Web Drive: Why move to cloud servers?
DataCentre infrastructure

Web Drive: Why move to cloud servers?

57% of Kiwi firms to up cloud spend, with 40% allocating over 10% of IT budgets, says Web Drive, highlighting the shift towards cloud servers.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Dec 2012
Web Hosting: Don't bother doing it yourself
Web Drive

Web Hosting: Don't bother doing it yourself

Of all the IT centric services required by nearly every company in business today, web hosting is perhaps the one which best lends itself to outsourcing.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Sep 2012
Web Drive to gain 9300 domains in Hosting Direct deal
Edge Computing

Web Drive to gain 9300 domains in Hosting Direct deal

Web Drive's Open Host to acquire 9,300 domains and 4,000 hosting customers from Hosting Direct, as HD shifts its focus to data centre and ISP connectivity.

By Mike Borgfeldt • 2 min read • Fri, 13th Jul 2012
OpenHost's sexy play for Net24 customers
Voyager Internet

OpenHost's sexy play for Net24 customers

OpenHost woos Net24 clients with a cheeky campaign featuring a '70s sleaze, offering free migration and hosting to ditch Voyager's new fold.

By Mike Borgfeldt • 1 min read • Tue, 26th Jun 2012
Case study: solving quake experts' availability challenge
Edge Computing

Case study: solving quake experts' availability challenge

GNS Science tackles quake alerts 24/7 by partnering with Webdrive, ensuring always-on monitoring and rapid data handling.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 8th May 2012
Web Drive earns ICANN accreditation
Customers

Web Drive earns ICANN accreditation

Web Drive becomes the first New Zealand company accredited by ICANN, promising significant savings and enhanced local support for resellers and customers.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 3rd Nov 2011
Self-cleaning skyscrapers
Edge Computing

Self-cleaning skyscrapers

Japanese firm TOTO unveils Reynobond with EcoClean, a self-cleaning skyscraper coating that battles smog, likened to power of 80 trees.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Sat, 1st Oct 2011
Ford phasing out cd players
Edge Computing

Ford phasing out cd players

Ford bids farewell to CD players, opting for USB and Bluetooth in the new Focus. Europe to see the change first, with global updates to follow.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Sat, 1st Oct 2011
Hands-free like you've never seen it!
Edge Computing

Hands-free like you've never seen it!

Answer calls with a tap of your hand! Potsdam researchers unveil groundbreaking hands-free tech that keeps your phone in your pocket.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Sat, 1st Oct 2011
TV conundrum
Edge Computing

TV conundrum

A family's leap to a state-of-the-art TV leaves them questioning if tech's crystal clarity robs films of their magic.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sat, 1st Oct 2011
How to buy fancy gadgets and save money
Edge Computing

How to buy fancy gadgets and save money

Save while you splurge on the latest gadgets with this guide to 10 indispensable, money-saving tech items. Invest smart, cut costs, and go green!.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 1st Sep 2011
Clothing swap
Edge Computing

Clothing swap

Swap, not shop: SizeXchange.com revolutionizes the way families and dieters find stylish, affordable clothes during size transitions.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 1st Sep 2011
Ageless love
Edge Computing

Ageless love

'Lost' actor Doug Hutchison, 51, marries 16-year-old Courtney Stodden, causing outrage and fascination over their considerable age gap.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Sep 2011
Cant hug every cat
Edge Computing

Cant hug every cat

Comedian's spoof as a cat-obsessed girl on eHarmony fools many, becoming a viral sensation with over 12 million views.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Sep 2011

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Web Drive acquires web hosting company FlexiHost
Web Drive

Web Drive acquires web hosting company FlexiHost

The country's leading web hosting company continues its recruitment spree with acquisition of a South Island web hosting firm.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 31st Jul 2012
ICANN accreditation offers reseller benefits
Resellers

ICANN accreditation offers reseller benefits

Web Drive is the first New Zealand company to gain ICANN accreditation, a move set to save resellers 'tens of thousands' in fees annually.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Dec 2011
Kiwis love online shopping - just not in new zealand
Edge Computing

Kiwis love online shopping - just not in new zealand

Kiwis set to spend $2.68bn online, with a third going abroad, as convenience and lower prices drive shopping habits, says PwC report.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Sat, 1st Oct 2011
Teachers beware
Edge Computing

Teachers beware

RateMyTeachers.com reveals insights into NZ teachers, offering ratings on clarity and helpfulness. But, caution urged as reviews may vary.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 1st Sep 2011