Global Stories

From organiser to finalist: Brent Colbert on Microsoft awards

We sit down with Colbert for a chat about what it's like to be on the other side, as a first time finalist in this year's awards.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2015

Public Cloud

MHA goes gold with Microsoft

MHA Cloud Computing reaches top 1% of Microsoft partner ecosystem with Gold Hosting competency. Via @MHAcloud #cloudcomputing.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2015

Data Analytics

Familiar faces to fight it out at Microsoft NZ Partner Awards

Microsoft has announced its 2015 New Zealand Partner Award finalists, with familiar faces, and some newer ones, vying for top place.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Feb 2015

Partner Programmes

Polycom singles out top partners with excellence awards

The winners of Polycom's 2014 Circle of Excellence Awards includes Dimension Data, Telstra Corporation Limited and Microsoft.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 18th Feb 2015

IBM

Avnet selected as IBM Most Outstanding Distributor for APAC

The awards, selected by IBM leadership, recognise working relationships with clients and demonstrated skills in selling IBM solutions.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 16th Feb 2015

Unified Communications

Spark wins big, pulls trifecta at NetGuide Web Awards

Spark reigns at NetGuide Web Awards, winning Best ISP, Mobile Network and Online Fundraising with Givealittle.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 3rd Dec 2014

Malware

2014 ESET NetGuide Web Awards Full Results

The winners of the 2014 ESET NetGuide Web Awards were announced at Auckland's Hilton Hotel, echoing the voices of New Zealand's thriving IT community.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Dec 2014

Partner Programmes

Microsoft partner nominations open; small partners encouraged to enter

Microsoft Partner Awards open for entries, urging smaller firms to join. IT Engine's success shows big boys are not the only winners.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Dec 2014

Unified Communications

Whanganui 'already a Gigatown', but congrats, Dunedin

Whanganui says it could have triumphed in the Gigatown competition if it had been eligible, as it already offers gigabit speeds.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 1st Dec 2014

Stories from Other Regions

Hi-Tech Awards

NZ Hi-Tech Awards: Calling all tech heads

There are two more weeks for people to enter this year's NZ Hi-Tech Awards, the winners of which will be announced at a gala dinner on May 15th.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 16th Feb 2015

Duo

Dynamic Duo's growing business

Kendra Ross and Jackie Hatchwell talk to Heather Wright about passion, failure and re-evaluating life and business.

By Heather Wright • 8 min read • Mon, 16th Feb 2015

Fintech

Magic Memories, theme-park snappers, lure Silicon Valley funds with 'R&D by M&A' strategy

Magic Memories, which built a $50 million global business taking photographs at tourist attractions and theme parks, has sped its growth by buying.

By Pattrick Smellie • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Feb 2015

Physical Security

Kiwi wearable company takes on the world, starting in Germany

StretchSense, an Auckland wearable tech firm, is a finalist in the WT Innovation World Cup, showcasing in Munich with new tech aiming at multiple sectors.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Jan 2015

DataCentre infrastructure

Bring your climate change solution to life with Wellington's Smart Energy Challenge

Wellington's Smart Energy Challenge returns, funding citizen innovations tackling climate change. Apply by 15 Feb to energize your idea!.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 15th Jan 2015

Digital Entertainment

TVNZ OnDemand to attract family audience following web awards sweep

After sweeping web awards, TVNZ OnDemand aims to captivate family viewers with exclusive kids' content and record streaming numbers.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 15th Dec 2014

IT Automation

CodeBlue, CNS beat Aussie competition

NZ's CodeBlue outshines Aussie rivals, winning Kaseya ANZ MSP Partner of the Year 2014, with CNS sharing Innovation Partner accolade.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Fri, 12th Dec 2014

Government

IRD's Netguide Award shows government committed to make tax simple

New Zealand's tax system is up there with the best, but it will need to evolve and adapt to meet the needs of the 21st century and an increasingly glo.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 8th Dec 2014

Management

Resource management: Taking the leap from chaos to control

Executives and project leaders are often faced with limited resources and struggle to keep up with the complexity of managing their organisation's demand.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Dec 2014

EduTech

NZ students win big in Orion Health's Codeworx competition

Orion Health's Codeworx competition, in its second year, sees a number of young students take away big prizes for their useful and inventive projects.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Nov 2014

Apps

Kiwi app Get Home Safe still going strong a year after launch

In its debut year, the pioneering Kiwi app Get Home Safe has triumphed, securing thousands of downloads and corporate interest worldwide.