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GovHack 2015 – Innovating with government data
Data Analytics

GovHack 2015 – Innovating with government data

What do Twitter, GroupMeet and Facebook's Like button all have in common? They all were invented at a hackathon.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 29th Jun 2015
UXC Eclipse's Dynamic success in retail
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
Most influential technology executive revealed
Analyst report

Most influential technology executive revealed

The executives that ranked the top of the list are actioning change within an organisation and are recognising the need to move forward.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd Jun 2015
Hands-on Review: Asus ZenWatch
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Asus ZenWatch

The first crop of Android wear smartwatches were somewhat underwhelming. Since then all things design-wise with Android wear seems to have improved...

By Patrick Pilcher • 6 min read • Wed, 20th May 2015
Android App Review: Unblock
Gaming

Android App Review: Unblock

Unblock: a free, fun and addictive puzzle game that will keep you entertained for hours (or maybe just minutes). Read more.

By Eddie Monotone • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Apr 2015
Axis Communications moves to Wellington
Partner Programmes

Axis Communications moves to Wellington

In order to expand its presence globally, Axis Communications has opened a new office in Wellington and appointed Magnus Zederfeldt director, AP.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 20th Apr 2015
Video surveillance securing new business for Aussie IT resellers
Surveillance

Video surveillance securing new business for Aussie IT resellers

Video surveillance is no longer the domain of security companies, with IT resellers taking advantage of a growth market.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2015
Android App Review: WoodenMan - Drawing Mannequin
Gaming

Android App Review: WoodenMan - Drawing Mannequin

Dive into the digital realm with 'WoodenMan', an app turning the classic artists' mannequin into a pocketable virtual muse.

By Eddie Monotone • 3 min read • Mon, 23rd Mar 2015
Hands-on Review: LG G Watch R
Gaming

Hands-on Review: LG G Watch R

Critics labelled LG's first Android Wear smart-watch as being too generic. That's all changed this time round.

By Patrick Pilcher • 4 min read • Thu, 29th Jan 2015
So what's the big deal with Uber, anyway?
Apps

So what's the big deal with Uber, anyway?

We take a look at Uber's short yet controversial history that has led to a Government review on how taxi and private hire services operate.

By Shannon Williams • 6 min read • Wed, 21st Jan 2015
YEAR IN REVIEW: NZ stock investors ride wave of new listings
Payment Technologies

YEAR IN REVIEW: NZ stock investors ride wave of new listings

NZ stock market thrives with 16 new listings in 2014, drawing $8.3bn in equity, signalling robust investor confidence amidst a flourishing economy.

By Pattrick Smellie • 6 min read • Tue, 30th Dec 2014
Fitbit takes fitness wearables to the next level with new products
Wearables

Fitbit takes fitness wearables to the next level with new products

Fitbit announces release of three new products for different fitness levels and goals. Prices start at $179.95.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Dec 2014
Civilization heads to the stars!
Gaming

Civilization heads to the stars!

Humanity takes its survival to the stars in Civilization: Beyond Earth, a fresh turn-based strategy game by Firaxis.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • Tue, 11th Nov 2014

Stories from Other Regions

Video surveillance securing new business for Kiwi resellers
Surveillance

Video surveillance securing new business for Kiwi resellers

Global video surveillance company opens Wellington office; urging resellers to secure new business with video surveillance.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Apr 2015
New Kiwi taxi app says it's better than Uber
Uber

New Kiwi taxi app says it's better than Uber

This past weekend an Auckland based company launched Cabchooze, a taxi app that provides low fixed fares for journeys beyond 10kms.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 16th Feb 2015
Finzsoft receives notice of takeover from Silverlake HGH
Finzsoft

Finzsoft receives notice of takeover from Silverlake HGH

The board of Finzsoft Solutions has received a notice of intention to make a full offer to purchase all of the equity securities of Finzsoft from Silv.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Jan 2015
MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares fall, rounding out 18% annual gain led by Chorus
Unified Communications

MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares fall, rounding out 18% annual gain led by Chorus

New Zealand shares fell on the last day of 2014, rounding out an 18 percent annual gain that was led by telecommunications network operator Chorus,.

By Pattrick Smellie • 4 min read • Wed, 31st Dec 2014
MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares follow global rally, led by Fletcher
NZX

MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares follow global rally, led by Fletcher

New Zealand shares joined in a global rally which started on Wall Street and continued into Asia, paced by firms with substantial trans-Tasman busi.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Dec 2014