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Wellington makes its high-tech mark internationally
Fintech

Wellington makes its high-tech mark internationally

Wellington is the high-tech capital making its mark internationally, with the region having the greatest number of New Zealand's fastest growing high-.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 12th Dec 2013
Kiwi firms shine in Asia Pacific Technology Fast 500
Unified Communications

Kiwi firms shine in Asia Pacific Technology Fast 500

New Zealand businesses are once again in the mix in the annual Deloitte Technology Fast 500 Asia Pacific index of the region's fastest growing tech bu.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Dec 2013
Kiwi firms 'steadily embracing the cloud'
Infrastructure-as-a-Service

Kiwi firms 'steadily embracing the cloud'

NZ firms rapidly adopt cloud services, eyeing cost cuts and agility, reveals Frost and Sullivan's 2013 report.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Fri, 6th Dec 2013
Setting the ANZ IT agenda in 2014
Virtualisation

Setting the ANZ IT agenda in 2014

As another calendar year draws to a close, it's time to review the technologies and trends that will impact our industry over the next 12 months.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Thu, 5th Dec 2013
Gartner: “Every company is a technology company”
Information Communication & Technology

Gartner: “Every company is a technology company”

As more companies embrace technology, the line between tech and non-tech firms is becoming increasingly blurred.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Dec 2013
Top 10 NZ Business Predictions for 2014
Network Infrastructure

Top 10 NZ Business Predictions for 2014

With 2014 almost upon the ICT industry, Symantec has offered an indicator into what lies ahead for the New Zealand technology sector.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Tue, 3rd Dec 2013
When it comes to security... HP's cyber chief calls for all hands on deck
Malware

When it comes to security... HP's cyber chief calls for all hands on deck

The biggest threat facing organisations today is applications, according to Betsy Hight, VP of Cybersecurity Solutions Group at HP.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 26th Nov 2013
Big Data policies lacking in ANZ organisations
Data Analytics

Big Data policies lacking in ANZ organisations

Only 22% of IT pros in ANZ confident in Big Data policies, with 61% of organisations lacking any, as per ISACA's survey.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 25th Nov 2013
SEEK's new tech spearheads job seeking and hiring boost
Information Communication & Technology

SEEK's new tech spearheads job seeking and hiring boost

SEEK launches groundbreaking tech to revolutionize job searching and hiring, aiming to match millions with their ideal roles.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2013
ICT makeover for Auckland school
EduTech

ICT makeover for Auckland school

Manurewa Intermediate soars into the digital age, thanks to a £40k ICT upgrade from Vodafone, enriching learning with new tech.

By Rebecca Wood • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2013
Fujitsu wins mega-bucks Foodstuffs North Island ICT contract
Customer Experience

Fujitsu wins mega-bucks Foodstuffs North Island ICT contract

Fujitsu secures a multi-million dollar ICT contract with Foodstuffs North Island to provide server architecture and POS systems for nearly 200 stores.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2013
Technology aids reading comprehension
EduTech

Technology aids reading comprehension

Study shows technology boosts reading gains in 10-11 yr old boys, achieving up to 6x the national average at a Palmerston North school.

By Rebecca Wood • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2013
Plan B: It's all about RECOVERY, not backup
Disaster Recovery

Plan B: It's all about RECOVERY, not backup

Recovering servers is usually furthest from an IT Manager's mind but at Plan B we have an expert team doing just that all day every day.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Nov 2013

Stories from Other Regions

Boot Camp to fast-track ICT workforce launches in Wellington
Information Communication & Technology

Boot Camp to fast-track ICT workforce launches in Wellington

An innovative solution by way of an up-skilling boot camp to meet the growing demand for smart ICT workers in the Wellington region has been launched.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Dec 2013
Kiwis lead Oz in Social Media employment drive
Facebook

Kiwis lead Oz in Social Media employment drive

New Zealand employees are ahead of Australia in joining the global shift to use social media to find and engage in work.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Sat, 30th Nov 2013
Wellington leads country for high-tech growth
Fintech

Wellington leads country for high-tech growth

Wellington's high-technology companies in the TIN100 have grown three times faster than any other region in the country.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2013
Govt urges Kiwi businesses to exploit growth opportunities
Government

Govt urges Kiwi businesses to exploit growth opportunities

UK Govt champions Kiwi firms to seize growth avenues, spotlighting innovation's role in NZ's surging economy and job creation.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Nov 2013
Positive year end pending for ICT jobs
Information Communication & Technology

Positive year end pending for ICT jobs

NZ's ICT job market set for a strong year-end, with SEEK advertising 220,000 roles since January; growth seen across various regions.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2013