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Virtualisation: Meeting the demands of a maturing market
Virtualisation

Virtualisation: Meeting the demands of a maturing market

With virtualisation maturing, large enterprises embrace it as essential. Gartner forecasts it as key tech in 2011; 91% already use it for production workloads.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Nov 2011
NZ tech firm sold to SAP
Supply Chain

NZ tech firm sold to SAP

SAP acquires Auckland-based 3D tech firm Right Hemisphere, aiming to retain and possibly expand its local R&D office, says SAP's Hans Thalbauer.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 8th Sep 2011
Following the hedgehog's path to success
IT Automation

Following the hedgehog's path to success

Inspired by Jim Collins' hedgehog concept, Chris Maclean's focus on IT infrastructure has driven significant growth and innovation at Maclean Computing.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Sep 2011
Business first, technology second
IT management

Business first, technology second

Owen McCall shares valuable insights on prioritising business understanding over tech fascination in his journey from consultant to CIO.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Thu, 1st Sep 2011
CA Technologies names new ANZ vice president
CA Technologies

CA Technologies names new ANZ vice president

CA Technologies has appointed Bill McMurray, a 25-year industry veteran, as vice president for Australia and New Zealand operations.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 30th Aug 2011
Is your IT delivering the goods?
Document Management

Is your IT delivering the goods?

The software solution that happily managed to guide you two years ago may not be quite so fast or powerful today.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 21st Aug 2011
Top 10 tips for coping with disasters
Unified Communications

Top 10 tips for coping with disasters

Recent events have heightened the awareness of business continuity and disaster recovery planning for many New Zealand businesses.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Aug 2011
Big trouble in little Christchurch
Disaster Recovery

Big trouble in little Christchurch

Unisys turns crisis into triumph in Christchurch, showcasing power of preparedness with its robust disaster response to 2010 and 2011 quakes.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 1st Aug 2011
Staying connected through a crisis
Unified Communications

Staying connected through a crisis

Paul Deavoll leads Gen-i in heroic efforts to maintain vital services during the Christchurch earthquake, ensuring connectivity amid chaos.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Mon, 1st Aug 2011
Room to recover
Unified Communications

Room to recover

Melanie Morris opens her business premises to aid quake-hit firms in Christchurch, nurturing recovery with free workspace and workshops.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 1st Aug 2011
Born to run
Fitness

Born to run

A kiwi software boss is in training to take on one of the world's most well-known public sporting events, the ING New York City marathon.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 22nd Jul 2011
SolarWinds launches device tracker
Network Infrastructure

SolarWinds launches device tracker

SolarWinds unveils a new User Device Tracker to empower IT pros with precise device location history and network insights, all at a lower cost.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 26th May 2011
Complexity is a welcome challenge
Virtualisation

Complexity is a welcome challenge

Navigating the IT landscape for over 40,000 users at the University of Auckland, Miles Fordyce thrives on complexity and the vibrancy of campus life.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 1st May 2011
It's crunch time for DR
Disaster Recovery

It's crunch time for DR

As businesses grapple with disaster recovery planning, resellers have a golden opportunity to guide them towards tailored, effective strategies.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Oct 2010

Stories from Other Regions

CA debuts new programme
Partner Programmes

CA debuts new programme

CA Technologies has introduced its CA Global Partner Program locally, on the back what it says are changing demands on partners.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 1st May 2012
Unisys lands McDonald's South Pacific contract
Partner Programmes

Unisys lands McDonald's South Pacific contract

Unisys wins a $38.8M deal to support over 1000 McDonald's in New Zealand, Australia, and South Pacific, enhancing customer tech experience.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 15th Nov 2011
Sybase announces Afaria support for App Store volume program
SAP

Sybase announces Afaria support for App Store volume program

Sybase unveils interface support for Apple's App Store Volume Purchase Program. SAP subsidiary aims to aid businesses in app deployment.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 16th Sep 2011
A business survival kit
Disaster Recovery

A business survival kit

In the wake of February's devastating earthquake, there has been renewed focus by businesses on the importance of disaster recovery planning.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Aug 2011