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Why the term “thought leader” sounds self righteous and pompous...
Social Media

Why the term “thought leader” sounds self righteous and pompous...

The rise of self-professed thought leaders on social media raises questions about ego vs. audience, writes Jake Sorofman of Gartner.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Aug 2014
Can Key rule out that GCSB is sharing NZ's data?
Green Party

Can Key rule out that GCSB is sharing NZ's data?

New evidence suggests that New Zealand's GCSB is sharing metadata with the NSA, contradicting government claims. #surveillance #privacy.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Aug 2014
Boost for rural high-speed broadband as Spark's 4G rollout begins...
Unified Communications

Boost for rural high-speed broadband as Spark's 4G rollout begins...

Spark New Zealand has launched its 4G services on the recently acquired 700MHz spectrum in the Waikato region.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Aug 2014
What's the future of IT vendor management...?
Risk & Compliance

What's the future of IT vendor management...?

Vendor management programs are evolving to capitalize on the value and innovation offered by vendors, while mitigating risks.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Aug 2014
Data focus helps Vocus record 'significant' financial results
Unified Communications

Data focus helps Vocus record 'significant' financial results

Vocus Communications reports strong FY2014 results with net profit up 53% to $13.6m and revenue up 38% to $92.3m.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 29th Aug 2014
New Veeam NZ head sets sight on Kiwi channel growth
Virtualisation

New Veeam NZ head sets sight on Kiwi channel growth

Ross Cranston steps into the role at Veeam NZ, eyeing growth in Kiwi channel partnerships and regional expansion.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 29th Aug 2014
NZ's 'hottest' tech companies revealed...
Fintech

NZ's 'hottest' tech companies revealed...

Technology Investment Network (TIN) last night revealed New Zealand's top ten high growth technology export companies...

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Aug 2014
Wynyard Group joins forces with NZ Police... tackles crime through tech
Partner Programmes

Wynyard Group joins forces with NZ Police... tackles crime through tech

Wynyard Group allies with NZ Police to revolutionise crime-fighting via a high-tech partnership, eyeing global impact.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Aug 2014
Spark customers offered special deal on Lightbox
Unified Communications

Spark customers offered special deal on Lightbox

Spark offers broadband customers a special half-price Lightbox deal for six months, adding to its 30-day free trial, for a limited time.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 28th Aug 2014
Light up, Light up, because now you have a choice...
Gaming

Light up, Light up, because now you have a choice...

NZ's newest online TV service, Lightbox, goes live with exclusive shows, promising freedom and entertainment for all broadband users.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 28th Aug 2014
Gartner observes... Marketers, Cynics, and the #ALSIceBucketChallenge
Social Media

Gartner observes... Marketers, Cynics, and the #ALSIceBucketChallenge

The #ALSIceBucketChallenge has taken much of the social media world by storm, but not without generating blowback from critics and cynics.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 27th Aug 2014
Mobility “fundamentally changing” the way NZ organisations do business
Cybersecurity

Mobility “fundamentally changing” the way NZ organisations do business

Majority of New Zealand businesses investing in mobile solutions to improve customer experience, allocating high budget to mobility.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Aug 2014
Unisys NZ: How to be a mobile trendsetter – again...
Bring Your Own Device

Unisys NZ: How to be a mobile trendsetter – again...

Unisys NZ urges Kiwi firms to reclaim mobile innovation crown, spotlighting a shift needed from operational to revenue-boosting mobile strategies.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Aug 2014
National 'finally wakes up' to rural broadband issues
Unified Communications

National 'finally wakes up' to rural broadband issues

New Zealand's new $150m rural broadband fund must be truly contestable and not a slush fund for large telcos, warns Labour ICT spokesperson Clare Curran.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 27th Aug 2014

Stories from Other Regions

Thursday I don't care about you, it's Friday I'm in love... with former IBM tech veteran
IBM

Thursday I don't care about you, it's Friday I'm in love... with former IBM tech veteran

Friday Solutions welcomes David Lynn as Business Development Manager, bringing a wealth of experience in the IT sector.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 29th Aug 2014
On the ninth day of September Apple sent to me... a brand new iPhone 6
Gaming

On the ninth day of September Apple sent to me... a brand new iPhone 6

Apple confirms iPhone 6 launch on September 9, expected to be the biggest launch in Apple's history. #iPhone6 #AppleEvent.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 29th Aug 2014
Orcon unlocks the internet with launch of Global Mode
Gaming

Orcon unlocks the internet with launch of Global Mode

Orcon allows customers to access blocked international sites with Global Mode, as streaming survey results show shift from broadcast TV.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 28th Aug 2014
Commission seeks NZ feedback on mobile market monitoring...
Application Performance Monitoring

Commission seeks NZ feedback on mobile market monitoring...

Commerce Commission seeks feedback on changes to mobile monitoring regime. Proposed changes available on website.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 28th Aug 2014