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Office 365 beats Google for Opus business
Opus global infrastructure consultancy has chosen Microsoft’s Office 365 productivity solution to support its bid to be one of the top 20 consultancies in the world… read more...
Big data, 4 million jobs, large skills gap – Gartner
Analysts say there are big opportunities for big data on the horizon in APAC, but warn that we may not have the skills to fulfill them… read more...
TIN100: NZ tech sector grows, exports to Aus
The annual TIN100 Report* has highlighted a trend towards increased exports to Aus, investment in research and development and bigger headcount, despite the depressed global financial climate… read more...
Eclipse wins national accolade from Microsoft
UXC Eclipse has won the MAPA 2012 Microsoft Partner of the Year Award for Microsoft Dynamics ERP… read more...
The perils of search engine optimisation
Search engine optimization (SEO) tactics often make it harder for customers to do what they need to do, says Gerry McGovern… read more...
WorldxChange gets serious about growth plans with new COO
WorldxChange, the first telco company in New Zealand to implement an exclusively run IP network, has hired industry veteran Tim Smith as Chief Operating Officer, a real coup for the business as it ramps up its growth plans… read more...
A/NZ Governments to take action on excessive trans-Tasman mobile roaming charges
Australian senator Stephen Conroy and New Zealand minister Amy Adams have released a draft report that confirms that telecommunication companies are making excessive profits from trans-Tasman mobile roaming charges… read more...
See how ERP providers are positioned in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for ERP
If you are researching Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solutions, here is your opportunity to compare vendors… read more...
Greentree defies the recession with rapid UK expansion
Tough times are providing the ideal growth environment for Greentree software with the announcement of several new UK partners and customers for the ERP software provider… read more...
TV3’s ERP implementation a ratings winner
TV shows succeed by creating and keeping an audience. Through total staff involvement and a determination to have some fun, broadcaster MediaWorks showed how a new computer system should be produced… read more...
Simple hack spells big problems for Apple, Apple users
A simple social engineering-based hack has seen Apple suspend password changes over the phone as internet journalist’s online information, as well as iPhone, iPad, and MacBook content, is erased… read more...
Third gold competency for Koorb
Kiwi IT company Koorb Consulting has been awarded its third ‘gold’ competency by Microsoft, distinguishing the company as one of the top BI partners in New Zealand… read more...
Management buyout sees WxC eyeing up big business
A management buyout has given WorldxChange (WxC) a seal of approval for continuing its successful Corporate and Government SIP services. With six key managers taking a stake holding position, the company is now pushing even harder to challenge giants Telecom and Telstra… read more...
The expert’s guide to Sharepoint
Information overload. It defines the age we live in… read more...
Auckland Council bosses front on IT spending
After persistent rumours questioning the IT decisions inside the Super City, iStart embarked on a wide ranging investigation into council IT systems, and whether amalgamation works. Auckland’s CEO, CFO and CIO fronted – here is the full interview…by Chris Bell read more...
Support communities are where customers are won and lost
Support communities, indeed social media in general, is how a potential customer finds out what an organisation is really like, says Gerry McGovern. So why are so many companies getting the support community model all wrong?… read more...
Otago Polytechnic students battle nerves in industry leader Dragon’s Den session
14 groups of Information Technology students from Otago Polytechnic have pitched their business project to a panel of industry leaders in a tense ‘Dragon’s Den’ style session in Dunedin… read more...
Apple opens up over sweatshop allegations
Tech giant Apple has enlisted an independent investigator to inspect its Chinese operations, in an attempt to quell a potential consumer backlash over allegations of worker abuse in its supply chain… read more...
KiwiNet hits innovation ball into business court
Innovative NZ science research projects are being put up to attract investor interest for commercial development… read more...
$8m boost for hi-tech start-ups
Wellington-based angel investment group Angel HQ is partnering with the New Zealand Venture Investment Fund to invest up to NZ$8 million into start-up companies… read more...