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Amazon outage the ‘worst in cloud computing history’
Amazon’s Web Services goes down, calling into question the reliability of cloud services… read more...
‘Localist’ launches, looks to take on Yellow Pages
New Zealand Post has launched a new local information and directory service called Localist, which looks set to compete with business directory veteran, The Yellow Pages… read more...
ANZ’s ‘goMoney’ mobile banking app goes live
ANZ New Zealand have launched their mobile banking application, ANZ goMoney, as a way for ANZ customers to transfer money between friends, relatives and businesses using only mobile phone details… read more...
Telecom hit with record fine for anti-competitive conduct
The High Court in Auckland has imposed a record $12 million penalty against Telecom for breaching section 36 of the Commerce Act in the so-called ‘data tails’ case… read more...
Subcard hits the small screen
Loyal Subway customers are breathing a huge sigh of relief as they can now ditch their Subcard from their wallets… read more...
Study shows internet more important than ever for business
A new survey shows that the internet is now permeating every aspect of New Zealand business – from where farmers buy supplies to how retailers reach customers… read more...
Smartphones, tablets defeat netbooks as most popular mobile Internet device
Tablets and social networking services are key revenue growth opportunities for operators in Asia-Pacific according to mobile broadband industry survey… read more...
EFTPOS at the Rugby World Cup? Forget it.
Fans hoping to use their EFTPOS cards at the upcoming Rugby World Cup are headed for disappointment – none will be available… read more...
Vodafone NZ pulls out of Egypt – brings jobs home
Vodafone has announced it is creating 125 local jobs by consolidating all of its contact centre operations in New Zealand… read more...
David Kirk predicts All Blacks to win World Cup – Microsoft grins
Microsoft announces deal for NZ$2 million sponsorship of the RWC 2011 tournament… read more...
Adaptable completes merger
Adaptable Solution’s change signals another round of local and international IT vendor consolidation as integrated solutions seen as the future… read more...
Free online stores for Canterbury
Website builders Smallfish are offering to help small Christchurch stores affected by the quake to start trading online… read more...
NZ nearing shared services tipping point, says provider
New Zealand’s public sector is lagging behind the UK in the take-up of shared services, says a British provider, and could learn some lessons from its adoption in rural Scotland… read more...
CallPlus launches packages to help Canterbury businesses get back on their feet
New Zealand telecommunications provider CallPlus has launched a series of packages designed to assist all Canterbury business customers affected by the recent earthquake become operational… read more...
Satellite images capture Japan before and after
The NY Times has published a before and after pictorial of the coastal towns impacted by the recent earthquake… read more...
Kiwis flocking to the cloud
New Zealand has been named the most cloud savvy country in Asia Pacific, according to a recent business survey… read more...
Online auction competition heating up
Auction and trading website Sella has promised to remain commission free after a major boost in activity… read more...
Lessons for all in NZ website study
A recent NZ website study has found plenty of room for improvement when it comes to engaging users… read more...
Rapid software response helps Christchurch stricken
Quick thinking volunteers had disaster relief website Christchurch Recovery Map up and running within hours of the devastating earthquake hitting Christchurch on February 22… read more...
Mobile operators need to wake up to Facebook threat
An industry expert says mobile operators are helping grow competitor’s market share. read more...