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Government ICT direction gets the thumbs up
A government paper setting the policy for Government ICT use has been welcomed by the industry… read more...
IT to make Eden Park a world-class stadium
ICT will play a major role in creating the ability for the RWC venue to add value to the spectator experience as well as generating new revenue streams… read more...
NZ’s internet story told in video and song
This is the 21st anniversary of New Zealand’s connection to the Internet and a Wellington digital agency has created a site to tell its story… read more...
Infor unveils new family of applications
Infor’s new family of applications combine industry-specific functionality with rapid implementations to speed time-to-value… read more...
Fast broadband moves ahead
New Zealand is another step closer to ultra-fast broadband today… read more...
Start of new Google search bidding war?
A search specialist says some marked changes in the paid and natural search landscape could be ahead after he noticed a tweak in Google’s instant search results… read more...
Developers get phone challenge
NZ software developers are being challenged to come up with some of the world’s first apps for the new Windows Phone 7 platform… read more...
RIM unveil social platform
Research In Motion has unveiled the BlackBerry Messenger Social Platform, giving developers the tools to build applications that take advantage of the social aspects of the popular BBM service… read more...
Learn the secrets to exploiting mobile technology
A conference late October will provide invaluable help for companies working out how to effectively manage their mobile workforces, deliver cost savings and in turn deliver a high level of customer service… read more...
KiwiRail-IBM deal to deliver a smarter rail network
A $3m deal uses IBM services to bring KiwiRail in line with modern day rail networks… read more...
Vodafone launches iPhone App for VNZMAs
Vodafone’s gone geek chic with a FREE Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards iPhone app, launched today… read more...
5-minute Supply Chain Survey from University of Auckland Business School
Your chance to help ascertain the current status of supply chain practices in NZ and help SMEs to better understand the supply chain of tomorrow… read more...
New animal tracking standard opens door to Chinese advantage
A recent government standards announcement could mean losing another agri-tech race after kiwi’s do all the hard work… read more...
Power-hungry internet needs to nap
The internet’s energy consumption is growing fast. It may need computers to help it sleep if it’s not to pose a green threat… read more...
Electronics still toxic, but Apple and HP show the way
Greenpeace’s latest Guide to Greener Electronics shows some electronic companies making headway while others are falling behind… read more...
Event: The business benefits of entering the 2010 Plain English Awards
iStart is supporting the annual WriteMark New Zealand Plain English Awards. The awards promote businesses that communicate clearly and raise awareness about the benefits of using plain English. Businesses enter to gain recognition for the way they communicate and to show their commitment to clarity. Entry is free and there are categories to suit any business… read more...
How secure is your smartphone?
With staff increasingly mobile and mobility applications burgeoning, security threats are becoming as real on smartphones as they have been for some time on PCs. Being aware is the key to staying clean… read more...
Switched on CEO: Bruce Hassall navigating stormy weather
PwC’s chief executive, Bruce Hassall, took the helm in September, in a tough 2009. But, with some strategic help from technology, he’s set fair ahead… read more...
LG’s Android lands in New Zealand
Mobile phone maker LG announces its first handset based on Google’s Android operating system will be available in the local market… read more...
Where is business focusing for technology ROI?
A good return on dollars spent on IT in these tough times should be a pre-requisite to investment – right? iStart asked those who know where to find it and got some surprising answers… read more...
