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Apple Matters: A byte at Apple’s future
Apple has pioneered oh, lots of things. What does the latest crop mean for the future? Mark Webster ponders this question 39 years after Apple was founded… read more...

Kiwi smartphone payments a world first
More than 25 years ago the launch of eftpos created a unique New Zealand payments ecosystem. Semble is set to do the same… read more...

The road ahead for 3D printers
The technology for 3D printing has existed in some form since the 1980s. Now it is poised to move beyond prototyping into end-product and high-volume commercial manufacturing. Vinod Baya, director of PwC’s Centre for Technology and Innovation, and Alan Earls look at the coming changes and challenges for 3D printing… read more...

Time to call in the pros
The Institute of IT Professionals NZ (IITP) CEO Paul Matthews explains what the Chartered IT Professional accreditation is and why we need it… read more...

Codifying change and success
Owen McCall explains how a personal situation led to building a model for successful change… read more...

CIO Awards: What gives entrants the X factor?
The judges of the Awards want to hear from people who have done the extraordinary to bring significant benefit to their organisations through the implementation of technology… read more...

Smart metering alerts won’t cannibalise profits, says Meridian
The New Zealand energy company is taking a technology and customer-centric approach to staying ahead in the cut-throat energy market… read more...

Oracle seeks 1000 cloud salespeople across APAC
Oracle’s cloud epiphany came late, now it’s playing catchup, looking to hire 1000 new salespeople across Asia Pacific to promote cloud solutions, just as quickly as it can… read more...

2015 New Zealand Hi-Tech Awards Finalists
MEDIA RELEASE: A record number of entries from a record number of companies across New Zealand have lifted the bar for this year’s New Zealand Hi-Tech Awards, with finalists spanning the breadth of the technology sector… read more...

Equity crowdfunding prospects better this side of Tasman
New Zealand has been identified as a “stand out” performer on the Digital Evolution Index, while Australia is stalling its start-ups’ growth with restrictive crowdfunding laws… read more...

2degrees and Snap
MEDIA RELEASE: 2degrees and Snap – there’s a real choice of total telco service coming your way soon… read more...

Microsoft partners pump cloud-first, agility
The power of integrated solutions, cloud and mobile apps were on show at the eighth annual New Zealand Partner Awards for 2015… read more...

Intergen scoop top honours in ERP & CRM at Microsoft Partner Awards
MEDIA RELEASE: With two more trophies in their cabinet, Intergen prove their dominance in business applications… read more...

Navman Wireless deals blow to telematics hardware market
Industry first solution frees up telematics data use for all mixed fleet operators, regardless of size, and removes the need for third-party telematics hardware use… read more...

Industrial strength IT – why automation is inevitable
When machines can automate tasks and business processes the result is greater efficiency, more consistent outcomes and lower costs of production. Donovan Jackson looks at how companies are integrating machines and IT systems for competitive advantage… read more...

Apple Matters: Secrets and, er, secrets
Apple has a well-founded reputation for secrecy. Some things seem well leaked, other things utterly surprising. Mark Webster looks at confidentiality at Apple Inc… read more...

Subscription appetite fuels Zuora funding
A global shift toward subscription style business models has helped deliver a US$115 million funding kicker to Zuora… read more...

AppWrap: ICT news wrap up Q1 2015
A wrap-up of news stories that caught our eye over the the past quarter of ICT news including appointments, departures, deals done, implementations completed, mergers, acquisitions and partnerships… read more...

Experts team up for healthy talent management
Two HCM technology and healthcare industry experts have combined forces to address the health sector’s specific talent management needs… read more...

Technology underpins thoroughly modern marketing
Successful marketing in the 21st century requires a fresh approach linking data, mobile platforms and creative but valuable-to-the-consumer campaigns… read more...