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Victoria connecting with Wellington’s tech industry
Victoria University of Wellington is running a workshop aimed at getting Wellington’s tech community up to speed with the latest in network technology… read more...

“Serious” equity crowdfunding site launches in NZ
Equitise is the fourth equity crowdfunding platform to be launched in New Zealand since April last year – a boon for the start-up sector, but not without its risks… read more...

Brocade combats SDN procurement hesitation with year’s free trial
In a bid to ramp up interest in software defined networking (SDN) amongst non-technical procurement executives, Brocade has announced a free one-year licence of its SDN controller… read more...

Apple Matters: Silver Apple dollars
Apple expert Mark Webster takes a look at where all of Apple’s money is coming from… read more...

Follow the fast fibre road
The internet of things may feel like it only uses wireless technology but in reality it relies on big pipes and banks of servers. Paul Budde explores what we need to do in order to arrive at the smart cities of the future… read more...

Mobile telehealth comes home, saves millions
A new health technology release means that more patients are able to be treated in their own homes, saving hours of commute time and millions of dollars per year… read more...

Has Trade Me/Harmoney investment put cat among the pigeons?
As peer to peer lending platforms gain momentum, traditional lending institutions will need to evolve to remain relevant in a new lending culture… read more...

Apple Matters: A case for iPhone 6
Mark Webster road-tests a selection of cases for iPhone 6… read more...

Windows 10: A new generation of Windows
REDMOND, Wash. — Jan. 21, 2015 — Microsoft Corp. on Wednesday unveiled a new generation of Windows, with a wide range of experiences designed to usher in… read more...

Apple Matters: A case for iPhone 6
Mark Webster road-tests a selection of cases for iPhone 6… read more...

NZ Hi-Tech Awards – six weeks until entries close
NZ Hi-Tech Trust chair Wayne Norrie invites the technology industry to enter the 2015 NZ Hi-Tech Awards… read more...

Are iPads the only real choice for schools?
Apple aficionado and blogger Mark Webster looks at why iPads make sense in schools… read more...

2014 Christmas shopping a last-minute affair
Consumers in New Zealand rushed to the shops at the last possible minute in 2014 while Australians took a more sedate approach to the Christmas rush… read more...

Wynyard software hunts felons State-side
The Kiwi company’s crime analytics software is helping to fight crime globally, most recently the notorious Felony Lane Gang… read more...

Enterprise software spending growth leads the pack
Enterprise software is a standout in Gartner’s 2015 IT spending forecast – though market competition and consolidation may threaten some vendors’ coffers… read more...

NZ MBAs provide solid IT foundation
On a recent trip to the region the CEO of the Association of MBAs was impressed by New Zealand’s coverage of technology in MBA courses… read more...

Apple Matters: Apple, 1984 and excellent clothing
Mark Webster links Apple through its 1984 Macintosh ad to some very 2015 Orwellian clothing… read more...

Apple Matters: Holiday time: Travellin’ tech
When you have to travel, the tech you pack is as important as anything else you take… read more...

Xero US listing on cards next year
After a rugged year on the stock exchange the cloud accounting provider has got its mojo back indicating US growth and listing plans… read more...

AppWrap: ICT news wrap up Q4 2014
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...