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Massey MOOCs go live next week
EduTech

Massey MOOCs go live next week

Massey University launches free online courses in agriculture, emergency management, and indigenous studies next week, showcasing NZ's expertise globally.

By Rebecca Wood • 2 min read • Fri, 4th Oct 2013
Voyager chooses Hawaiki for trans-Pacific cable
Network Infrastructure

Voyager chooses Hawaiki for trans-Pacific cable

Voyager to boost NZ's internet connectivity with a major deal for bandwidth on Hawaiki's trans-Pacific cable, set to complete in late 2015.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 1st Oct 2013
Lessons to be learnt with BYOD
EduTech

Lessons to be learnt with BYOD

New Zealand schools are adopting BYOD, pushing for educational benefits while grappling with policy, safety, and network security challenges.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 1st Oct 2013
A look back at NZ's Digital Nationz Expo...
Gaming

A look back at NZ's Digital Nationz Expo...

NZ finally previews Xbox One and PS4 at its own Digital Nationz Expo, marking a huge success in gaming history for Kiwis.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Mon, 30th Sep 2013

Global Stories

Australian stories

Xero raises NZ$180m for global growth
Fintech

Xero raises NZ$180m for global growth

Company raises new capital from a range of US and New Zealand investors, including existing shareholders Matrix Capital Management and the Peter Thiel.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 14th Oct 2013
NZET Podcast #26: Glacier the tip of the iceberg.
Network Infrastructure

NZET Podcast #26: Glacier the tip of the iceberg.

Gen-i becomes NZ's first ICT provider to achieve the global ISAE 3402 security standard, marking a significant milestone.

By Alistair Ross • 4 min read • Sun, 13th Oct 2013
Fujitsu claims leading Data Centre ANZ Provider prize
Hyperscale

Fujitsu claims leading Data Centre ANZ Provider prize

Fujitsu scoops top Data Centre Provider award in ANZ, lauded for leading sustainability and comprehensive offerings in 2013-2014 report.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 11th Oct 2013
Australia's NBN: New govt promises major changes
Unified Communications

Australia's NBN: New govt promises major changes

Malcolm Turnbull enacts major shifts in Australia's NBN, moving from FTTH to cost-effective FTTN, sparking wide public debate.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 9th Oct 2013
NZ set for 2014 iTunes Radio launch
Gaming

NZ set for 2014 iTunes Radio launch

Apple gears up to launch iTunes Radio in NZ early next year, poised to take on Pandora and Spotify in the music streaming battle.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 9th Oct 2013
Former Trend Micro & Cisco stalwart accelerates Tenable's ANZ push
Trend Micro

Former Trend Micro & Cisco stalwart accelerates Tenable's ANZ push

Tenable bolsters its ANZ operations with the appointment of cybersecurity veteran Matthew Brigham as Regional Sales Manager.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 4th Oct 2013
Dotcom fights for 1st world NZ internet
Unified Communications

Dotcom fights for 1st world NZ internet

Kim Dotcom and Orcon collaborate to eliminate New Zealand's data caps and tackle the country's sub-par internet.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 3rd Oct 2013
Auckland Open source event this week
Open source

Auckland Open source event this week

The Australasian Open source Developers Conference, one of the top conferences for developers in Asia Pacific, is heading to Auckland.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Oct 2013
Aussie distie launches NZ office and hires Terry Dunn
Oracle

Aussie distie launches NZ office and hires Terry Dunn

Nextgen Distribution expands to New Zealand with offices in Auckland and Wellington, appointing industry veteran Terry Dunn as local MD.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Oct 2013
Kiwi firm Livelink links up with Oz email solutions provider
Email

Kiwi firm Livelink links up with Oz email solutions provider

Livelink Connect has merged with the Australian operations of Rocketseed, a London headquartered international provider of email media and branding solutions.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 2nd Oct 2013
Tech firms lead the race in battle for best Workplace
Marketing Technologies

Tech firms lead the race in battle for best Workplace

Tech firms shine in Best Workplaces 2013 awards, nabbing 11 of 43 spots, led by repeat finalists including Provoke and Microsoft NZ.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 2nd Oct 2013
Tata Communications' new provider sets sights on ANZ market
Unified Communications

Tata Communications' new provider sets sights on ANZ market

New partnership agreement will see Arkadin first roll-out in Australia and New Zealand followed by the rest of the Asia Pacific region.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 2nd Oct 2013
Wynyard expands workforce with worldwide recruitment drive
Network Infrastructure

Wynyard expands workforce with worldwide recruitment drive

Wynyard Group continues to expand its global workforce and footprint, with a number of key strategic appointments in Australia, US, UK and Asia.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 30th Sep 2013
FIFA 14 ANZ midnight launch confirmed...
Gaming

FIFA 14 ANZ midnight launch confirmed...

EA sports have invited FIFA's biggest fans to attend the official midnight launch of the world's greatest sports video game at Hoyts Wetherill Park, Australia.

By David Williams • 1 min read • Thu, 26th Sep 2013