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Epson NZ builds a network of dealer partners for business printer range
Partner Programmes

Epson NZ builds a network of dealer partners for business printer range

Epson NZ establishes distribution channel for business printers with major agreements and regional dealer partners.

By Darren Price • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Feb 2022
Contractors optimistic despite delays
Sustainability

Contractors optimistic despite delays

Short-term pain from Covid-19 and delayed projects is being offset by record infrastructure spending, with many contractors still hiring.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 16th Sep 2020
Construction industry suffering a technology value gap
Data Analytics

Construction industry suffering a technology value gap

Most Kiwi builders are missing out on returns from new kit, as skills gaps and poor systems integration blunt tech gains.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 13th Nov 2018
Focus on lowest cost undermining major infrastructure projects
Collaboration

Focus on lowest cost undermining major infrastructure projects

Poor procurement could leave New Zealand’s record infrastructure pipeline facing higher maintenance bills and weaker project outcomes.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Aug 2018
CERT response team to ward off cyberattacks
Malware

CERT response team to ward off cyberattacks

The new unit will give businesses and internet users a hotline and online tools to report attacks as ransomware and hacking rise.

By Staff Writer • 8 min read • Thu, 13th Apr 2017
Cyber awareness initiative releases jargon dictionary for NZ organisations
Malware

Cyber awareness initiative releases jargon dictionary for NZ organisations

New Zealanders get a Jargon Buster to clarify cyber terms, boosting workplace cyber security understanding during Connect Smart week.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Mon, 17th Oct 2016
Are Kiwi employees in the dark when It comes to cyber security?
Malware

Are Kiwi employees in the dark when It comes to cyber security?

Only 17% of New Zealanders have received training on cyber security at work, despite being affected by cybercrime.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Oct 2016
Are Kiwis addicted to Facebook? New research says yes
Facebook

Are Kiwis addicted to Facebook? New research says yes

Kiwis confess to Facebook fixation, with research showing it's their top social media habit, say Colmar Brunton.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Jul 2016
Ironic? Kiwis worried about privacy of public social media accounts
Government

Ironic? Kiwis worried about privacy of public social media accounts

Survey unveils Kiwis' privacy fears; most oppose gov't eyeing up their social media data, trumping credit or criminal concerns.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 20th May 2016
Kiwis not so shallow, according to finding love survey
Online dating

Kiwis not so shallow, according to finding love survey

New Zealanders value honesty and a sense of humor over good looks and intelligence in a romantic partner, says Colmar Brunton.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Feb 2016
NZers see growing benefits from closer economic ties with Asia, wary on investment: survey
Colmar Brunton

NZers see growing benefits from closer economic ties with Asia, wary on investment: survey

New Zealanders see positive spin-offs coming from the nation's growing economic ties across Asia, although they have become wary of investment from th.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2015
Kiwi youth indulging in illegal downloads
Gaming

Kiwi youth indulging in illegal downloads

Almost half of those surveyed admit to unauthorised streaming of TV programmes and almost a third indulge in unauthorised downloading of movies.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 19th Jan 2015
Half of NZ SMEs missing out online
Unified Communications

Half of NZ SMEs missing out online

Half of Kiwi SMEs are missing the digital boat, with just 50% having a web presence, risking invisibility to a highly online consumer base.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 8th May 2013

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Vodafone drops cheques in move it calls (sigh) 'Chexit'
Marketing Technologies

Vodafone drops cheques in move it calls (sigh) 'Chexit'

Vodafone is, ahem, chequing out of the now old-school payment method as it focuses on developing its digital-first services.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Mar 2020
Vodafone launches new endless data plans for consumers and business customers
Unified Communications

Vodafone launches new endless data plans for consumers and business customers

Vodafone New Zealand unveils new mobile phone plans with endless data, addressing customers' increasing demand for data.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 27th Feb 2020
Multi-screen marketing set to dominate in 2014?
Colmar Brunton

Multi-screen marketing set to dominate in 2014?

Kiwi marketers will need to focus on multi-screen, multi-device marketing drives to keep up with global trends in 2014.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Dec 2013
SMEs struggle with cloud concept
Fintech

SMEs struggle with cloud concept

More industry education needed as small and medium sized businesses don't fully understand cloud computing despite the financial benefits.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 12th Sep 2012