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Health Technologies

Whānau Tahi strengthens IT play with health IT acquisition

Whānau Tahi is strengthening its IT play, confirming its acquisition of health IT specialist firm SimplHealth.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 25th Aug 2016

Auckland University

Kiwi students continue to receive unwanted sexual material via mobile phone and the internet

15% of secondary school students in New Zealand received unwanted sexually explicit material between 2007 and 2012, according to a report.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 16th Aug 2016

Cloud Services

Getting the job done with new software for agricultural sector

New cloud-based farm management software 'Job Done' aims to alleviate farming productivity issues in New Zealand, costing the sector $500m p.a.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 9th Aug 2016

EduTech

Nikki Kaye speaks: Progressing 21st Century school infrastructure

I thought it may be useful to give you an update on where we are at with the wider education portfolio, including digital infrastructure.

By Shannon Williams • 16 min read • Mon, 18th Jul 2016

Health Technologies

Smokefree campaign uses text to help smokers quit

Te Tai Tokerau PHO is helping GPs who will help Northland patients become smokefree. The system will use text messages to deliver vital health info.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 18th Jul 2016

IT professionals

Who were the winners at the 2016 Excellence in IT Awards?

The winners of the Excellence in IT Awards 2016 were announced in front of a crowd of 700 professionals at a gala event in Wellington last night.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Wed, 13th Jul 2016

Unified Communications

Finalists for NZ's Excellence in IT Awards named

The awards are a sector-wide event that recognise the individuals and team show have excelled in the tech industry.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Jun 2016

Global Stories

Health stories

Health Technologies

'Safety selfies' snap their way to workplace improvement

Health and safety is becoming less of a bore and more interactive, thanks to an app developer who is encouraging workplaces to use selfies.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 30th Aug 2016

Wireless Networks

Tale of two halves for Hills as back to basics turnaround continues

Hills has seen its NPAT return to black in the second half of FY16 as the distributor continues to transform its business.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Aug 2016

EduTech

The two main technology challenges facing Kiwi principals

NZ school principals face two main technology challenges, as schools across the country continually eye up the advantages of technology in schools.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Aug 2016

Unified Communications

TeleDOT videoconferencing technology 'healthcare of the future'

Video collaboration technology has helped nurses conduct face-to-face videoconferences with their TB patients, saving time and travel costs.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 15th Aug 2016

Biometrics

SOTI offers same-day support as Windows 10 Anniversary updates kick in

With the Windows 10 Anniversary updates now being implemented, EMM provider SOTI is claiming it will support the new updates for enterprises.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 8th Aug 2016

Health Technologies

Cloudera Enterprise inks international IMS Health contract

Global information and technology services firm IMS Health as selected Cloudera to support its Big Data Factory for life sciences and healthcare.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 27th Jul 2016

Open source

Kiwi company named APAC's Best Startup for Social Impact

New Zealand's oDocs has been named Asia Pacific's Best Startup - Social Impact in the annual Talent Unleashed awards.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Jul 2016

Absolute IT

Has NZ's ICT skills shortage caused a 2% drop in salary?

A new report shows NZ median IT salaries are down 2% in July, reaching $80,000. NZ's skills shortage and migration levels may be contributing factors.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Jul 2016

Public Cloud

Microsoft cloud's MoH deal will 'provide burgeoning opportunity' for market

Microsoft Trusted Public Cloud services has been chosen by the Ministry of Health to advance New Zealand's electronic health service systems.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 11th Jul 2016

Wireless Networks

Exclusive: Hyper-niche markets offering shot in arm for resellers

A focus on niche markets doesn't mean small returns for resellers. Distributor Sektor tells how resellers can capitalise on some booming 'niche' plays.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Jun 2016