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Alcatel Lucent Enterprise launch event invite
Connector Systems

Alcatel Lucent Enterprise launch event invite

Alcatel Lucent's Enterprise division is offering a vision for the future of data networking at Auckland and Wellington events next month.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 25th May 2012
Maxnet pulls Fyx 'global mode'
Maxnet

Maxnet pulls Fyx 'global mode'

Maxnet's Fyx has discontinued its 'global mode', allowing access to international content, days after launch, amid legal scrutiny.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 14th May 2012
Focus on microverticals from 'the new Infor'
Edge Computing

Focus on microverticals from 'the new Infor'

Infor shifts its focus to specialised microverticals, stepping away from generalist ERP solutions to cater to niche industries, says New Zealand manager.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 9th May 2012
The kiwi start up helping other SMBs compete on Trade Me
Marketing Technologies

The kiwi start up helping other SMBs compete on Trade Me

List items, take orders, fulfil sales, handle payments, and even track invoices - it's a one-stop retailer shop.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sat, 5th May 2012
Is your business obeying the Facebook rules?
Social Media

Is your business obeying the Facebook rules?

New Zealand businesses Velvet Burger and Hell Pizza lost thousands of fans when Facebook deleted their pages for breaking its rules. Could you be next?.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Thu, 3rd May 2012
Happy times for Gigamon
Virtualisation

Happy times for Gigamon

As virtualisation, mobility, and cloud trends stress IT infrastructure, Gigamon celebrates rising demand for its network monitoring solutions.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 1st May 2012
QlikTech discovers business
Unified Communications

QlikTech discovers business

One size doesn't fit all when it comes to business intelligence, according to business discovery – aka 'user driven business intelligence' – company QlikTech.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 1st May 2012
Simon Moutter appointed CEO of Telecom
Chorus

Simon Moutter appointed CEO of Telecom

Telecom has appointed Simon Moutter as CEO and managing director, effective September 1. He will receive a base salary of NZD $1.35 million.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 23rd Apr 2012
ICONZ aims to break cloud barriers
ICONZ/Webvisions

ICONZ aims to break cloud barriers

ICONZ redefines cloud computing for NZ businesses, offering tailored options and readiness assessments to ease the transition.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Mon, 23rd Apr 2012
Hire me, learn from me, buy from me or get out of my way
Partner Programmes

Hire me, learn from me, buy from me or get out of my way

Inspired by the passion of American entrepreneurs at Infusioncon 2012, Sean McDonald urges New Zealanders to embrace boldness and celebrate success.

By Sean McDonald • 4 min read • Mon, 16th Apr 2012

Global Stories

New Zealand (NZ) stories

'Turn IPv6 on and leave it on'
Google

'Turn IPv6 on and leave it on'

Facebook, Google, and other major internet firms will permanently switch to IPv6 at midday NZT today, marking a pivotal step in global internet infrastructure.

By Mike Borgfeldt • 2 min read • Wed, 6th Jun 2012
Alcatel-Lucent bringing broadband to Tonga
Unified Communications

Alcatel-Lucent bringing broadband to Tonga

Tonga teams up with Alcatel-Lucent to forge broadband links via undersea cable, enhancing connectivity for its 100,000 residents.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 11th May 2012
Kiwi appointed to lead SAP in North America
SAP

Kiwi appointed to lead SAP in North America

Step back for Geraldine McBride as she re-joins SAP, now leading the North America division after a stint with Dell.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 2nd May 2012
Gen-i to build $10.5m Christchurch data centre
Hyperscale

Gen-i to build $10.5m Christchurch data centre

Gen-i announces a £10.5m investment to construct an earthquake-resistant, eco-friendly data centre in Christchurch, boosting its NZ network.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 2nd May 2012
Layer 7 kicks off APAC expansion
Oracle

Layer 7 kicks off APAC expansion

Layer 7 embarks on APAC expansion, appointing ex-Oracle exec Colman McCaffery to lead sales in Australia and New Zealand, boosting local presence.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 1st May 2012
Services Ontrack for Kroll
EduTech

Services Ontrack for Kroll

<strong>Best known locally for its data recovery software, Kroll Ontrack is looking to spread its wings and offer services via a New Zealand partner.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 1st May 2012
Spam shrinks as scammers go social
Cloud Services

Spam shrinks as scammers go social

Spam declines by 32%, but cyberattacks surge as scammers exploit social networks and mobile phones, says Symantec's 2011 report.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 1st May 2012
Sourcefire on the prowl
Firewalls

Sourcefire on the prowl

Sourcefire is seeking a New Zealand distributor to capitalise on heightened security awareness, as it reports a 40% revenue surge to USD $53.2 million in Q4.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Apr 2012