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How to setup a podcast
Unified Communications

How to setup a podcast

Paul Spain, host of the NZ Tech Podcast, covers what's involved with producing and launching a successful podcast.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 1st Mar 2012
Check Point turns to channel for mid-market push
Malware

Check Point turns to channel for mid-market push

Security software vendor sees opportunity in mid-tier & SMB space, wants resellers to help them understand the sector.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Feb 2012
Yellow's bid for the SMB digital marketing dollar
Google

Yellow's bid for the SMB digital marketing dollar

Restructuring represents next stage in evolution from directory publisher to 'digital marketing services provider'.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 29th Feb 2012
Fry: 'Twitter is for twittering on'
Unified Communications

Fry: 'Twitter is for twittering on'

Stephen Fry has apologised for his comments on New Zealand broadband, stating his tweets were not meant to spark a national debate or cause offence.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 28th Feb 2012
Telecom to supply teachers laptops - Updated
Unified Communications

Telecom to supply teachers laptops - Updated

Telecom Rentals secures contract to supply 45,000 laptops to NZ teachers, enhancing digital classrooms with ultra-fast broadband over three years.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 27th Feb 2012
Can New Zealand become the world multicore capital?
Open Parallel

Can New Zealand become the world multicore capital?

Open Parallel aims to ignite a new software industry in New Zealand with Multicore World in Wellington, featuring top global and local tech leaders.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 27th Feb 2012
Mobile ads have 'enormous potential'
Marketing Technologies

Mobile ads have 'enormous potential'

A PwC report for IABNZ reveals New Zealand's mobile ad spend at NZD $632,092 in 2011, 0.18% of total online ad spend, with massive growth potential.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 15th Feb 2012
NZICT to host govt IT procurement workshop - Updated
NZICT

NZICT to host govt IT procurement workshop - Updated

Events in Auckland and Wellington sell out as resellers jump at chance to learn more about pitching to government.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 8th Feb 2012
The kiwi story
Blogging

The kiwi story

Explore 'The Kiwi Story', your go-to site for discovering exceptional New Zealand businesses like Edible Beds in Auckland, organic gardening made easy.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 1st Feb 2012

Global Stories

New Zealand (NZ) stories

New senior role at Symantec
Symantec

New senior role at Symantec

Symantec New Zealand appoints Lucas Salter as country manager, effective April 1, moving him from Western Australia; Stuart Preston becomes account director.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 6th Mar 2012
App of the Week: Corporate Cabs
iOS

App of the Week: Corporate Cabs

Hate booking taxis over the phone? Sick of waiting half an hour or more for them to arrive? This is the app for you.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 29th Feb 2012
Apple to pull Siri-like 'Evi': report
Apple

Apple to pull Siri-like 'Evi': report

Apple faces backlash for planning to axe Evi, a voice app akin to Siri, raising concerns over stifling competition.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 28th Feb 2012
Apple co-founder to speak in NZ
Apple

Apple co-founder to speak in NZ

Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak will visit New Zealand in May for a speaking tour, discussing Apple's philosophy and Steve Jobs' legacy. Tickets cost NZD $995.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 24th Feb 2012
IDC's 2012 ICT predictions
Data Analytics

IDC's 2012 ICT predictions

ICT organisations will continue to reap rewards despite cautious spending in 2012 according to research company IDC.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 20th Feb 2012
Adobe appoints marketing head for ANZ
Marketing Technologies

Adobe appoints marketing head for ANZ

13-year veteran of Microsoft in Australia & the UK tasked with driving regional awareness of content creation brand.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 15th Feb 2012
Start-up Sessions: Hell Pizza
Social Media

Start-up Sessions: Hell Pizza

Hell Pizza, under director Stu McMullin, champions technology, from pioneering mobile EFTPOS in '96 to launching innovative apps and thriving in South Korea.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 14th Feb 2012
The road ahead
Unified Communications

The road ahead

As unified communications (UC) adoption grows, tech providers must guide resellers to support and educate businesses for effective deployment and ongoing use.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 1st Feb 2012
Online helpdesk spreads satisfaction in NZ - Updated
Support

Online helpdesk spreads satisfaction in NZ - Updated

New Zealand tops Zendesk's global customer satisfaction poll at 95%, while the French lag at 57%. Now, a new charity-linked plan boosts philanthropy.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 1st Feb 2012