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Apple in music-subscription talks
Apple

Apple in music-subscription talks

Apple mulls over unlimited music subscription deal, sparking talks with major labels to reshape iTunes and challenge rivals.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 11th Oct 2010
Southern Cross extends undersea cable service
Unified Communications

Southern Cross extends undersea cable service

Southern Cross will extend its undersea cable service until November 2025, enhancing long-term capacity and value for customers by 15 years.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 11th Oct 2010
Govt takes bigger interest in public sector ICT spend
Unified Communications

Govt takes bigger interest in public sector ICT spend

The NZ government outlines new ICT policies aimed at enhancing efficiency and innovation across public sector agencies, gaining strong industry support.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 8th Oct 2010
MTV releases anti-bullying iPhone app
Cyberbullying

MTV releases anti-bullying iPhone app

MTV has launched an updated version of its Over The Line iPhone app in the US, aimed at combating digital abuse and cyberbullying among users.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 5th Oct 2010
Xero invests in tax lodgement company
Fintech

Xero invests in tax lodgement company

Xero has invested NZD $200,000 for a 15.9% stake in Max Solutions to fund the development of a New Zealand-specific tax lodgement system.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 4th Oct 2010
Connector hires Allied Telesis BDM
Cloud Services

Connector hires Allied Telesis BDM

Connector Systems appoints Ryan Ashton as Allied Telesis National Business Development Manager to boost networking sales and support resellers.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 4th Oct 2010
Report: 4G phones will ruin digital TV
EduTech

Report: 4G phones will ruin digital TV

4G mobile phones could interfere with cable TV within six metres of a set top box, according to research by Cable Europe.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 4th Oct 2010
Seek questions Trade Me's 'overtake' claim
Trade Me

Seek questions Trade Me's 'overtake' claim

Trade Me's claim to overtake Seek in job board visits by year's end is challenged by Seek, citing an 8% lead in unique browsers this month.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 4th Oct 2010
Google releases voice and chat for U.S. users
Digital Entertainment

Google releases voice and chat for U.S. users

Google has launched Gmail voice and video chat for US users, enabling phone calls to landlines via browser. Video calls also supported with webcams.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 1st Oct 2010
NZ's fibre-enabled future
Unified Communications

NZ's fibre-enabled future

New Zealand's fibre future looks bright, with the NZRFG ensuring ultra-fast networks reach Kiwis nationwide. Economic leaps are expected as access expands.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Fri, 1st Oct 2010
Xero adds simple inventory
Fintech

Xero adds simple inventory

Xero introduces Inventory Items to simplify tracking sales and purchases, addressing a highly requested feature ahead of new GST changes in New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 29th Sep 2010
Tom Tom searches for NZ's most iconic Kiwi accent
Global Positioning System

Tom Tom searches for NZ's most iconic Kiwi accent

GPS maker TomTom launches 'Be the Voice of New Zealand' to find the most iconic Kiwi accent for their units. Enter or vote at www.bethevoice.co.nz.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 28th Sep 2010
NZCS launches '50 Years of ICT Innovation' book
Open source

NZCS launches '50 Years of ICT Innovation' book

NZCS has launched '50 Years of ICT Innovation,' a 400-page book documenting New Zealand's computing history with insights from notable innovators.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Sat, 25th Sep 2010
Joyce: Public needs to see the benefits of UFB
Unified Communications

Joyce: Public needs to see the benefits of UFB

Communications Minister Steven Joyce tells Huawei technology summit that the benefits of UFB need to be publicised.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 17th Sep 2010
Basware to open New Zealand office - four new partners wanted
Small Business

Basware to open New Zealand office - four new partners wanted

Basware plans to establish a New Zealand office, seeking four partners to enhance its growing presence and offer electronic invoicing services in the market.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 17th Sep 2010
Citrix hires NetScaler manager
Virtualisation

Citrix hires NetScaler manager

Citrix appoints Phil Caleno as Senior Manager for NetScaler in Australia and New Zealand to boost sales and strategy in the burgeoning ADC market.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 16th Sep 2010

Global Stories

New Zealand (NZ) stories

Update: Datacraft buys Axon-Integral
Dimension Data

Update: Datacraft buys Axon-Integral

Datacraft confirms acquisition of Integral-Axon, set to be finalised by 1 November, with potential further expansions in Asia Pacific, including New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 5th Oct 2010
Changes made to Microsoft New Zealand
Microsoft

Changes made to Microsoft New Zealand

Microsoft NZ announces leadership overhaul with Donna Wright as Services Director and Frazer Scott as Business, Marketing and Operations Director.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 28th Sep 2010