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Xero lets down small business customers
Fintech

Xero lets down small business customers

Customers with ANZ & National bank accounts have been sorely disappointed by technical problems with the bank and or Xero's systems.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Jun 2010
Look at the green print
Printing

Look at the green print

Choosing a truly green printing vendor can be challenging due to pervasive 'green washing.' Here's how to identify genuine eco-friendly options.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 1st Jun 2010
Patently obvious?
Copyright

Patently obvious?

The fate of software patents hangs in the balance as New Zealand's Commerce Select Committee recommends scrapping their patentability, stirring global debate.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Jun 2010
A slice of the pie
Digital Entertainment

A slice of the pie

As PC margins shrink in New Zealand, firms boost earnings by focusing on high-margin accessories and consumables, a sector worth millions each month.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Jun 2010
Why WiMAX?
Unified Communications

Why WiMAX?

WiMAX has long been talked about, but will it take off in New Zealand or will it be a technology that showed promise but never got traction?.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 1st Jun 2010
Damar eyes NZ growth
Data Analytics

Damar eyes NZ growth

Infor has signed a deal with New Zealand manufacturing company Damar Industries to support growth and acquisitions across the local market.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 1st Jun 2010
More power to the backbone
eCommerce

More power to the backbone

I am very pleased to introduce this first issue of Start-Up – a practical guide to using technology in your business.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 1st Jun 2010
DON'T BE AN ACCIDENTAL SPAMMER
Risk & Compliance

DON'T BE AN ACCIDENTAL SPAMMER

New Zealand businesses must comply with the Unsolicited Electronic Messages Act 2007 to avoid legal action and protect their reputations from deteriorating.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 1st Jun 2010
It's not the social media – it's the message
Cloud Services

It's not the social media – it's the message

Small business owners in New Zealand are missing out on growth opportunities by underutilising 'freasy' tools like social media for relationship marketing.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 1st Jun 2010
New tech aids on show
DNA

New tech aids on show

I have just attended the National Genealogical Society Conference in Salt Lake City, Utah, where 120 exhibitors displayed new research aids.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 1st Jun 2010
Take care, NZ, or you'll get hacked
Banking

Take care, NZ, or you'll get hacked

New Zealanders are only fooling themselves if they think our geographic isolation and small population make us less attractive to cybercriminals.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 1st Jun 2010
NZ tree house wins at 2010 Webbys
Unified Communications

NZ tree house wins at 2010 Webbys

Everything that's wonderful and weird about the internet was decided recently at the 14th annual Webby Awards –.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 1st Jun 2010
RSA fills NZ sales position
Express Data

RSA fills NZ sales position

RSA has filled its NZ sales role with Shephard, after Julian Garreffa's brief stint. Shephard, boasting 8 years' UK experience, aims to boost local business.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 1st Jun 2010
Trade Me posts recruitment series
Trade Me

Trade Me posts recruitment series

Online video series follows four Kiwis as they set out on a new career path with help from the online auction site.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 31st May 2010
IDC: Firms struggling in
IT services

IDC: Firms struggling in

New IDC report reveals ongoing struggle for New Zealand firms despite increased confidence, with IT services spending to hit NZD $3,329 million by 2014.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 27th May 2010

Global Stories

New Zealand (NZ) stories

A sustained effort
DataCentre infrastructure

A sustained effort

Greenpeace's Cool IT Leaderboard highlights IT firms' climate efforts. Cisco leads with 62 points, doubling its score through emissions-saving tech.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Tue, 1st Jun 2010
Email's New Generation
Unified Communications

Email's New Generation

Despite high-speed internet advancements, many businesses still rely on outdated POP email, risking data loss. It's time to upgrade to modern email solutions.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 1st Jun 2010
Who keeps you on the phone?
Unified Communications

Who keeps you on the phone?

Utilities keep you on the phone the longest, with calls lasting 8min 43s, outpacing government and IT helps desks, a study reveals.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 31st May 2010