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Goody launches loyalty app promising to save Kiwis thousands of dollars
Cloud Services

Goody launches loyalty app promising to save Kiwis thousands of dollars

The free app allows members to download hundreds of deals, across entertainment, dining, accommodation, pharmacy and beauty.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Tue, 15th Aug 2017
Ever wanted to read underwater? Now you can with the waterproof Aura H2O eReader
Kobo

Ever wanted to read underwater? Now you can with the waterproof Aura H2O eReader

Dive into books anywhere with Kobo's new waterproof Aura H2O eReader, perfect for sun-bathers and bath-time readers alike.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 15th Aug 2017
2degrees names Chorus the primary provider of national backhaul
Unified Communications

2degrees names Chorus the primary provider of national backhaul

2degrees and Chorus will commission the new 100Gb/s capacity during August. 2degrees is Chorus' first national 100Gb/s customer.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Thu, 10th Aug 2017

Global Stories

Retail stories

IT jobs are emerging that never existed before but can employers keep up?
Digital Transformation

IT jobs are emerging that never existed before but can employers keep up?

New Zealand's first Digital Remuneration Report reveals high demand for digital skills in the country's job market.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Aug 2017
SwiftStack's 4 steps to moving enterprise data to the cloud
DataCentre infrastructure

SwiftStack's 4 steps to moving enterprise data to the cloud

The benefits of cloud storage are obvious, but large data volumes can present significant challenges - SwiftStack have provided some simple steps.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Aug 2017
Hit the road with your Model X and a 'tiny house': Tesla unveils pod-home in Australia
Cartech

Hit the road with your Model X and a 'tiny house': Tesla unveils pod-home in Australia

Tesla's eco-friendly 'tiny house' tours Australia, showcasing the power of solar energy and the Powerwall in sustainable living.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Aug 2017
Web Werks named best cloud data center at India's Business Leader Awards
Disaster Recovery

Web Werks named best cloud data center at India's Business Leader Awards

Web Werks has 5 data centers across these regions, including in Hinjewadi, Pune and Prabhadevi, Mumbai, and in Philadelphia in the United States.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Tue, 15th Aug 2017
Drones could restore the Earth by planting a billion trees within a year
Drones

Drones could restore the Earth by planting a billion trees within a year

In a high-tech bid to reforest the planet, BioCarbonEngineering's drones could plant a billion trees a year, revolutionising ecosystem restoration.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 15th Aug 2017
'Disappointing' Kiwi results lead to improvement strategy for JB Hi-Fi
JB Hi-Fi

'Disappointing' Kiwi results lead to improvement strategy for JB Hi-Fi

JB HiFi says it is finalising a two year strategy to improve its performance in the NZ market following 'disappointing' financial performance here.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Mon, 14th Aug 2017
Four telcos warned about breaching Fair Trading Act by Commerce Commission
Unified Communications

Four telcos warned about breaching Fair Trading Act by Commerce Commission

Four NZ telecommunications companies have been warned by the Commerce Commission for breaching the Fair Trading Act.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Mon, 14th Aug 2017
Microsoft announces framework to advance enterprise adoption of blockchain
Blockchain

Microsoft announces framework to advance enterprise adoption of blockchain

Microsoft's new Coco Framework aims to boost blockchain in business, offering high-speed transactions and robust security.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Mon, 14th Aug 2017
Vend appoints ex-Yelp director to lead ANZ
Marketing Technologies

Vend appoints ex-Yelp director to lead ANZ

As country manager, Dave will be responsible for sales, customer success, marketing and channel teams in the region.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Fri, 11th Aug 2017
Malware in your DNA sequence data? Technically, it's possible
Malware

Malware in your DNA sequence data? Technically, it's possible

Could hackers exploit your DNA sequence and encode it with malware? A new study from the University of Washington says yes, it's possible.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Aug 2017
Vodafone NZ launches Red Connect service for Chinese customers
Customer Relationship Management

Vodafone NZ launches Red Connect service for Chinese customers

Vodafone New Zealand has launched a dedicated service for its Chinese customers, includingdedicated call centre staff, a WeChat account, and more.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Aug 2017
Vendors moving up and down the ranks in mixed bag wearable band market
Wearables

Vendors moving up and down the ranks in mixed bag wearable band market

Apple has fallen to third place in the market, overtaken by both Xiaomi and Fitbit - despite the latter experiencing a 34% year-on-year decline.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Aug 2017

Stories from Other Regions

Retail stories

Qantas signs deal with Alibaba's online travel platform
Alibaba

Qantas signs deal with Alibaba's online travel platform

Qantas International CEO Gareth Evans and Fliggy vice president Jerry Hu have signed a Memorandum of Understanding.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Tue, 15th Aug 2017
Paragon Software previews 16th version of Hard Disk Manager
Gaming

Paragon Software previews 16th version of Hard Disk Manager

Create Backup Job Wizard has several built-in automatic backup strategies to choose from, or users can create their own.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Thu, 10th Aug 2017