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Four-dimensional approach for all-round wellness
Human Capital Management

Four-dimensional approach for all-round wellness

Workplace stress is costing employers productivity and retention, as firms widen wellness programmes beyond exercise to mind, emotions and values.

By Geoff • 9 min read • Tue, 11th Apr 2017
Future cities about liveability and well-being
Smart Cities

Future cities about liveability and well-being

Experts say better planning of homes and streets could cut health costs and improve liveability in future cities.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 4th Apr 2017

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Equinix advances up AWS partner ranks with APN advanced status
Hyperscale

Equinix advances up AWS partner ranks with APN advanced status

Equinix has been elevated up the AWS partner ranks, gaining advanced technology partner designation, with its AWS Direct Connect numbers soaring.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Apr 2017
The $3T opportunity that isn't: IoT opportunity 'dramatically over-inflated'
Internet of Things

The $3T opportunity that isn't: IoT opportunity 'dramatically over-inflated'

IoT market value will be measured in billions, not trillions, come 2025, Strategy Analytics says. But services still present a big opportunity.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Apr 2017
Three things companies must know about data sovereignty when moving to cloud
Microsoft

Three things companies must know about data sovereignty when moving to cloud

Move out of that 1980s technology stack and into the world of the cloud – you can get there with knowledge and a trusted vendor.

By Jimmy Fitzgerald • 6 min read • Wed, 19th Apr 2017
Sales and Marketing Jam set to inspire Wellington, Christchurch, Auckland
Wireless Networks

Sales and Marketing Jam set to inspire Wellington, Christchurch, Auckland

The Sales and Marketing Jam is an event hosted by the Kiwi Landing Pad to allow professionals based in the US to share their experience firsthand.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Apr 2017
Is the end near for some PC vendors as shipments drop to 2007 lows?
Notebook

Is the end near for some PC vendors as shipments drop to 2007 lows?

Gartner says PC vendors without a strong business play will soon be forced out of the market as shipments drop below 2007 levels. So who will remain?.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Apr 2017
Another day, another flying camera for consumers
Drones

Another day, another flying camera for consumers

Zero Zero Robotics brings its self-flying camera, the Hover Camera Passport, exclusively to Apple stores and Apple.com in five countries.

By Alex Crossan • 2 min read • Thu, 13th Apr 2017
HP wrestles top spot away from Lenovo as PC shipments grow - yes, grow
Notebook

HP wrestles top spot away from Lenovo as PC shipments grow - yes, grow

HP has ousted Lenovo to take top spot in the PC shipment market, as global PC shipments see their first growth in five years.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Apr 2017
Christchurch company expands with New York ferry contract
Software Development

Christchurch company expands with New York ferry contract

Christchurch's Connexionz secures a tech deal for NY ferries, with passenger counting and 'infotainment' services to set sail soon.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Apr 2017
Ingram Micro NZ Cure Kids Charity Golf soars to new fundraising heights
Ingram Micro

Ingram Micro NZ Cure Kids Charity Golf soars to new fundraising heights

Ingram Micro New Zealand's Cure Kids Charity Golf Tournament has soared high for the third year in a row, raising more than $59,000 for the charity.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Apr 2017
Lease is more: The reseller benefits in leasing
Fintech

Lease is more: The reseller benefits in leasing

With consumption based buying de rigueur, leasing too is seeing growth, with resellers being urged to capitalise on the demand.

By Heather Wright • 6 min read • Mon, 10th Apr 2017
Consumers confused about AI, businesses must adapt, survey finds
Artificial Intelligence

Consumers confused about AI, businesses must adapt, survey finds

Companies should find effective ways to expose customers to the benefits of AI that work to change their misperceptions and establish trust.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Apr 2017
IDC: Worldwide cloud IT infrastructure spend jumps almost 10% in 2016
DataCentre infrastructure

IDC: Worldwide cloud IT infrastructure spend jumps almost 10% in 2016

Vendor revenue from sales of infrastructure products for cloud IT grew to $32.6 billion in 2016, with Japan leading the way and APAC above average.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Fri, 7th Apr 2017
Relaunched Simply Leasing ready for aggressive market share grab
Fintech

Relaunched Simply Leasing ready for aggressive market share grab

Atlas Gentech's leasing arm, Simply Leasing, has relaunched with the company promising it will be aggressively pursuing increased market share.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Apr 2017
Dicker Data resellers walk the walk on the Milford Track
Dicker Data

Dicker Data resellers walk the walk on the Milford Track

Three Dicker Data New Zealand resellers took to the great outdoors last week after winning the distributor's Walk the Walk promotion.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Apr 2017
Kiwi-based software company gets back to its roots in Chch
Software Development

Kiwi-based software company gets back to its roots in Chch

Software firm Trineo returns to its Christchurch roots, thriving post-quake with global success and innovative drive.

By Sam Worthington • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Apr 2017
Google data centers: 100% renewable is just the beginning
Power / Energy

Google data centers: 100% renewable is just the beginning

That's bigger than many large utilities and more than twice as much as the 1.21 gigawatts it took to send Marty McFly back in time.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 5th Apr 2017