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Microsoft unveils futuristic TechEd 2014 line-up...
Microsoft

Microsoft unveils futuristic TechEd 2014 line-up...

Microsoft's annual TechEd New Zealand IT conference to feature insights into cloud, mobile and advanced device interaction.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Jul 2014

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Southern Cross Cable CEO slams 'total nonsense' spy claims
Network Infrastructure

Southern Cross Cable CEO slams 'total nonsense' spy claims

Southern Cross undersea cables untouched by surveillance, says CEO Anthony Briscoe, refuting claims made by journalist Glenn Greenwald.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 16th Sep 2014
Defiant PM fights back… Dotcom trying to save “reasonably large” butt
Government

Defiant PM fights back… Dotcom trying to save “reasonably large” butt

Prime Minister John Key denies allegations of mass surveillance, accusing Kim Dotcom and Glenn Greenwald of ulterior motives.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 16th Sep 2014
Will Apple's market arrival kickstart a future fuelled by phablets?
Apple

Will Apple's market arrival kickstart a future fuelled by phablets?

Apple's entrance to the phablet market could redefine mobile computing as bigger screens become the norm, overshadowing portable PCs and tablets.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Sep 2014
Counter Spy is a different kind of stealth game
Gaming

Counter Spy is a different kind of stealth game

Counter Spy revitalises stealth gaming with a 2D side-scroller set in the Cold War era, echoing the charm of classic James Bond films.

By Damian Seeto • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Sep 2014
Do Kiwi self-starters lack leadership skills?
Information Communication & Technology

Do Kiwi self-starters lack leadership skills?

New survey reveals Kiwi entrepreneurs struggle with leadership, lacking key skills to share their vision and elevate their businesses.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Aug 2014
What do Microsoft, Steve Jobs and 2degrees have in common?
Unified Communications

What do Microsoft, Steve Jobs and 2degrees have in common?

John Stanton, the link between Microsoft, Steve Jobs, and 2degrees, takes a seat on Microsoft's board, showcasing his vast influence in mobile tech.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 14th Aug 2014
2degrees billionaire backer gets Microsoft board nod
Unified Communications

2degrees billionaire backer gets Microsoft board nod

John W. Stanton, billionaire backer of 2degrees, joins Microsoft's board, bolstering the tech giant's mobile and global expertise.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Aug 2014
Hasta La Vista Kiwi... NZ firm begins trading as a public company
NZX

Hasta La Vista Kiwi... NZ firm begins trading as a public company

Vista Group International begins trading after raising NZD 92m in an IPO, with a market capitalisation of NZD 188m. (110 characters).

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 11th Aug 2014
iDon't want to sue you… iDon't want to sue you either
Apple

iDon't want to sue you… iDon't want to sue you either

Apple and Samsung end patent disputes outside of US, but continue high-profile copyright battle in joint statement.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 7th Aug 2014
Key must 'come clean' on NSA / GCSB fibre optic cable interception
Government

Key must 'come clean' on NSA / GCSB fibre optic cable interception

Green Party calls on PM John Key to explain discussions about a US interception site on New Zealand's fibre optic cable.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 5th Aug 2014
Canterbury software start up bags $700k Japanese investment
Facebook

Canterbury software start up bags $700k Japanese investment

Kiwi firm Shuttlerock secures a £700k Japanese deal, eyeing expansion with Opt, Japan's digital giant, enhancing their global digital marketing reach.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 4th Aug 2014
Opportunities aplenty as smartphone sales surge...
Lenovo

Opportunities aplenty as smartphone sales surge...

Smartphone sales hit a record 295.3m in Q2 2014, as demand for mobile computing soars, buoyed by cheap models and emerging markets.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2014
Adobe: Digital excellence 'closely linked' to revenue growth
Marketing Technologies

Adobe: Digital excellence 'closely linked' to revenue growth

Marketers in Australia and New Zealand who deliver best practices are pulling further away from their competitors...

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Jul 2014
Security the biggest loser during the World Cup...
Malware

Security the biggest loser during the World Cup...

The 2014 World Cup hailed as most connected yet, but it was also a playground for cybercriminals, exposing fans to unprecedented online threats.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 15th Jul 2014
Lenovo leads the way as PC market lives to fight another day
Network Infrastructure

Lenovo leads the way as PC market lives to fight another day

Global PC shipments decline at the slowest rate since 2012, boosted by business replacement and consumer interest.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sat, 12th Jul 2014
Lifesize goes SaaS-y with new offering
Unified Communications

Lifesize goes SaaS-y with new offering

Lifesize unveils a SaaS-based HD video conferencing service in New Zealand, aiming to simplify business communications with quality and affordability.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Jul 2014
All systems go as ANOTHER kiwi tech firm issues IPO...
Data Analytics

All systems go as ANOTHER kiwi tech firm issues IPO...

New Zealand's Vista Group is set to raise NZD $40 million through an IPO, aiming to bolster its cinema software market dominance and fuel global expansion.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 4th Jul 2014