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Samsung offers new angle for camera market
Photography

Samsung offers new angle for camera market

Samsung's MV800 camera redefines flexibility in photography with a unique hinged screen, offering novel angles and a 16.1MP lens at $399.95.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 11th Oct 2011
Statistics NZ adds tablets, ebooks to CPI
Apple

Statistics NZ adds tablets, ebooks to CPI

Stats NZ updates CPI basket, adding tablets and ebooks, signifying a shift in consumer electronics as household essentials.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 10th Oct 2011
Microsoft launches latest ERP in NZ
Enterprise Resource Planning

Microsoft launches latest ERP in NZ

Microsoft launches Dynamics AX 2012 in NZ, offering businesses an enhanced ERP for improved resource management and enticing transition incentives.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 7th Oct 2011
Acclaimed IT authors to visit NZ
Software Development

Acclaimed IT authors to visit NZ

IT gurus Mary and Tom Poppendieck to share lean software dev secrets in NZ this December, a must for Kiwi tech enthusiasts! #TechWorkshopNZ.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 6th Oct 2011
Gen-i wins govt Apple contract - Updated
Lenovo

Gen-i wins govt Apple contract - Updated

Gen-i secures a coveted spot as one of two suppliers for Apple tech to NZ government agencies, broadening access to iPads and more.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 5th Oct 2011
iPhone 4S to launch with iOS 5 & iCloud
iOS

iPhone 4S to launch with iOS 5 & iCloud

Apple has held its highly anticipated iPhone event, introducing an upgraded model, the iPhone 4S, and announcing the release dates for iOS 5 and iCloud.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Oct 2011
Chance to train with former Gen-i CTO
Virtualisation

Chance to train with former Gen-i CTO

Former Gen-i CTO Damien Toman leads ICT training seminars across the North Island, sharing insights on cloud computing, virtualisation, and more.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 5th Oct 2011
Aggressive channel promos keep printer sales up
Printing

Aggressive channel promos keep printer sales up

Despite economic hurdles, aggressive channel promotions push ANZ printer sales to a 10% year-on-year rise in Q2 2011.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 4th Oct 2011
Ultimate Office As Fuji Xerox Printers targets SMBs
Printing

Ultimate Office As Fuji Xerox Printers targets SMBs

Fuji Xerox Printers has launched a new initiative, Ultimate Office, in an effort to help channel partners sell to small, medium and large enterprises.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sat, 1st Oct 2011
BYOD – Just not right now
Bring Your Own Device

BYOD – Just not right now

Despite the hype, Ovum's survey finds the majority of big firms in NZ and Australia aren't ready for BYOD, sticking to provided devices.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sat, 1st Oct 2011
ICONZ appoints new CEO
Meta Managed Partner Ads

ICONZ appoints new CEO

ICONZ names Roly Smoldon, a seasoned IT expert from MPA New Zealand, as its new CEO, following Sean McDonald's departure.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 30th Sep 2011
Promotions at Fujitsu NZ
Partner Programmes

Promotions at Fujitsu NZ

Fujitsu NZ sees leadership shakeup as Stuart Stitt becomes CFO for Fujitsu ANZ and Jo Healey steps in as new managing director with 20+ years' ICT experience.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 30th Sep 2011
Kobo to bring eReader Touch to NZ
Kobo

Kobo to bring eReader Touch to NZ

Kobo's eReader Touch, focusing on replicating the reading experience, set to launch in NZ, challenging iPad and Kindle Fire.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 29th Sep 2011
Kiwi schools a class act
EduTech

Kiwi schools a class act

Howick College joins Botany Downs Secondary as Pathfinder school in Microsoft's Partners in Learning programme.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 29th Sep 2011
Belgian co's combine on mobile security
Partner Programmes

Belgian co's combine on mobile security

Belgian firms Vasco and Option team up to launch Cloudkey, an innovative mobile authentication solution enhancing cloud app security.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 29th Sep 2011
Amazon launches Kindle Fire
Apple

Amazon launches Kindle Fire

Amazon's Kindle Fire challenges the iPad with a price tag under half that of its competitor, despite offering fewer features.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 29th Sep 2011
Govt opens National Cyber Security Centre
Government

Govt opens National Cyber Security Centre

UK launches the National Cyber Security Centre to shield against growing global cyber threats, aiming to fortify government data and infrastructure.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 28th Sep 2011
Ingram Micro picks up Acronis
Disaster Recovery

Ingram Micro picks up Acronis

Ingram Micro to distribute Acronis' data protection solutions across Australia and New Zealand, fueling demand in enterprise and SMB sectors.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 28th Sep 2011
Numara appoints NZ manager for partner push
Virtualisation

Numara appoints NZ manager for partner push

Numara boosts NZ presence by appointing Andy De Raat as a regional manager to strengthen partnerships, particularly in government and education.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 27th Sep 2011