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Spark continues Nokia exclusivity partnership
Nokia

Spark continues Nokia exclusivity partnership

Nokia builds on its plans to take on the NZ market as it releases its new 7.1 handset exclusively through Spark.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 30th Oct 2018
Microsoft ups commercial prices by 9% for Kiwis
Public Cloud

Microsoft ups commercial prices by 9% for Kiwis

The increase only affects commercial online services priced in New Zealand dollars and is limited to cloud products only.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Fri, 26th Oct 2018
The NZ Open source Awards winners announced!
Open source

The NZ Open source Awards winners announced!

The winners of the 2018 New Zealand Open source Awards were revealed at a sold-out gala at Wellington's Te Papa, highlighting excellence in various categories.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Fri, 26th Oct 2018
Dicker Data NZ and Plantronics' out of this world experience
Dicker Data

Dicker Data NZ and Plantronics' out of this world experience

The vendor and distie got together to take six reseller partners on a once in a lifetime trip to the US that included a tour of NASA facilities.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Oct 2018
TIN200 tech export revenue growing leaps and bounds
ICT sector

TIN200 tech export revenue growing leaps and bounds

Trade and Export Growth Minister David Parker says this means good things for the future of New Zealand's economy.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 25th Oct 2018
New Zealand's first tech worker union
Unions

New Zealand's first tech worker union

Aotearoa New Zealand's tech workers form the Aotearoa Tech Union to tackle unequal treatment, pay transparency, and challenging work conditions.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Thu, 25th Oct 2018
Vodafone and Telstra partner to bring security solutions to NZ
Partner Programmes

Vodafone and Telstra partner to bring security solutions to NZ

Vodafone security management services aim to help businesses navigate their security landscape and manage risk.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 25th Oct 2018
NZ SaaS provider SLI offered $40m Texan buyout
Software-as-a-Service

NZ SaaS provider SLI offered $40m Texan buyout

New Zealand SaaS provider SLI Systems has received a takeover offer from Texas-based ESW Holdings valued at over USD $40 million.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 23rd Oct 2018
Deloitte New Zealand announces partnership with Dell Boomi
Platform-as-a-Service

Deloitte New Zealand announces partnership with Dell Boomi

Deloitte New Zealand has partnered with Dell Boomi to enhance its integration offerings, providing a low-code platform to simplify digital transformations.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 19th Oct 2018
Xiaomi sets NZ market firmly in its sights
Xiaomi

Xiaomi sets NZ market firmly in its sights

Mi smartphones are hitting Kiwi shores as sales grew by 88% last year - in contrast to the global market decline of 3% facing its competitors.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 18th Oct 2018
Ingram's new DaaS offering and your chance to win a HP Omen
Biometrics

Ingram's new DaaS offering and your chance to win a HP Omen

Ingram Micro launches new Device-as-a-Service allowing easy, flexible device upgrades. Plus, resellers can win a HP Omen by engaging with Ingram's videos.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Oct 2018
Quanton enhances RPA offerings with UiPath
IT Automation

Quanton enhances RPA offerings with UiPath

New deal enables Kiwi enterprises to capitalise on software robots to drive competitive advantage and reduce operating costs.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 10th Oct 2018
97% of Chorus subcontractors fail employment standards inspection
Unified Communications

97% of Chorus subcontractors fail employment standards inspection

73 of 75 inspected subcontractors found to be in breach of minimum employment standards, which could have ramifications across the channel.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 8th Oct 2018
R&D Tax Incentive a welcome boost for tourism sector - TECNZ
New Zealand Government

R&D Tax Incentive a welcome boost for tourism sector - TECNZ

The government's new R&D Tax Incentive could be a breakthrough for the tourism sector's ability to innovate, adapt and change.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Oct 2018
You're invited: Experts answer your questions on staying secure in the cloud
Scientific Software & Services

You're invited: Experts answer your questions on staying secure in the cloud

Attendants will get to meet vArmour and learn how they can gain greater visibility and security across hybrid cloud environments using micro-segmentation.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Fri, 5th Oct 2018
NZTech's Graeme Muller on the R&D tax incentive
Taxation

NZTech's Graeme Muller on the R&D tax incentive

NZTech's chief executive describes why he thinks the government's research and development will work, and the pitfalls it needs to avoid.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Oct 2018
PB Tech fined $77k by District Court for 'extensive failings'
Commerce Commission

PB Tech fined $77k by District Court for 'extensive failings'

PB Tech has been fined NZD $77k by the Auckland District Court for selling over 4,000 non-compliant extended warranties, breaching consumer rights laws.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Oct 2018
Enlighten Designs named Microsoft Co-Sell Ready Partner
Public Cloud

Enlighten Designs named Microsoft Co-Sell Ready Partner

To attain this designation, Enlighten Designs met Microsoft's stringent requirements for proven competency, capability, and cloud expertise.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 1st Oct 2018
HP brings Device-as-a-Service to Kiwi businesses
HP

HP brings Device-as-a-Service to Kiwi businesses

HP brings its innovative Device-as-a-Service (DaaS) to New Zealand, aiming to boost productivity, efficiency, and financial predictability for Kiwi businesses.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Mon, 1st Oct 2018