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Malcolm Benjamin: A true gentleman, loyal as they come
Unified Communications

Malcolm Benjamin: A true gentleman, loyal as they come

Telecommunications stalwart Malcolm Benjamin, who lost his battle with cancer on Saturday, is being remembered as a loyal, genuine 'true gentleman'.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Jul 2017
New app sends last known locations
Data Privacy

New app sends last known locations

The app sends out notifications of last known locations once a battery goes flat, with the developers choosing tech friendly NZ to make their debut.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 31st May 2016
Fliway to raise up to $50 mln in first NZ IPO of the year
Supply Chain

Fliway to raise up to $50 mln in first NZ IPO of the year

Fliway Group, the transport and logistics group, will seek up to $50 million in New Zealand's first initial public offering of the year, with a sale e.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Feb 2015

Global Stories

Family stories

IWD 2025: What I am (or hope to be) instilling in the next generation
Leadership

IWD 2025: What I am (or hope to be) instilling in the next generation

As International Women's Day approaches, a parent reflects on instilling crucial life values in her children, emphasising respect, experience, and diverse perspectives.

By Cheryle Cushion • 5 min read • Tue, 4th Mar 2025
IWD 2024: Take the fear factor out and ask for support
Artificial Intelligence

IWD 2024: Take the fear factor out and ask for support

Female leaders break barriers and redefine tech sector - experts from Eagle Eye emphasise diversity and female empowerment in the workplace for progress acceleration.

By Sarah Jarvis and Kate Ratcliffe • 5 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Championing women in cybersecurity every step of the way
Cybersecurity

IWD 2024: Championing women in cybersecurity every step of the way

Amid a push for diversity in cybersecurity, experts highlight four key strategies to support women, potentially unlocking an additional $400 billion annually for the IT sector.

By Jo Stewart-Rattray • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
Keeper Security introduces dark mode for Android users
Cybersecurity

Keeper Security introduces dark mode for Android users

Keeper Security now offers a tailored user experience with a dark mode option for its Android platform.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 29th Nov 2023
Vaughan Nankivell: A man who was passionate in all he did
Express Data

Vaughan Nankivell: A man who was passionate in all he did

Vaughan Nankivell is being remembered as a man who threw himself into life and was passionate about all he did.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Tue, 31st Jan 2017
Job Well Done: Making child's play of household chores
Gaming

Job Well Done: Making child's play of household chores

A team from Startup Weekend Dunedin has created a game to make household chores fun and rewarding for kids and parents.

By Dave Moskovitz • 4 min read • Mon, 18th Apr 2016
No Joy in Joy: 124 minutes of mess
Film review

No Joy in Joy: 124 minutes of mess

Jennifer Lawrence barely saves 'No Joy in Joy,' an overwrought film saved from chaos by her resilient performance.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Thu, 17th Dec 2015

Stories from Other Regions

Family stories

UK kids bypass online controls, widening family digital divide
Artificial Intelligence

UK kids bypass online controls, widening family digital divide

Over half of UK parents say their children can bypass online controls, exposing a widening digital gap in managing screen time and internet safety at home.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
Steve Nadin joins Brainstorm as a Functional Consultant
Digital Transformation

Steve Nadin joins Brainstorm as a Functional Consultant

Steve Nadin, a seasoned supply chain consultant, has joined Brainstorm, eager to leverage his extensive experience in driving operational enhancements.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Oct 2024
Location-sharing tech to help back-to-school stress
Communication

Location-sharing tech to help back-to-school stress

New research by Life360 reveals over 50% of UK parents find September's back-to-school period highly stressful, with children ignoring calls cited as a key concern.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 30th Aug 2024
Genea Fertility & GoCardless offer new IVF payment methods
Customer Experience

Genea Fertility & GoCardless offer new IVF payment methods

Pioneering fertility treatment provider Genea Fertility partners with payment company GoCardless to offer flexible payment options, making IVF and egg freezing more accessible to Australians.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Apr 2024
Manhattan Associates Australia acclaimed as top workplace
Unified Communications

Manhattan Associates Australia acclaimed as top workplace

Manhattan Associates Australia lauded as a great workplace according to the Great Place to Work Trust Index Survey, a testament to its quality workplace culture and employee engagement.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 19th Feb 2024
Valocity Australia appoints Will Ryan & Maya Dekanovic as CEO & customer success director
Data solutions

Valocity Australia appoints Will Ryan & Maya Dekanovic as CEO & customer success director

Valocity Australia appoints Will Ryan as CEO & Maya Dekanovic as customer success director, leveraging their experience in providing data solutions.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Jul 2022
Brennan IT mourns the tragic passing of Robert Tinning
Software

Brennan IT mourns the tragic passing of Robert Tinning

Hardware and software practice manager at Brennan IT, Robert Tinning, has sadly passed away, leaving behind a well-respected legacy in the tech industry.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Tue, 26th Jul 2016