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CSG buys NZ's pcMedia; FY17 revenue 'below expectation' at AU$245m
Microsoft

CSG buys NZ's pcMedia; FY17 revenue 'below expectation' at AU$245m

CSG has snapped up Kiwi Microsoft partner pcMedia in a deal valued at up to $2 million in a year which has seen revenue 'below expectation'.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Aug 2017
Gisborne is the unlikely New Zealand town embracing emerging technologies
DataCentre infrastructure

Gisborne is the unlikely New Zealand town embracing emerging technologies

Gisborne gears up for a green future as it welcomes the groundbreaking Electric Village, a hub for cutting-edge energy tech.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Aug 2017
Konica Minolta Australia launches industrial print products in New Zealand
Printing

Konica Minolta Australia launches industrial print products in New Zealand

The company say they invested heavily in technology, products and strategic partnerships in order to bring this offering to the New Zealand market.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Tue, 8th Aug 2017
Exclusive interview: emt Distribution tells where to find the gold in security
Ransomware

Exclusive interview: emt Distribution tells where to find the gold in security

Some security technologies are providing 'enormous' opportunities for resellers across Australia and New Zealand. emt tells where to find the gold.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Tue, 8th Aug 2017
Avert the dark cloud looming over our future: The Kiwi campaign to legitimise clean energy
DataCentre infrastructure

Avert the dark cloud looming over our future: The Kiwi campaign to legitimise clean energy

Fourteen leading NZ aid agencies launch a campaign demanding political action to reduce carbon emissions to zero...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 8th Aug 2017
Avaya gears up to exit bankruptcy as local business sees strong growth
Avaya

Avaya gears up to exit bankruptcy as local business sees strong growth

Avaya moves a step closer to exiting Chapter 11 bankruptcy, gains new CEO, while local business continues to progress 'strongly'.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 8th Aug 2017

Stories from Other Regions

New Zealand (NZ) stories

A new era for earthquake-prone buildings
Physical Security

A new era for earthquake-prone buildings

Owners face tighter deadlines and public disclosure as councils begin flagging earthquake-prone buildings under new national rules.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Wed, 9th Aug 2017
Auckland’s office space crunch easing
Property Market

Auckland’s office space crunch easing

Vacancy in Auckland’s CBD rose to 3.6 per cent in June, giving businesses seeking prime offices some relief after years of scarcity.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 9th Aug 2017
Electric cars and clean energy, the big steps we need to take to reach a carbon-free NZ
DataCentre infrastructure

Electric cars and clean energy, the big steps we need to take to reach a carbon-free NZ

Productivity Commission's report urges a transformative leap towards electric cars and clean energy for New Zealand's zero-carbon goal.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 4 min read • Wed, 9th Aug 2017
A Kiwi startup is revolutionising education and workplace training with virtual reality
EduTech

A Kiwi startup is revolutionising education and workplace training with virtual reality

Corvecto is a Kiwi startup that works with enterprise organisations of all sizes looking to grow their business through virtual reality...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Aug 2017
Accommodation consent values soar
Skycity

Accommodation consent values soar

Record visitor numbers helped push hotel and motel consent values to GBP £490 million in the June 2017 year, Stats NZ says.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 8th Aug 2017
South Island rail line open for freight within a month
Disaster Recovery

South Island rail line open for freight within a month

Freight may return to the quake-hit South Island rail line within a month, easing road pressure and cutting transport costs for customers.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Aug 2017
Rural alliance fronting suicide prevention training
Education, Learning & Training

Rural alliance fronting suicide prevention training

Rural communities are set to get free suicide prevention training as officials move to equip health workers before crises deepen.

By Geoff • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Aug 2017
Contractor equipment at fault for Rocket Lab Electron launch termination
Space

Contractor equipment at fault for Rocket Lab Electron launch termination

The issue has been resolved and Rocket Lab has authorised the production of four additional launch vehicles as it prepares for commercial operations.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Aug 2017
Electric trucks power up: NZ will soon have the infrastructure to keep EVs moving
Cartech

Electric trucks power up: NZ will soon have the infrastructure to keep EVs moving

Chargemaster is beginning to take the necessary steps to ensure that electric trucks can make the long-haul...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 8th Aug 2017
StaplesVR and Fox Studios team-up in Sydney to deliver dynamic VR films
AR, VR & Metaverse

StaplesVR and Fox Studios team-up in Sydney to deliver dynamic VR films

StaplesVR, a production studio with offices in New Zealand and Australia, is teaming up with Fox Studios in Sydney...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 8th Aug 2017
Hyperkin gaming hardware hits NZ in Play Distribution deal
Gaming

Hyperkin gaming hardware hits NZ in Play Distribution deal

Play Distribution new Hyperkin deal will see offerings including retro-style controllers and attachments to enable Game Boy games on Android, hit NZ.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 8th Aug 2017
Become a certified self-driving car engineer from the comfort of your couch
EduTech

Become a certified self-driving car engineer from the comfort of your couch

New Zealand's first micro-credential, a self-driving car engineering programme is to be delivered online by Udacity...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 8th Aug 2017