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Canada joins Huawei boycott

Chinese company faces exclusion from planned government network across North America as concerns over security risks continue.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 11th Oct 2012

Unified Communications

Presence is the new dial tone

Communications has traditionally been about a device with numeric identity; for many people there were multiple devices and numbers to consider.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Oct 2012

Unified Communications

Labour demands Govt inquiry over Huawei handling

After U.S. officials accused the company of bribery and spying, opposition party questions the Chinese firm's share of the $1.35 billion UFB rollout.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 9th Oct 2012

Facebook

Facebook debuts 'pay to promote posts' after NZ trials

Following tests in New Zealand, social networking site rolls out service charging users who promote their wall posts across the U.S.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 4th Oct 2012

Software Development

Wheedle looks for cheap Indian web developers for fix

Despite being forced to close online operations two days after its official launch, Trade Me rival posts web developer advert in India.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Oct 2012

Dick Smith

Woolworths sells Dick Smith chain to buyout firm for A$20M

Woolworths offloads its Dick Smith electronics chain to Anchorage Capital Partners for AUD $20 million, sharpening its focus on core supermarket operations.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Thu, 27th Sep 2012

Unified Communications

UN Commission praises ANZ broadband policies

UN hails Australia and New Zealand's broadband ambitions, spotlighting their 100Mbps targets amidst global push for digital inclusion.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Sep 2012

CA extends NZ coverage with senior channel hire

CA Technologies hires Lourens Strydom as new Channel Account director in New Zealand to strengthen channel relationships.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Sep 2012

.kiwi.nz pushes registrations past half-million mark

.nz registrations surpass 500,000 as new second level domain .kiwi.nz drives growth and local businesses choose country domains over generic names.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 11th Sep 2012

Unified Communications

Vodafone NZ stung with $960,000 fine

Vodafone NZ fined NZD $960,000 for misleading advertising, including exaggerated claims about its wireless broadband network and misleading promotions.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 10th Sep 2012

NZAX

Newly-listed VMob to raise $5M in private placement

Vmob is on the prowl for fresh capital and wants to raise up to $5m in a private placement, with a share purchase plan to follow.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Fri, 7th Sep 2012

Stories from Other Regions

New Zealand (NZ) stories

Facebook

2.2m Kiwis Like Facebook

Nearly half of New Zealand's population is on Facebook, with over two million Kiwis using the social networking site.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 15th Oct 2012

Malware

Minister Hungary for change at Budapest cyber conference

Communications and Information Technology Minister Amy Adams heads to the three-day conference aimed at building a resilient global digital environment.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 3rd Oct 2012

Crowdfunding

Crowdfunding comes under security spotlight

New Zealand's securities law is set to capture crowdfunding if it strays into the territory of offering returns.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Wed, 3rd Oct 2012

Partner Programmes

Celebrating Success

Dave Rosenberg reveals a few secrets to Heather Wright as he talks Westcon, leadership and the importance of family.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Mon, 1st Oct 2012

EduTech

Haddock, Rutherford Challenge

The challenge has gone out for the New Zealand reseller channel to get in behind the Great Adventure Race to Cure Kids.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Oct 2012

IT Automation

Kaseya appoints NZ Sales Manager

New recruit tasked with supporting existing Kiwi clients, as well as enhancing the company's channel strategy and momentum in the SMB and enterprise space.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 27th Sep 2012