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The drinks are on Zendesk
Customer Experience

The drinks are on Zendesk

Zendesk's customer engagement strategy includes buying clients drinks, a tactic that aligns with their recent milestone of surpassing 10,000 clients.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 23rd Aug 2011
HP to discontinue webOS devices
HP

HP to discontinue webOS devices

Just a week after slashing prices, HP has announced it will cease production of its TouchPad tablets and other webOS devices, signalling a strategic shift.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 19th Aug 2011
The customer service balancing act
Customer Relationship Management

The customer service balancing act

In NZ, 1 in 5 face poor telco service, highlighting the challenge businesses face in offering effective customer support while managing costs.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Aug 2011

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New Zealand (NZ) stories

Xero scores $4m from govt R & D grant
EduTech

Xero scores $4m from govt R & D grant

Xero secures USD $4m from the NZ government in the latest R&D grant round, part of a USD $321m initiative aimed at boosting tech innovation.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 16th Aug 2011
Huawei on target
Chief Financial Officer

Huawei on target

Huawei's 2011 H1 results show robust growth with revenue up 11% to CNY98.3 billion (NZ$18.5 billion) and operating profit at CNY12.4 billion (NZ$2.3 billion).

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 16th Aug 2011
Copyright law 'will not and cannot work'
Copyright

Copyright law 'will not and cannot work'

ISP CEO criticises new copyright law, urging for an overhaul in content delivery to meet consumer needs, effective from Sept 1.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 15th Aug 2011
Visas for geeks
Qualifications

Visas for geeks

For those international geeks wanting to migrate to New Zealand, we have a number of tips from the team at Laurent Law.

By Staff Writer • 8 min read • Mon, 8th Aug 2011
ComOps looking to sign NZ resellers
Risk & Compliance

ComOps looking to sign NZ resellers

ComOps aims to expand in NZ, seeking new resellers for its revamped channel partner programme, focusing on Enterprise, Sales, and Workforce solutions.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 4th Aug 2011
34% of online shopping dollars going offshore
Online shopping

34% of online shopping dollars going offshore

A PwC study predicts New Zealand's online shopping market to hit NZD $2.68 billion this year, with 34% spent on international sites.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 2nd Aug 2011
Channel businesses on prowl for new staff
Microsoft Windows

Channel businesses on prowl for new staff

Resellers and systems integrators are looking for more staff according to one recruitment agency, which says that poses some challenges for employers.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Aug 2011
HP TouchPad price queried
Apple

HP TouchPad price queried

HP faces scrutiny over TouchPad pricing as its NZD $799 and $949 models are significantly higher compared to US prices, despite factors like GST and freight.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 1st Aug 2011
Tramping New Zealand
Cloud Services

Tramping New Zealand

New website Tramping New Zealand offers comprehensive guides on hikes, national parks, and tramping huts, catering to both seasoned and novice hikers.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 1st Aug 2011
The technology behind our rugby
Gaming

The technology behind our rugby

Next month, from September 9th until October 23rd, New Zealand will welcome the Rugby World Cup 2011. This will no doubt be an unforgettable time;.

By Staff Writer • 12 min read • Mon, 1st Aug 2011
Blogger named Fellow of InternetNZ
InternetNZ

Blogger named Fellow of InternetNZ

InternetNZ recognises three new fellows and re-elects incumbent councillors at its annual general meeting. David Farrar among new fellows.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 29th Jul 2011
NZ start-ups need to think big
Enterprise Content Management

NZ start-ups need to think big

At just 18, Sam Minnée founded SilverStripe with friends in Wellington. Today, he urges NZ start-ups to dream big and to seek offshore customers early.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 29th Jul 2011
Mobiles, social media key for customer communications
Unified Communications

Mobiles, social media key for customer communications

Kiwi businesses urged to leverage mobile and social media as 70% of New Zealanders now use social platforms and 36% access the internet via mobile devices.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 28th Jul 2011
Clearswift launches aggressive partner programme
Clearswift

Clearswift launches aggressive partner programme

Clearswift ignites IT market with bold partner offer: 20% undercut and a fridge full of beer incentives for sales achievements.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Jul 2011
Amex to offer daily deals on Facebook
Payment Technologies

Amex to offer daily deals on Facebook

American Express has launched a Facebook app, Link, Like, Love, offering targeted daily deals and automatic discounts, reshaping the daily deal market.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 20th Jul 2011