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Cisco launches new channel resources
Cisco

Cisco launches new channel resources

Cisco channel partners can now benefit from the availability of added resources to help them push the ever-expanding Cisco brand.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Dec 2009
IBM to construct state-of-art data centre
IBM

IBM to construct state-of-art data centre

IBM to invest USD $80 million in a state-of-the-art data centre in Auckland, a pivotal step towards enhancing New Zealand's digital infrastructure.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 14th Dec 2009
Resellers flock to Microbe NZ
Education, Learning & Training

Resellers flock to Microbe NZ

Microbe NZ rapidly expands its reseller network, aiming to double to 600 within a year, as its eScan security product garners robust market interest.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 14th Dec 2009
Hitachi launches virtual conference on cloud computing
Cloud Services

Hitachi launches virtual conference on cloud computing

Making sure the industry has got the facts on cloud computing clear is the goal of a new virtual conference launched by Hitachi Data Systems Corporation.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 10th Dec 2009
Plantronics sell Altec Lansing for US$18 million
Unified Communications

Plantronics sell Altec Lansing for US$18 million

Plantronics has agreed to sell Altec Lansing to Prophet Equity LP, a Texas-based private equity firm, for US$18 million in cash.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 7th Dec 2009
“You can't suck a golf ball through a straw” - Cisco
Unified Communications

“You can't suck a golf ball through a straw” - Cisco

Cisco country manager Geoff Lawrie has criticized recent reports questioning the need for ultra fast broadband access in New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Dec 2009

Stories from Other Regions

New Zealand (NZ) stories

Microsoft announces Windows 7 partner competition winners
Microsoft

Microsoft announces Windows 7 partner competition winners

Microsoft rewarded top partners with USD $12,000 during its Windows 7 competition, fostering early adoption and excitement before the official launch.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 17th Dec 2009
YouTube reveals 'most watched' lists
YouTube

YouTube reveals 'most watched' lists

YouTube has announced its first official Most Watched lists which shows which videos New Zealanders have been searching for most in 2009.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 17th Dec 2009
Telecom compensates customers
Outage

Telecom compensates customers

XT customers will get free calling to Telecom landlines and Telecom mobiles this weekend in compensation for Monday's outage.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 16th Dec 2009
IT job seekers facing better year in 2010
Job Market

IT job seekers facing better year in 2010

The IT job market will continue to improve as it has in the past six months, according to recruitment specialist Randstad.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 15th Dec 2009
Infosys opens its first office in NZ
DevOps

Infosys opens its first office in NZ

Infosys Technologies has opened its first office in Wellington, New Zealand, to be closer to major clients like Telecom.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 11th Dec 2009
D-Link builds brand strength to SMBs
D-Link

D-Link builds brand strength to SMBs

Networking vendor D-Link has witnessed a 20% increase in its SMB market, and it believes the result is driven by direct marketing to the end-user.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Dec 2009
Viaduct buys out Nelson EFTPOS provider
Marketing Technologies

Viaduct buys out Nelson EFTPOS provider

Viaduct, New Zealand's leading EFTPOS dealer, acquires Nelson-based Networkz, marking its entry into the point of sale market and expanding Casio distribution.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 7th Dec 2009
Schools invited to telco expo
YouTube

Schools invited to telco expo

New Zealand schools are invited to participate in the Planet 2010 conference to be held by the Telecommunications Industry Group (TIG) in March next year.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 3rd Dec 2009
Snapper moves into Auckland market
Rugby World Cup

Snapper moves into Auckland market

New Zealand's leading contactless ticketing and payment system, Snapper, is set to be widely available in Auckland in 2010, with an eye on the Rugby World Cup.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 2nd Dec 2009
Code prompts new era of IT professionalism
DevOps

Code prompts new era of IT professionalism

Acceptable and good IT practices have been put on paper with the release of a new IT Code of Practice for New Zealand IT professionals.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 2nd Dec 2009
David Bain the most Googled
Google

David Bain the most Googled

David Bain topped Google's 2009 most-searched New Zealanders, narrowly beating boxer David Tua, reflecting the nation's diverse online interests.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Dec 2009
TiVo hits the shelves
Sony

TiVo hits the shelves

The TiVo media device, offering Freeview TV and CASPA On-Demand services, is now available at Telecom, allowing users to download new-releases and TV shows.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 1st Dec 2009