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Inspirational Kiwi web series skyrockets over 1m views
OOMPHER

Inspirational Kiwi web series skyrockets over 1m views

New Zealand-based Oompher web series achieves global acclaim with over 1 million views, spotlighting unique Kiwi successes.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Oct 2016
Kiwis 'another step' closer to better broadband with latest deal
Unified Communications

Kiwis 'another step' closer to better broadband with latest deal

Chorus and Crown Fibre Holdings agree that residential installations of UFB will continue until the end of 2019.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Oct 2016
Microsoft Ignite NZ to serve up opportunity developers 'will not want to miss'
AR, VR & Metaverse

Microsoft Ignite NZ to serve up opportunity developers 'will not want to miss'

Kiwi devs, ignite your potential! Microsoft's HoloLens to headline Ignite NZ 2016, with sessions and demos you can't afford to miss. #IgniteNZ.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Mon, 17th Oct 2016
Cyber awareness initiative releases jargon dictionary for NZ organisations
Malware

Cyber awareness initiative releases jargon dictionary for NZ organisations

New Zealanders get a Jargon Buster to clarify cyber terms, boosting workplace cyber security understanding during Connect Smart week.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Mon, 17th Oct 2016
Digital signatures go live - MYOB first to offer new system to Kiwis
Fintech

Digital signatures go live - MYOB first to offer new system to Kiwis

MYOB becomes first in New Zealand to offer digital signatures for tax compliance documents, simplifying processes for businesses.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Mon, 17th Oct 2016

Global Stories

Written by Sam

Top Kiwi innovators launch VR & AR association
AR, VR & Metaverse

Top Kiwi innovators launch VR & AR association

NZ's brightest spark an alliance, launching the VR/AR Association to spearhead sector growth and global collaboration.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Oct 2016
India's x86 server market slips but all is not lost
DataCentre infrastructure

India's x86 server market slips but all is not lost

Overall spending on server has gone back to its usual average, and IDC expects the trend to continue in the coming quarter as well.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Oct 2016
3D printing can inspire creative minds but not without 'risk'
3D Printing

3D printing can inspire creative minds but not without 'risk'

3D printers can boost students' motivation to learn, but there are risks involved, says Adam O'Neill, managing director of Y Soft.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Oct 2016
Our world on the cusp of 'the fourth industrial revolution'
Fintech

Our world on the cusp of 'the fourth industrial revolution'

MYOB explores how the technological revolution will bring people together, enrich experiences and empower communities.

By Sam Worthington • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Oct 2016
Former Oracle exec takes centre stage in APJ with CA Technologies
Digital Transformation

Former Oracle exec takes centre stage in APJ with CA Technologies

Former Oracle exec, Martin Mackay, to join CA Technologies as president and general manager for Asia Pacific and Japan (APJ).

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Oct 2016
Did Fujitsu Australia just secretly axe 1500 employees?
Lenovo

Did Fujitsu Australia just secretly axe 1500 employees?

Fujitsu's covert staff cuts in Australia spark outcry amid ongoing Lenovo buyout talks and bleak PC sales forecasts.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Oct 2016
Unisys unveils 'critical component' for safe cities initiative
Internet of Things

Unisys unveils 'critical component' for safe cities initiative

Unisys launches Digital Investigator, an information management system that aids law enforcement in sharing intelligence.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Oct 2016
Customers to get the 'best of both worlds' with AWS and VMware
Virtualisation

Customers to get the 'best of both worlds' with AWS and VMware

VMware and AWS join forces to bring customers a unified hybrid cloud experience, enhancing application flexibility and data center investment.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Oct 2016
TIBCO welcomes new VP for Australia & New Zealand
TIBCO

TIBCO welcomes new VP for Australia & New Zealand

TIBCO boosts APAC strategy, appointing Daniel Churches as new VP for ANZ to steer digital transformation and growth.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Oct 2016
Australian organisations popular targets for newly discovered trojan
Human Capital Management

Australian organisations popular targets for newly discovered trojan

Symantec says these attacks are extremely focused on companies operating in the banking, securities, trading, and payroll sectors.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Oct 2016
Cisco's Spark platform gets a boost with latest acquisition
Cisco

Cisco's Spark platform gets a boost with latest acquisition

Cisco acquires software company Worklife to improve meeting productivity and enhance collaboration experience.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Oct 2016
Yash Technologies forms new partnership for 'best of breed strategy'
Datum

Yash Technologies forms new partnership for 'best of breed strategy'

Indian technology services company, Yash Technologies, partners with information management solutions firm, Datum.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Mon, 17th Oct 2016
Hi-tech Kiwi businesses need to be 'more adventurous' with marketing
Marketing Technologies

Hi-tech Kiwi businesses need to be 'more adventurous' with marketing

New Zealand's hi-tech industry needs to focus on sales efficiency to grow, says new Market Measures report.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Mon, 17th Oct 2016