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Vocus unveils New Zealand's 'most connected data centre'
Hyperscale

Vocus unveils New Zealand's 'most connected data centre'

Vocus Communications unveils New Zealand's most connected data center in Albany, providing local and global connectivity.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 18th Oct 2013
How to set-up Twitch in New Zealand
Gaming

How to set-up Twitch in New Zealand

Discover how to stream Twitch on your TV in NZ, with a hint of geekiness and the right setup. Perfect for gaming fans!.

By Greig Strafford • 2 min read • Wed, 16th Oct 2013
Kickstarter sets NZ launch date
Kickstarter

Kickstarter sets NZ launch date

The world's largest funding platform for creative projects has revealed it's opening up New Zealand-based projects next month.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Oct 2013
Xero raises NZ$180m for global growth
Fintech

Xero raises NZ$180m for global growth

Company raises new capital from a range of US and New Zealand investors, including existing shareholders Matrix Capital Management and the Peter Thiel.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 14th Oct 2013
Wynyard expands workforce with worldwide recruitment drive
Network Infrastructure

Wynyard expands workforce with worldwide recruitment drive

Wynyard Group continues to expand its global workforce and footprint, with a number of key strategic appointments in Australia, US, UK and Asia.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 30th Sep 2013
Online volunteers putting Not for Profit sector at risk
Cloud Services

Online volunteers putting Not for Profit sector at risk

The tendency of Not for Profit organisations in New Zealand to rely on enthusiastic volunteers to manage their social media activities is risky...

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 25th Sep 2013
Microsoft becomes a “year smarter” with new Surface tablets
Microsoft

Microsoft becomes a “year smarter” with new Surface tablets

Microsoft's Surface family of tablets is growing, with the Redmond giant introducing two new Surface models, the Surface 2 and Surface Pro 2, to the market.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Sep 2013
Dell defeats Samsung in PC monitor stakes after 7 years
Network Infrastructure

Dell defeats Samsung in PC monitor stakes after 7 years

For the first time since 2007, Dell outshines Samsung in PC monitor sales, soaring to the top with 5 million units shipped in Q2 2013.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Sep 2013
Honeywell completes $600m Intermec acquistion
Honeywell

Honeywell completes $600m Intermec acquistion

Honeywell finalises its all-cash $600m acquisition of Intermec, bolstering its RFID and mobile computing offerings.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 18th Sep 2013
Is Google right, do we have “no legitimate expectation of privacy” in email?
Data Privacy

Is Google right, do we have “no legitimate expectation of privacy” in email?

Microsoft accuses Google of invading privacy by reading emails and intercepting personal data transmitted on private Wi-Fi routers.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Sep 2013
Mako Networks realises American dream with US office
Kiwi Landing Pad

Mako Networks realises American dream with US office

Mako Networks, originally from Herne Bay, leapfrogs US growth ambitions with a new San Francisco office, following a successful stint at the Kiwi Landing Pad.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Sep 2013
Apple launches budget smartphone… 'the most colourful iPhone yet'
Apple

Apple launches budget smartphone… 'the most colourful iPhone yet'

Apple unveils new budget iPhone 5C, available in colourful options and starting at $99. Pre-orders begin September 13th.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 12th Sep 2013
Apple unveils “forward thinking” iPhone 5S
Apple

Apple unveils “forward thinking” iPhone 5S

Apple has unveiled the iPhone 5S, described as the most forward-thinking iPhone yet, with new features including a fingerprint sensor and A7 chip.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Sep 2013
Facebook, Google & Microsoft launch govt privacy petitions
Data Privacy

Facebook, Google & Microsoft launch govt privacy petitions

Tech giants Facebook, Google and Microsoft have released statements requesting greater transparency when it comes to gathering public data.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Sep 2013

Stories from Other Regions

United States (US) stories

GeoOp to list on NZAX by October 31
GeoOp

GeoOp to list on NZAX by October 31

GeoOp set to ignite global expansion as it eyes NZAX listing on Oct 31, after an oversubscribed offering raised $10m. Shares priced at $1.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 23rd Oct 2013
Xero becomes $3 billion company
Fintech

Xero becomes $3 billion company

Fresh from raising NZ$180 million of new capital from a range of US and New Zealand investors this week, cloud accounting firm Xero has become a $3 bi.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 18th Oct 2013
Orcon chooses Hawaiki for trans-Pacific cable capacity
Network Infrastructure

Orcon chooses Hawaiki for trans-Pacific cable capacity

Orcon taps Hawaiki for trans-Pacific cable, boosting NZ's internet capacity and fuelling broadband market growth.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 12th Sep 2013
Kim Dotcom resigns Mega directorship to fight US charges
Government

Kim Dotcom resigns Mega directorship to fight US charges

Kim Dotcom has stepped down from his Mega data storage company directorship to concentrate on fighting US extradition charges and developing new ventures.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Thu, 5th Sep 2013