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Chorus awaits Wellington earthquake approval

After a 6.5-magnitude quake, Chorus waits for clearance to return to Wellington offices, aiming for business as usual despite disruptions.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 22nd Jul 2013

Good Technology

Growth is Good following double hire

Good Technology celebrates explosive growth in ANZ with key hires: Gavin Jones as VP and GM, and Jon Spragg as Strategic Account Manager.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2013

Unified Communications

Vodafone doubles Auckland's network capacity

Vodafone has doubled network capacity in Auckland, upgrading 300 of 450 cell sites to improve speeds and coverage for two-thirds of the city.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 30th Jan 2013

Software Development

Datacom sees no strategy change

Wellington-based IT services firm doesn't envisage any change in its direction after 35 percent shareholder sale.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Dec 2012

Information Communication & Technology

New Zealand fails to make tech grade

New Zealand's top cities, including Auckland and Wellington, failed to crack the Global Startup Ecosystem Index's top 20 tech hubs, unlike Sydney and Melbourne.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 30th Nov 2012

Wireless Networks

CityLink changes capital's connectivity

Newly named CityFi, the premium network aims to become 'less clunky' and more convenient allowing customers to easily log on without usernames or passwords.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 23rd Jul 2012

Stories from Other Regions

Wellington stories

Digital Entertainment

“Words cannot express how much I hate this printer”

Kiwi takes extreme dislike to possessed printer in brutally honest Trade Me ad, attracting bids and attention.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Jul 2013

EduTech

A round up of the last year for AeroHive in NZ

There has been a hive of activity within the New Zealand business of wireless vendor Aerohive over the last 12 months.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Jun 2013

Information Communication & Technology

Capital gains as ICT demand grows

Wellington's ICT sector shines as demand for talent surges, with professionals showing strong work satisfaction and less inclination to move abroad.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 28th May 2013

Apple

Wellington goes wild for smartphones

Hands up who remembers old-school rotary-dial telephones? It seems they're fast becoming a distant memory for most Kiwis.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 27th May 2013

TomTom

Kiwis spend 92 hours a year in traffic

Kiwis spend up to 92 hours a year stuck in traffic, with Auckland ranking the 3rd most congested city in the ANZ region, according to TomTom's Congestion Index.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 5th Apr 2013

EduTech

Callaghan Innovation appoints CEO all the way from Alaska

Callaghan Innovation names Dr Mary Quin as its first CEO, bringing her wealth of experience from Xerox and Eastman Kodak from Alaska to New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 14th Mar 2013

Information Communication & Technology

Shortage of IT talent to boost salaries in 2013

A shortage of IT talent in New Zealand will lead to higher salaries and multiple job offers for professionals in 2013, says Robert Walters.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Feb 2013

Unified Communications

Telecom switches on 4G LTE Trial

Telecom New Zealand launches 4G LTE trial in Wellington and Auckland, partnering with Huawei and Alcatel-Lucent to test the technology and customer experience.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Dec 2012

Health Technologies

Callaghan Innovation Bill passes third reading

Bill establishing new high-tech HQ for manufacturing and services firms passes third and final reading in Parliament.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Dec 2012

Trade Me

Be a part of NZ history with Trade Me

Trade Me is inviting Kiwis to contribute to a 100-year time capsule, with space for postcards limited and only available until 31 December 2012.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 3rd Dec 2012

Splice Group

Cutting-edge tech changes Kiwi business strategy

Wellington geospatial company Splice Group launches lightweight software map viewer for easy access to detailed geospatial map data on mobile devices.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 2nd Nov 2012