Global Stories

2degrees billionaire backer gets Microsoft board nod

John W. Stanton, billionaire backer of 2degrees, joins Microsoft's board, bolstering the tech giant's mobile and global expertise.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Aug 2014

Fintech

NewLease replaces the late Doug Tutus.. names new CEO

Dominic O'Hanlon becomes CEO of cloud provider NewLease, following the death of co-founder Doug Tutus in February.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2014

SMART Technologies

SMART move as Westcon seals Enterprise Solutions distie deal

Smart Technologies has appointed Westcon Group as a value-added distributor of its Enterprise collaboration solutions in Australia and New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 22nd Jul 2014

Data Analytics

All systems go as ANOTHER kiwi tech firm issues IPO...

New Zealand's Vista Group is set to raise NZD $40 million through an IPO, aiming to bolster its cinema software market dominance and fuel global expansion.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 4th Jul 2014

Intel

Intel gets in the gadget game with mega Auckland investment

Intel Capital invests in NZ's Performance Lab, aiming to boost its global reach in the smart gadget health and fitness market.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 27th Jun 2014

Marketing Technologies

Cloud and Proud... Strong solutions fuel Adobe financials

Adobe soars with strong Q2 financial results, driven by a surge in cloud solution sales, hitting $1.07 billion in revenue.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 19th Jun 2014

Partner Programmes

HP helps partners capitalise on the 'New Style of IT'

HP spearheads 'New Style of IT' transformation, offering partners new solutions, tools, and program updates to drive growth and adaptability.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 8th Apr 2014

Quantum Computing

Symantec sacks CEO for second time in two years

Symantec ousts CEO Steve Bennett in a shakeup, marking the firm's second executive dismissal within two years. Michael Brown steps in as interim.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Mar 2014

Unified Communications

State of Orcon; Timeline of events…

Orcon, NZ's ISP previously owned by Kordia, is back on the market under a year after being sold to Kiwi business group. #TechNews #OrconSale.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Mar 2014

Customer Experience

Magnificent Seven as Fronde appoints ANZ Executive Leadership Team

Fronde has today appointed a seven-member executive leadership team to drive the company's future growth strategy.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Wed, 5th Feb 2014

Microsoft

Introducing Microsoft's new CEO...

Microsoft has appointed Satya Nadella as CEO, with Bill Gates becoming Technology Advisor and John Thompson as Chairman of the Board.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Feb 2014

Microsoft

10, 9, 8, 7, wait, is Ballmer still here…?

Redmond will ring in the New Year with Steve Ballmer still in the Microsoft hot-seat, with the tech giant not set to appoint a new CEO until early 2014.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Dec 2013