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A+ as Plan B opens Wellington's newest data centre
Hyperscale

A+ as Plan B opens Wellington's newest data centre

Plan B Limited opens new data center and standby office facility in Wellington, New Zealand. Integrated cloud backup services and customer suites are available.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 12th Aug 2014
2degrees billionaire backer gets Microsoft board nod
Unified Communications

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
KeepItSafe keeps it local with NZ backup deal...
Cybersecurity

KeepItSafe keeps it local with NZ backup deal...

KeepItSafe partners with DataSafe, expanding its network and offering upgraded services to DataSafe customers.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 12th Aug 2014
VMob: Thinking outside of the Microsoft Azure box...
Public Cloud

VMob: Thinking outside of the Microsoft Azure box...

VMob disrupts mobile marketing with its innovative use of Microsoft Azure, defying conventional partner expectations and gaining global recognition.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 11th Aug 2014
Nadella flexes business muscles with new Microsoft hire...
Microsoft

Nadella flexes business muscles with new Microsoft hire...

Microsoft hires Peggy Johnson from Qualcomm as executive vice president of Business Development. Johnson will report directly to CEO Satya Nadella.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 8th Aug 2014
FIFA boost as EA and EPL tie the knot until 2019...
Gaming

FIFA boost as EA and EPL tie the knot until 2019...

EA Sports solidifies its bond with the Premier League until 2019, enhancing FIFA 15's realism with exclusive access and technology.

By Darren Price • 2 min read • Fri, 8th Aug 2014
Does any business know the identity of 'Things' for the Internet of Things?
Internet of Things

Does any business know the identity of 'Things' for the Internet of Things?

It is amusing to see the marketing currently attempted by using an offshoot of the phrase 'Internet of Things'.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Aug 2014
Kiwi students rule the world at Microsoft Imagine Cup Finals...
Microsoft

Kiwi students rule the world at Microsoft Imagine Cup Finals...

A team of University of Auckland students has won $50k at the Microsoft Imagine Cup World Finals in Seattle for their app, Estimeet.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Aug 2014
Veeam: NZ market 'hitting above its weight'
Virtualisation

Veeam: NZ market 'hitting above its weight'

Veeam sees a 34% boom in ANZ revenue, with NZ substantially contributing and 'punching above its weight' in the APAC region's market.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 6th Aug 2014
French distie acquires WhiteGold...
WhiteGold

French distie acquires WhiteGold...

Exclusive Networks acquires 70% of WhiteGold Solutions, marking its first foray outside EMEA with sights set on APAC expansion.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 6th Aug 2014

Stories from Other Regions

Long-time Kiwi partner claims annual MYOB award
Fintech

Long-time Kiwi partner claims annual MYOB award

MYOB has recognized the achievements of its partners, honoring business advisors who have supported New Zealand's SME sector.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Aug 2014
Only days to go to register for the Ingram Micro Showcase 2014…
Ingram Micro

Only days to go to register for the Ingram Micro Showcase 2014…

Tech industry must hurry to register for Ingram Micro Showcase 2014 in NZ, featuring over 50 vendors and groundbreaking seminars.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Aug 2014
Lightning Lab accelerates Kiwi start ups to success with $2.2m funding
Schools

Lightning Lab accelerates Kiwi start ups to success with $2.2m funding

Teams from Lightning Lab, New Zealand's digital accelerator programme, have secured $2.2m in seed investment capital.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Aug 2014
IPO on the horizon for expanding Orion…
Orion Health

IPO on the horizon for expanding Orion…

Orion Health is preparing for an IPO, with strong speculation that the company aims to raise up to USD $500m on the New Zealand Stock Exchange later this year.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 12th Aug 2014
Telecom praises Kiwis with Spark Thanks initiative...
Unified Communications

Telecom praises Kiwis with Spark Thanks initiative...

Spark New Zealand launches Spark Thanks, rewarding customers with discounts on movies, music, and more as it rebrands from Telecom.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 8th Aug 2014
TVNZ joins the party... Bans Slingshot adverts
Slingshot

TVNZ joins the party... Bans Slingshot adverts

TVNZ bans Slingshot's 'Global Mode' ads, joining SKY in a move criticised as 'anti-competitive' by Slingshot GM.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 5th Aug 2014
IT path opens as Microsoft NZ pledges million-dollar Tech Youth investment
Microsoft

IT path opens as Microsoft NZ pledges million-dollar Tech Youth investment

Microsoft NZ pledges $1m to High Tech Youth, aiming to bridge the IT gap for underserved Kiwi youth, boosting skills and career pathways.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 5th Aug 2014
Amazon advances the 3D printing market... or does it?
Amazon

Amazon advances the 3D printing market... or does it?

Amazon dips a toe in 3D printing with a personalised product store, but will it revolutionise the market? Early signs suggest not yet.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Aug 2014