New Zealand (NZ) stories - Page 120

New Zealand tops Zendesk's global customer satisfaction poll at 95%, while the French lag at 57%. Now, a new charity-linked plan boosts philanthropy.

Fake antivirus software is costing New Zealand resellers income, deceitfully making end users feel protected, AVG warns in its latest threat report.

Mobile sales surge as GrabOne reports over 10% of purchases now via phones, just 14 months post mobile app launch. Target set at 25% by September.

Midas InfoMedia, a Wellington-based company, achieved 1077% growth in Deloitte's APAC Technology Fast 500, ranking 4th in NZ's IT sector.

Significant IT changes in 2012 will boost reseller opportunities, says EMC's Clive Gold. Expect gains from virtualisation and UFB rollout.

Relavito is seeking channel partners to sell its sub-USD $1,000 Customer Insight system, a tablet-based feedback tool designed for service-based businesses.

Jumpstart your 2012 with Bump, an app that seamlessly exchanges contact info with a simple phone bump, now available on iOS and Android.

New Zealand's Ben Liebert has launched stringsof.me, a social media site prompting daily reflections and creating a unique digital diary.

Optimizer HQ hires Cornelis Boertjens as chief marketing officer to bolster its brand globally following its recent listing on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.

Sky and TVNZ launch Igloo, a new TV platform set to offer more in-home entertainment options for Kiwis from early next year, priced under NZD $200.

Kobo's colour ereader Vox debuts in NZ, landing in 60 Whitcoulls stores, aiming to enchant with vivid displays and pre-loaded apps at $399.

In a new column, IT Brief editor Angelique Jurd looks at a promising start-up that’s creating and innovating with technology.

Vend launches a quirky campaign to showcase the pitfalls of old POS systems, promising a tech revolution for retailers worldwide.

Cisco unveils a simplified channel structure for its New Zealand partners, backing it with USD $75 million globally, including USD $15 million for Asia-Pacific.

With Christmas weeks away, ComOps, Parallels, and base2 announce key appointments, while Intergen expands its Dunedin office to support rapid growth.

Brocade bolsters its Alliance Partner Network, tripling investment to foster equipment seeding, enablement funding, and lead generation.

The Great Information Glut report reveals NZ organisations facing a USD $400M yearly cost due to data mismanagement. Experts urge channel partners to intervene.

Four New Zealand tech firms, including Mi5 and LanzaTech, are finalists for the prestigious Red Herring Global 100 awards, spotlighting global innovation.

Capgemini claims the top position in Ovum's latest IT testing rankings, excelling in test process capabilities shortly after re-entering the New Zealand market.

HP distributor Exeed strikes deal to distribute SMX's cloud-based email in NZ, marking the first step in its cloud portfolio expansion.