New Zealand (NZ) stories - Page 124
Proxim Wireless appoints Renaissance
Tue, 5th Jul 2011
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wireless networks
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mpa
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wifi
Proxim Wireless has named Renaissance as its second distributor in New Zealand, bolstering its network business with a focus on Wi-Fi and back-haul systems.
Cyber attacks top threat to business
Fri, 1st Jul 2011
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virtualisation
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firewalls
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network security
Cyber attacks are now the top threat to New Zealand businesses, with nearly two-thirds having faced a breach in the past year, a new study reveals.
Aastra rolls out local channel programme
Fri, 1st Jul 2011
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uc
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microsoft
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aastra
Aastra revamps its New Zealand approach with a local channel programme, new hires, and imminent product launches to boost market share and partner engagement.
Moving On Down: Routers Reach New Markets
Fri, 1st Jul 2011
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network infrastructure
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hyperscale
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dc
Juniper Networks is expanding the reach of its routing equipment to more of the New Zealand market, as high-end gear like the MX80 becomes more affordable.
HDS Makes Play for clouds
Fri, 1st Jul 2011
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storage
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datacentre infrastructure
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cto
Hitachi Data Systems is diving into cloud solutions, aiming to open new markets and find fresh partnerships in Australia and New Zealand.
Beer googles
Fri, 1st Jul 2011
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intel
Discover the ultimate hub for New Zealand beer enthusiasts at RealBeer.co.nz – your go-to source for brew news, events, and more!.
Getting IT Right improves IT
Fri, 17th Jun 2011
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cloud services
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websites
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certification
Providing businesses with a framework to improve IT is the goal of recent updates to the Getting IT Right website.
Bankless currency exchange site makes NZ debut
Fri, 17th Jun 2011
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currencies
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volution
CurrencyFair revolutionises foreign exchange in NZ, offering bankless, peer-to-peer currency swaps, undercutting traditional bank fees.
HP makes enterprise appointments
Wed, 15th Jun 2011
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cloud security
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hp
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outsourcing
HP appoints David Caspari as SVP for Asia Pacific, with Alan Bennett and Archie Reed taking key roles in the South Pacific to drive enterprise growth.
RWC bosses criticised for internet charges
Tue, 14th Jun 2011
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rwc
Rugby World Cup officials face backlash for hefty internet charges for journalists, sparking debate on media access costs.
Ministry of Science and Innovation fleshes out senior team
Tue, 14th Jun 2011
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government
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new zealand post
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investment
The Ministry of Science and Innovation has completed its senior team with Brett O'Riley and Graham Smith appointed as deputy chief executives.
Net24 sells Cables Direct operation
Mon, 13th Jun 2011
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cloud services
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websites
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techday
TechDay spoke with Jon Tyce of Accounting Direct about the company's recent acquisition of the business from Net24.
Ning and Ustream team
Wed, 8th Jun 2011
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digital entertainment
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social networking
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video
Ning partners with Ustream to embed live audio and video capabilities, enhancing social networks with real-time multimedia content for all users.
BnB next big internet thing?
Thu, 2nd Jun 2011
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airbnb
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funding
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capital raising
Once dismissed by investors, Airbnb now rivals New York's largest hotels with its innovative platform, securing USD $100 million in new funding.
PSN restoration begins
Wed, 1st Jun 2011
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gaming
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encryption
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digital entertainment
Sony’s PlayStation Network is on the road to recovery after hackers compromised it, causing a nearly month-long outage.
The end of illegal file-sharing (for good this time)
Wed, 1st Jun 2011
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uc
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twitter
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law
New Zealand has enacted a decisive anti-piracy bill prohibiting illegal file-sharing, despite major public outcry and the resurrection of blackout protests.
Green innovations for the future
Wed, 1st Jun 2011
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hyperscale
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dc
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power / energy
Dougal Watt, CTO for IBM New Zealand, shares his vision of which five sustainable innovations will change our lives in the next five years.
Cloud as foundation for sustainable organisations
Wed, 1st Jun 2011
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cleantech
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cloud services
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sustainability
There are plenty of green benefits from Cloud computing, says Alison Rowe, Global Executive Director Sustainability, Fujitsu Australia and New Zealand.
Vodafone to map farmers at Fieldays
Tue, 31st May 2011
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uc
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gps
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telco
Vodafone will track 200 farmers' movements at Fieldays using GPS and its mobile network to improve future visitor experiences, site layouts, and traffic flow.
Polycom strengthens APAC sales leadership
Thu, 26th May 2011
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hybrid & remote work
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wfh
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poly
Hansjoerg Wagner's promotion strengthens Polycom's APAC leadership, pivotal to its record profits and new global ambitions.