Microsoft plans to establish its first datacenter region in New Zealand
Posted on 6-May-2020 11:35 News, SaaS
Latest datacenter region affirms Microsoft's commitment to enable digital transformation while accelerating innovation and growth in Aotearoa.

Kordia offers Microsoft Azure Peering Service
Posted on 6-Nov-2019 11:41 News, SaaS
As part of its goal to provide the best connectivity for its customers, Kordia has announced that it is now providing its customers with access to the Microsoft Azure Peering Service, one of the first service providers globally to do so.

Catalyst Cloud becomes a Kubernetes Certified Service Provider (KCSP)
Posted on 23-Aug-2019 08:21 News, SaaS
Catalyst Cloud has released New Zealand’s first Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) certified Kubernetes service.

Australia's Bureau of Meteorology Forecasts Cloud: Selects Unisys for Flexible Cloud Infrastructure
Posted on 26-Jul-2019 15:00 News, SaaS
Under AUD 16.48 million contract, Unisys will design and manage a new flexible and resilient cloud infrastructure to support a range of products and services to support informed decision-making by governments, emergency services, industry and the community.

Educational tool developed at Otago makes international launch
Posted on 17-Jul-2019 21:57 News, SaaS
SimPHARM is being officially launched at an American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) event in Chicago this week.

New Zealand government unveils new digital service to make business easier
Posted on 16-Jul-2019 17:35 News, SaaS
A new digital platform aims to make it easier for small businesses to access services from multiple government agencies, leaving them more time to focus on their own priorities.

Xero announces new smarter tools, push into the North American market
Posted on 19-Jun-2019 17:20 News, SaaS
New features announced at Xerocon San Diego demonstrate Xero’s increased investment in North America, with new automated workflows in tax tools and new personalized learning experience. The company also announced new partnerships with Stripe and PwC.

Bold UK spinoff for beauty software company Flossie
Posted on 2-Jun-2019 14:10 News, SaaS
Kiwi beauty technology start-up Flossie has partnered with some of the world's largest hair and beauty brands as it prepares to launch an innovative new software service in the UK.

Kordia boosts cloud performance with locally-hosted Microsoft Azure ExpressRoute
Posted on 8-May-2019 10:25 News, SaaS
Kordiais now able to offer Azure ExpressRoute from a local Point of Presence (PoP) in New Zealand, in addition to their existing PoP in Sydney.

Microsoft Azure ExpressRoute in New Zealand opens up faster, more secure internet for Kiwi businesses
Posted on 8-May-2019 09:39 News, SaaS
Signalled at Microsoft's Ignite conference in November 2018, the Azure cloud service allows customers to benefit from a dedicated  private connection that bypasses the public internet delivering,  predicable performance, lower latency and SLA based connectivity to Azure.

Vocus Communications to deliver Microsoft Azure Cloud Solutions through Azure ExpressRoute
Posted on 8-May-2019 09:25 News, SaaS
With cloud services rapidly gaining popularity with New Zealand businesses and government, Vocus Communications is enabling the country's digital transformation with the integration of Microsoft Azure ExpressRoute to their local data centres for faster, more predictable connectivity to Microsoft Azure.

HPE and Nutanix partner to deliver hybrid cloud as a service
Posted on 10-Apr-2019 21:12 News, SaaS
This offering will leverage Nutanix's Enterprise Cloud OS software including its built-in, free AHV hypervisor, delivered through HPE GreenLake to provide customers with a fully HPE-managed hybrid cloud that dramatically lowers total cost of ownership and accelerates time to value.

DHL Express introduces new MyDHL+ online portal to make shipping easier
Posted on 7-Apr-2019 08:51 News, SaaS
Shippers ranging from small businesses to large global corporations can benefit from MyDHL+ and its intelligent, streamlined interface – which means fewer steps and considerably greater functionality than anything DHL Express has previously offered.

RackWare hybrid cloud platform removes barriers to enterprise cloud adoption
Posted on 7-Apr-2019 08:50 News, SaaS
RackWare launces a platform solution that enables and unifies the entire cloud implementation lifecycle - from migration to disaster recovery and backup, to hybrid multi-cloud management.

Top partner named at MYOB High Achievers Awards
Posted on 7-Apr-2019 08:48 News, SaaS
A focus on making business better for its customers has seen Endeavour scoop a prestigious partner award for the second year in a row at MYOB's The Connected Business: 2019 Enterprise Solutions Partner Conference

Telesmart announces Cloud Calling for Microsoft Teams
Posted on 11-Dec-2018 09:22 News, SaaS
Telesmart has leveraged its experience and infrastructure to be the first provider in New Zealand to deliver Cloud Calling for Microsoft Teams.

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central launches
Posted on 10-Jul-2018 10:40 News, SaaS
An intelligent cloud-based solution designed specifically for SMBs to help them manage finances, operations, sales and customer service - Business Central also serves as an easy upgrade opportunity for businesses which have outgrown their entry level accounting systems and legacy ERP.

Innovation Grant, High Tech Awards and new USA office for Kiwi tech company SwipedOn
Posted on 1-Jun-2018 20:54 News, SaaS
Being a finalist in the NZ Hi-Tech Awards for Start-up of the year, and expanding their operation to the USA this May, the popularity of this Kiwi company has put it in high growth mode.

Umbrellar becomes Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider
Posted on 22-May-2018 15:43 News, SaaS
As demand for cloud-based services increases rapidly, Microsoft is expanding the number of CSPs (formerly known as CSP Indirect Partners) in the New Zealand market.

Ryanair Goes All-In on AWS
Posted on 15-May-2018 19:14 News, SaaS
Airline is transforming the digital experience for its over 130 million customers, and plans to close the vast majority of its datacenters over the next three years.

New app FIXR connects vehicle owners to top Mechanics at best prices
Posted on 10-May-2018 14:13 News, SaaS
A New Zealand owned and operated company, FIXR provides an industry first marketplace for Kiwis to find a trusted and suitable mechanic, panel beater or customisation specialist at a fair and transparent price.

Nutanix Beam gives enterprises control of the cloud
Posted on 10-May-2018 14:09 News, SaaS
New SaaS offering visualises, predicts and manages runaway costs, and assesses security and regulatory compliance across multiple clouds.

Vocus Communications wins a place on the TaaS panel
Posted on 26-Jan-2018 15:16 News, SaaS
Vocus Communications has been awarded a place on the Telecommunications-as-a-Service (TaaS) panel by the Department of Internal Affairs (DIA), to supply networking, internet, fixed voice, personal connectivity and managed security services to government agencies across New Zealand.

SwipedOn raises $1 million capital
Posted on 26-Jan-2018 15:15 News, SaaS
Software company SwipedOn is in a position for accelerated growth after this week achieving $1m revenue, with a further $1m in capital raised.

Australian Government contract awarded to Datacom Connect
Posted on 11-Jan-2018 08:37 News, SaaS
Datacom have entered into a 3-year contract with the Department of Home Affairs to provide client enquiry services as part of the Department's programme to modernise its visa and citizenship services.