Shared ICT services given go-ahead in Wellington
Posted on 31-Oct-2015 11:19 News, Computing
The chief executives of Wellington City Council, Porirua City Council, Upper Hutt City Council and Wellington Water have approved a final implementation business case to share information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure services.
ITx 2016 will bring together 12 tech-related conferences under one roof
Posted on 23-Oct-2015 15:07 News, Computing
The 12 partner organisations and conferences include IITP, NZTech, NZRise, itSMFnz, CITRENZ, Health Informatics NZ, Test Professionals Network, Agile Day, InternetNZ, Project Management Institute, TUANZ and the NZ Open Source Society.
Sold out event in Auckland shows NZ hunger for APIs
Posted on 21-Oct-2015 19:39 News, Computing
The inaugural APIdays New Zealand, held on Monday 19 October at the Viaduct Events Centre, was a sold out event, showing a strong local appetite to discuss the power of APIs in business and enterprise. Amongst attendees and speakers alike, APIs were seen as the core enabler that allows enterprises and SMEs to transform into digital businesses.
Dell buying EMC to create giant tech company
Posted on 13-Oct-2015 10:09 News, Computing
Dell Inc. and EMC Corporation have signed a definitive agreement under which Dell, together with its owners, Michael S. Dell, founder, chairman and chief executive officer of Dell, MSD Partners and Silver Lake will acquire EMC Corporation.
Dell introduces new XPS range of laptops
Posted on 9-Oct-2015 11:52 News, Computing
Dell has announced its new portfolio of XPS devices, featuring the innovative XPS 12 2-in-1, ultra-mobile XPS 13 notebook and XPS 15 powerhouse laptop. This updated lineup incorporates high performance 6th generation Intel Core processors and sleeker hardware, all built for an enhanced Windows 10 experience.
Tech company Westbourne IT opens its first international office in New Zealand
Posted on 9-Oct-2015 11:47 News, Computing
Irish IT solutions provider Westbourne IT Global Services has announced the international expansion of its operations with the official opening of its first overseas office in Auckland, New Zealand by Minister for Economic Development the Hon. Steven Joyce.
Microsoft releases Office 2016
Posted on 23-Sep-2015 07:03 News, Computing
Microsoft Corp. began the worldwide release of Office 2016. At the same time the company announced new and enhanced Office 365 services built for team productivity.
Intel NUC NUC5i5RYH review
Posted on 21-Sep-2015 16:01 Reviews, Computing, by M Freitas
The Intel NUC platform has been around for a while and it's a favourite of mine when someone asks for a good HTPC platform (thinking as a consumer) or an all around desktop platform for business needs.
Microsoft expands global YouthSpark initiative to focus on computer science
Posted on 17-Sep-2015 19:57 News, Computing
Microsoft Corp. has announced a new commitment of $75 million in community investments over the next three years to increase access to computer science education for all youth, and especially for those from under-represented backgrounds.
New Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2016 features to help turn data into intelligent action
Posted on 9-Sep-2015 09:21 News, Computing
new enhancements are designed to increase productivity for organizations by providing a simple and seamless experience across their Dynamics CRM application and their productivity applications like email, Excel, OneDrive for Business for easier task management, an enhanced mobile experience for the worker on the go, and enriched data and analytics.
New milestone for schools' Managed Network
Posted on 17-Aug-2015 15:55 News, Computing
By the end of this year, it's anticipated that up to 90% of New Zealand's 2,500-plus schools will be able to connect to the Managed Network, with all participating schools able to connect by the end of 2016.
