Coding kids win at 2014 Orion Health Codeworx
Posted on 18-Nov-2014 18:20 News, Computing
Several innovative high school students recently received awards in Codeworx, a coding competition organised by eHealth provider, Orion Health.
Seagate Kinetic Storage Solution slashes costs by removing server layers
Posted on 3-Nov-2014 22:27 News, Computing
Kinetic HDD is said to dramatically reduce total cost of ownership (TCO) by combining an open source object storage protocol with Ethernet connectivity to eliminate multiple layers of legacy software and hardware infrastructure.
Brother MFC-J5720DW review
Posted on 2-Nov-2014 16:24 Reviews, Computing, by M Freitas
The new Brother MFC-J5720DW multi function printer arrived here just in time for us to try something different: printing photos on canvas. Mind you this is not the only thing this multi-talented printer can do
Techvana team launches Computer Museum project
Posted on 31-Oct-2014 07:42 News, Computing
With the help of computing enthusiasts nation-wide, an Auckland couple is working to create New Zealand's first dedicated computer museum, using the equity crowd funding website PledgeMe.
New Zealand Tech Export grows to $8.3 billion
Posted on 23-Oct-2014 09:25 News, Computing
IT Services growth slowed for the $ 1.2 billion revenue TIN100 sector in 2014; but Software Development companies continued to grow strongly in most markets, increasing total revenue by 15%.
Noel Leeming brings technology learning to Kiwi communities
Posted on 7-Oct-2014 11:54 News, Computing
The initiative's focal point is a high-tech vehicle that will travel throughout New Zealand over the next two years letting students, parents and teachers, senior citizens and community groups experience first hand some of the latest technology
HP to deliver Big Data project for city of Auckland
Posted on 1-Oct-2014 11:15 News, Computing
The city of Auckland, New Zealand has selected HP Software to deliver a Big Data project designed to provide a safer community and more efficient roadways for its citizens.
Microsoft unveils Windows 10: yes the Start button is back
Posted on 1-Oct-2014 09:15 News, Computing
The company also introduced the Windows Insider Program, kicking off its largest-ever open collaborative development effort to change the way Windows is built and delivered to best meet the needs of customers.
Registrations for new .nz domain name space open today
Posted on 30-Sep-2014 09:24 News, Computing
Shorter, simpler, more representative names directly at .nz can now be registered - for example, anyname.nz. This is in addition to, for example, .co.nz, .org.nz, .maori.nz, etc.
Lenovo Set to Close Acquisition of IBM's x86 Server Business
Posted on 29-Sep-2014 19:22 News, Computing
Lenovo and IBM announced today that conditions for Lenovo's acquisition of IBM's x86 server business have been satisfied and the parties anticipate they will begin closing the transaction effective on October 1, 2014.
Kiwi Companies at the Forefront of the SKA
Posted on 24-Sep-2014 13:24 News, Computing
Two New Zealand IT companies, Open Parallel and Catalyst, are at the forefront of the largest IT project in the world, the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) radio telescope.
IBM introduces powerful analytics for everyone
Posted on 17-Sep-2014 07:31 News, Computing
IBM has announced Watson Analytics, a breakthrough natural language-based cognitive service that can provide instant access to powerful predictive and visual analytic tools for businesses.