BNZ and Vodafone New Zealand staff to test NFC technology
Posted on 25-Nov-2011 17:27 News, FinTech
A mobile phone which doubles as a wallet has come a step closer thanks to a New Zealand-first trial kicked off this week by Bank of New Zealand and Vodafone, along with Visa and Paymark.
HP introduces single platform for mission-critical computing
Posted on 23-Nov-2011 14:22 News, Computing
Using advanced technology across a common, modular HP BladeSystem architecture, HP is developing platforms to enable clients to choose the best environment aligned to their organizations’ needs without compromise, helping ensure investment protection for the long term.
Prime Minister launches new high tech academy for South Auckland youth
Posted on 21-Nov-2011 13:00 News, Broadband
The Computer Clubhouse Trust (CCT) continues to ramp up their mission to provide access to high-technology skills and experiences that result in jobs in the ICT sector for young people in Auckland and across New Zealand with the launch of the High Tech Youth Academy.
Intergen launches dedicated Business Intelligence team
Posted on 21-Nov-2011 12:57 News, Computing
The company has recently been formally accredited for its expertise in this area, achieving Microsoft Gold Competency in Business Intelligence – a certification that only 1% of partners worldwide achieve.
NZ’s Simpl wins major UK health deal
Posted on 18-Nov-2011 08:35 News, Computing
Simpl has notched up another major win in the global health market, securing a multi-million dollar contract to deliver and support a Single Community Care Record (SCCR) solution for UK National Health Service’s Torbay Care Trust.
New products, new platform for MYOB
Posted on 17-Nov-2011 12:44 News, Computing
MYOB is launching its next generation accounting solutions – the realisation of a three-year, $75 million innovation strategy and part of a new vision for the company’s market-leading business management systems.
McDonald’s Chooses Unisys for End-User IT Support across Australia, New Zealand
Posted on 15-Nov-2011 10:45 News, Computing
Unisys will provide service desk, on-site and remote support services to McDonald’s chain of more than 1,000 company-owned and franchised restaurants across New Zealand, Australia and the South Pacific region, including New Caledonia, Fiji, Tahiti, American Samoa and Samoa.
Momentum builds around Cloud Computing Code of Practice
Posted on 9-Nov-2011 16:32 News, SaaS
Strong progress is being made on the development of a Code of Practice for Cloud Computing in New Zealand, with the first of a series of nationwide consultative workshops kicking off in Christchurch next week.
Another bumper year for electronics projects in New Zealand
Posted on 8-Nov-2011 14:56 News, Consumer Electronics
The Awards ceremony at Jade in Christchurch was an opportunity to display their projects in front of representatives from the hi-tech industry and universities, teachers, parents and mentors, and of course – their rivals in the competition.
Telecom New Zealand to Offer iPhone 4S on November 11
Posted on 8-Nov-2011 10:36 News, Apple
iPhone will be available at Telecom retail stores and online. Customers can pre-order iPhone 4S online now, and Gen-i clients can pre-order iPhone through their client manager.