Spark continues focus on customer service improvements
Posted on 16-Dec-2015 19:00 News, Broadband
All of the 100 new customer service agents Spark committed to employing back in September are now trained and answering phones in its contact centres, and the company is looking for a further 40 new agents to work in its Christchurch-based call centre.
Visa Checkout launches in New Zealand
Posted on 10-Dec-2015 15:30 News, FinTech
A new quick and easy payment service that enables consumers to securely pay for goods online on any device launches in New Zealand today. Visa Checkout is designed to remove the barriers to online transactions which often prevent people from completing a purchase due to excessive form filling.
Kiwi internet business OnlyDomains sells for NZ$35m
Posted on 9-Dec-2015 10:31 News, Broadband
OnlyDomains, an online retailer of domain names and other services, has agreed to be acquired by CentralNic, one of the fastest growing technology companies on the London Stock Exchange.
Vodafone adds OneDrive secure file storage to some business plans
Posted on 1-Dec-2015 15:29 News, SaaS
Vodafone has announced Microsoft OneDrive for Business is now available on selected Vodafone business mobile plans. This cloud-based storage solution helps businesses stay confidently connected by enabling them to access work files on the go.
Youth projects get NZ$1 million to engage young Kiwis with science and tech
Posted on 27-Nov-2015 10:17 News, Computing
Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce today announced nearly $1 million of new funding to 25 additional projects around the country to engage more young Kiwis with science and technology under the Unlocking Curious Minds contestable fund pilot.
Xero launches Apple Watch app
Posted on 24-Nov-2015 14:19 News, SaaS
Xero has released Xero for Apple Watch, a fast and convenient way for business owners to stay on top of their cash flow, with notifications and alerts when invoices have been paid.