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.
Norton new Security Premium offered as a service
Posted on 8-Oct-2015 17:45 News, Security
In a move to streamline multiple core offerings into one flagship subscription service, Symantec has announced the availability of Norton Security Premium in New Zealand. The new service is an advanced, multi-layered protection solution that helps shield consumers from sophisticated and evolving threats across all platforms.
Microsoft introduces new Windows 10 devices and experiences
Posted on 7-Oct-2015 11:23 News, Windows
Microsoft Corp. has finally unveiled new Surface, Lumia and Microsoft Band devices, taking advantage of powerful hardware to unlock new Windows 10 experiences, including fast and secured login with Windows Hello; new Cortana experiences that turn Windows 10 devices into a personal assistant; improved touch and pen experiences on Surface; and Continuum for phones, which enables the new Lumia 950 and 950 XL phones to work like PCs.
Tech companies dominate Global Brands report
Posted on 5-Oct-2015 19:20 News, Web media
Apple and Google hold the #1 and #2 spots, tech brands comprise more than a third of the entire ranking's value, and five brands - Lego, PayPal, MINI, Moet & Chandon and Lenovo - enter the ranking
N4L helps OMGTech! support teachers through Pond
Posted on 2-Oct-2015 09:11 News, STEM
OMGTech!, a charitable education initiative getting more Kiwi kids interested in STEM subjects (science, technology, engineering & maths), will be using online learning hub Pond to make its educational resources accessible to all New Zealand schools.
Mobile Learning Centre brings technology to over 100 low decile schools
Posted on 2-Oct-2015 09:09 News, Web media
One year on, the Mobile Learning Centre - a community initiative designed to share new technology to New Zealand's most remote and least advantaged communities has travelled over 20,000kms across the North Island visiting over 100 low decile schools.
OMG Tech! launches mission to get more NZ kids into tech
Posted on 1-Oct-2015 10:10 News, STEM
OMG Tech!, a new initiative to amp up the interest of kiwi kids in technology, was officially launched at a function at Spark HQ in central Auckland last night. The fundraising event was attended by a host of business, political and tech industry leaders.
Media Design School launches Games Accelerator Programme
Posted on 29-Sep-2015 09:52 News, Web media
Media Design School has announced the launch of Media Design School Studios; a brand new initiative on campus that will enable a select group of students to develop their entrepreneurial skills by creating commercially viable start-up game studios.
Spark testing new cloud-based email service for businesses
Posted on 29-Sep-2015 09:35 News, SaaS
Spark announced it has begun trials of a new email service, Spark Business Mail, with around 40 customers today and will officially launch the new email platform for small-to-medium businesses on 5 October.
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.
AIG launches world first 360 Haka Experience
Posted on 17-Sep-2015 20:09 News, Consumer Electronics
The Haka 360 Experience is an app which uses 360 degree video technology to give the viewer the feeling of being on the field with the All Blacks and in the midst of the powerful Maori ritual.
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.
