Chris Quinn to leave Spark New Zealand as part of leadership changes
Posted on 27-Jan-2015 09:01 News, Broadband
Two years ago Spark New Zealand (Telecom at that time) embarked on a new strategy designed to transform the business from a traditional fixed and mobile infrastructure company to a future-oriented, competitive retailer of digital services delivered over their networks and the Cloud.
Microsoft Windows 10 brings devices and holograms together for seamless experience
Posted on 22-Jan-2015 10:18 News, Windows
Microsoft Corp. unveiled a new generation of Windows, with a wide range of experiences designed to usher in a new era of more personal computing, as well as two new devices designed to extend the Windows experience from large screens to no screens.
Amazon Web Services to use wind farm power
Posted on 21-Jan-2015 10:02 News, Computing
In November 2014, AWS shared its long-term commitment to achieve 100 percent renewable energy usage for the global AWS infrastructure footprint.
ICONZ-Webvisions Cloud computing now without term contracts
Posted on 19-Jan-2015 17:01 News, Computing
Provider ICONZ-Webvisions is now offering its public cloud without a contracted duration. Cloud computing offers processing power that is scale-able and flexible, allowing organisations to vary their usage.
Megaport offers interconnection services to Google Cloud Platform
Posted on 19-Jan-2015 16:57 News, Computing
Google Cloud Platform enables enterprises to build, test and deploy applications on Google's highly-scalable and reliable infrastructure. Google Cloud Platform offers computing, storage and application services for web, mobile and backend solutions.
Southern Cross cable ready for Ultra HD video streaming
Posted on 16-Jan-2015 13:14 News, Broadband
Southern Cross Cable Network today announced that while 2015 looked to be a year of massive capacity requirements, with the announced arrival plans of internet video streaming providers such as Netflix into Australia and New Zealand, Southern Cross and its resellers were well positioned to meet demand growth.
The mainframe lives on: IBM z13 ready to power mobile transactions and analytics
Posted on 14-Jan-2015 13:56 News, Computing
IBM has announced one of the most sophisticated computer systems ever built, delivering scale and economics together with real-time encryption and analytics to help meet the expectations of consumers for speed and safety for trillions of transactions in the mobile economy.
Fitbit Charge review
Posted on 22-Dec-2014 14:03 Reviews, Health, by M Freitas
I have been a Fitbit user for almost a year now. It started with the Fitbit Flex, the simplistic but yet sophisticated Internet-connected pedometer. And the Charge makes it even better.
Girls at Wellington East gear up for the future of IT
Posted on 15-Dec-2014 15:43 News, Computing
Connaire McKeefry, a Wellington East Girls' College Year 12 student, is challenging her own stereotype. She is a bright, young women predisposed to studying law or commerce, but after a life changing school trip this year, she is now focussed on a future in ICT.
Philips Shaver Series 9000 review
Posted on 15-Dec-2014 14:47 Reviews, Consumer Electronics, by M Freitas
Just a few weeks ago I saw a new discussion here on Geekzone with people discussing shavers so I took the opportunity to try a new Philips Series 9000.
Google Chromecast review
Posted on 15-Dec-2014 13:47 Reviews, Consumer Electronics, by M Freitas
It's here: the Google Chromecast streaming stick lands with loads of content already available for your lounge entertainment.
End of support for Windows Server 2003 approaching fast
Posted on 15-Dec-2014 11:17 News, Computing
With most server migration projects taking up to six months and now only seven months before end of support for Windows Server 2003, Microsoft is urging companies to plan for migration.
Microsoft Office 365 and Dynamics CRM to be delivered from Australian datacentres
Posted on 9-Dec-2014 07:43 News, SaaS
Kiwi businesses are set to benefit from Microsoft Corp's plans, announced today, to deliver Microsoft's cloud productivity suite, Office 365 - and business application - Dynamics CRM Online - from Australian data centres by the end of March, 2015.
