New Zealand video games industry doubles exports
Posted on 10-Sep-2014 07:42 News, Gaming
Revenue from New Zealand-made video games and game apps more than doubled to $80.2 million in the year to 31 March 2014, according to an independent survey of NZ Game Developers Association members.
Cyber experts battle zombie outbreak
Posted on 10-Sep-2014 07:30 News, Security
Cyber security experts will be put to the test next week when a staged zombie apocalypse will see them trying to access secure networks in search of an antidote.
2degrees extends 4G to Wellington and greater Auckland
Posted on 8-Sep-2014 10:29 News, 4G
2degrees has extended its 4G footprint, flicking the switch on its fourth generation mobile network in central Wellington and the greater Auckland region.
Video Ezy Launches On-demand Rental Platform
Posted on 2-Sep-2014 01:00 News, Web media
New Zealand's largest franchised DVD rental chain today announced the launch of VideoEzyOnDemand.co.nz establishing Video Ezy as New Zealand's only rental group to have its own online Video On Demand rental platform.
Google for Nonprofits launch in New Zealand
Posted on 30-Aug-2014 12:04 News, SaaS
Eligible community and voluntary organisations in NZ will now have free access to online marketing and technology from Google worth more than $120,000 each a year.
IBM Watson Discovery Advisor brings scale and speed to research
Posted on 30-Aug-2014 11:56 News, Computing
IBM has announced significant advances in Watson's cognitive computing capabilities that are enabling researchers to accelerate the pace of scientific breakthroughs by discovering previously unknown connections in Big Data.
Intel announces its first 8-core desktop processor
Posted on 30-Aug-2014 11:54 News, Computing
Intel Corporation unveiled its first eight-core desktop processor, the Intel Core i7-5960X processor Extreme Edition, formerly code-named "Haswell-E," targeted at power users who demand the most from their PCs.
Spark NZ launches new TV-streaming service Lightbox
Posted on 28-Aug-2014 07:38 News, Web media
New Zealand's newest online subscription TV service is now live. Lightbox delivers thousands of hours of TV show available to anyone with broadband, regardless of their internet provider, on an all-you-can-eat basis
Orcon launches its Global Mode service
Posted on 26-Aug-2014 14:58 News, Broadband
New Orcon General Manager, Michael Shirley, today announced Orcon customers will be able to access previously blocked international websites with Global Mode, coinciding with survey results pointing to a shift from broadcast TV to online streaming.
Symantec opens new office and expands Security Operations Centre in Sydney
Posted on 22-Aug-2014 14:18 News, Security
Symantec has invested close to AUD$12 million in the newly expanded office and Security Operations Centre, reaffirming its commitment to Australian customers and partners and positioning the company to better support future Government IT cybersecurity initiatives.
NZ Games Industry launches Business Startup Competition
Posted on 20-Aug-2014 12:25 News, Gaming
The New Zealand Game Developers Association has launched a startup programme for interactive games businesses – the KiwiGameStarter. One promising games business will receive funding, software, marketing, legal and business mentoring support worth $25,000.
Paymark to take EFTPOS payment online
Posted on 19-Aug-2014 10:49 News, Web media
Paymark is set to launch EFTPOS online next year allowing those with a New Zealand bank account to purchase online without having to have a credit card.
Telemarketing company fined almost $170K for misleading claims
Posted on 15-Aug-2014 15:03 News, Broadband
Telemarketing company Power Marketing Limited has been fined $168,750 after pleading guilty in the Auckland District Court today to 23 charges under the Fair Trading Act. The charges related to misrepresentations the company made during telemarketing calls on behalf of telecommunications company Slingshot.
Vodafone expects mobile data traffic surge over next three years
Posted on 14-Aug-2014 10:37 News, 4G
Mobile data traffic is expected to grow by 1200% in the next three years, with 90% of its customers expected to have a smartphone by 2015. Preparations to cope for smart future include Tri-Band and Carrier Aggregation technologies being activated now.
