New toolkit launched to help SMEs protect their business online
Posted on 18-Jun-2014 09:25 News, Security
The New Zealand Government has today launched the "Connect Smart for Business: SME Toolkit", a free resource aimed at helping small and medium sized enterprises take basic steps to protect their business and customers online across all devices.
Telecom acquires Business Cloud specialist Appserv
Posted on 18-Jun-2014 09:24 News, SaaS
Telecom announced today it has signed a conditional agreement to purchase all of the shares in leading business Cloud services specialist Appserv Limited. The agreement is subject to conditions which are expected to be completed by early July 2014.
Vodafone New Zealand fastest mobile download in the world
Posted on 17-Jun-2014 16:03 News, 4G
Global leader in broadband speed testing, Ookla, has revealed Vodafone New Zealand is fastest in its Global Net Index of telecommunications companies for May 2014.
New software service simplifies ICT for New Zealand government agencies
Posted on 16-Jun-2014 10:52 News, SaaS
A new all-of-government office productivity software service will help agencies streamline their support systems as they focus on transforming their customer services, says Government Chief Information Officer, Colin MacDonald.
Connect Smart Week promotes better cyber security
Posted on 16-Jun-2014 09:33 News, Security
More than 80 per cent of Kiwis who use the internet have experienced a cyber security breach, but only 39 per cent have then changed their behaviour online, according to research commissioned by the National Cyber Policy Office (NCPO), part of the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet (DPMC).
Ultrafast to launch New Zealand's fastest residential fibre plan
Posted on 11-Jun-2014 09:47 News, Blog
Ultrafast Fibre will launch a residential, 1 gigabit per second (Gbps) wholesale fibre broadband service across its entire network, offering the country’s fastest residential fibre plan to date. This will be made available in July 2014.
New Zealand PC Market Continues its Annual Surge, Says IDC
Posted on 10-Jun-2014 15:15 News, Computing
2014 appears to be a year of optimism for the New Zealand PC market. According to the IDC's Asia/Pacific Quarterly PC Tracker, the New Zealand PC market posted 175,800 units during 1Q2014.
Vodafone trials coverage and capacity in a box
Posted on 4-Jun-2014 13:17 News, Mini notebooks
Vodafone's corporate customers will be the first to benefit from its trial of "Small Cells", which deliver significantly enhanced mobile coverage and capacity via a plug-in 10kg cell site in a box.
New Zealanders spend up to 93 hours a year stuck in traffic
Posted on 4-Jun-2014 00:01 News, GPS
TomTom has announced the results of the TomTom Traffic Index 2013, revealing New Zealanders waste up to 93 hours a year stuck in traffic and that Wellingtonian’s experienced the worst traffic delays during peak hours.
PowerbyProxi to showcase the next evolution of wireless charging for mobile device
Posted on 3-Jun-2014 19:55 News, Consumer Electronics
For the first time, PowerbyProxi will also demo a wireless charging pad for mobile devices that enables vertical height charging of up to 30mm. This functioning z height distance will enable charging capabilities to be integrated into public locations like restaurants and hotels, as well as furniture and countertops.
Apple to Acquire Beats Music & Beats Electronics
Posted on 29-May-2014 09:57 News, Entertainment
Apple has agreed to acquire the subscription streaming music service Beats Music, and Beats Electronics, which makes the popular Beats headphones, speakers and audio software.
Westpac NZ to launch online payment option direct from account
Posted on 29-May-2014 09:54 News, FinTech
When available, Direct From Account will enable customers to purchase goods or services via a merchant's website and extends the merchant's reach to customers who do not have, or prefer not to use, a card online.
Vodafone NZ introduces $5 roaming initiative
Posted on 28-May-2014 10:46 News, Mobile
It is automatically included all Vodafone Consumer On Account plans currently on sale, as well as Vodafone Red Business and Business Basics plans.
Wellington Mayor signs agreement with NEC
Posted on 27-May-2014 14:36 News, Web media
Wellington Mayor Celia Wade-Brown has signed an agreement with Japanese giant NEC that aims to bring cutting-edge technology to the Capital City.
Vodafone boosts 4G capacity
Posted on 27-May-2014 10:30 News, 4G
Vodafone has boosted 4G capacity in central Auckland, allowing more 4G data users simultaneously to experience the fast mobile service, without performance degradation.
