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.
Mobile solutions Sush Mobile acquired by Finzsoft
Posted on 13-Aug-2014 13:23 News, Mobile
Sush Mobile have announced a new agreement with NZX-listed Finzsoft Solutions Limited, establishing Sush Mobile as an independently operating subsidiary under the Finzsoft umbrella.
Global eduroam Wi-Fi service extended across Wellington CBD
Posted on 12-Aug-2014 12:51 News, Wi-Fi
Wellington's CBD is now a global campus for students and academics from around the world with REANNZ extending "eduroam" wireless Internet access services across CityLink’s central city Wi-Fi network.
Telstra to acquire Ooyala
Posted on 12-Aug-2014 10:34 News, Web media
Ooyala will become a subsidiary of Telstra, and will operate as an independent business under the leadership of its existing management team led by chief executive officer Jay Fulcher.
Google one of six companies backing new Trans-Pacific cable system
Posted on 12-Aug-2014 08:00 News, Broadband, by M Freitas
A consortium of six global companies announced that they have signed commercial agreements to build and operate a new Trans-Pacific cable system to be called "FASTER" with NEC Corporation as the system supplier.
Unraveling the Turla cyber-espionage campaign
Posted on 8-Aug-2014 12:49 News, Security
Researchers at Kaspersky Lab announced the discovery of a precursor to the Turla APT campaign called Epic. The attacks are known to use a cocktail of zero-days and off-the-shelf exploits against previously unknown and patched vulnerabilities to compromise victims.
Spark New Zealand launches new crowdfunding initiative
Posted on 8-Aug-2014 10:47 News, Web media
Spark New Zealand and the Spark Foundation have today announced the launch of a flagship new crowdfunding initiative that will help further the dreams of New Zealanders aspiring to do great things.
Navman SmartGPS review
Posted on 7-Aug-2014 14:53 Reviews, GPS, by M Freitas
I had the Navman SmartGPS for a few weeks now for this review. Used it around the Wellingon region and have to say it's a very capable in-car navigation system with interesting features.
Dimension Data helps Education New Zealand take to the cloud
Posted on 5-Aug-2014 14:26 News, SaaS
ICT and solutions provider Dimension Data New Zealand has partnered with Education New Zealand to improve its technology capabilities allowing it to better market New Zealand education internationally.
Mega Limited Announces new CEO
Posted on 4-Aug-2014 20:05 News, Web media
The directors of Mega Ltd, an end-to-end encrypted cloud storage company, have announced the appointment of Graham Gaylard as CEO to lead the company through its next global growth phase.
