New Zealand Microsoft Communities launches new online portal
Posted on 13-Dec-2011 11:34 News, Computing
New Zealand Microsoft Communities (NZ MS Communities) this week launched a fresh and improved website for its user groups to create an enhanced community atmosphere with greater interaction and ease of use.
Facebook monopolises New Zealand's online social networking landscape
Posted on 9-Dec-2011 16:00 News, Broadband
The third bi-annual World Internet Project New Zealand survey of more than 1200 New Zealanders has found that overall levels of Internet use continue to increase. 86 per cent of New Zealanders are now online, up from 79 per cent in 2007 and 83 per cent in 2009.
TVNZ and Sky TV launch Igloo
Posted on 7-Dec-2011 16:37 News, DVB and HD
Sky Television holds 51% of a new paid TV service, with TVNZ holding 49% of Igloo, to launch in the first half of 2012. The service is being dubbed "pre-pay TV".
2degrees and Huawei launch MediaPad
Posted on 6-Dec-2011 09:53 News, Android
2degrees is also including a data SIM card preloaded with 2GB of Mobile Broadband Zone data with each MediaPad.
IBM completes software research project for the Square Kilometre Array Global Telescope
Posted on 30-Nov-2011 14:50 News, Computing
Company has prototyped a new software architecture for automating data management, potentially making it easier for researchers to collect usable information from mega-scale data collection projects like the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) global telescope which aims to address unanswered questions about our universe.
Australian-based Clearview partners with Joob in mobile app
Posted on 30-Nov-2011 11:28 News, Computing
A client investment portal provides ClearView’s investment clients with secure access to their account information, transaction history and contact details online and via an iPhone application.
BNZ and Vodafone New Zealand staff to test NFC technology
Posted on 25-Nov-2011 17:27 News, FinTech
A mobile phone which doubles as a wallet has come a step closer thanks to a New Zealand-first trial kicked off this week by Bank of New Zealand and Vodafone, along with Visa and Paymark.
HP introduces single platform for mission-critical computing
Posted on 23-Nov-2011 14:22 News, Computing
Using advanced technology across a common, modular HP BladeSystem architecture, HP is developing platforms to enable clients to choose the best environment aligned to their organizations’ needs without compromise, helping ensure investment protection for the long term.
Prime Minister launches new high tech academy for South Auckland youth
Posted on 21-Nov-2011 13:00 News, Broadband
The Computer Clubhouse Trust (CCT) continues to ramp up their mission to provide access to high-technology skills and experiences that result in jobs in the ICT sector for young people in Auckland and across New Zealand with the launch of the High Tech Youth Academy.
