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F&P Finance mulls future of Equipment Finance unit after year of restructuring
Software

F&P Finance mulls future of Equipment Finance unit after year of restructuring

Fisher & Paykel Finance, the finance company owned by China's Haier Group, may transfer its Equipment Finance Ltd (EFL) unit to its immediate parent i.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2015
Kiwi Bright Sparks announces leading young tech heads
Apps

Kiwi Bright Sparks announces leading young tech heads

Bright Sparks 2014 finalists have been announced and the group innovative winners, all between 12-17, are already making tracks in the digital industry.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 13th Oct 2014
Introducing the New Zealand Excellence in IT Awards...
EduTech

Introducing the New Zealand Excellence in IT Awards...

New Zealand's IT excellence to be celebrated with the launch of sector-wide awards at ITx 2014, recognising standout individuals and teams.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 25th Sep 2014
Crime pays as Wynyard prepares to double Aus team
Software

Crime pays as Wynyard prepares to double Aus team

Wynyard Group opens Asia Pacific Operation Centre in Sydney, supporting growth and new contracts in the region.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 22nd Jul 2014

Global Stories

Software stories

Dell debuts sweeping new channel programs and investments
Storage

Dell debuts sweeping new channel programs and investments

Dell is continuing to ramp up its channel business, with 'sweeping new programs and investments' to accelerate the channel business in 2016.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Oct 2015
Why tech retailers have learnt to say no
Digital Signage

Why tech retailers have learnt to say no

10 years ago computer retailers filled their stores with desktop computers, monitors and rows of software. Today they're almost unrecognisable.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 17th Aug 2015
Partner centric network monitoring tool coming from Allied Telesis
EduTech

Partner centric network monitoring tool coming from Allied Telesis

Allied Telesis launches Net.Health to tackle complex network monitoring for educational institutions and businesses in NZ.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Jul 2015
Vista agrees to buy US-based Ticketsoft, extending North American footprint
Data Analytics

Vista agrees to buy US-based Ticketsoft, extending North American footprint

Vista Group International, the cinema software and analytics company, has conditionally agreed to acquire Ticketsoft, a Dallas, Texas-based company.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Feb 2015
Naverisk releases 2014 R2 and delivers on promises
IT Automation

Naverisk releases 2014 R2 and delivers on promises

Naverisk announces new release of RMM and Service Desk software, featuring network probe and remote control improvements.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Dec 2014
The 'software driven' data centre
Hyperscale

The 'software driven' data centre

As virtualisation and 'software defined' takes over the data centre, the differences between telco data centres and other data centres has dwindled.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Dec 2014
Kiwi company BCS Group sold to Japanese competitor
Software

Kiwi company BCS Group sold to Japanese competitor

Daifuku acquires 80% of NZ's BCS Group, aiming to boost its airport baggage handling business and expand innovative tech solutions globally.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Nov 2014
How Network Functions Virtualisation will change the world...
Network Infrastructure

How Network Functions Virtualisation will change the world...

SDN and NFV are set to revolutionize the telecommunications industry, but implementing these new technologies may pose challenges for customers.

By Staff Writer • 9 min read • Mon, 9th Jun 2014
Vendors proved wrong as Business Intelligence market slows
Data Analytics

Vendors proved wrong as Business Intelligence market slows

Spending on Business Intelligence and analytics software in New Zealand reached $75.3m in 2013, a 7.5% increase from the previous year.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 2nd May 2014
Microsoft takes down Oracle to retain software top spot
Virtualisation

Microsoft takes down Oracle to retain software top spot

Microsoft remains the top software vendor in the world, beating out Oracle, according to new research by Gartner.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 4th Apr 2014
Tech sector concerned at slip in education standards
EduTech

Tech sector concerned at slip in education standards

New Zealand's tech sector is alarmed as the latest OECD PISA survey shows a significant drop in education standards, endangering future competitiveness.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 30th Dec 2013

Stories from Other Regions

Software stories

MEX listened to their users and enhanced their offerings
Software Development

MEX listened to their users and enhanced their offerings

Maintenance Experts recently announced the worldwide release of the all new version of their Comprehensive Maintenance Management System.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Tue, 10th May 2016
New training, new investment as Veeam turns up local heat
Storage

New training, new investment as Veeam turns up local heat

Veeam will launch its certified engineering program in Australia next week as the vendor seeks deeper relationships with local partners.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Feb 2016