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Analysts brand Apple / IBM mobility deal a 'formidable' partnership
Apple

Analysts brand Apple / IBM mobility deal a 'formidable' partnership

Apple and IBM's new 'formidable' partnership sets to revolutionise enterprise mobility, with IBM selling Apple devices and developing iOS cloud services.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Fri, 18th Jul 2014
Thousands axed as Nadella reshapes Microsoft's future
Microsoft

Thousands axed as Nadella reshapes Microsoft's future

In a bold move, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella is set to cut 18,000 jobs, focusing on streamlining and integrating Nokia, reshaping the tech giant's future.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Jul 2014
Expert view: Apple / IBM deal
Microsoft

Expert view: Apple / IBM deal

Warwick prof analyses Apple/IBM deal, saying it marries consumer mobile mastery with enterprise system expertise, posing challenges and opportunities.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Jul 2014
CIOs: Startup trends worth watching...
Crypto

CIOs: Startup trends worth watching...

With the press overhyping 3D printing, virtual reality, and Bitcoin, it's hard for CIOs to track the startup trends impacting business today.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 11th Jul 2014
Dicker Data eyes double profit boost
Express Data

Dicker Data eyes double profit boost

Dicker Data predicts pre-tax profits will more than double this year after its acquisition of Express Data in April.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 9th Jul 2014
Mobility wheels not yet in motion as Kiwi firms lag behind...
Unisys

Mobility wheels not yet in motion as Kiwi firms lag behind...

Kiwi firms trail in mobility tech adoption, with just 10% hitting 'trendsetter' status, lagging global norm - Unisys report finds.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Sat, 5th Jul 2014
All systems go as ANOTHER kiwi tech firm issues IPO...
Data Analytics

All systems go as ANOTHER kiwi tech firm issues IPO...

New Zealand's Vista Group is set to raise NZD $40 million through an IPO, aiming to bolster its cinema software market dominance and fuel global expansion.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 4th Jul 2014
Lenovo answers key 'I B When?' question…
Lenovo

Lenovo answers key 'I B When?' question…

Lenovo CEO confirms the completion of IBM server and Google Motorola acquisitions by year-end, dismissing concerns.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 4th Jul 2014
What makes Wellington great in the global ICT space...?
Fintech

What makes Wellington great in the global ICT space...?

Wellington shines on the global ICT stage, leveraging success stories like Xero and GreenButton, and fostering a unique blend of collaboration and innovation.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2014
Plan B pounces on changing ICT market with bold data centre move
Network Infrastructure

Plan B pounces on changing ICT market with bold data centre move

Plan B is branching out to offer production data centre hosting, via a new independent, connected data centre network, and has committed $30 million.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Jul 2014
Vocus makes $115m move to acquire Kiwi fibre optic firm
FX Networks

Vocus makes $115m move to acquire Kiwi fibre optic firm

Vocus to acquire NZ's FX Networks for $115m, aiming to become the 3rd largest network operator and trans-Tasman communications leader.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 2nd Jul 2014
Microsoft Global Alliance partner makes strong NZ channel move
Microsoft

Microsoft Global Alliance partner makes strong NZ channel move

Sitecore teams up with Intergen, promising NZ businesses enhanced customer experience through advanced .NET solutions on Microsoft's platform.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Jul 2014
HP NZ: Combat cyber security with the four P's...
Data Loss Prevention

HP NZ: Combat cyber security with the four P's...

HP NZ emphasises the four P's - Products, People, Policy, Processes - as crucial for fighting the complexity of cyber threats.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 1st Jul 2014

Stories from Other Regions

Acquisition stories

Ingram Micro: Consolidated financials 'not a true view'
Ingram Micro

Ingram Micro: Consolidated financials 'not a true view'

Ingram Micro NZ sees beyond $13.3m loss, with local boss Bigwood highlighting growth and positive operating profit within their IT distribution.

By Heather Wright • 5 min read • Thu, 17th Jul 2014
Scholarship makes good use of summer study break
Apps

Scholarship makes good use of summer study break

Waikato Uni student seizes summer scholarship, creating impactful apps and gaining firsthand research experience.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2014
Dicker Data gears up to take Kiwi fight to Ingram Micro
HP

Dicker Data gears up to take Kiwi fight to Ingram Micro

Dicker Data sets sights on Ingram Micro NZ, bolstering Kiwi operations post AU$65.5 million purchase of Express Data, aiming for market lead.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Jul 2014
Top bosses vacate following “ahead of schedule” Dicker Data merger
Express Data

Top bosses vacate following “ahead of schedule” Dicker Data merger

Top Express Online bosses, CEO Danny Moore and General Manager Gavin Troxler, leave the company after its integration with Dicker Data.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 30th Jun 2014
UPDATED: Done deal...? Vocus buys Kiwi fibre optic firm
FX Networks

UPDATED: Done deal...? Vocus buys Kiwi fibre optic firm

Vocus Communications is on the verge of confirming a deal in excess of $100m, after distancing itself from buying Orcon's wholesale division last week.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 30th Jun 2014