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Vodafone commits to SMEs, joins Digital Boost Alliance Aotearoa
Partner Programmes

Vodafone commits to SMEs, joins Digital Boost Alliance Aotearoa

Vodafone NZ joins Digital Boost Alliance Aotearoa to support SMEs with digital solutions, including its Vodafone One Business Mobile product.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Nov 2021
Huge uptake in digital mental health services during lockdown - NZHIT
Health Technologies

Huge uptake in digital mental health services during lockdown - NZHIT

Kiwis are increasingly turning to online mental health services for support as they grapple with the uncertainty brought on by the lockdown.

By Samantha Gee • 4 min read • Mon, 23rd Aug 2021
Consumer data right overdue, but privacy crucial, advocates warn
Data Privacy

Consumer data right overdue, but privacy crucial, advocates warn

Consumer advocates call for careful consideration of privacy issues and impacts on Māori as New Zealand plans to establish a consumer data right.

By Emma Hatton, RNZ • 5 min read • Wed, 28th Jul 2021
Tech-savvy Kiwis able to use scripts to snap up MIQ spots before others
Health Technologies

Tech-savvy Kiwis able to use scripts to snap up MIQ spots before others

Tech-savvy New Zealanders are using a computer code to secure spots in managed isolation and quarantine, leaving others struggling to book.

By Jordan Bond, RNZ • 5 min read • Fri, 9th Jul 2021

Global Stories

Technology is key to building resilience and addressing the supply chain challenges of 2022
Supply Chain

Technology is key to building resilience and addressing the supply chain challenges of 2022

2022 will bring continued supply chain challenges as the global health crisis persists. Rising costs and labour shortages are causing uncertainty worldwide.

By Cas Brentjens • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Dec 2021
Supply chain infrastructure and network security the focus of new Extreme Networks solution
Network Infrastructure

Supply chain infrastructure and network security the focus of new Extreme Networks solution

Extreme Networks Inc. has announced a new technology solution designed to protect critical network infrastructure.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Dec 2021
WalkMe announces Red Moki partnership for Australia and New Zealand market
Partner Programmes

WalkMe announces Red Moki partnership for Australia and New Zealand market

WalkMe has announced Red Moki as its new business development and implementation partner across Australia and New Zealand.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Dec 2021
IBM and Samsung announce new semiconductor technology to help meet global demand
Semiconductors

IBM and Samsung announce new semiconductor technology to help meet global demand

IBM and Samsung have developed a new semiconductor design that could reduce energy usage by 85%, meeting global demand for new technology.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Dec 2021
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Rafay Systems?
Virtualisation

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Rafay Systems?

TechDay's 10 Minute IT Jams speaks to Rafay's CEO, Haseeb Budhani, about the company's work in the Kubernetes space.

By Mitchell Hageman • 1 min read • Wed, 15th Dec 2021
New report finds investments in digital infrastructure the key to data center growth
Hyperscale

New report finds investments in digital infrastructure the key to data center growth

A new data center market report has found that increasing investments in digital infrastructure have led to growth opportunities for data centers globally.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Dec 2021
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Marketplacer?
Customer Experience

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Marketplacer?

Marketplacer's executive chair, Jason Wyatt, discusses how the company's consumer focused technology helps businesses thrive in the digital age.

By Mitchell Hageman • 6 min read • Fri, 10th Dec 2021
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from Extreme Networks
Digital Transformation

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from Extreme Networks

Extreme Networks ANZ GM Julian Critchlow discusses the company's cloud-driven networking solutions for digital transformation.

By Mitchell Hageman • 1 min read • Wed, 8th Dec 2021
How digital natives are changing the future of work
Unified Communications

How digital natives are changing the future of work


With Gen Z set to comprise one-third of the Australian workforce by 2030, there is no mistake that their presence will impact the future of the workplace.

By Chris Smith • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Dec 2021
Hands-on Review: Thronmax Mdrill Zero Microphone & Zoom Boom Arm
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Thronmax Mdrill Zero Microphone & Zoom Boom Arm

A short while ago, I was given the opportunity to review the Thronmax Mdrill Zero Microphone, originally planning to use it to run online D&D games.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Nov 2021
Dell Technologies appoints Leanne Buer as New Zealand country manager
Customer Relationship Management

Dell Technologies appoints Leanne Buer as New Zealand country manager

Dell Technologies has appointed Leanne Buer as its new country manager for New Zealand, effective Monday 29 November.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Nov 2021
Five industrial robotics trends during times of digital transformation
Robotics

Five industrial robotics trends during times of digital transformation

Adaptability has become crucial for successful organisations in the face of uncertainty. Here are five robotics trends shaping the industrial sector in 2021.

By Matthew Hunter • 4 min read • Tue, 23rd Nov 2021
The four key elements to building business resiliency with technology
Cloud Services

The four key elements to building business resiliency with technology

To survive over the last 18 months, businesses have become familiar with adapting rapidly and implementing new processes, technology, and ways of working.

By Matthew Bertram • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Nov 2021
Lenovo announces further initiation of new channel-first strategy
Data Analytics

Lenovo announces further initiation of new channel-first strategy

Lenovo has made further steps towards putting its channel-first strategy into action with its new partner framework Lenovo 360.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Nov 2021