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Former Gen-i tech exec runs BYOD courses for peers
Virtualisation

Former Gen-i tech exec runs BYOD courses for peers

Former Gen-i CTO Damien Toman is conducting training courses on BYOD and virtualisation, targeting senior business leaders in Auckland.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 28th May 2012
Vendors selected for govt managed services panel
Government

Vendors selected for govt managed services panel

Gen-i, Datacom and Fujitsu come out on top of procurement project led by new Ministry of Primary Industries (MPI).

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 11th May 2012
Chris Quin to fill gap as Telecom CEO
Chorus

Chris Quin to fill gap as Telecom CEO

Chris Quin steps in as interim CEO of Telecom, bridging the gap until Simon Moutter assumes the role in September, following Paul Reynolds' exit.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 10th May 2012
Telecom to supply teachers laptops - Updated
Unified Communications

Telecom to supply teachers laptops - Updated

Telecom Rentals secures contract to supply 45,000 laptops to NZ teachers, enhancing digital classrooms with ultra-fast broadband over three years.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 27th Feb 2012
Movers & shakers
Cloud Services

Movers & shakers

With Christmas weeks away, ComOps, Parallels, and base2 announce key appointments, while Intergen expands its Dunedin office to support rapid growth.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Dec 2011
Gen-i wins govt Apple contract - Updated
Lenovo

Gen-i wins govt Apple contract - Updated

Gen-i secures a coveted spot as one of two suppliers for Apple tech to NZ government agencies, broadening access to iPads and more.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 5th Oct 2011
Chance to train with former Gen-i CTO
Virtualisation

Chance to train with former Gen-i CTO

Former Gen-i CTO Damien Toman leads ICT training seminars across the North Island, sharing insights on cloud computing, virtualisation, and more.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 5th Oct 2011

Global Stories

Gen-i to build $10.5m Christchurch data centre
Hyperscale

Gen-i to build $10.5m Christchurch data centre

Gen-i announces a £10.5m investment to construct an earthquake-resistant, eco-friendly data centre in Christchurch, boosting its NZ network.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 2nd May 2012
Gen-i wins five-year Ministry of Education access management contract
Identity and Access Management

Gen-i wins five-year Ministry of Education access management contract

Gen-i secures a five-year deal with the Ministry of Education to rollout a groundbreaking cloud-based access system for 32,000 users.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 22nd Mar 2012
Telecom signs deal with Chch UFB builder
Unified Communications

Telecom signs deal with Chch UFB builder

Telecom partners with Christchurch's UFB builder Enable, aiming to boost business recovery with state-of-the-art broadband.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 12th Mar 2012
Gen-i adds backup to cloud services
Infrastructure-as-a-Service

Gen-i adds backup to cloud services

Gen-i bolsters cloud services with ReadyCloud Backup, hosted in NZ for enhanced data security, tapping into UFB's potential for businesses.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 17th Nov 2011
Gen-i lands Capital & Coast DHB deal
Government

Gen-i lands Capital & Coast DHB deal

Gen-i secures a four-year, multi-million-dollar contract with Capital and Coast DHB to supply extensive telecom services, yielding significant cost savings.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 15th Nov 2011
Microsoft NZ names partner awards finalists
Microsoft

Microsoft NZ names partner awards finalists

Microsoft NZ's Partner Awards finalists announced, showcasing a blend of industry veterans and newcomers across 23 categories.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Nov 2011
Gen-i wins Westpac data centre deal
Hyperscale

Gen-i wins Westpac data centre deal

Gen-i secures monumental deal with Westpac to helm its data centre operations, promising unparalleled resilience and efficiency.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 27th Oct 2011
Ubisoft to launch I Am Alive this quarter
Gaming

Ubisoft to launch I Am Alive this quarter

Ubisoft's long-awaited I Am Alive game set for a Winter launch, promising a unique take on post-apocalyptic survival.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 4th Oct 2011
Dimension Data completes Genesis transition
Dimension Data

Dimension Data completes Genesis transition

Dimension Data successfully takes over as IT provider for Genesis Energy, promising improved service and stronger customer relations.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 4th Oct 2011
Fibre Watch: Hybrid hurdles
Unified Communications

Fibre Watch: Hybrid hurdles

Gen-i boss Chris Quin delivers a warning on hybrid copper/fibre networks and the complexity of having several companies building the UFB network.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Sep 2011
Gen-i wins NZ Racing Board contract by a nose
Unified Communications

Gen-i wins NZ Racing Board contract by a nose

Gen-i clinches a £26m deal with NZ Racing Board, bringing cutting-edge ICT services to boost betting channels.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 23rd Aug 2011