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Ingram Micro Showcase packs its bags for a roadtrip across NZ
Ingram Micro

Ingram Micro Showcase packs its bags for a roadtrip across NZ

Ingram Micro's annual Showcase hits the road, stopping at 10 cities across New Zealand. Find out more about the tech event here.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Aug 2021
10 things you didn't know about Kiwi ICT company Advantage
Hyperscale

10 things you didn't know about Kiwi ICT company Advantage

Advantage is one of New Zealand's most established IT providers with offices in Auckland and Palmerston North.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 27th Apr 2021
Spark appoints Oracle veteran Heather Graham as CEO of its cloud business
Partner Programmes

Spark appoints Oracle veteran Heather Graham as CEO of its cloud business

Graham will begin her role at the end of March, after a stint in managed isolation following a relocation from Austin, Texas.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Feb 2021

Global Stories

Vodafone rolls out 5G services to Whanganui
Unified Communications

Vodafone rolls out 5G services to Whanganui

Vodafone expands 5G coverage in Manawatū-Whanganui, offering faster connectivity and increased mobile capacity to the region.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd Aug 2021
Spark turns on Hamilton's first 5G network
Unified Communications

Spark turns on Hamilton's first 5G network

Spark launches first 5G network in parts of Hamilton, with coverage across Hamilton Central, Claudelands, Chartwell, and Fairfield. More coverage to come.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 21st Jun 2021
Mobile app developers potentially expose personal data of 100 million Android users
Apps

Mobile app developers potentially expose personal data of 100 million Android users

Application developers have left their data and millions of users' private information exposed by not following best practices.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Tue, 25th May 2021
Vodafone switches on 5G for Palmerston North
Unified Communications

Vodafone switches on 5G for Palmerston North

It's part of the telco's network investment programme, through which 'hundreds of millions of dollars' are pumped into the country's digital infrastructure.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 18th May 2021
Fujitsu designs new notebooks for the new style of working
Mobile Device Management

Fujitsu designs new notebooks for the new style of working

Fujitsu unveils new LIFEBOOK models designed for professionals navigating remote working, featuring Intel's 11th gen vPro platform.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Mar 2021
Vodafone NZ fast-tracks regional investment programme
Unified Communications

Vodafone NZ fast-tracks regional investment programme

Vodafone New Zealand is fast-tracking its regional investment program to improve mobile phone and internet coverage across the country.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Feb 2021
Frost & Sullivan breaks down biggest changes in the world of UIs
Supply Chain

Frost & Sullivan breaks down biggest changes in the world of UIs

Frost and Sullivan's new report spotlights cutting-edge UI advancements, from biometric tech to AR/VR, poised to reshape consumer interactions and drive growth.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Feb 2021
Hands-on Review: D-Link AC1200 4G/LTE Cat 6 Wi-Fi Hotspot
Gaming

Hands-on Review: D-Link AC1200 4G/LTE Cat 6 Wi-Fi Hotspot

D-Link's DWR-933 AC1200 4G/LTE Cat 6 Wi-Fi Hotspot provides high-speed Internet for up to 32 devices on the go.

By Darren Price • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Feb 2021
Kiwibank appoints two new GMs to its tech department
Customer Relationship Management

Kiwibank appoints two new GMs to its tech department

Kiwibank bolsters its digital and technology team with the appointment of two new leaders as part of its digital transformation strategy.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Feb 2021
How to use Employer of Record services to onboard staff around the world
Human Capital Management

How to use Employer of Record services to onboard staff around the world

ClickDimensions, the marketing automation software company, has expanded globally with the help of an Employer of Record, making the process efficient and easy.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 26th Jan 2021
Hands-on Review: SanDisk Extreme Pro portable SSD
Gaming

Hands-on Review: SanDisk Extreme Pro portable SSD

Sandisk Extreme Pro portable SSD offers blazing fast speeds, but its full potential is limited by current USB technology.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • Tue, 12th Jan 2021
Australia's eftpos launches with Samsung Pay
Marketing Technologies

Australia's eftpos launches with Samsung Pay

eftpos has announced that eftpos payments via Samsung Pay are now live for millions of CBA multi-network cardholders.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 4th Jan 2021
Hands-on Review: Opkix One waterproof HD micro-camera
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Opkix One waterproof HD micro-camera

Opkix One: The Future of Action Cams? These tiny HD cameras offer discreet, high-quality video in a compact package.

By Darren Price • 6 min read • Tue, 15th Dec 2020
Spark switches on 5G in New Plymouth & Te Awamutu
Unified Communications

Spark switches on 5G in New Plymouth & Te Awamutu

Te Awamutu is of particular significance because it is home to Spark's third-busiest mobile cell site for mobile data usage in the country.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 11th Dec 2020
Hands-on Review: Fitbit Sense
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Fitbit Sense

This year, Fitbit surprised its fanbase with a brand new watch, the Fitbit Sense. Is it any better than the Versa 2 or 3? Is it worth the new, hefty price tag?.

By Lama Farhat • 5 min read • Mon, 23rd Nov 2020