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Retail stories

Which Kiwi electronics retailers are winning with consumers?

A new Canstar Blue survey shows which Kiwi electronics retailers are tops in their customers' eyes - and also reveals Kiwis love of 'showrooming'.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Nov 2015

Fintech

MYOB survey lays bare Kiwi women's SMB goals

Controlling their own destiny and enjoying greater flexibility are key drivers for Kiwi women setting up businesses, according to a new MYOB report.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Nov 2015

Gaming

Hands-on Review: Neo Smartpen N2

The Neo Smartpen N2 proudly claims to bridge the gap between paper and digital. Artists, writers, scribblers will find this a welcome addition.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Nov 2015

Public Cloud

Cloud provides savings, modern learning environment for Marlborough Boys'

Marlborough Boys' College has netted savings of up to $100,000 in its first year after moving to the cloud and gained a modern learning environment.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Nov 2015

Wearables

Huawei NZ joins the new arms race with Huawei Watch

Huawei has debuted its Huawei Watch in New Zealand, with retailers Harvey Norman, Noel Leeming and JB Hi-Fi among the retailers carrying the device.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 2nd Nov 2015

Global Stories

Retail stories

Apple

ACCC greenlights Vocus' acquisition of M2

The ACCC will not oppose Vocus' proposed acquisition of M2 Group, saying there is limited business overlap and the deal will consolidate a 4th player.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 5th Nov 2015

Microsoft

OneDrive storage slashing raises ire

Microsoft's OneDrive cuts spark user outrage as unlimited storage ends, inciting debate over fair use and motives behind the rollback.

By Patrick Pilcher • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Nov 2015

Data Analytics

Acumen BI claims first Qlik elite solution provider status in NZ

Acumen BI has won elite solution provider status for visual analytics vendor Qlik - the first New Zealand provider to garner the elevated status.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 5th Nov 2015

EduTech

Paving the way for the next generation of learning

Technology can improve the assessment process, providing continuous data-driven insights that improve learning outcomes says Cognizant.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Nov 2015

Microsoft

Microsoft axes unlimited OneDrive, downgrades other options

Microsoft is removing unlimited OneDrive storage for Office 365 consumers and downgrading the free option - with no word yet on OneDrive for Business.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Nov 2015

Digital Entertainment

Game on as Impact Systems signs ANZ Mionix gaming deal

Impact Systems has signed a distribution deal with Sweden's Mionix, which will see the distributor bringing Mionix gaming peripherals to ANZ.

By Heather Wright • 1 min read • Mon, 2nd Nov 2015

Data Analytics

Eight Wire: Migrate your data, from anything to anywhere

Eight Wire's Conductor product solves the headache of data migration between systems, supporting multiple formats and databases.

By Dave Moskovitz • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Nov 2015

Crowdfunding

UrbanSherpa climbs into crowdfunding

On-demand delivery start-up UrbanSherpa has launched an equity crowdfunding campaign as it seeks to expand beyond Auckland.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 2nd Nov 2015

Public Cloud

Five tips for tackling cloud security concerns

Industry association CompTIA offers up five simple tips to help companies and their IT partners tackle security concerns for the move to public cloud.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Nov 2015