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Why you should become Azure certified - and how to do it for less
Public Cloud

Why you should become Azure certified - and how to do it for less

Did you know an Azure Certification can help you lead digital transformation in your organisation? But's not the only reason to become Azure certified...

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Dec 2020
Are you ready for a more privacy-focused New Zealand?
Cybersecurity

Are you ready for a more privacy-focused New Zealand?

New Zealand's new Privacy Act is now in effect, and there are significant changes that affect every organisation that operates in New Zealand.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Tue, 1st Dec 2020
Microsoft NZ reports giant jump in profits in 2020 financial results
Partner Programmes

Microsoft NZ reports giant jump in profits in 2020 financial results

The company made $27.3 million in profit for the year ended June 2020, compared to a loss of $3.8 million the prior year.

By Nick Forrester • 2 min read • Tue, 1st Dec 2020
Microsoft NZ Partner Awards winners announced
Partner Programmes

Microsoft NZ Partner Awards winners announced

Each of the 10 winners demonstrated 'outstanding ways they are continuing to empower customers through clever use of Microsoft technology'.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 30th Nov 2020
A videoconference solution as smooth as your morning coffee
Unified Communications

A videoconference solution as smooth as your morning coffee

HP and Jabra have teamed up to create a video collaboration solution that works as smoothly as your morning cup of coffee.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Nov 2020
NCSC prevents $70m harm against NZ's nationally significant organisations
Cybersecurity

NCSC prevents $70m harm against NZ's nationally significant organisations

New Zealand's nationally significant organisations have faced at least 352 cyber incidents in the 2019/2020 year, but the dangers are far from over.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Nov 2020
DDoS campaigns, BEC scams & Emotet: CERT NZ reports top security threats
Malware

DDoS campaigns, BEC scams & Emotet: CERT NZ reports top security threats

New Zealanders have suffered $6.4m in financial losses due to cybersecurity incidents, according to CERT NZ's latest quarterly report.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Nov 2020
Seven Dunedin game developers granted $450k
Game developers

Seven Dunedin game developers granted $450k

The funding, which is part of a wider $10 million allocation, is designed to create and nurture the game development industry in the region.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Nov 2020
NZ tech sector continues upward trajectory as export revenue grows
Fintech

NZ tech sector continues upward trajectory as export revenue grows

Export revenue for New Zealand tech companies is on the rise, as an increasingly diverse international market heightens its demand.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 20th Nov 2020
MYOB supports New Zealand's construction industry with latest release
DevOps

MYOB supports New Zealand's construction industry with latest release

MYOB launches Advanced Construction Edition, a software solution to help contractors manage projects and budgets with real-time visibility.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Nov 2020
NZ telco industry's two golden rules for avoiding phone scams
Email Security

NZ telco industry's two golden rules for avoiding phone scams

New Zealanders are being urged to trust their instincts and be cautious of unexpected phone calls as part of International Fraud Awareness Week.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Tue, 17th Nov 2020
Vodafone NZ donates more than $43 million to over 1000 charities
Not for profit

Vodafone NZ donates more than $43 million to over 1000 charities

The company has supported more than 1000 charitable organisations since 2002 with donations totalling over $43 million.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Nov 2020
Impact Hub Waikato opens new Hamilton coworking space
Shared space

Impact Hub Waikato opens new Hamilton coworking space

The facility has been decked out as a fully-equipped coworking space with a meeting room and virtual office service.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Nov 2020
Profit-for-good, connections creation company heads to NZ
Not for profit

Profit-for-good, connections creation company heads to NZ

meetmagic curates meetings between IT leaders and problem solvers from leading tech companies, and donates at least half to a worthy charity.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Nov 2020
Xero extends automation with Hubdoc machine learning integration
Fintech

Xero extends automation with Hubdoc machine learning integration

Xero has bolstered its platform automation by building Hubdoc machine learning technology into the next phase of Xero Expenses.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Nov 2020
PwC: Investment in NZ startups remains resilient, despite lockdowns
Health Technologies

PwC: Investment in NZ startups remains resilient, despite lockdowns

Investment in New Zealand startups has remained relatively stable despite the COVID-19 lockdowns and disruption to business.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Nov 2020
Google and Spark announce virtual skills training programme for SMEs
Digital Transformation

Google and Spark announce virtual skills training programme for SMEs

Google and Spark launch a virtual programme in New Zealand to boost the digital skills of small and medium enterprises.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Nov 2020
Dynamo6 marks IT milestone with new location & new faces
Software Development

Dynamo6 marks IT milestone with new location & new faces

Hamilton-based IT firm Dynamo6 has reached the milestone of transitioning from a startup to an established tech firm.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Nov 2020
MYOB invests in local startup Flare to aid ANZ businesses
Fintech

MYOB invests in local startup Flare to aid ANZ businesses

MYOB partners with Flare to bring smarter solutions to customers, following Flare's successful $22 million capital raise.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Nov 2020