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Govt's product recall site reaches one-year milestone
Government

Govt's product recall site reaches one-year milestone

Celebrating a year of safer consumer choices, the Govt's product recall site marks a milestone with over 160k visits.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 14th Mar 2017
NZ's first Mixed Reality Hackathon heads to Wellington
InternetNZ

NZ's first Mixed Reality Hackathon heads to Wellington

Wellington's PROJECTR centre will host New Zealand's first Mixed Reality Hackathon, featuring the Microsoft Hololens.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Mar 2017
In-depth: Norton by Symantec explains how Kiwi SMBs lose $19,000 from cyber attacks
Malware

In-depth: Norton by Symantec explains how Kiwi SMBs lose $19,000 from cyber attacks

Cyber blows to Kiwi SMBs average £19k, Norton survey shows. Urgent action needed as attacks surge, with email scams top culprit.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Mon, 13th Mar 2017
NZ falling behind in DX - here's why and how to break those barriers
Digital Transformation

NZ falling behind in DX - here's why and how to break those barriers

Kiwi businesses may be talking DX, but we're falling behind regional counterparts. Microsoft NZ outlines the barriers and how to break through them.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Mar 2017
MYOB survey says almost half of SME owners against raising retirement age
Fintech

MYOB survey says almost half of SME owners against raising retirement age

Almost half of SME owners are against raising the retirement age to 67 and unsurprisingly there's a generation split amongst the results.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 9th Mar 2017
Spark makes formal offer to acquire TeamTalk
TeamTalk

Spark makes formal offer to acquire TeamTalk

Spark offers to buy all TeamTalk shares at NZ$0.80/share, 78% higher than last closing price, says CFO Chalmers.

By Sam Worthington • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Mar 2017
Spark to return to Chch CBD in 'striking' new Cathedral Square office
Spark

Spark to return to Chch CBD in 'striking' new Cathedral Square office

Spark to return to Christchurch CBD with new office in Cathedral Square. Building set to be ready by July 2019. #Spark #Christchurch #CBD.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 7th Mar 2017
Trust in transformation: The Blockchain.NZ conference returns to Auckland this May
Crypto

Trust in transformation: The Blockchain.NZ conference returns to Auckland this May

The Blockchain.NZ is coming back to Auckland on May 8-11 to help New Zealand discover the true blockchain potential for business.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 7th Mar 2017
Creativity and technology on display at Show Me Wellington event
Small Business

Creativity and technology on display at Show Me Wellington event

Over 100 exhibitors confirmed for Wellington's business events trade show. Event takes place this Wednesday at TSB Arena.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 7th Mar 2017
New ERP sales manager for MYOB
Fintech

New ERP sales manager for MYOB

Steve Victor has been appointed as the New Zealand sales manager for MYOB's enterprise resource planning products.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 6th Mar 2017
Statistics NZ to cover Govt's Open Data programme
Government

Statistics NZ to cover Govt's Open Data programme

Government transfers open data programme to Statistics New Zealand to provide better and more freely available information.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 6th Mar 2017
NMIT launches postgrad diploma to boost NZ's cybersecurity skills
Cybersecurity

NMIT launches postgrad diploma to boost NZ's cybersecurity skills

The Nelson-Marlborough Institute of Technology (NMIT) is the latest institution to deliver cybersecurity training to IT staff and undergraduates.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 6th Mar 2017
YOU'RE INVITED: 2017 Business Analyst Masterclass & Skills Development Forum
DevOps

YOU'RE INVITED: 2017 Business Analyst Masterclass & Skills Development Forum

In an age of increasingly rapid technological change, it is becoming more and more evident that Business Analysis is also changing too.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Mon, 6th Mar 2017
Netflix and Lightbox battle it out for Kiwi affection
Digital Entertainment

Netflix and Lightbox battle it out for Kiwi affection

More than a million Kiwis are now subscribed to Netflix, while Lightbox has been revealed as the faster growing Subscription Video On Demand provider.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Mar 2017
​Should insurance cover cyber crime theft? Another Kiwi duped
Email Security

​Should insurance cover cyber crime theft? Another Kiwi duped

A Kiwi has lost NZD $8000 to a cyber scam, revealing gaps in insurance coverage for such theft. Should home contents policies cover cyber crime?.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 3rd Mar 2017
With MYOB? They just announced record double digit financial results
Fintech

With MYOB? They just announced record double digit financial results

​MYOB recently announced their financial results for the 12 months ending 31 December 2017 and the numbers certainly look rosy.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Thu, 2nd Mar 2017
MYOB's Paycorp acquisition to create 'brand new revenue stream'
Fintech

MYOB's Paycorp acquisition to create 'brand new revenue stream'

The acquisition will be funded from the company's existing cash reserves and is expected to be complete by 1 April 2017.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Thu, 2nd Mar 2017
Waikato Innovation Park business growth strong despite dairy downturn
Small Business

Waikato Innovation Park business growth strong despite dairy downturn

Waikato Innovation Park businesses show strong growth and financial results despite dairy industry downturn, according to a new report.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Mar 2017
Move over, Silicon Valley: Two Kiwi companies are bringing AI to legal services
Artificial Intelligence

Move over, Silicon Valley: Two Kiwi companies are bringing AI to legal services

MinterEllisonRuddWatts and Goat Ventures create Kiwi AI startup that is so innovative, it wouldn't even exist in Silicon Valley.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 2nd Mar 2017