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Know your rights: Ministry of Business sheds light on Samsung Note7 recall
Samsung

Know your rights: Ministry of Business sheds light on Samsung Note7 recall

Learn your rights amid Samsung Note7 chaos, says Ministry, urging consumers to seek refunds or replacements under CGA protections.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Thu, 13th Oct 2016
Govt offers $1m to engage young Kiwis in digital tech
EduTech

Govt offers $1m to engage young Kiwis in digital tech

Government funds nine projects to engage students in digital technologies, including local projects and support for Maori students.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 13th Oct 2016
Kiwi businesses have a 'dismal record' for commercialising their innovations, says exec
Physical Security

Kiwi businesses have a 'dismal record' for commercialising their innovations, says exec

'Turning Innovation into Gold' seminar series aims to champion Kiwi innovation and improve commercial success rates.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Thu, 13th Oct 2016
OMGTech & the Ministry of Education partner to bring the best of STEM to Kiwi kids
3D Printing

OMGTech & the Ministry of Education partner to bring the best of STEM to Kiwi kids

OMGTech partners with Ministry of Education to pilot initiative bringing STEM education and tech to Kiwi kids.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Thu, 13th Oct 2016
Kiwi employees vulnerable to phishing attacks, report finds
Malware

Kiwi employees vulnerable to phishing attacks, report finds

A KPMG report reveals that nearly one in ten New Zealand employees are susceptible to phishing scams, highlighting the need for better cybersecurity awareness.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Oct 2016
Govt makes improvements to online passport service
Government

Govt makes improvements to online passport service

Since the start of the year nearly every month has seen an increase in the number of passport applications made online.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 12th Oct 2016
$100,000 up for grabs in new Flux Accelerator programme for 'most promising' tech startups
Accelerator

$100,000 up for grabs in new Flux Accelerator programme for 'most promising' tech startups

New Zealand tech startups have another avenue of funding available to boost their businesses, with the launch of Flux Accelerator.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 12th Oct 2016
Bigger, better and stronger: Global Office celebrates return to Christchurch CBD
Software Development

Bigger, better and stronger: Global Office celebrates return to Christchurch CBD

In the aftermath of the 2011 quake, Global Office has resurrected as a tech Phoenix in Christchurch's rejuvenating CBD.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Oct 2016
Three new accelerator programmes launched to help Kiwi tech start ups
Callaghan Innovation

Three new accelerator programmes launched to help Kiwi tech start ups

Callaghan Innovation launches three new accelerator programmes in bid to develop start-ups in fintech, digital tech and energy sectors.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Oct 2016
Kiwi small business survey: Technology recognised as tool for sucess
Fintech

Kiwi small business survey: Technology recognised as tool for sucess

Improving business efficiencies has come on top as the paramount goal for Kiwi small businesses according to a Xero report.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Oct 2016
Mass adoption of cloud and rise of digital business blurring traditional cyber security
Digital Transformation

Mass adoption of cloud and rise of digital business blurring traditional cyber security

Kiwi businesses' cyber security risk profile is being affected by their reliance on basic penetration tests, says a new report.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Oct 2016
Are Kiwi employees in the dark when It comes to cyber security?
Malware

Are Kiwi employees in the dark when It comes to cyber security?

Only 17% of New Zealanders have received training on cyber security at work, despite being affected by cybercrime.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Oct 2016
Kiwis should stop thinking small with technology, says industry expert
NZTech

Kiwis should stop thinking small with technology, says industry expert

One of the newest board members at NZTech believes New Zealand's tech impact on the world doesn't have to be small.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Mon, 10th Oct 2016
Downer bows out of fibre installations for Chorus
Unified Communications

Downer bows out of fibre installations for Chorus

Visionstream to take over fibre installations in areas serviced by Downer, allowing Downer to focus on other aspects of its relationship with Chorus.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Fri, 7th Oct 2016
Counting down to Microsoft Ignite NZ 2016 - stunning new feature added to lineup
DevOps

Counting down to Microsoft Ignite NZ 2016 - stunning new feature added to lineup

NZ's largest tech event is taking place this month - not one to miss as thoughts will be sparked, questions will be answered and fun will be had.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Oct 2016
NZ's first FinTech Accelerator unveiled to help Kiwi start-ups soar
Fintech

NZ's first FinTech Accelerator unveiled to help Kiwi start-ups soar

It has been released to turn great ideas into fledgling businesses and help NZ grow its share of a burgeoning global $1 trillion (NZD) industry.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Oct 2016
Businesses 'missing out on potential cost savings' with mobile printing
Y Soft

Businesses 'missing out on potential cost savings' with mobile printing

Mobile printing offers operational efficiencies but can expose organisations to unauthorised access, according to Y Soft.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Oct 2016
North Island customers now 100GB ready
Unified Communications

North Island customers now 100GB ready

Kordia's North Island fibre backhaul network is now 100GB ready, with an increase in demand from service providers.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Oct 2016
Vodafone 'excited' to bring new services to Kiwi homes and businesses
Unified Communications

Vodafone 'excited' to bring new services to Kiwi homes and businesses

Vodafone NZ gears up to launch 1Gbps fibre broadband, fuelling Kiwi connectivity with cutting-edge digital services.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Oct 2016