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David McLean gets top job at Westpac NZ
Westpac

David McLean gets top job at Westpac NZ

Westpac Banking Corp has appointed David McLean as chief executive of its New Zealand unit, a position he has held in an acting capacity since Augu.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Mon, 2nd Feb 2015
Govt launches improved online services for businesses
Government

Govt launches improved online services for businesses

New Zealand introduces integrated Employer Registration service, streamlining business interaction with government and saving companies time and money.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 14th Mar 2014
Former British Telecom strategist joins TNS New Zealand
Jobs

Former British Telecom strategist joins TNS New Zealand

Bindi Norwell, ex-BT strategy guru, steps into a director role at TNS New Zealand, aiming to bolster business insights and client projects.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 26th Mar 2012

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New APAC boss for Digital Realty
Hyperscale

New APAC boss for Digital Realty

Data centre and co-location services provider Digital Realty appoints new APAC managing director as it seeks to strengthen its presence in the region.

By Heather Wright • 1 min read • Mon, 11th May 2015
Cloud-based Purple WiFi sets it sights on ANZ
Wireless Networks

Cloud-based Purple WiFi sets it sights on ANZ

Purple WiFi expands to ANZ with a focus on providing businesses with insightful analytics and a sophisticated marketing platform through social Wi-Fi.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Apr 2015
BT ramps up push into NZ market
Unified Communications

BT ramps up push into NZ market

BT strides into NZ with Asnet for advanced communication solutions, enhancing global links and collaboration for local businesses.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Feb 2015
Lanzatech, Indian researchers develop new way of producing omega-3 fatty acids
Callaghan Innovation

Lanzatech, Indian researchers develop new way of producing omega-3 fatty acids

LanzaTech, the New Zealand-founded carbon recycling company, and a research team from India's IOC-DBT Center for Advanced Bio-Energy Research have.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Nov 2014
The Apple CEO is gay... so what?
Apple

The Apple CEO is gay... so what?

Apple CEO Tim Cook publicly acknowledges his sexual orientation as gay, a major step forward for the LGBT movement.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 31st Oct 2014
Review: Motorola Moto G (Second Generation)
Gaming

Review: Motorola Moto G (Second Generation)

Moto G's 2nd Gen ups the budget smartphone game with guaranteed Android Lollipop upgrade, improved design, and solid performance at £299.

By Patrick Pilcher • 5 min read • Fri, 31st Oct 2014
Yealink “revitalises” VoIP market… heads to NZ
Unified Communications

Yealink “revitalises” VoIP market… heads to NZ

Yealink shakes up the VoIP industry, introducing affordable, high-quality solutions to New Zealand, ending the monopoly of big names.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Sep 2014
Premier League struggles to clamp down on illegal online highlights
Unified Communications

Premier League struggles to clamp down on illegal online highlights

Premier League faces uphill battle to curb illegal online goal sharing, too vast for current copyright laws, experts predict.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Aug 2014
Former Renaissance boss joins Kordia
Kordia

Former Renaissance boss joins Kordia

Shaun Rendell, former acting CEO of Renaissance, transitions to CFO of Kordia, bolstering its telco-oriented growth.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 20th Aug 2012
Renaissance's new CEO resigns
Renaissance

Renaissance's new CEO resigns

A month after officially losing their Apple distribution contract, Shaun Rendell has resigned from his role as Renaissance CEO.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 16th Aug 2012
Review: Rapoo E6300 BT Keyboard for iPad
Gaming

Review: Rapoo E6300 BT Keyboard for iPad

Rapoo's E6300 BT Keyboard for iPad dazzles with its ultra-slim design and month-long battery life, but cramped keys may frustrate.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 1st Aug 2012
Olympic fans told to text, tweet or watch TV
Digital Entertainment

Olympic fans told to text, tweet or watch TV

TV coverage issues has led to calls for lessened twitter and texting activities during the Olympics as data networks become overloaded.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 30th Jul 2012
Microsoft champions same-sex marriage
Microsoft

Microsoft champions same-sex marriage

Microsoft endorses same-sex marriage ahead of Washington state's crucial vote, citing benefits for business and economic growth.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 23rd Jan 2012
8 facts about the Simms & Huawei deal
Unified Communications

8 facts about the Simms & Huawei deal

Simm's, soon to be expressonline, partners with Huawei after seven months of talks, starting with enterprise networking products and aiming to expand further.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 5th Jul 2011
Asnet Technologies names new MD
Unified Communications

Asnet Technologies names new MD

Asnet Technologies appoints industry veteran Eric Greenop as new MD, aiming for continued growth and market leadership in unified communications.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 4th Apr 2011