Urbis stories - Page 4

Rise of second-hand smartphones disrupts market, with IDC forecasting a leap to 222.6m devices by 2020, shaking up the industry.

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

Auckland's tech sector is booming with 26% growth and is attracting new companies to innovation precincts across the city, according to a report by JLL.

Mount Albert Grammar School in Auckland benefits from $153 million investment in school property, announced by Government.

The range of businesses within the Conbrio network means they can offer solutions that are often unable to be replicated by others.

Apple has announced the release of the iPhone SE and the 9.7-inch iPad Pro, as well as a $50 price drop for the Apple Watch.

Digital signage has provided the University of Winchester with a contemporary solution to deliver allergy information - and a little marketing as well.

Historic Thorndon School set for a $9m revamp, with innovative learning spaces and new library to enrich education.

New Zealanders urged to recycle unwanted phones through RE:MOBILE scheme, helping charity and reducing landfill.

Obsolete technology items are being recycled by ITrecycla in New Zealand to recover valuable metals and protect the environment.

Vodafone to unite Auckland staff in a futuristic hub at Smales Farm, signalling a tech-led workplace evolution.

In a bid to highlight the benefits of moving computer infrastructure to the cloud, Microsoft has begun the 'Server Room Reboot' initiative.

The annual NZ Security Conference and Exhibition comes to Auckland this November, bringing with it a range of international speakers and presentations.

JB Hi-Fi's NZ general manager has exited the company, but the retailer has reconfirmed its commitment to the market with $15+ million in investment.

Huawei is officially GridAKL's foundation partner, and will provide a $1 million sponsorship to the Auckland based innovation hub.

Fujitsu has become the first data centre provider in NSW to achieve a NABERS energy for data centres rating for two of its Sydney data centres.

Television New Zealand, the state-owned broadcaster, expects to resume dividend payments in 2016, having gained approvals to halt payments in fiscal 2.

Briscoe Group, the homeware and sporting goods retail chain, posted a 17 percent gain in annual profit, in line with its forecast, as it widened margi.

Countdown, the New Zealand supermarket chain owned by Australian retailer Woolworths, increased first-half earnings.

As the secondhand smartphone market surges to £14 billion, vendors must strategise for the growing appetite for refurbished tech.