Global Stories

Microsoft's Warwick Grey: Nursing the skills

He may have abandoned a career as a psychiatric nurse, but Microsoft's partner account manager says that early job has stood him in good stead.

By Heather Wright • 6 min read • Wed, 31st Jul 2013

Cisco

Cisco acquires security firm SourceFire

Cisco has acquired Sourcefire, a leader in cybersecurity solutions, for $2.7bn, as part of the company's innovation strategy.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Jul 2013

Microsoft

World beating NZ IT providers bag global awards

Auckland's Kinetics Group and Wellington's Datacom have triumphed at the Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference, scooping major global and regional awards.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Jul 2013

Semiconductors

Wanted: IT bright sparks

Students with a talent for IT, electronics or engineering are being sought for the 2013 Bright Sparks competition.

By Rebecca Wood • 2 min read • Wed, 10th Jul 2013

Microsoft

Has ex-Windows chief Sinofsky signed a $14m Microsoft silencer?

Following a surprise departure from Microsoft last November, Windows and Windows live president signs off on a Us$14m mega Microsoft retirement package.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sat, 6th Jul 2013

Apple

Apple CEO Cooking on stock price

Apple ties Tim Cook's bonus to stock performance after shares dropped 41% since last September. Cook vows to hit targets before 2016.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Jun 2013

Cisco

28 awards? In another Dimension…

Dimension Data sweeps 28 Cisco Partner Summit awards in a global showcase of IT excellence, dominating across regions.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 21st Jun 2013

Unified Communications

Symantec's Pacific Partner award winners revealed…

Symantec last night announced the winners of the 2013 Pacific Partner Awards at an exclusive dinner and awards ceremony.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 14th Jun 2013

Wireless Networks

Kordia NZ claims Global Telecoms Business Innovation award

Company takes out the Wireless Network Infrastructure Innovation category for delivering broadband internet to isolated Pacific communities.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 10th Jun 2013

Distribution Central

Riverbed awards DC ANZ Partner of the Year

Channel distributor receives Riverbed Technology ANZ Partner of the Year 2012 Award for the second year running.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Jun 2013

Document Management

Microsoft rewards Provoke innovation

Provoke bags key awards at Microsoft Partner 2012 for pioneering work in tech, marking continuous success with 10 trophies since 2007.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 29th May 2013

Customer Relationship Management

Microsoft's Partner Awards winners announced

Gen-i, Dimension Data dominate Microsoft NZ Partner Awards, winning 3 each. PC Media secures win in new cloud computing category.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Fri, 24th May 2013

Virtualisation

Threes-y does it for Veeam

Veeam Software expands customer support with three new hires in Australia, after talks with TechDay at the Westcon Imagine Event.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 20th May 2013

Fintech

Xero bags top NZ Hi-Tech Award

Xero and Vend came out the big winners with two awards each at the NZ Hi-Tech Awards 2013 Gala Dinner in Auckland.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 20th May 2013

Gaming

Review: Dead Island: Riptide

Dead Island: Riptide dazzles with gorgeous island graphics but flounders with clunky combat and a stamina system that'll test your patience.

By Damian Seeto • 7 min read • Fri, 17th May 2013

Stories from Other Regions

Health Technologies

Kiwi kids empowered by technology

Kiwi kids gather at High Tech Youth Meet Up in Manukau, developing tech skills and creating projects on social issues with guidance from top tech firms.

By Rebecca Wood • 2 min read • Fri, 19th Jul 2013