Global Stories

IDC's 2012 ICT predictions

ICT organisations will continue to reap rewards despite cautious spending in 2012 according to research company IDC.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 20th Feb 2012

Choosing an outsourcing partner

New Zealand's SMEs are increasingly outsourcing IT support for better efficiency and savings. What should they consider when choosing a partner?.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Thu, 1st Sep 2011

Juniper Networks

Juniper ramps up NZ operations

Juniper Networks strengthens its New Zealand operations with three strategic hires, aiming to boost service quality and address local data centre challenges.

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

Kinect

Refresh, Rethink, Benchmark - CFO's guide to IT investment decisions

In tough times, stretching IT life cycles can backfire, leading to higher costs. Learn how to optimise IT investments at Maclean's upcoming CFO-focused events.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 11th Mar 2011

Software-as-a-Service

Cisco cans hosted email service

Cisco is axing its 13-month-old hosted email service, Cisco Mail, as customers shift focus to emerging collaboration tools like social software and video.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 24th Feb 2011

Software Development

Microsoft to open Russian tech centre

Microsoft is investing millions to open a tech centre in Russia, partnering with local universities to boost innovation and support start-ups at Skolkovo.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Nov 2010

Clean technologies

7 CEO concerns CIOs need to address

CIOs must address CEO concerns such as long-term sustainability, cost efficiencies, and fading confidence, according to Gartner's recent analysis.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 26th Oct 2010

Fintech

Xero gets $4 million for US expansion

Xero secures NZD $4 million from Peter Thiel to fuel its US expansion, with Thiel joining the US Advisory Board to challenge Quickbooks.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Oct 2010

Google

Google financials show 23% growth

Google's Q3 financials reveal a robust 23% revenue surge, hitting USD $7.29 billion. CEO Eric Schmidt credits core and new businesses for this growth.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 15th Oct 2010

Stories from Other Regions

Partner Programmes

Green still a 'low priority'

An IDC study reveals New Zealand's Emissions Trading Scheme is failing to drive green tech investment over two years after its implementation.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Sun, 1st Apr 2012

Partner Programmes

Funding your startup, part 1: Angel Investors

The first in a series on what to do if you've got a great business idea but need cash to get it off the ground.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Feb 2012

Capital

City visualisation firm receives investment boost

Auckland's Nextspace secures significant investment from ICE Angels, boosting development and export of its advanced 3D city visualisation tool, Visual City.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 2nd Nov 2011

Agricultural Technology

Kiwi companies need to spend money to make money

New Zealand must invest in R&D to revitalise its economy, says IRL's deputy CEO Stein, urging businesses to innovate amid increased government funding.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 28th Sep 2011