ChannelLife UK - Industry insider news for technology resellers

Stories by Staff - Page 50

Landingpageheader

Kiwis get ready... for more .NZ domain name choices

Mon, 11th Aug 2014
#
uc
#
martech
#
software development
Have you ever looked at a .nz website or email address and gotten a kick out of the second level hierarchy? Of course you have.
Thumbnailzoomservlet

Hasta La Vista Kiwi... NZ firm begins trading as a public company

Mon, 11th Aug 2014
#
nzx
#
vista group
#
ipo
Vista Group International begins trading after raising NZD 92m in an IPO, with a market capitalisation of NZD 188m. (110 characters).
Image

Vodafone powers NZ’s first digital advertising billboards

Mon, 11th Aug 2014
#
uc
#
digital signage
#
orchestration
The first interactive LED billboards in New Zealand have gone live in Ponsonby, Eden Terrace and Parnell, bringing a piece of Times Square to Auckland.
Liquid

'A long time coming'... Renaissance finally liquidates

Mon, 11th Aug 2014
#
devices
#
apple
#
renaissance
Renaissance directors unanimously support proposal to appoint a liquidator as struggling company tries to return capital to shareholders.
879983927

Raging Kiwi firm hits AWOL telco with $300K damages claim...

Mon, 11th Aug 2014
#
edge computing
#
martech
#
software development
Kiwi haulage firm pursues legal action against AWOL telco 24/7 Hosting NZ, seeking $300K in lost trade damages.
Vmob286

VMob: Thinking outside of the Microsoft Azure box...

Mon, 11th Aug 2014
#
public cloud
#
iaas
#
microsoft
VMob disrupts mobile marketing with its innovative use of Microsoft Azure, defying conventional partner expectations and gaining global recognition.
3

Retailers rejoice as VMob launches bricks and mortar transporter...

Sat, 9th Aug 2014
#
apps
#
vmob
#
retail
New Zealand mobile marketing firm VMob has released a loyalty module for its 'Live Marketing' suite, offering enhanced customer loyalty solutions.
Thinkstock money 6

Recent volatility gives way to positivity as IT spending rises...

Sat, 9th Aug 2014
#
data analytics
#
martech
#
planning
IT spending is set to improve in H2 2014, with a significant commercial PC refresh cycle already underway, says IDC.
Screen shot 2014 08 08 at 1

Spark My Potential... Flagship crowdfunding initiative hits NZ

Fri, 8th Aug 2014
#
uc
#
crowdfunding
#
spark
Spark launches 'Spark My Potential,' a game-changer in NZ crowdfunding, offering coaching, exposure, and potential top-ups to dreamers.
178416008 1

N4L: 300 more schools connected by 2015...

Fri, 8th Aug 2014
#
government
#
n4l
#
josef
Network for Learning (N4L) exceeds targets, as 700 schools and 225k students are now connected to its Managed Network.
Ird inland revenue department 001

Record number of Kiwis filing tax returns online

Fri, 8th Aug 2014
#
government
#
ird
#
returns
Record numbers of Kiwis are filing tax returns online, taking advantage of new services provided by Inland Revenue, says Revenue Minister Todd McClay.
140402 satya nadella 1522 babd2ba4acc880ad1ce4dcaa482513e4

Nadella flexes business muscles with new Microsoft hire...

Fri, 8th Aug 2014
#
microsoft
#
cloud services
#
partners
Microsoft hires Peggy Johnson from Qualcomm as executive vice president of Business Development. Johnson will report directly to CEO Satya Nadella.
Cjesp slideshow 1 939x532

Seek: Canterbury on show as talent demand grows...

Fri, 8th Aug 2014
#
uc
#
ict
#
contact centre
Canterbury's talent market booms, seeing a 16% increase in job ads, with sectors like HR and marketing leading growth post-2011 earthquake rebuild.
Startup ceo 1

Gartner asks... Is the CMO the CEO’s heir apparent?

Fri, 8th Aug 2014
#
cmo
#
cfo
#
analyst report
A lot can be learned by observing the changing of the guard. Often, behind the dignified theatre of it all is a much more chaotic reality.
Spk2

Telecom makes digital mark... officially changes to Spark

Fri, 8th Aug 2014
#
uc
#
gen-i
#
spark
After 27 years as Telecom, the New Zealand icon rebrands to Spark, signalling its evolution beyond traditional telephony.
Screen shot 2014 08 08 at 6

Telecom praises Kiwis with Spark Thanks initiative...

Fri, 8th Aug 2014
#
uc
#
spark
#
partners
Spark New Zealand launches Spark Thanks, rewarding customers with discounts on movies, music, and more as it rebrands from Telecom.
Nikkikayefibau19worldchampionshiplaunch8o1u8hwr0fzl

Ahead of schedule N4L connects 700th Kiwi school...

Thu, 7th Aug 2014
#
government
#
schools
#
n4l
The rollout of fast internet to New Zealand schools reaches milestone as Te Kura o Waikare becomes the 700th connected school.
Gettyimages 139379128

What's the top cause for data restoration requests...?

Thu, 7th Aug 2014
#
dr
#
cloud services
#
kroll ontrack
Requests for data restoration came from all departments. Why do these people need their email and documents back?.
Internet of things gartner1

Does any business know the identity of 'Things' for the Internet of Things?

Thu, 7th Aug 2014
#
iot
#
analyst report
#
partners
It is amusing to see the marketing currently attempted by using an offshoot of the phrase 'Internet of Things'.
178736396

Centre steps up communication with Educa app in Te Reo Māori

Thu, 7th Aug 2014
#
apps
#
te reo māori
#
educa
The Educa app that enables communication of learning stories and updates between education centres and parents is now available in Te Reo Māori.