New Zealand (NZ) stories - Page 141

A Few Quiet Yarns, Auckland's laid-back IT event, sees record turnout tonight with 140+ attendees expected at Bungalow 8 for networking.

Investigations underway into the possibility of an 'e-democracy' offering online public consultation with government.

MYOB taps into NZ's underused cloud market, transforming its platform to bridge the tech gap for non-techie businesses.

Data recovery provider believes new appointments and use of its online portal will help double partners across New Zealand over the next six months.

Labour criticises ministers for amending the Patents Bill, claiming it stifles NZ's software sector by allowing widespread patenting, hurting small innovators.

Symantec explores JVs with NZ resellers to aid cloud transition and benefit from ultra-fast broadband, starting with Australia before expanding further.

Samsung New Zealand has named Michael Cornwell, with a robust 16-year career, as its new marketing director to enhance its Auckland operations.

Industry veteran Tim Smith joins as new chief operating officer in a deal the company calls a real coup as it ramps up its growth plans.

SEEK sees jobseeker site visits soar, with desktop views up 8% and mobile visits up 14% in July 2012, indicating rising job market confidence.

Exclusive reseller agreement sees IT solutions provider delivering and supporting the new IFS Applications 8 extended ERP suite across New Zealand.

Speech and imaging software company hopes new ANZ MD Gordon Clubb can draw on three decades of experience to drive local success across the region.

Auckland-based company has agreed a deal with Huawei Technologies, stretching five years and quadrupling sales.

Paul Thurrott and Jer Thorp to head TechEd 2012, showcasing Windows 8, Office 2013, and the future of computing in Auckland.

JB Hi-Fi's New Zealand stores posted their first profit in five years, with pre-tax earnings of AUS$3.6m, buoyed by an 18% sales increase.

IBM’s new delivery centre looks set to offer a Kiwi jobs boost with a huge recruitment drive predicted for the next two years.

Sophos appoints Ashley Wearne as ANZ general manager, aiming to bolster regional security initiatives and channel growth.

Symantec is hoping to rev up partners focusing on the SMB market across Australia and New Zealand, with a new channel promotion.

Orcon CEO Scott Bartlett calls for a new submarine cable following Pacific Fibre's project's cancellation, warning NZ's economy may suffer without it.

Harvey Norman reports a 4% drop in New Zealand sales, contributing to a 7% decline in group sales to AUD $5.74 billion amid ongoing retail challenges.

Alan Gourdie, CEO of Telecom Retail, has resigned effective 31 October 2012, after leading the company through a critical era of growth and competition.