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Kiwi Stories

Samsung S5 sales in a galaxy far, far, away…

Sales of the Galaxy S5 have smashed those of the Galaxy S4, as Samsung enjoyed healthy first weekend sales of its flagship device.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 14th Apr 2014

Commvault

Kiwis fail to realise business value from data growth

New Zealand businesses risk falling behind due to unutilised data growth, facing litigation and missed opportunities, warn experts.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sat, 12th Apr 2014

Unitec

New qualification arms teachers with digital skills

New Zealand educators to enhance teaching with a pioneering digital skills qualification launched by The Mind Lab and Unitec.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Apr 2014

Unified Communications

Google's open letter inspires Kiwi businesses to jump online

Google's letter spurs NZ businesses to embrace the web, potentially adding $34bn to the economy by enhancing productivity and global reach.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Apr 2014

Apps

Kiwi social innovators on track to crowdfund US$100k democracy app

Loomio raises over US$74k through crowdfunding to develop its decision-making app, used by thousands worldwide.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 11th Apr 2014

Fintech

New director jumps on board as Xero strengthens Aussie presence

Sydney-based Lee Hatton joins Xero as independent non-executive director, bringing extensive experience in international banking and finance.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 11th Apr 2014

Strategy

The Warehouse completes $115m capital raise

The Warehouse Group has completed a USD $115m capital raise to strengthen its balance sheet, boosting support for its Financial Services strategy.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 11th Apr 2014

Global Stories

Microsoft

Microsoft appoints Synnex NZ as OEM authorised distributor

Synnex New Zealand becomes second authorised distributor of Microsoft OEM in the country, joining incumbent Ingram Micro.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 14th Apr 2014

Unified Communications

Telecom UFB goes live in Whangarei

Telecom introduces Ultra Fibre plans, offering faster broadband to Whangarei residents, improving gaming, streaming, and downloading experiences.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 14th Apr 2014

Wireless Networks

Aerohive intros money saving 802.11ac access point

Aerohive Networks has announced a new controller-less 802.11ac Gigabit WiFi access point, the AP230, utilising the company's cloud-based management structure.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 14th Apr 2014

Malware

Heartbleed bug: Businesses must act now...

Palo Alto Networks warns the Heartbleed bug could be the worst vulnerability ever, urging swift action to secure enterprise servers.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 14th Apr 2014

Kroll Ontrack

Kroll Ontrack to resell data erasure solutions across ANZ

Kroll Ontrack partners with Blancco to expand data erasure offerings across ANZ, ensuring secure data management for businesses.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 14th Apr 2014

Virtualisation

Partners prepare for Microsoft NZ Awards…

Representing the pinnacle of IT industry awards in New Zealand, the Microsoft Partner Awards is set to take place in Auckland tomorrow...

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 14th Apr 2014

Malware

Heartbleed Bug - What you need to know…

A serious vulnerability in the popular OpenSSL cryptographic software library, if you haven't heard of the Heartbleed Bug by now - welcome back to planet earth.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 14th Apr 2014