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Neighbourly signs up ANZ, completes corporate sponsorship
Neighbourly

Neighbourly signs up ANZ, completes corporate sponsorship

Alongside Spark, BP, The Warehouse, AMI and Contact, ANZ will contribute to the day-to-day running and ongoing development of the Neighbourly platform.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Jun 2015
NZ govt's social housing plans aim to alleviate poverty, PM Key says
Government

NZ govt's social housing plans aim to alleviate poverty, PM Key says

The government's plan to increase the private provision of state-housing is part of a wider goal to alleviate the country's most vulnerable by putt.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Mon, 3rd Nov 2014
Youth turning to search engines for advice
Marketing Technologies

Youth turning to search engines for advice

Youth are more likely to seek advice from search engines than from family, friends and professionals, finds a Colmar Brunton survey commissioned by Youthline.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 23rd May 2014
Social Media: The next level
Digital Entertainment

Social Media: The next level

The Kardashians continue to define digital narcissism, while debates on ownership of Twitter followers and new value social networks emerge in 2022.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Wed, 1st Feb 2012
Read & Release
Cloud Services

Read & Release

Book lovers unite globally on www.bookcrossing.com by leaving books in public places, encouraging strangers to discover, read, and share them.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 1st Apr 2011
A slick website captures leads
Storage

A slick website captures leads

DUO has revamped its outdated website, focusing on real-time pricing and stock info to better meet customer needs and foster community engagement.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sat, 1st Jan 2011
111 text service for deaf launched
Emergency services

111 text service for deaf launched

A new 111 text service for the deaf and hearing impaired was launched today in Auckland by Police Minister Judith Collins, enhancing emergency accessibility.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 15th Oct 2010
Earthquake-postponed software summit rescheduled
Information Communication & Technology

Earthquake-postponed software summit rescheduled

The earthquake-postponed Software Summit is rescheduled for October 26th at the Hotel Grand Chancellor, Christchurch, expecting over 200 attendees.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 6th Oct 2010

Global Stories

Community stories

OS/2 to ride again
Microsoft

OS/2 to ride again

Many techies of a certain age have fond memories of OS/2. Where Windows 3 was a crash prone disaster, OS/2 offered industrial strength stability.

By Patrick Pilcher • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Nov 2015
CompTIA: Channel collaboration needed for success
Unified Communications

CompTIA: Channel collaboration needed for success

CompTIA is calling on the local channel to collaborate and share insights and intelligence in order to drive the channel - and IT - forward.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Aug 2015
Aussie Aussie Aussie: Microsoft to open flagship shop in Sydney
Microsoft

Aussie Aussie Aussie: Microsoft to open flagship shop in Sydney

Microsoft to open its flagship store in Sydney, challenging Apple with cutting-edge tech experience on Pitt Street Mall.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 21st Apr 2015
Pond extends invites to educators...
N4L

Pond extends invites to educators...

Educators who are members of Pond are now able to invite their colleagues and friends in the education sector to join.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 11th Aug 2014
Changes at board level as Telecom director retires...
Unified Communications

Changes at board level as Telecom director retires...

Kevin Roberts has retired as non-executive director from the Board of Telecom after six years, with Ido Lefler stepping in.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Jun 2014
More high tech studios for youth
DevOps

More high tech studios for youth

Govt allocates NZD $1.9 million for High Tech Youth Network to open new studios in Dunedin and Penrose, fostering digital skills in young Kiwis.

By Rebecca Wood • 2 min read • Fri, 13th Sep 2013
Dropbox hits 100 million users
Storage

Dropbox hits 100 million users

Dropbox hits 100 million users after CEO's forgetful moment with a USB stick. Houston wants users to share their stories.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 14th Nov 2012
Make the most of YouTube through your mobile phone
Marketing Technologies

Make the most of YouTube through your mobile phone

Smartphones now offer full-feature access to YouTube, allowing HD viewing, personalised homepages, and quick uploads via wireless or 3G connections.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 1st Nov 2011
State of the art
Clean technologies

State of the art

Unleash your creativity and help save the planet with crafts from everyday items! Dive into crafting for fun and stylish home improvements.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Sep 2010
Use your iPhone to dodge parking officers
Anonymous

Use your iPhone to dodge parking officers

Stay one step ahead of parking officers with ParkPatrol's latest iPhone update, leveraging GPS and push notifications to dodge fines worldwide.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 29th Jul 2010