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Kiwi Stories

Design stories

DXRacer gaming chairs and desks hit Kiwi market in Play Distribution deal

Play Distribution is opening up the gaming chair and desk market for Kiwi retailers, with a distie deal to bring DXRacer's offerings to market here.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 1st Aug 2016

Construction

San Diego State University turns to Daktronics for marquee display

San Diego State University has deployed a double-sided LED video marquee near a freeway to promote campus events and sponsored messages.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Fri, 11th Mar 2016

Government

Auckland convention centre cost jumps by a fifth

SkyCity Entertainment Group, the casino and hotel operator, is in talks with the government on how to fund the increased cost of as much as $130 mi.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Fri, 19th Dec 2014

Hybrid & Remote Work

Kiwi tech firm unleashing the beast

Cloud company Unleashed Software increases staff count by 60%, relocates it offices to Auckland's North Shore and raises salaries to 20% above market average.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Jul 2013

Digital Entertainment

Are you ready for Webstock?

Web geniuses unite as Webstock kicks off next Monday in Wellington with workshops and talks from luminaries like Jared Spool and Tony Hsieh.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 10th Feb 2012

Storage

Is the laptop dead?

There was a time when owning a laptop was uncommon and typically restricted to business people who travelled a lot for work.

By Staff Writer • 13 min read • Fri, 1st Jul 2011

Global Stories

Design stories

Samsung

Galaxy S7 Edge: Samsung gets sleek with limited edition Black Pearl

Samsung launches limited edition Black Pearl finish for Galaxy S7 Edge, exclusively available in 128GB memory configuration.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Thu, 16th Feb 2017

3D Printing

Start-up turns to 3D printing to create smart scooter prototype

A start-up has developed a first-of-its-kind, lightweight, solar-powered electric scooter using Stratasys PolyJet and FDM 3D printing technology.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Dec 2015

Network Infrastructure

Dell's set to deliver with two new executive hires

Dell has appointed Rory P. Read and Paul Pérez to key executive positions to strengthen its sales and enterprise technology executive team.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2015

Fitbit

Fitbit expands Tory Burch collection with exclusive designs

This accessories collection makes Flex the only activity tracker on the market to bring high-end fashion to everyday fitness.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 3rd Dec 2014

3D Printing

Forget 3D printing, it's about 3D doodling now

Created by the Boston-based start-up Wobbleworks, the 3Doodler is a thick pen shaped device that enables you to construct 3D plastic creations by hand.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 10th Oct 2014

Social Media

Secrets to launching a successful side-business

Side-gigs, from blogging to web design, are key to thriving in today's economy. Discover how to leverage your skills and network for entrepreneurial success.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Jan 2014

Facebook

Radical redesign of Facebook's apps proved wrong

Online speculation suggested Facebook's big event launch today could see a change to the company's mobile apps design.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 16th Jan 2013

BlinkMobile

Mobilise to maximise your opportunities

As digital agencies push into mobile app development with design flair, BlinkMobile Interactive's Darren Besgrove explores the evolving role of IT resellers.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Jan 2013

Zeald

No.1 reason websites fail… (And how to fix it)

Firstly, it's important to understand that the success of any website is measured by the results that it achieves. What do we mean by website results?.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Oct 2012

Virtualisation

Network efficiency without compromise

IT managers face growing pressure to ensure 'five nines' network availability amid escalating costs of downtime, power challenges, and rising complexity.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Thu, 1st Sep 2011

Virtual real estate agent launched

200 Square's new virtual estate agent automates listings to contracts, cutting admin costs while offering expert support through online and direct channels.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 7th Jul 2011