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Marketing in the connected world: Part 2
Digital Signage

Marketing in the connected world: Part 2

New marketing tech extends beyond hand-held devices, integrating every physical environment to engage consumers interactively through apps and AR.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Sep 2012
Kiwi food for thought
Cloud Services

Kiwi food for thought

New Zealand's Ben Liebert has launched stringsof.me, a social media site prompting daily reflections and creating a unique digital diary.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 1st Jan 2012
Start-up sessions: itravelnz
Cloud Services

Start-up sessions: itravelnz

In a new column, IT Brief editor Angelique Jurd looks at a promising start-up that's creating and innovating with technology.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Dec 2011
Seven tips for marketing your small business
EduTech

Seven tips for marketing your small business

You may not be a sales guru, but with a little planning you can make sure your company gets the attention it deserves.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Nov 2011
Social studies
EduTech

Social studies

Navigating social media can be tricky for new businesses. A well-thought-out strategy is crucial to avoid pitfalls and ensure a positive online presence.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Oct 2011
Mobiles, social media key for customer communications
Unified Communications

Mobiles, social media key for customer communications

Kiwi businesses urged to leverage mobile and social media as 70% of New Zealanders now use social platforms and 36% access the internet via mobile devices.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 28th Jul 2011
Seek: 'Browsers' no replacement for serious jobseekers
Trade Me

Seek: 'Browsers' no replacement for serious jobseekers

Trade Me jobs surpass Seek in attracting browsers, but Seek argues its engaged audience provides better value for advertisers and serious jobseekers.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd Nov 2010
Face it: Your business may need a Facebook page
Apps

Face it: Your business may need a Facebook page

You may already be using Facebook to keep in touch with your friends and relatives, and wonder how Facebook could possibly be used for business.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Nov 2010
AVG gives $45k back to resellers
Customers

AVG gives $45k back to resellers

AVG returns USD $45,000 to resellers through its Direct Renewal Guarantee programme, rewarding them for customer renewals, upgrades, and licence increases.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 27th Oct 2010
An effective RFP
EduTech

An effective RFP

For businesses to thrive, a well-crafted RFP is key. Companies must highlight desired outcomes, understand tech needs, and maintain clear timelines.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 1st Dec 2009
Partnership brings health to the fore
Unified Communications

Partnership brings health to the fore

NZICT Group partners with NZ Health IT Cluster to focus on health ICT development and collaboration with government.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 25th Nov 2009
Extra time for submissions
Government

Extra time for submissions

The Government has extended the timeframe for making submissions on the ultra-fast broadband complementary measures discussion document.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 27th Oct 2009

Global Stories

Engagement stories

YouTube begins live streaming tests
YouTube

YouTube begins live streaming tests

YouTube has launched a two-day test of its new live streaming platform with partners Howcast, Next New Networks, Rocketboom, and Young Hollywood.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 14th Sep 2010
XT wins major Freightways contract
Unified Communications

XT wins major Freightways contract

Freightways has secured a three-year contract with Gen-i, enhancing its telecom services via Telecom's XT network, focusing on voice, mobile, and data.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 24th Jun 2010
'Tweet' your way to success
Social Media

'Tweet' your way to success

Twitter is the latest trend in online communication, with even major corporations joining in. Read on for tips on how to use it for your business.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Jul 2009
Synetek launches MailRevive in NZ
Packet Technologies

Synetek launches MailRevive in NZ

Synetek launches MailRevive in NZ, offering partners a branded on-demand email management system through Packet Technologies. Expected high-margin opportunity.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 1st Jun 2008
Kicking the Powerpoint habit
PowerPoint

Kicking the Powerpoint habit

As Powerpoint presentations grow tedious, the true issue lies in the misuse of the software by presenters who fail to engage effectively.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sat, 1st Jul 2006