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Can the internet save mental health sufferers?
Unified Communications

Can the internet save mental health sufferers?

New Zealand Mental Health Foundation praises social media, believing the internet to help depression sufferers.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 15th Jul 2013
SMBs bag $40m capital fund boost
Health Technologies

SMBs bag $40m capital fund boost

NZ Superannuation Fund injects NZ$40m into Kiwi SMBs, aiming to fuel their growth in global markets through Pioneer Capital's management.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 1st Jul 2013
Vague Vivid appoints interim CEO
Vivid Networks

Vague Vivid appoints interim CEO

Vivid Solutions names Miles Smith as interim CEO following Simon Hayden's departure, setting the stage for new management era.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 24th Apr 2013
Panasonic auctions 10 TVs for $1 reserve
Trade Me

Panasonic auctions 10 TVs for $1 reserve

Panasonic auctions ten Smart Viera TVs with a starting bid of NZD $1 on Trade Me, with all proceeds going to New Zealand's Starship Children's Hospital.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 21st Dec 2012

Global Stories

Health stories

iPrefer the iPhone to socialise online, do you?
Apple

iPrefer the iPhone to socialise online, do you?

Mobile web users are twice as outgoing than desktop users, with the iPhone the most social device of them all.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Jul 2013
Learning in the virtual world
EduTech

Learning in the virtual world

New Zealand's VLN Primary School revolutionises rural education, offering virtual lessons in languages and more to students nationwide.

By Rebecca Wood • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jul 2013
SAP expert to spearhead ANZ growth
SAP

SAP expert to spearhead ANZ growth

Clinton Mottram appointed general manager for performance management and business intelligence provider, CAMMS.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd Jul 2013
Three in a row as Fujitsu ANZ grows
Cloud Services

Three in a row as Fujitsu ANZ grows

Early investment in cloud and data centre offerings results in major new accounts, generating faster-than-market growth across the region.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 29th May 2013
Serko plans NZ stock exchange listing
Serko

Serko plans NZ stock exchange listing

Auckland software company Serko plans to list on the New Zealand and Australian Stock Exchanges before September this year.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 14th May 2013
Kiwi software co has bigger ambitions
Data Protection

Kiwi software co has bigger ambitions

Technology solutions provider ramps up its efforts within the industry - driving sales in a quest to dominate niche marketplaces.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Apr 2013
Multi billion-dollar company on the horizon for Orion?
Health Technologies

Multi billion-dollar company on the horizon for Orion?

Health firm celebrates 20 years in business this week, hoping to capitalise on an upcoming decade of change to become a multi billion-dollar company.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 11th Apr 2013
Amazon heads Down Under with Sydney roles
Amazon

Amazon heads Down Under with Sydney roles

Amazon targets Australian and New Zealand growth, listing multiple cloud service roles in Sydney as part of a strategic expansion in the region.

By Heather Wright • 1 min read • Mon, 18th Feb 2013
US healthcare giant to acquire Kiwi solutions provider
Health Technologies

US healthcare giant to acquire Kiwi solutions provider

McKesson announces deal to buy NZ's Emendo, aiming to slash global healthcare waste with predictive planning tech.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 9th Nov 2012
Kordia's IT Superhero finalists announced
Gaming

Kordia's IT Superhero finalists announced

Kordia unveils top 10 IT Superhero finalists vying for a NASA Centre trip in Florida, recognising unsung tech heroes in the industry.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Nov 2012
Orion Health cements Asian healthcare place
Health Technologies

Orion Health cements Asian healthcare place

NZ's largest privately owned software exporter in eHealth technology expands regional presence with new office opening.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Sep 2012
Video games to aid patient recovery
Gaming

Video games to aid patient recovery

New technology from the University of Auckland will allow recovering stroke patients to regain muscle strength while playing video games.

By Brendan Kelly • 2 min read • Thu, 2nd Aug 2012
SQL Server's BI features net Ministry of Health deal
DataCentre infrastructure

SQL Server's BI features net Ministry of Health deal

Ministry of Health boosts data analysis with SQL Server, enhancing hospital service pricing and analytics for New Zealand DHBs.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 24th Jul 2012
DHB chooses Microsoft BI platform
Health Technologies

DHB chooses Microsoft BI platform

C&C DHB revolutionises healthcare delivery with a cost-effective Microsoft BI platform, enhancing insight and efficiency.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 3rd Jul 2012