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One million visitors later, Kiwi history website revamped
EduTech

One million visitors later, Kiwi history website revamped

One million history buffs boost Kiwi website into a revamp, making the past a daily delight for global audience.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 8th Mar 2016
Slice of Silicon Valley History coming to NZ with your help
Gaming

Slice of Silicon Valley History coming to NZ with your help

Techvana, NZ's future IT museum, is crowdfunding to preserve Silicon Valley history. Mark and Katie Barlow aim to showcase their vast tech collection.

By Donovan Jackson • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Oct 2014
Be a part of NZ history with Trade Me
Trade Me

Be a part of NZ history with Trade Me

Trade Me is inviting Kiwis to contribute to a 100-year time capsule, with space for postcards limited and only available until 31 December 2012.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 3rd Dec 2012
NZCS launches '50 Years of ICT Innovation' book
Open source

NZCS launches '50 Years of ICT Innovation' book

NZCS has launched '50 Years of ICT Innovation,' a 400-page book documenting New Zealand's computing history with insights from notable innovators.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Sat, 25th Sep 2010
An online gold mine
Cloud Services

An online gold mine

Discover a treasure trove of NZ history and literature at Victoria University's free online library, the NZ Electronic Text Centre.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Apr 2010
The Best of - Arcade Games
Gaming

The Best of - Arcade Games

A look back at how arcade games, from Pong to Street Fighter 2, transformed global entertainment and shaped New Zealand's gaming scene.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Sat, 1st Sep 2007

Global Stories

History stories

IWD 2024: Grokking our way to gender parity in tech
EduTech

IWD 2024: Grokking our way to gender parity in tech

To mark IWD 2024, we delve into continued gender disparities in tech and education, but signs of progress emerge, particularly at Grok Academy, focusing on bridging the gender gap.

By Martha McKeen • 5 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
Grapple surpasses AUD $200m milestone as they introduce AI to their Lendtech platform
Data Analytics

Grapple surpasses AUD $200m milestone as they introduce AI to their Lendtech platform

Grapple surpasses the AUD $200m funded invoices milestone by introducing AI to their innovative Lendtech platform.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 23rd Oct 2023
Seagate unveils fastest SSD for PS5 for enhanced gaming experience
Gaming

Seagate unveils fastest SSD for PS5 for enhanced gaming experience

Seagate introduces its fastest SSD, the Game Drive PS5 NVMe, promising enhanced gaming performance for PS5 users.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Oct 2023
APAC parents hide internet activity from children more than cyber attackers
Cybersecurity

APAC parents hide internet activity from children more than cyber attackers

A Kaspersky study reveals APAC parents are more concerned about their children accessing their private online information than cybercriminals.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Jun 2020
TESA enters new era after 46 Years
Partner Programmes

TESA enters new era after 46 Years

It's the start of a brand new era for one of New Zealand's oldest privately owned electronics companies, TESA Electronics Ltd.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 14th Jan 2013
Nothing but the classics
Cloud Services

Nothing but the classics

If you love history and reading, you could probably waste away hours on this site dedicated to the best classic novels ever written, dating centuries back.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 1st Jul 2011
YouTube turns five
Marketing Technologies

YouTube turns five

YouTube celebrates its fifth anniversary with over two billion daily views; Co-Founder Chad Hurley sees vast growth potential ahead for the video platform.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 18th May 2010
We just happened to be in the neighbourhood
Partner Programmes

We just happened to be in the neighbourhood

Doing business in Asia can be challenging, but with careful preparation and perseverance, it can be a rewarding venture.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 1st Nov 2009

Stories from Other Regions

History stories

Hexaware raises INR ₹8,750 crores in historic IT IPO
IT services

Hexaware raises INR ₹8,750 crores in historic IT IPO

Hexaware Technologies has achieved a remarkable feat by completing India's largest IT services IPO, raising INR ₹8,750 crores and marking its return to public markets.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Feb 2025
Should VMware customers be considering Plan B?
Application Security

Should VMware customers be considering Plan B?

Uncertainty clouds VMware's future following its £61bn acquisition by Broadcom, forcing many clients to contemplate alternate measures amidst concerns of staff layoffs and price hikes.

By Sammy Zoghlami • 4 min read • Tue, 23rd Jan 2024
Groundbreaking AI tutor alleviates exam stress for Australian students
eLearning

Groundbreaking AI tutor alleviates exam stress for Australian students

Zookal introduces AI tutor 'Exam Prep Zookal Genius' to help students excel in exams, offering personalised learning at an affordable price.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Oct 2023