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Renaissance issues Murray Wood statement
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Renaissance issues Murray Wood statement

Renaissance mourns the tragic death of board member Murray Wood, a victim of the Christchurch earthquake, extending deep sympathies to his family.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 8th Mar 2011
MagnumMac Founder Murray Wood missing in quake - Updated
Apple

MagnumMac Founder Murray Wood missing in quake - Updated

MagnumMac founder Murray Wood is presumed dead following the Christchurch earthquake as reports indicate he was in the collapsed CTV building.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 24th Feb 2011
Redundancies and resignations hit Renaissance
Apple

Redundancies and resignations hit Renaissance

Renaissance grapples with a wave of exits and redundancies, amplifying unrest post-restructure. Key figures depart as share dealings stir.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 28th Jan 2011
Video: The Kiwi Computer Challenge
Apple

Video: The Kiwi Computer Challenge

New Zealand launches the Kiwi Computer Challenge to boost IT skills nationwide, aiming for 1 million certified Kiwis by 2015.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 16th Dec 2010
Official - 'Keep your number' ruling extended
Apple

Official - 'Keep your number' ruling extended

New Zealand's Commerce Commission has extended the current arrangement for number portability for another six years.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 15th Dec 2010
YouTube reveals 2010's most-watched
Apple

YouTube reveals 2010's most-watched

YouTube's 2010 rewind reveals a global watchlist led by the viral Bed Intruder Song, showcasing the platform's role in shaping digital culture.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Dec 2010
Google apologises to New Zealanders
Wireless Networks

Google apologises to New Zealanders

Google says sorry to NZ over Wi-Fi data collection, removes equipment from Street View cars following Privacy Commissioner's probe.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Dec 2010

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Resignations continue at Renaissance
Apple

Resignations continue at Renaissance

Renaissance faces a wave of departures as Jamie Barton and three others resign, escalating concerns within the distributor.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 24th Mar 2011
NZ iPad 2 launch isn't March 25th - retail
Apple

NZ iPad 2 launch isn't March 25th - retail

Despite Apple saying it's March 25th in New Zealand, both YooBee/MagnumMac and JB say iPad 2's launch date is unconfirmed.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 4th Mar 2011
TVNZ to broadcast global gaming content
Gaming

TVNZ to broadcast global gaming content

International gaming TV content is headed to our shores through an exclusive partnership between TVNZ and Ginx TV.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 28th Jan 2011
How much Apple business will Renaissance keep?
Apple

How much Apple business will Renaissance keep?

Renaissance set to face hefty losses, with estimates showing a potential slim down to $55-60m in Apple business as Ingram Micro enters the fray.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 16th Dec 2010
2degrees launches all you can eat mobile plan
Unified Communications

2degrees launches all you can eat mobile plan

2degrees offers New Zealanders unlimited national calls for a fixed monthly fee of $149, with no contract required.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 15th Dec 2010
Mobile app revenue to rocket 60% by 2014
Apple

Mobile app revenue to rocket 60% by 2014

IDC predicts massive growth in revenues for mobile apps as they move to new platforms such as tablets and TVs.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 15th Dec 2010
AspireTel acquires Dot Net
Apple

AspireTel acquires Dot Net

AspireTel expands its horizon by acquiring Dot Net in a strategic move aimed at boosting customer revenues and services.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 15th Dec 2010
Clouds will reign in 2011
Supply Chain

Clouds will reign in 2011

In 2011, the cloud will transform business operations and IT's role, with CA Technologies leading the charge towards a more agile, secure future.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 15th Dec 2010
Windows 8 tablet tipped for CES
Microsoft

Windows 8 tablet tipped for CES

Microsoft Chief Executive Steve Ballmer January's Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas is already shaping up to be one to watch.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 15th Dec 2010
Simms ticks the OptiPlex box
Apple

Simms ticks the OptiPlex box

Simms International broadens its Dell catalogue with OptiPlex desktops, enhancing its offering to authorised resellers from Jan 2011.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 15th Dec 2010
Hitachi Data Systems sets up in Adelaide
Apple

Hitachi Data Systems sets up in Adelaide

Hitachi Data Systems expands into Adelaide, opening an office led by newly appointed Chris Clarkson, marking significant growth in Australia.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 14th Dec 2010