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Silicon Valley tech trip fast-tracks business growth
Oracle

Silicon Valley tech trip fast-tracks business growth

Successful trade mission to America for Kiwis as companies follow up potential breakthrough leads in the industry.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Oct 2012
Startup Weekend winners all smiles
Startup Weekend

Startup Weekend winners all smiles

Social entrepreneurship company Smile Today picks up top prize as well as audience choice award; so who won the trip to San Francisco?.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Jun 2012
Compac Sorting Equipment takes top Hi-Tech award
NZICT

Compac Sorting Equipment takes top Hi-Tech award

Compac Sorting Equipment, Auckland-based manufacturer of fruit and vegetable sorting, has taken out the top award at the 2012 NZ Hi-Tech Awards.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 14th May 2012
NZICT broadens scope to match changes in tech industry
NZICT

NZICT broadens scope to match changes in tech industry

Membership rules changed to include 'high technology' companies and other stakeholders in the New Zealand technology ecosystem.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 30th Mar 2012
Huawei execs to inspect NZ tech
Chorus

Huawei execs to inspect NZ tech

Huawei's top brass to visit NZ, eyeing tech collaborations. A significant chance for local ICT firms to spark global partnerships.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 8th Mar 2012
NZICT to host govt IT procurement workshop - Updated
NZICT

NZICT to host govt IT procurement workshop - Updated

Events in Auckland and Wellington sell out as resellers jump at chance to learn more about pitching to government.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 8th Feb 2012
Kiwi companies need to spend money to make money
Agricultural Technology

Kiwi companies need to spend money to make money

New Zealand must invest in R&D to revitalise its economy, says IRL's deputy CEO Stein, urging businesses to innovate amid increased government funding.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 28th Sep 2011
NZICT names new CEO
LinkedIn

NZICT names new CEO

Candace Kinser, former CEO of Biomatters, has been appointed as the new head of NZICT, replacing outgoing CEO Brett O'Riley.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 14th Sep 2011
Three new members for NZICT board
Kordia

Three new members for NZICT board

NZICT board welcomes new faces from Datacom, IBM, and Hewlett-Packard, injecting fresh expertise into the industry group's leadership.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 3rd Aug 2011
Simpl appoints new CEO
Supply Chain

Simpl appoints new CEO

Verdon Kelliher steps in as the new CEO of software company Simpl, bringing a history of fostering growth through teamwork.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 29th Jul 2011
Microsoft event enters 16th year
Microsoft

Microsoft event enters 16th year

Tech.Ed's 16th year promises to be a landmark event, drawing over 2,500 IT pros to Auckland. Tickets are selling quickly!.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 18th Jul 2011
ASB boss named CIO of the Year
NZICT

ASB boss named CIO of the Year

ASB's Russell Jones earns CIO of the Year for steering his team through extensive change, highlighting the importance of unity and innovation.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 28th Jun 2011
IT industry to recruit at RWC
NZICT

IT industry to recruit at RWC

Rugby World Cup's 'Cloud' venue to host IT recruitment drive in New Zealand, tackling skills shortage and wooing global talent.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 28th Jun 2011

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Huawei shut out of Australian broadband project - Updated
Unified Communications

Huawei shut out of Australian broadband project - Updated

Huawei banned from participating in Australia's National Broadband Network due to cyber-attack concerns from China.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 27th Mar 2012
Tech & nature dominate Deloitte Fast 50
Unified Communications

Tech & nature dominate Deloitte Fast 50

Tech and nature businesses surge in Deloitte NZ's Fast 50, showcasing innovation and growth in uncertain times.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 11th Nov 2011
Finding scarce talent
Supply Chain

Finding scarce talent

Skills shortages have become a real concern in the IT industries globally as well as in New Zealand. Henrietta Kjaer takes stock of the IT workforce.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Tue, 1st Nov 2011
Huge increase in ICT job ads
Trade Me

Huge increase in ICT job ads

New Zealand's ICT job market booms with a 60% increase in ads, highlighting industry growth and rising competitiveness.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 12th Jul 2011
NZ lets its guard down
NZICT

NZ lets its guard down

NZ risks credit card fraud as 180,000 merchants fail to meet PCI Security Standards with the Rugby World Cup just weeks away.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Fri, 1st Apr 2011