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Skype partners with Tomizone
Unified Communications

Skype partners with Tomizone

Skype boosts global connectivity, partnering with Tomizone to offer pay-as-you-go Wi-Fi in Australia, NZ, and the South Pacific.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 14th Feb 2011
Connector buys Kalooma Technologies
Network Infrastructure

Connector buys Kalooma Technologies

Connector Systems acquires Kalooma Technologies, promising a one-stop-shop for wireless products in the industry.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 2nd Nov 2010
Why WiMAX?
Unified Communications

Why WiMAX?

WiMAX has long been talked about, but will it take off in New Zealand or will it be a technology that showed promise but never got traction?.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 1st Jun 2010
Ellisco named Hirschmann distributor
Partner Programmes

Ellisco named Hirschmann distributor

Ellisco has been named the New Zealand distributor for Hirschmann, expanding its reach in electrical and mechanical engineering solutions.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 26th May 2010

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Free wi-fi for Christchurch
Disaster Recovery

Free wi-fi for Christchurch

Christchurch's wi-fi hotspots are now free, thanks to Tomizone's initiative to help locals access information and news.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 25th Feb 2011
CallPlus targets SMBs with Connect Lite
Unified Communications

CallPlus targets SMBs with Connect Lite

CallPlus introduces Connect Lite, offering small NZ businesses cutting-edge tech without hefty costs, tailored for easier telecom management.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 21st Jan 2011
SolarWinds sets sights on application performance
Unified Communications

SolarWinds sets sights on application performance

SolarWinds has announced that it is set to address the unmet and growing needs of systems and virtualisation administrator.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 20th Jan 2011
NZ Hi-Tech Awards announce star judge
Unified Communications

NZ Hi-Tech Awards announce star judge

Gary Hamel, hailed by WSJ as top global business thinker, to judge 2011 NZ Hi-Tech Awards alongside Michael Dell and Howard Charney.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 20th Jan 2011
HP and Microsoft launch new apps
Unified Communications

HP and Microsoft launch new apps

HP and Microsoft reveal a suite of new appliances, promising to revolutionise productivity and IT efficiency with their latest collaborative innovation.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Jan 2011
Closed - DVD or game with every sub
Gaming

Closed - DVD or game with every sub

Take out a 12-month subscription to Game Console or NetGuide and bag yourself a free prize (quick - while stocks last).

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Jan 2011
Nintendo 3DS dated for March in New Zealand
Gaming

Nintendo 3DS dated for March in New Zealand

Sydney event planned for February 8th, where more details of the Australian and New Zealand launches will be released.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 20th Jan 2011
Datacom scoops VMware award
Unified Communications

Datacom scoops VMware award

Datacom wins major VMware award for its innovative cloud solutions across NZ and Australia, setting the stage for further expansion.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 20th Jan 2011
Compuware launches partner-driven cloud community
Wireless Networks

Compuware launches partner-driven cloud community

Compuware launches CloudSleuth, a community to showcase cloud performance, with OpSource, CDNetworks, GoGrid, IIJ and Teklinks as initial partners.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd Nov 2010
Samsung launches the Galaxy 580
Unified Communications

Samsung launches the Galaxy 580

Samsung unveils Galaxy 580, a budget-friendly smartphone with DivX, multiple audio formats, and a focus on enhancing the social media experience.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 2nd Nov 2010
Intel confirms Infineon deal
Wireless Networks

Intel confirms Infineon deal

Intel confirms a USD $1.4 billion deal to acquire Infineon's Wireless Solutions Business, aiming to boost its mobile and embedded product offerings.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 1st Sep 2010
Vodafone announces iPad plans
Unified Communications

Vodafone announces iPad plans

Vodafone New Zealand today announced it will offer dedicated data plans for iPad with Wi-Fi + 3G in New Zealand starting tomorrow.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 22nd Jul 2010
Britain rushes through copyright law
Wireless Networks

Britain rushes through copyright law

British MPs rush through the Digital Economy Bill, introducing strict copyright laws against digital file sharing, despite public opposition and limited debate.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sat, 1st May 2010
On a war drive
Virtual Private Networks

On a war drive

War driving reveals Auckland's exposed wi-fi spots. Though encryption rates have improved since our last test, security complacency remains a key issue.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 1st Feb 2010