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Wake up to the shake up

There are some serious challenges ahead for the channel in disaster recovery and business continuity, as Keith Newman discovers in our four-part feature.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Tue, 2nd Oct 2012

Hyperscale

Gen-i developing Christchurch data centre

ICT provider joins forces with Christchurch International Airport and Canterbury-based Data Centre Design for new purpose-built facility.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Oct 2012

Unified Communications

Enable CEO launches Christchurch fibre broadband

Halswell families and businesses can now connect to fibre broadband, with the launch of Enable's new services to the first Christchurch suburb.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Sep 2012

Hyperscale

Gen-i to build $10.5m Christchurch data centre

Gen-i announces a £10.5m investment to construct an earthquake-resistant, eco-friendly data centre in Christchurch, boosting its NZ network.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 2nd May 2012

EduTech

InternetNZ helps Christchurch schools connect

InternetNZ pledges video conference services to aid Christchurch schools' recovery, enhancing learning networks post-earthquake.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 6th Oct 2011

Government

File-sharing protests gathering steam

Nationwide protests against the controversial 'Skynet' file sharing bill gain momentum, with over 2,500 Facebook pledges to attend rallies this Saturday.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 23rd Aug 2011

Phone

Telecom tempting XT customers with package deal

Telecom offers XT network customers a new Total Home Mobile package, featuring 29c/min mobile calls, 300 texts, and 20GB internet for NZD $99 in major cities.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 3rd Aug 2011

Apple

Closed doors for Yoobee in New Plymouth

Yoobee (formerly Magnum Mac) closed up shop at its New Plymouth store recently, as a result of location-based re-evaluation according to CEO Webb.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 4th May 2011

Kiwis win CES innovation award

Christchurch-based Swiftpoint has clinched a CES Innovations Award for their Swiftpoint Mouse, celebrated for its unique pen/pincer grip design.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 10th Jan 2011

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Unified Communications

Clever thinking offers entrepeneur global potential

Matt Knight's innovative platform, SharedSpace, transforms unused office spaces into vibrant, collaborative environments, attracting 6,000 monthly visitors.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 29th Jun 2012

Entrepreneur

Video: interview with National Start Up Weekend organiser Justin Scott

Justin Scott, organiser of New Zealand's Start Up Weekends, reveals how the events foster entrepreneurial ecosystems and create vital business connections.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 21st Mar 2012

Endeavour

Christchurch bathroom firm claims Greentree prize

Christchurch-based Smail and Co wins Greentree's Game On competition, securing a NZD $250,000 IT upgrade to meet increased post-earthquake demand.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 7th Dec 2011

Rebuild Christchurch

InternetNZ offers funding for Christchurch

InternetNZ is 'dipping into its reserves' to provide $435,000 in funding for initiatives contributing to the Christchurch rebuild.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 14th Nov 2011

Digital Entertainment

Innovators to go on show next month

A showcase of events promoting the New Zealand IT industry is set to begin in three weeks, coinciding with the Rugby World Cup.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Aug 2011

Government funding

Government's million-dollar ewaste boost - Updated

The government pledges an extra USD $1 million to tackle electronic waste, funding new recycling depots and a national awareness campaign.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 10th Aug 2011

Gaming

Virtual goods raise real money for Christchurch

Gaming company SmallWorlds donates $38,000 to Christchurch earthquake relief from virtual item sales, showcasing the power of online communities.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 4th Jul 2011

Gaming

Namco Bandai donates generously to Christchurch

Namco Bandai aids Christchurch's heritage recovery with a €20,000 gift, matched by the government, despite Japan's own challenges.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 25th May 2011

Yahoo

Genealogy blog: Save the graves

Genealogy blog Hunting Kiwis races to document Canterbury's historic headstones before further earthquake damage erases these vital historical records.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 17th May 2011