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Strike's leading supplier Cardo stars in Hollywood Blockbuster: Wall Street - Money Never Sleeps
Bluetooth

Strike's leading supplier Cardo stars in Hollywood Blockbuster: Wall Street - Money Never Sleeps

Shia LaBeouf stars in new movie wearing Cardo Scala Rider communication device, proving style and safety can go hand in hand.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Oct 2010
Simms unlocks NZ channel for IronKey
Encryption

Simms unlocks NZ channel for IronKey

Simms International secures distribution rights for IronKey products in Australia and New Zealand, aiming at corporate and security resellers.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 15th Oct 2010
Southern Cross extends undersea cable service
Unified Communications

Southern Cross extends undersea cable service

Southern Cross will extend its undersea cable service until November 2025, enhancing long-term capacity and value for customers by 15 years.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 11th Oct 2010
Citrix hires NetScaler manager
Virtualisation

Citrix hires NetScaler manager

Citrix appoints Phil Caleno as Senior Manager for NetScaler in Australia and New Zealand to boost sales and strategy in the burgeoning ADC market.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 16th Sep 2010
Cloud-based malware defence strengthened
Blue Coat

Cloud-based malware defence strengthened

Blue Coat enhances cloud-based WebPulse with new malware defences, allowing seamless protection for 70 million users without needing software updates.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 15th Sep 2010
RSA appoints ANZ Business Manager
Risk & Compliance

RSA appoints ANZ Business Manager

Chad Alpert named as RSA Archer Business Manager for ANZ, tasked with elevating eGRC solutions as regional demand for risk management surges.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 9th Sep 2010
Kaseya unveils NZ MSP groups
EduTech

Kaseya unveils NZ MSP groups

Kaseya launches its first New Zealand user group in Auckland to foster collaboration and expertise among MSPs, with an inaugural meeting on September 10th.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 31st Aug 2010
Oki printers pick up BERTL awards
Printing

Oki printers pick up BERTL awards

Oki's C610 and C711 printers have clinched BERTL Best 2010 Awards, spotlighting their excellence in compact and workgroup categories.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 9th Aug 2010
Telecom sells AAPT
Iinet

Telecom sells AAPT

Telecom sells AAPT's consumer division to iiNet for AUD $60 million and offloads an 18.2% stake in iiNet for AUD $70 million, streamlining its focus.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 30th Jul 2010
Pacnet joins Pacific Fibre deal
Connectivity

Pacnet joins Pacific Fibre deal

Pacnet partners with Pacific Fibre to fund a NZD $548 million trans-Pacific cable aimed at enhancing connectivity between Australia, New Zealand, and the US.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 29th Jul 2010

Global Stories

IBM picks Australia for new R&D lab
Information Communication & Technology

IBM picks Australia for new R&D lab

IBM to create 150 jobs at new R&D lab in Melbourne by 2011, focusing on smarter resource and disaster management. PM Gillard sees bright ICT future.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 15th Oct 2010
HTC clarifies Windows Phone 7 plans
Unified Communications

HTC clarifies Windows Phone 7 plans

HTC retracts its announcement: The HD7 will no longer launch in New Zealand via Telecom, but will be exclusively available with Telstra in Australia.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 14th Oct 2010
Telstra extends handset warranties, Apple proves tricky
Telstra

Telstra extends handset warranties, Apple proves tricky

Telstra extends warranties to 24 months for handsets on 24 month contracts, but Apple products like the iPhone 4 are excluded, sparking ACCC concern.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 12th Oct 2010
FrontRange targets NZ channel expansion
Channel Manager

FrontRange targets NZ channel expansion

FrontRange Solutions is set to expand its partner network in Australia and New Zealand, aiming to boost its market presence in the APAC region.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 13th Sep 2010
Jacaranda Launches Papua New Guinea's first Electronic Hospital Information System
Health Technologies

Jacaranda Launches Papua New Guinea's first Electronic Hospital Information System

Jacaranda Healthcare has launched Papua New Guinea's first Electronic Hospital Information System, marking a major leap in the country's health management.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Sep 2010
Symantec: 'Enterprises are misusing backup'
Storage

Symantec: 'Enterprises are misusing backup'

Symantec's survey reveals a major disconnect: 96% of Australian and New Zealand companies value an information retention plan, yet only 50% possess one.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 12th Aug 2010
SAP: No Business ByDesign until late 2011
Customer Relationship Management

SAP: No Business ByDesign until late 2011

SAP's Business ByDesign won't hit New Zealand until late 2011, citing localisation needs for HR payroll and finance modules, says spokesman.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 6th Aug 2010
CA lands ex-Sun president
HP

CA lands ex-Sun president

CA Technologies appoints ex-Sun president Lionel Lim as President of Asia Pacific, aiming to bolster business across key APAC regions from August 30.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 30th Jul 2010