Managing Director stories - Page 228

Email has been called the “killer app”, but is it killing productivity? Distractions and interruptions cost time to regain focus.

With a global staff of more than 100,000 and a world-class R&D design team, the turnover for 2007 was US$6.9 billion.

ESET bolsters its global presence, appointing Craig Johnston as APAC Channel Manager to drive growth in Asia Pacific and the Maldives.

Christchurch-based reseller, Group Station, wins Most Interactive Exhibit at Small Business Expo for NComputing PC access solutions.

Wacom appoints Scholastic as its new distributor in New Zealand, enhancing educational outreach and unveiling a fresh brand identity designed by Wolf Olins.

Finzsoft has an excellent software product in Sovereign and it has high calibre and loyal customers in both New Zealand and Australia.

In July, Quicken New Zealand awarded Verna Woods, director of Quick Training in Tauranga, its prestigious Consultant of the Year by Quicken NZ.

Talk to Kerry Wood, Managing Director of Quicken New Zealand, and it's easy to see he's passionate about what he does.

Experian's QAS launches NZ QuickAddress Batch, slashing mail return costs of up to USD $25 per item by enhancing address accuracy and data management.

Paymate, an online payment services processing company, has now made trading online even safer with the expansion of Trustmark.

Computer Dynamics emerges as the essential partner for NZ's tech needs, boasting a vast range of networking and cabling solutions.

Future elections may pivot on environment issues, with IT industry poised to lead in sustainable solutions, meeting rising demand for green tech.

Christchurch-owned electronics testing company Nightside Test Design has successfully hatched from the Canterbury Innovation Incubator (Cii).

Journalists uncover how to access and effectively use MDF, the promotional funds offered by vendors to resellers.

When Ross Peat stepped down from the managing director's role at Microsoft NZ in June 2006 speculation was rife as to where he would pop up next.

From architects to plumbers, small resellers to major vendors and distributors, there is one crucial factor common to the success of any business.

Microsoft and Nortel forge an alliance for global Unified Communications, aiming to revolutionize business communication efficiency.

Helen Robinson, Microsoft NZ's new managing director, champions partnership success as key to innovating and driving technology forward.

Anti-virus experts from around the world will converge on Auckland next month for the annual AVAR (Association of Anti Virus Asia Researchers) conference.

There's a feeling of change within Microsoft NZ with a new managing director, new building, new staff and new roles.