New Zealand (NZ) stories - Page 107

In a New Zealand first, the ASB mobile banking app is now available for download on Windows-based smartphones.

UN hails Australia and New Zealand's broadband ambitions, spotlighting their 100Mbps targets amidst global push for digital inclusion.

NZ’s first digital accelerator Lightning Lab will back the best startup teams from the ground up with cash, muscle and entrepreneur-driven momentum.

CA Technologies hires Lourens Strydom as new Channel Account director in New Zealand to strengthen channel relationships.

.nz registrations surpass 500,000 as new second level domain .kiwi.nz drives growth and local businesses choose country domains over generic names.

Vodafone NZ fined NZD $960,000 for misleading advertising, including exaggerated claims about its wireless broadband network and misleading promotions.

Vmob is on the prowl for fresh capital and wants to raise up to $5m in a private placement, with a share purchase plan to follow.

A Few Quiet Yarns, Auckland's laid-back IT event, sees record turnout tonight with 140+ attendees expected at Bungalow 8 for networking.

Investigations underway into the possibility of an 'e-democracy' offering online public consultation with government.

MYOB taps into NZ's underused cloud market, transforming its platform to bridge the tech gap for non-techie businesses.

Data recovery provider believes new appointments and use of its online portal will help double partners across New Zealand over the next six months.

Labour criticises ministers for amending the Patents Bill, claiming it stifles NZ's software sector by allowing widespread patenting, hurting small innovators.

Symantec explores JVs with NZ resellers to aid cloud transition and benefit from ultra-fast broadband, starting with Australia before expanding further.

Samsung New Zealand has named Michael Cornwell, with a robust 16-year career, as its new marketing director to enhance its Auckland operations.

Industry veteran Tim Smith joins as new chief operating officer in a deal the company calls a real coup as it ramps up its growth plans.

SEEK sees jobseeker site visits soar, with desktop views up 8% and mobile visits up 14% in July 2012, indicating rising job market confidence.

Exclusive reseller agreement sees IT solutions provider delivering and supporting the new IFS Applications 8 extended ERP suite across New Zealand.

Speech and imaging software company hopes new ANZ MD Gordon Clubb can draw on three decades of experience to drive local success across the region.

Auckland-based company has agreed a deal with Huawei Technologies, stretching five years and quadrupling sales.

Paul Thurrott and Jer Thorp to head TechEd 2012, showcasing Windows 8, Office 2013, and the future of computing in Auckland.