New Zealand (NZ) stories - Page 69
NZ ranks high in literacy levels
Thu, 10th Mar 2016
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japan
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south korea
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nz
NZ shines on global stage with top five ranking in world literacy levels, hailing a more nuanced approach to measuring literacy for future societies.
One million visitors later, Kiwi history website revamped
Tue, 8th Mar 2016
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edutech
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nz
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cloud services
One million history buffs boost Kiwi website into a revamp, making the past a daily delight for global audience.
OKI looks to take on more partners in NZ region
Tue, 8th Mar 2016
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partner programmes
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nz
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oki data
OKI appoints Chris Thorley as NZ channel manager, aiming to bolster its network of distributors and resellers across New Zealand.
DSE New Zealand loss of around $100 million expected
Tue, 8th Mar 2016
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nz
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dick smith
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report
Dick Smith Electronics NZ operations have an estimated net loss of nearly $100 million in book value with Ingram Micro and Synnex among the creditors.
Final Dick Smith stores fall as Move Airport stores close
Mon, 7th Mar 2016
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dick smith
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hsbc
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nz
Dick Smith's final four stores have fallen, with receivers announcing the immediate closure of four Move Airport stores after asset sale failure.
Digital not just a buzzword for Kiwi IT leaders
Mon, 7th Mar 2016
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data analytics
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nz
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bi
Cyber security, big data, mobile platforms, cloud computing and social technology are some of the digital issues that are important to IT leaders.
Second annual Technology Valley Awards promises to be bigger and better than ever
Thu, 3rd Mar 2016
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nz
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awards
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hutt city council
The Technology Valley Awards return with high-tech sector celebration, aiming to elevate Hutt Valley innovation.
Facebook launches video storytelling for SMBs
Thu, 3rd Mar 2016
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ecommerce
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nz
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facebook
Facebook is targeting small and medium businesses with its latest video offering which enables businesses to showcase their work.
Exclusive: HPE NZ on drive for growth as it gets its mojo back
Wed, 2nd Mar 2016
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storage
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datacentre infrastructure
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market
Enablement is a key word for HPE NZ channel manager Cedric Edwards, as the company looks to drive local business via its channel.
New ANZ channel head for Unit4
Mon, 29th Feb 2016
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edutech
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customer service
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nz
Chris Tithof spearheads Unit4's push in ANZ, targeting 'people-centric' sectors as they aim for a bold 100% growth.
CSC's Adrian McKenzie hits the road for Halberg foundation
Mon, 29th Feb 2016
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fitness
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charity
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nz
Kiwis are being asked to dig deep as CSC's Adrian McKenzie takes to the road to raise funds for a cause close to his heart.
Ramping up NZ’s response to serious cyber threat
Mon, 29th Feb 2016
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government
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nz
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cyber attacks
Significant New Zealand organisations are being subjected to serious cyber-attacks on a daily basis - our national response is about to be ramped up.
Two Kiwis recognised for cyber resilience work on global stage
Fri, 26th Feb 2016
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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nz
Marsh brokers become first New Zealanders to receive cyber resilience accreditation from AXELOS. #cybersecurity.
Dick Smith: Fall of a giant
Fri, 26th Feb 2016
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dick smith
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sales
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nz
Everyone knows Dick Smith Electronics. So where did it go so wrong? We look back at the company from its early successes to eventual decline.
Breaking: Dick Smith stores to close; 3000 jobs gone
Thu, 25th Feb 2016
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nz
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dick smith
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australian
Dick Smith is to close all its stores across Australia and New Zealand after failing to receive any acceptable offers for the business.
Lightning Lab backs Kiwi start-ups thinking big
Thu, 25th Feb 2016
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lightning lab
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accelerator
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nz
The Lightning Lab has announced the digital startups that will take part in the Lightning Lab 2016 Auckland Programme and the Wellington XX Programme.
New Zealand teachers are super satisfied with their jobs, study finds
Thu, 25th Feb 2016
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edutech
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nz
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learning
The research shows 89% of New Zealand’s Year 7-10 teachers think the advantages of the job clearly outweigh the disadvantages.
Emerson snaps up Distribution Central NZ boss for channel role
Wed, 24th Feb 2016
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ibm
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distribution central
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nz
Emerson Network Power has snapped up Distribution Central NZ country manager Stewart Williams as its first New Zealand channel manager.
Exclusive: New Kiwi team, new training as Veeam ramps up local investment
Wed, 24th Feb 2016
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virtualisation
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it training
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veeam
Veeam is recruiting its first in-country NZ field marketing manager as the company looks to deepen its relationships with the local channel.
Ransomware on the rise in Aus and NZ, ESET says
Wed, 24th Feb 2016
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Ransomware on Joomla domains is a growing security threat, warns ESET, as the firm reports a rise in attacks in Australia and New Zealand.