New Zealand (NZ) stories - Page 106

Fitbit enters New Zealand with its connected health products, promising opportunities for local retailers amid declining returns in traditional tech sectors.

Telecom to de-list ADRs from NYSE on 9th July, aiming to cut administration costs. Shares remain on NZX, ASX. Second-half EBITDA forecast at USD $560M.

Facebook, Google, and other major internet firms will permanently switch to IPv6 at midday NZT today, marking a pivotal step in global internet infrastructure.

Tonga teams up with Alcatel-Lucent to forge broadband links via undersea cable, enhancing connectivity for its 100,000 residents.

Step back for Geraldine McBride as she re-joins SAP, now leading the North America division after a stint with Dell.

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

<strong>Best known locally for its data recovery software, Kroll Ontrack is looking to spread its wings and offer services via a New Zealand partner.

Spam declines by 32%, but cyberattacks surge as scammers exploit social networks and mobile phones, says Symantec's 2011 report.

Sourcefire is seeking a New Zealand distributor to capitalise on heightened security awareness, as it reports a 40% revenue surge to USD $53.2 million in Q4.

Rugby flags caused two of Auckland's 2011 World Cup power outages, reveals Eaton, amid disruptions by possums and seagulls across New Zealand.

Security provider Sourcefire is on the prowl for a New Zealand distributor as the company looks to capitalise on increasing awareness of the need for security.

Aggressive promotions in the education sector and natural disasters created an erratic but ultimately growth-positive year for the ANZ PC market in 2011.

Avalanche Technology Group, parent of AVG's distributor in the South Pacific, appoints Kevin Yank as CTO to spearhead new tech partnerships and innovations.

Symantec New Zealand appoints Lucas Salter as country manager, effective April 1, moving him from Western Australia; Stuart Preston becomes account director.

Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak will visit New Zealand in May for a speaking tour, discussing Apple's philosophy and Steve Jobs' legacy. Tickets cost NZD $995.

ICT organisations will continue to reap rewards despite cautious spending in 2012 according to research company IDC.

Fake antivirus software is costing New Zealand resellers income, deceitfully making end users feel protected, AVG warns in its latest threat report.

Vend launches a quirky campaign to showcase the pitfalls of old POS systems, promising a tech revolution for retailers worldwide.

Cisco unveils a simplified channel structure for its New Zealand partners, backing it with USD $75 million globally, including USD $15 million for Asia-Pacific.

Web Drive becomes the first New Zealand company accredited by ICANN, promising significant savings and enhanced local support for resellers and customers.