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Following the hedgehog's path to success
IT Automation

Following the hedgehog's path to success

Inspired by Jim Collins' hedgehog concept, Chris Maclean's focus on IT infrastructure has driven significant growth and innovation at Maclean Computing.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Sep 2011
CodeBlue appoints 'Virtual CIO'
Cloud Services

CodeBlue appoints 'Virtual CIO'

A new position has been created at CodeBlue allowing the company to provide a 'Virtual CIO' to its SMB customers.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 12th Jul 2011
Aastra rolls out local channel programme
Unified Communications

Aastra rolls out local channel programme

Aastra revamps its New Zealand approach with a local channel programme, new hires, and imminent product launches to boost market share and partner engagement.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Jul 2011
Complexity is a welcome challenge
Virtualisation

Complexity is a welcome challenge

Navigating the IT landscape for over 40,000 users at the University of Auckland, Miles Fordyce thrives on complexity and the vibrancy of campus life.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 1st May 2011
Fuji Xerox tweaks ANZ channel team
Fuji Xerox

Fuji Xerox tweaks ANZ channel team

Fuji Xerox Printers revamps marketing and sales teams in Australia and New Zealand with four new appointments to boost its channel partner strategy.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 14th Apr 2011
HP seeks partnerships for major cloud play
Data Analytics

HP seeks partnerships for major cloud play

CEO Leo Apotheker tells an audience of entrepreneurs and venture capitalists that HP will look to make new partnerships for the cloud.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 4th Apr 2011
Get the ball rolling
HP

Get the ball rolling

A hard afternoon surfing the internet can make you feel as if your brain is turning to mashed potatoes, but there's a way to turn that all around.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 1st Feb 2011
Google names new CEO
Management

Google names new CEO

Google shakes up its leadership: Eric Schmidt steps down as CEO, handing over daily operations to co-founder Larry Page, starting April 4.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Jan 2011
Microsoft must look beyond the PC
Data Privacy

Microsoft must look beyond the PC

Former Chief Software Architect says Microsoft must look beyond the PC if it's to remain the force it is today.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 27th Oct 2010
Xero gets $4 million for US expansion
Fintech

Xero gets $4 million for US expansion

Xero secures NZD $4 million from Peter Thiel to fuel its US expansion, with Thiel joining the US Advisory Board to challenge Quickbooks.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Oct 2010
OpenCloud lands £4 million Nokia investment
Nokia Siemens Networks

OpenCloud lands £4 million Nokia investment

Nokia Siemens Networks invests GBP £4 million in OpenCloud to integrate its telecom software, boosting innovation and growth in convergent services.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 10th Sep 2010
Intel confirms Infineon deal
Wireless Networks

Intel confirms Infineon deal

Intel confirms a USD $1.4 billion deal to acquire Infineon's Wireless Solutions Business, aiming to boost its mobile and embedded product offerings.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 1st Sep 2010

Stories from Other Regions

IBM names first female CEO
HP

IBM names first female CEO

IBM appoints Virginia Rometty as its first female CEO after 100 years in business. She will take up the role in January.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 27th Oct 2011
Time for leadership in SMB sector
Small Business

Time for leadership in SMB sector

Employees need to understand their role in their organisation, and their organisation's role in the world: report.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Sep 2011
Telecom sets dates for shareholder vote, demerger
Chorus

Telecom sets dates for shareholder vote, demerger

Telecom will hold a shareholder vote on October 26 to confirm its demerger from Chorus, with the separation expected to complete by November 30 if approved.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 13th Sep 2011
Telecom writes off $257m in asset impairments
Unified Communications

Telecom writes off $257m in asset impairments

Telecom has written off USD $257 million in asset impairments due to Ultra Fast Broadband upgrades, yet still saw a 1.6% rise in net earnings.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sat, 20th Aug 2011
Intel updates channel partner programme
PC Hardware

Intel updates channel partner programme

Intel has unveiled a unified channel programme in Australia/New Zealand at the Solutions Summit in Melbourne, integrating system builders and resellers.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 12th May 2011
What to do when an employee steals your IP
Apps

What to do when an employee steals your IP

When an employee steals your intellectual property and clients, turn to your employment agreements. Here's your guide to safeguarding and enforcing your rights.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 1st Nov 2010