Auckland stories - Page 19

SAP unveils feature pack 2.5 for its Business ByDesign suite, now available in six countries, and introduces three new starter packages to boost adoption.

Jendi partners with Exeed to expand its innovative communications solutions to NZ, aiming for enhanced SMBs' connectivity with no lock-in fees.

NextDC will build a business case for a New Zealand data centre as global players are neglecting its key cities.

VBIZNZ (www.vbiznz.co.nz), the popular social networking site for businesses, is getting a makeover and a new name.

Ciena expands into Australia and New Zealand with new offices in Sydney, Melbourne, and Auckland, aiming to transform local networks under new leadership.

Transpower, NZ's leading electricity provider, fuels project success with PMI standards, completing major works early and under budget.

The college is looking to fill a senior leadership position responsible for the strategic direction of its IT department.

Hudson bolsters its Auckland and Wellington teams with new ICT recruits, anticipating a surge in demand as NZ businesses up IT investment post-recession.

Dynaflow (www.dynaflow.co.nz) designs and builds hydraulic equipment and its business includes the Hose Doctor mobile service franchises.

Over a third of businesses are currently hiring with 82% expecting to do so within the next six months, says a new report.

Ellisco has been named the New Zealand distributor for Hirschmann, expanding its reach in electrical and mechanical engineering solutions.

Datastor Forum reveals bold plans for suppliers, emphasising mobilised and converged services to meet evolving needs in NZ's tech industry.

Internet New Zealand will host two seminars on the Copyright (Infringing File Sharing Amendment) Bill, to assist with submissions to the Select Committee.

Microsoft Tech.Ed New Zealand 2010 starts 30 August in Auckland, featuring world-class technical content, rock star speakers, and a revamped Marketplace.

Following the recent departure of Mark Dasent, three more Renaissance staff will join the value added distributor.

Fuji Xerox Printers celebrates a 163% growth in New Zealand with new Auckland offices, attributing success to channel partners' support.

An ad campaign about building a restaurant in a tree north<br />of Auckland has won a Webby, the internet equivalent of an Oscar.

Snap Internet acquires Eznet, expanding into Hamilton with plans to offer upgraded broadband services to business clients and boost its presence in Waikato.

Chorus has reached halfway in its Fibre to the Node<br />programme and will switch on its 1800th cabinet today, the company has<br />announced.

Auckland’s traffic woes may ease with the launch of a state-of-the-art Traffic Operations Centre, a NZD $6.5 million collaboration offering real-time updates.