Awards stories - Page 126

The IT industry in New Zealand is striving for rules without regulation, focusing on industry standards and customer demands.

New Zealand entries have made their most signifi cant splash yet in the 2009 Webby Awards, the Oscars of  the Internet, winning in three categories.

Google's Craig Nevill-Manning, a World Class New Zealander, has been recognised for his work on the Google Maori project.

New Zealand's top Microsoft partners celebrated at the Auckland Museum, with Auldhouse, Axon, Intergen, Kinetics Group, and Provoke winning again.

David Charlesworth, Comworth's MD and founder, was inducted into the Business Hall of Fame at the Westpac Enterprise North Shore Business Excellence Awards.

Unemployment levels in New Zealand are at a historic low, with the shortage of skilled workers in the ICT industry particularly acute.

Microsoft cancels its NZ partner conference for 2008, focusing instead on the Microsoft Partner Awards. Reactions range from disappointment to support.

With a global staff of more than 100,000 and a world-class R&D design team, the turnover for 2007 was US$6.9 billion.

Reachin’ Technologies is pleased to announce that its Quake 4 HaptX Multiplayer Mod for the Novint Falcon will be available to the public as of February 11th.

Extinct Animals expansion for Zoo Tycoon 2 adds 30+ new extinct animals, turning your zoo into Jurassic Park with a hint of danger.

Games that have a reasonably good track record don’t always end up being what you expect when the franchise expands.

Trevor Eagle, a visionary in NZ's tech scene, earns a posthumous Flying Kiwi award, celebrated by his family's enduring legacy at Eagle Technology.

Christchurch-based reseller, Group Station, wins Most Interactive Exhibit at Small Business Expo for NComputing PC access solutions.

The Equal Employment Opportunities Trust (EEO T) and Auckland Chamber of Commerce have hosted a symposium on the benefits of diversity in the workplace.

Founded in 1992, GFi is a leading provider of Windows-based messaging, content security and network security software.

Christchurch-based Fraame Solutions specialises in supporting the technology needs of healthcare providers in New Zealand and Australia.

Call of Duty 2 on Xbox 360 offers players a realistic and epic World War II experience, with improved AI and stunning graphics.