New Zealand (NZ) stories - Page 110

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

<strong>Mobile device adoption by companies is opening up a world of opportunity for New Zealand resellers Symantec tells The Channel.

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.

N-able's free MSP automation platform sees resellers triple managed customers, boosting global and Kiwi growth. Own the data, own the customer, says CEO.

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

When it comes to data centres, marketing’s penchant for twisting facts can confuse the unwary argues Robin Cockayne, Revera general manager, sales.

New Zealand's rapid embrace of virtualisation has transformed IT landscapes, paving the way for the rise of the cloud and future user-centric computing.

Membership rules changed to include ‘high technology’ companies and other stakeholders in the New Zealand technology ecosystem.

Businesses investing in new technology projects, but IT bosses struggling to find the manpower to implement them.

US tech investor Peter Thiel is boosting New Zealand’s tech scene with a NZD $40 million fund, pledging NZD $15 million via his firm Valar Ventures.

Justin Scott, organiser of New Zealand's Start Up Weekends, reveals how the events foster entrepreneurial ecosystems and create vital business connections.

Last year's event was a sell-out; register now to have your say on topics like the digital divide, copyright, and making the most of online opportunities.

Business New Zealand and the Ministry of Economic Development matchmaking kiwi businesses with senior buyers from 15 government organisations.

Huawei is launching global programmes for partners and ICT training and certification courses to boost its enterprise business.

Zintel Group has sold its Australian subsidiary to j2 Global for USD $15.3m, planning a generous capital repayment and special dividend for shareholders.

Paul Trotter, Author-it founder, is set to run the Boston Marathon for Project Hope, aiming to beat his NY Marathon time and raise funds.

Kiwi IT firm Intergen has inked a three-year sponsorship deal to support umpires in the ANZ Championship, bolstering its presence in Australia and New Zealand.

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.

Paul Spain, host of the NZ Tech Podcast, covers what’s involved with producing and launching a successful podcast.