Africa stories - Page 27
Innovative Kiwi post-production software making global headway
Wed, 27th Jan 2016
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kiwa digital
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voiceq
New Kiwa Digital software is revolutionizing the TV and film post-production industry, halving the time spent in the studio.
New Zealand's already winning the RWC... at least on social media
Wed, 16th Sep 2015
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martech
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all blacks
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social media
New Zealand leads the globe in Rugby World Cup social media buzz, outpacing rivals in excitement and engagement according to Adobe Digital Index.
Xero to double turnover to $200M this year, says CEO Rod Drury
Thu, 23rd Jul 2015
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
New Zealand accounting software pioneer Xero expects to double global revenue to more than $200 million in the year to March 2016.
Colette picks NetSuite to support business expansion
Fri, 8th May 2015
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fintech
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martech
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commerce systems
Aussie retailer Colette gears up for global growth with NetSuite's cloud solutions, overhauling POS and financial systems.
A 'why not cloud?' approach essential for government CIOs
Tue, 7th Apr 2015
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modernisation
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analyst report
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research director
Gartner says government CIOs must flip from 'Legacy First' to 'Digital First' by inserting a 'Why not cloud?' step into all planning.
Familiar channel face heading up Dell NZ
Thu, 26th Mar 2015
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network infrastructure
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symantec
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cyclone computers
A familiar face is heading up Dell New Zealand, with former Dell channel manager James Arnold taking over as New Zealand general manager.
Facebook proves a winner during Cyclone Pam
Wed, 25th Mar 2015
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facebook
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civil defence
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x
Cyclone Pam sees Bay of Plenty Civil Defence's Facebook 'likes' surge by 196%, reaching 93,845 people during the crisis.
Former Symantec boss now heading up Dell Software
Tue, 17th Mar 2015
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network infrastructure
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symantec
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jobs
Brenton Smith, who previously headed up Symantec locally as managing director and vice president, Pacific, has reappeared at Dell, taking on a new rol.
Students share their thoughts on bullying as CensusAtSchool launches
Mon, 16th Mar 2015
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cyberbullying
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censusatschool
New Zealand schoolchildren to tackle bullying in nationwide survey, as part of long-running educational project.
New things ahead for ICONZ-Webvision's Deidre Steyn
Fri, 13th Mar 2015
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pitchmetrics
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iconz/webvisions
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consultancy
After more than three years at ICONZ-Webvisions, Steyn has decided to go out on her own and start a consulting firm.
Software AG's ANZ growth strategy starts now
Tue, 13th Jan 2015
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jobs
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software ag
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anz bank
Software AG bolsters ANZ expansion, appointing James Wooster as VP of sales to drive growth in key sectors and enhance regional operations.
Thousands fall each hour for 'free Audi R8' Facebook scam
Mon, 24th Nov 2014
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email security
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cybersecurity
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bitdefender
Over 200,000 duped by a Facebook scam offering 'free' Audi R8s, as Bitdefender reveals an alarming rise in victims mostly from the US and the UK.
Will the internet of products need digital ownership certificates?
Thu, 25th Sep 2014
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drones
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iot
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cartech
In a world buzzing with smart devices, the call for digital ownership certificates grows amidst privacy and liability concerns.
Experienced tech founder to join board of award-winning NZ start-up
Fri, 12th Sep 2014
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microsoft
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the full suite
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provoke solutions
Serial entrepreneur Brett Campbell has been appointed to the board of The Full Suite, a provider of cloud-based workflow solutions.
Apple co-founder Woz to judge top Kiwi tech talent
Tue, 24th Jun 2014
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apple
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smb
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content creation
Apple's Wozniak and Sir Richard Branson to judge NZ's finest in global tech contest, highlighting Kiwi innovation on the world stage.
Dimension Data unveils private network connection services for its global cloud
Mon, 24th Mar 2014
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partner programmes
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healthtech
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cloud services
Dimension Data introduces Cloud Private Network Connection (CPNC) services, enhancing security and performance for cloud data management globally.
Under-performing IBM to address struggling hardware business
Tue, 11th Mar 2014
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lenovo
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ibm
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retail
IBM CEO Ginni Rometty has said the company must address its under-performing hardware business after a disappointing year.
Vodafone Oz unveils largest 4G international roaming network
Wed, 19th Feb 2014
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uc
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ufb
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broadband
Vodafone Australia to launch the biggest 4G global roaming network, offering fast access in NZ, the UK, Europe at no extra cost.
New Zealand companies have opportunity to be part of World's largest IT project
Mon, 10th Feb 2014
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software development
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world's largest it project
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ska
There is still plenty of opportunity for New Zealand and international companies to be part of the world's largest IT project.
UPDATED: Hell for Dell as 30% staff layoffs loom
Wed, 15th Jan 2014
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network infrastructure
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pc hardware
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dell technologies
As PC shipments nosedive for the seventh consecutive quarter, rumours swirl that tech giant Dell is cutting its workforce.