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A meeting of spirituality and business
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A meeting of spirituality and business

Nick Verykios, a spirited nexus of tech and altruism, marries business acumen with deep spirituality, transforming the tech landscape.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Wed, 1st Aug 2012
Orcon throws down gauntlet with free fibre deal
Unified Communications

Orcon throws down gauntlet with free fibre deal

State-owned ISP offers consumers, schools and businesses UFB internet for $0 per month - so what's the catch?.

By Mike Borgfeldt • 2 min read • Wed, 18th Jul 2012
Fast pace set to continue for Connector Systems
Brocade

Fast pace set to continue for Connector Systems

Connector Systems accelerates its growth in 2012 with new vendors and staff, hinting at even more expansion in the year's second half.

By Donovan Jackson • 2 min read • Fri, 6th Jul 2012
Giving old wood new life - iPad
Apple

Giving old wood new life - iPad

Sounder Industries innovates by turning historic lumber into a unique, eco-friendly iPad amplifier, enhancing sound naturally.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 2nd Jul 2012
US game studio lays off 400 employees
Gaming

US game studio lays off 400 employees

38 Studios, publishers of Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning, are in big trouble - leaving their new MMO, code-named Copernicus, most likely dead in the water.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 25th May 2012
Today, tomorrow, Timaru
Unified Communications

Today, tomorrow, Timaru

Timaru blazes trail with Ultra Fast Broadband: 6000+ premises including schools and hospitals to connect by July, soaring to 11,000 by 2015.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 26th Apr 2012
Second UFB retail deal for Telecom
Unified Communications

Second UFB retail deal for Telecom

Telecom secures a second RSP deal with Ultrafast Fibre, boosting fibre rollout in key North Island urban areas.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 12th Apr 2012
Blame the rugby flags
Hyperscale

Blame the rugby flags

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

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 1st Apr 2012
Warning: Data centre reality distortion field
Hyperscale

Warning: Data centre reality distortion field

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

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Sun, 1st Apr 2012
Case study: Pact disability support group
Customer Relationship Management

Case study: Pact disability support group

How a South Island organisation used a tailored CRM to track the progress of its patients and boost the IT confidence of its staff.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Mon, 12th Mar 2012
Orcon's UFB pricing ploy: brave or foolish?
Unified Communications

Orcon's UFB pricing ploy: brave or foolish?

Orcon leaps into the UFB market with early pricing plans, a daring strategy amidst consumer apathy and service availability concerns.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Mar 2012
Game review: NeverDead
Gaming

Game review: NeverDead

NeverDead breaks the mould with its immortal protagonist, but is let down by tedious gameplay and a flawed combat system.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 27th Feb 2012
Huawei signed for Christchurch UFB build
Unified Communications

Huawei signed for Christchurch UFB build

Huawei secures a major role in Christchurch's UFB project, becoming the key fibre equipment supplier for NZ's second-largest network build.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 8th Feb 2012
Fresh perspective in Dead Island DLC
Gaming

Fresh perspective in Dead Island DLC

Deep Silver announces a thrilling twist for Dead Island with new DLC, allowing players to control Ryder White. Drops 1st February with extra loot.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 31st Jan 2012
Ultrafast Fibre begins marketing push
Unified Communications

Ultrafast Fibre begins marketing push

Ultrafast Fibre bolsters its broadband rollout with a marketing manager to ensure smooth customer experience across central North Island.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 26th Jan 2012

Stories from Other Regions

Island stories

Tone is Queen
Sales Systems

Tone is Queen

In the saturated world of sales, the mastery of tone trumps content quantity, transforming how businesses connect with the market.

By Sean McDonald • 6 min read • Mon, 21st May 2012
Intergen replaces South Island head
Intergen

Intergen replaces South Island head

Intergen appoints Martin Gale, ex-Fujitsu manager, to lead its Southern team, replacing Tim Mole who takes on a new BI role.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 20th Feb 2012
Connector Systems secures Wellington space
Connector Systems

Connector Systems secures Wellington space

The space will consist of a professional services office, a sales office, a meeting room and a purpose-built training room.

By Sean Mitchell • 1 min read • Tue, 29th Nov 2011