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The writing's on the wall - Part 1

No longer the domain solely of retail, digital signage is spreading its wings, creating a market with plenty to offer the reseller.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Jan 2014

Cybersecurity

Sex, trafficking and preventative software…

Fighting against sex trafficking and child exploitation, Wynyard Group's technology is being used to combat the 'rape-for-profit' industry in Asia-Pacific.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 8th Aug 2013

Microsoft

Staying connected during natural disasters

Microsoft launches HelpBridge app to ensure vital connections during natural disasters, allowing for easy, multifaceted emergency communications.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 18th Jan 2013

Microsoft

Microsoft's Maori commitment during 2012

Microsoft New Zealand continues their look back at 2012, remembering their work during the past twelve months.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Fri, 18th Jan 2013

EduTech

Zuckerberg pledges $500 million of FB stock

Mark Zuckerberg pledges USD $500 million of Facebook shares to the Silicon Valley Community Foundation as part of his commitment to The Giving Pledge.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 20th Dec 2012

Supply Chain

Candid Cook talks Steve Jobs and Apple

Tim Cook reflects on Apple's evolution and upholding Steve Jobs' legacy in a revealing Bloomberg interview, discussing the tech giant's focus and changes.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 11th Dec 2012

Orcon

Orcon steps up for CanTeen

State-owned ISP signs up as official sponsor for organisation providing support for young people living with cancer.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 28th May 2012

Animal welfare

Dog adoption drive uses split-screen tech to tug heartstrings

Pedigree's adoption drive cleverly uses split-screen tech in cinemas, showing moviegoers different dog tales based on donations.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 30th Apr 2012

Wireless Networks

News: Apple violates FRAND patents, Motorola gets patent ruling, Apple's donations, and more!

Two big stories surrounding Motorola and Apple this morning, all to do with patents, injunctions, and other fun legal proceedings.

By Benny Ling • 2 min read • Mon, 6th Feb 2012

Support

Online helpdesk spreads satisfaction in NZ - Updated

New Zealand tops Zendesk's global customer satisfaction poll at 95%, while the French lag at 57%. Now, a new charity-linked plan boosts philanthropy.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 1st Feb 2012

Marketing Technologies

Banking blockade stumps WikiLeaks

Financial blockade by Visa, MasterCard, and PayPal leaves WikiLeaks cash-strapped, cutting 95% of its donations.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 27th Oct 2011

Gaming

Kakapo makes Small Worlds debut

Small Worlds players can purchase a Sirocco item which transforms their avatar into a walking, albeit slightly odd-looking Kakapo.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 5th Aug 2011

Stories from Other Regions

Donations stories

Provoke Solutions

Provoke urges Kiwis to dig deep for Child Cancer Foundation

The team at Provoke have helped launch the March Appeal Microsite for the Child Cancer Foundation, in a bid to ramp up greater awareness about the illness.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 11th Mar 2014

Marketing Technologies

Kiwi Start-Up launches mobile lock-screen advertising

This November, Kiwi tech start-up Little Lot will be the first to release full screen mobile advertising on the lock-screen in the New Zealand market.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Nov 2013

Donate Your Desktop

Donate Your Desktop for charity

New Zealanders can now support charity daily via Donate Your Desktop, simply by allowing advertisers to use their computer's desktop background.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 15th Feb 2013

Trade Me

Panasonic auctions 10 TVs for $1 reserve

Panasonic auctions ten Smart Viera TVs with a starting bid of NZD $1 on Trade Me, with all proceeds going to New Zealand's Starship Children's Hospital.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 21st Dec 2012

Trade Me

Telecom buys online Kiwi charity site

Telecom has acquired Kiwi charity platform Givealittle.co.nz, eliminating its 5% admin fees. This marks a new era in zero-fee fundraising in New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Nov 2012