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Vodafone doubles Auckland's network capacity

Vodafone has doubled network capacity in Auckland, upgrading 300 of 450 cell sites to improve speeds and coverage for two-thirds of the city.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 30th Jan 2013

Software Development

Datacom sees no strategy change

Wellington-based IT services firm doesn't envisage any change in its direction after 35 percent shareholder sale.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Dec 2012

Information Communication & Technology

New Zealand fails to make tech grade

New Zealand's top cities, including Auckland and Wellington, failed to crack the Global Startup Ecosystem Index's top 20 tech hubs, unlike Sydney and Melbourne.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 30th Nov 2012

Wireless Networks

CityLink changes capital's connectivity

Newly named CityFi, the premium network aims to become 'less clunky' and more convenient allowing customers to easily log on without usernames or passwords.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 23rd Jul 2012

Symantec

New senior role at Symantec

Symantec New Zealand appoints Lucas Salter as country manager, effective April 1, moving him from Western Australia; Stuart Preston becomes account director.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 6th Mar 2012

Stories from Other Regions

Wellington stories

EduTech

Callaghan Innovation appoints CEO all the way from Alaska

Callaghan Innovation names Dr Mary Quin as its first CEO, bringing her wealth of experience from Xerox and Eastman Kodak from Alaska to New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 14th Mar 2013

Information Communication & Technology

Shortage of IT talent to boost salaries in 2013

A shortage of IT talent in New Zealand will lead to higher salaries and multiple job offers for professionals in 2013, says Robert Walters.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Feb 2013

Unified Communications

Telecom switches on 4G LTE Trial

Telecom New Zealand launches 4G LTE trial in Wellington and Auckland, partnering with Huawei and Alcatel-Lucent to test the technology and customer experience.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Dec 2012

Health Technologies

Callaghan Innovation Bill passes third reading

Bill establishing new high-tech HQ for manufacturing and services firms passes third and final reading in Parliament.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Dec 2012

Trade Me

Be a part of NZ history with Trade Me

Trade Me is inviting Kiwis to contribute to a 100-year time capsule, with space for postcards limited and only available until 31 December 2012.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 3rd Dec 2012

Splice Group

Cutting-edge tech changes Kiwi business strategy

Wellington geospatial company Splice Group launches lightweight software map viewer for easy access to detailed geospatial map data on mobile devices.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 2nd Nov 2012

Fintech

Xero seeks short-term cash cover

The cloud accounting software firm expects to make more losses in its push to become a global player and may raise more cash to pay for those plans.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Tue, 9th Oct 2012

The Friday Networking lunch in Auckland & Wellington

If your looking to meet like minded people that work with technology, then head along to one of these lunches.

By Roger Bennett • 1 min read • Thu, 30th Aug 2012

Connector Systems

Alcatel Lucent Enterprise launch event invite

Alcatel Lucent's Enterprise division is offering a vision for the future of data networking at Auckland and Wellington events next month.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 25th May 2012

SAP

CEO departs as Oxygen top job is moved to Australia

Specialist SAP consultancy firm decides it needs to be led from across the ditch, but boss of 10 years chooses to stay at home.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 16th Apr 2012

Entrepreneur

Video: interview with National Start Up Weekend organiser Justin Scott

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

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 21st Mar 2012

Government

SMBs offered chance to pitch at govt 'speed dating' event

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

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 19th Mar 2012

Digital Entertainment

Are you ready for Webstock?

Web geniuses unite as Webstock kicks off next Monday in Wellington with workshops and talks from luminaries like Jared Spool and Tony Hsieh.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 10th Feb 2012

Partner Programmes

Google partners with Startup Weekend

Google partners with Startup Weekend to offer pre-event 'bootcamps' during Global Entrepreneurship Week, helping entrepreneurs sharpen technical skills.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 14th Nov 2011