New Zealand (NZ) stories - Page 49

Vodafone has apologised to customers affected by a network failure in the weekend which affected customers in the Bay of Plenty.

ISPs make more profit from data caps than the underlying broadband service, says ISPANZ president Jamie Cairns.

Telarus targets Kiwi SMEs, inking deals with Vector and CityLink, as CEO Jules Rumsey predicts deregulation will drive demand for managed services.

Fujitsu launches Cloud Services in NZ, promising local control over data with reduced costs, meeting governance and regulatory needs.

Westcon CEO Dean Douglas reaffirms commitment to invest in Datastor, aiming to make it New Zealand's top distributor and bring trans-Tasman vendor growth.

Spam complaints in New Zealand are on the decline, thanks to rigorous enforcement of anti-spam laws, with high-profile cases raising public awareness.

In a bid to capture the business market, WorldxChange unveils a new in-house designed logo, highlighting its Kiwi roots and global vision.

According to research from Frost & Sullivan, data centre hosting demand continues to outpace supply in the Asia Pacific region.

Vodafone NZ exhausts stock of HTC Magic, the country's sole Google Android phone, as Telecom announces plans to launch its own Android device.

Hudson Recruitment's 2010 Salary Guide for ICT roles has revealed that salaries saw no significant change in 2009 and are expected to remain 'constant' in 2010.

Dell appoints Simms International as its New Zealand distributor for SMB products, enhancing its local presence and aligning with its global expansion strategy.

In a multimillion-dollar deal announced today, NCR will replace more than 80% of Westpac New Zealand's ATM network by June.

Wellington boasts the fastest internet speeds in Oceania, topping Akamai's Q3 2009 report with 3488 Kbps, outpacing major cities like Sydney and Canberra.

Mainfreight has overhauled its entire IT environment in China and Hong Kong and deployed a virtualisation solution from Citrix which supports 160 users.

After six months working as Lenovo's New Zealand Distribution Manager, Pip Heath will be leaving both Lenovo and the country in the new year.

IBM to invest USD $80 million in a state-of-the-art data centre in Auckland, a pivotal step towards enhancing New Zealand's digital infrastructure.

Plantronics has agreed to sell Altec Lansing to Prophet Equity LP, a Texas-based private equity firm, for US$18 million in cash.

Cisco country manager Geoff Lawrie has criticized recent reports questioning the need for ultra fast broadband access in New Zealand.

Yellow has shifted its 018 directory assistance service from Palmerston North to Manila, driven by declining call volumes and cost efficiencies.

Mainfreight CIO Kevin Drinkwater on the juggling act of a CIO: balancing swift solution delivery, keeping costs down, and navigating the cloud revolution.