Global Stories

Behind the scenes with Microsoft's new Surface tablets

Microsoft unveils the smarter Surface 2 and Surface Pro 2, promising a revolution in the tablet world with enhanced battery and features.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sat, 28th Sep 2013

Microsoft

Microsoft becomes a “year smarter” with new Surface tablets

Microsoft's Surface family of tablets is growing, with the Redmond giant introducing two new Surface models, the Surface 2 and Surface Pro 2, to the market.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Sep 2013

Marketing Technologies

Summit gives students a creative voice

Two Auckland students had the chance to create a digital media message with students from around the world at the recent Adobe Youth Voices Summit.

By Rebecca Wood • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Sep 2013

Hyperscale

Nexus Data Security relaunches as KeepItSafe

After partnering with J2 Global, Kiwi online backup firm Nexus Data Security rebrands as KeepItSafe, enhancing services with local NZ data storage.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sat, 20th Apr 2013

Unified Communications

NZ consumers pay more for iPhone 5 contracts

New price comparison analysis reveals Kiwis are lumbered with some of the most expensive iPhone 5 service plans in the global smartphone marketplace.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 25th Oct 2012

Gaming

Facebook forum reveals Assassin's Creed features

A Ubisoft representative has revealed some of the finer details of Assassin's Creed 3, including gameplay time and potential sequels.

By Brendan Kelly • 2 min read • Fri, 24th Aug 2012

Kordia

Former Renaissance boss joins Kordia

Shaun Rendell, former acting CEO of Renaissance, transitions to CFO of Kordia, bolstering its telco-oriented growth.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 20th Aug 2012

Renaissance

Renaissance's new CEO resigns

A month after officially losing their Apple distribution contract, Shaun Rendell has resigned from his role as Renaissance CEO.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 16th Aug 2012

Gaming

Touchy Treyarch taunts critics

Treyarch stirs controversy by tersely responding to PS3 gamers' complaints about neglect, escalating tensions online.

By Brendan Kelly • 2 min read • Fri, 20th Jul 2012

Wayra

Auckland startup wins UK deal

Kiwi company selected for technology programme to turn idea for turning groups of people into giant screens into a reality.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Jul 2012

Unified Communications

New Chief Skinny Officer - Paul Taylor

Skinny appoints Paul Taylor as chief skinny officer, bringing 16 years of telecom expertise, including roles at BT, Virgin Media, and head of marketing at O2.

By Angelique Jurd • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Jul 2012