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Tech firm wants Christchurch grads
Customer Relationship Management

Tech firm wants Christchurch grads

CRM solutions firm Magnetism is hiring and training graduates from the University of Canterbury as it opens a new office in Christchurch.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 20th Mar 2017
Kiwi CRM company sparks South Island growth with Christchurch office
Customer Relationship Management

Kiwi CRM company sparks South Island growth with Christchurch office

Magnetism, a Kiwi company specializing in Microsoft Dynamics CRM systems, is expanding with a new office in Christchurch to serve the South Island.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Mon, 20th Mar 2017
Spark partners with Enable for 'street in a week' in Christchurch
Copper Network

Spark partners with Enable for 'street in a week' in Christchurch

Spark and Enable's 'street in a week' arrives in Christchurch, promising day-long fibre installs to hasten broadband upgrades.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 21st Feb 2017
South Island youth set to benefit from $100k investment
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

South Island youth set to benefit from $100k investment

The Government and Ngai Tahu Funds will each invest $50,000 to support a range of programmes, including skills development in STEM subjects.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 15th Feb 2017
Auckland mobile trader charged; Best Buy pleads guilty in ongoing ComCom action
Commerce Commission

Auckland mobile trader charged; Best Buy pleads guilty in ongoing ComCom action

The Commerce Commission has filed charges against an Auckland company, while another has pleaded guilty in an ongoing crackdown on mobile traders.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 15th Feb 2017
Goodbye 2016: A look back at this year's IT industry
Data Analytics

Goodbye 2016: A look back at this year's IT industry

The Internet of Things, cyber security, digital transformation, a new budget, Trump… Oh how 2016 was a tumultuous year for the world.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Dec 2016

Stories from Other Regions

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Spark to return to Chch CBD in 'striking' new Cathedral Square office
Spark

Spark to return to Chch CBD in 'striking' new Cathedral Square office

Spark to return to Christchurch CBD with new office in Cathedral Square. Building set to be ready by July 2019. #Spark #Christchurch #CBD.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 7th Mar 2017
Kiwibank reveals FinTech Accelerator participants for 2017 – who made the cut?
Fintech

Kiwibank reveals FinTech Accelerator participants for 2017 – who made the cut?

Kiwibank has announced the winners of its New Zealand Kiwibank FinTech Accelerator 2017. Who made the cut and what are their plans?.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Jan 2017
Kiwis SMBs feel confident, but concerns over skilled staff remain
Small Business

Kiwis SMBs feel confident, but concerns over skilled staff remain

Kiwi small businesses experience highest confidence levels in two years, however, lack of skilled staff remains a concern.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Jan 2017
Virtual field trip: Victoria University goes to Antarctica
Victoria University

Virtual field trip: Victoria University goes to Antarctica

Victoria University is offering a free online course allowing students to explore Antarctica, with support from Antarctica New Zealand.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Jan 2017
NZ's UFB build on track - Waiheke now complete
Unified Communications

NZ's UFB build on track - Waiheke now complete

Waiheke Island has completed its Ultra-Fast Broadband build, with 5600 homes and businesses benefiting from NZD$9.6 million in investments.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Fri, 9th Dec 2016
Statistics NZ resume data releases following delay caused by earthquakes
Disaster Recovery

Statistics NZ resume data releases following delay caused by earthquakes

Stats NZ bounces back with resumed data service after quake-induced delays shook operations and displaced Wellington staff.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 23rd Nov 2016
IT professionals flocking to South Island for IT jobs
DevOps

IT professionals flocking to South Island for IT jobs

The South Island of New Zealand is attracting IT professionals from overseas as they search for job opportunities, says Crew Consulting.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 23rd Nov 2016
Dicker Data resellers go wild on Stewart Island
Dicker Data

Dicker Data resellers go wild on Stewart Island

What happens when you send Kiwi tech resellers to the wilds of Stewart Island? We know - and we're happy to show and tell...

By Heather Wright • 1 min read • Mon, 21st Nov 2016
Ingram Micro Showcase Christchurch postponed; decision on WLG due next week
Ingram Micro

Ingram Micro Showcase Christchurch postponed; decision on WLG due next week

Ingram Micro has postponed next Monday's Christchurch Showcase following this week's earthquakes and flooding and is assessing the Wellington event.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Nov 2016
NZ earthquake: Kiwi telcos join forces for Kaikoura recovery
Chorus

NZ earthquake: Kiwi telcos join forces for Kaikoura recovery

The disaster earthquake that struck New Zealand yesterday damaged a major fibre optic cable that all three telcos are working to resolve.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 15th Nov 2016
Ingram Micro NZ assesses quake damage ahead of Showcase; people 'are the priority'
Ingram Micro

Ingram Micro NZ assesses quake damage ahead of Showcase; people 'are the priority'

Ingram Micro's Showcase event in Wellington and potentially Christchurch is in doubt after North Canterbury earthquakes.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 14th Nov 2016