What’s the cost? AWS, Azure & Google Cloud’s Private Connectivity Costs Explained

Comparing the cost components to privately connect to these major cloud service providers.

Comparing Private Connectivity of AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud

We clarify the private connectivity differences between these major hyperscalers.

How to architect an app from zero

Let’s state it simply: A mobile app architecture is simply the codes developers use to create an effectively-structured application.

“We want to be every Kiwi’s independent, digital coach into their first home”

First Home Coach says property buying stats only tell half the story, and it’s the people who don’t crack that first home purchase they’re here to help. Their newly launched, completely free, digital coaching app does just that.

7 Azure Cloud benefits for SMEs

Does your business operate internationally? Are you aiming for a strong global presence?

10 big developments that defined cloud computing in 2020

5G – How will it really revolutionise the way we do business?

The next generation of high-speed mobile data is underway, how will it impact our lives and the way we do business?

Taking our Kiwi SaaS companies to the next level – we need to build capability

The Covid-19 pandemic may have presented major challenges for our tech companies, particularly when it comes to securing funding to grow. 

The magic that happens when your customers co-create your app

Z’s Sharetank app is the not only the brainchild of the Kiwi fuel company, it’s also the result of what customers said they wanted and needed.

9 Tips for Choosing the Right Content Management System

Your content management system (CMS) is one of the backbones of your digital presence and enables you to create and manage digital content. Choosing a CMS is critical—the right one will be easy to use and make creating and managing content efficient.

Microsoft partners reflect on a ‘crazy’ year as awards season wraps up

As Microsoft Partners gathered in Auckland to celebrate the best tech projects of the year, it was also a time reflect on what the industry learnt from the Covid-19 crisis - and how to apply it to 'business as usual' in 2021.

A taxing year: How IRD responded to the pandemic while keeping its massive tax system upgrade on track

How Countdown re-engineered its business to keep the groceries flowing during Covid lockdown

It was three weeks before New Zealand went into lockdown and the world was starting to go crazy.

Is it time to abandon Intel?

Mobile is everywhere. RIP Intel and AMD

Tech investment update – Blue skies on the other side of Covid-19

The November 2020 edition of Startup Investment magazine has been released, with promising signs for New Zealand technology investment on the other side of Covid-19.

Four New Zealand innovators on the tech that’s driving their bottom-line

Technology is taking centre stage of business and social efforts. What are its links to ROI?

On-premises versus on-Cloud: Key differences, benefits and risks

The number one question our partners ask is - Which is the better option for business, on-premises or on-Cloud?

“One bizarre year” – Inside the health tech response to Covid

The health sector wasn't prepared for a major pandemic. But it managed to mount a response to Covid-19 that has laid the groundwork for a new approach to public health.

Windows 10 is a mobile operating system – manage it like one

Managing Window 10 like a smartphone reduces the time spent setting up end users by 90%.

Cloud-based public agencies had an edge in the Covid response – AWS

Whether it is making wage subsidies available for furloughed restaurant staff or expanding hospital call centre support, time is of the essence when it comes to meeting the myriad challenges the coronavirus pandemic has created.

Yesterday’s professional network solutions aren’t working for working from home

Eight months into New Zealanders’ work-from-home experiments, what’s next for corporate network design?

What is open source software? A definition & history of OSS

Open source is now used by 99 percent of Fortune 500 companies.

Cryptocurrency for the future? Problems and possibilities

The world is entering what futurists call a tipping point, as blockchain cryptocurrencies change how we do business.

What’s behind the cloud giants’ local infrastructure push?

Investments by Amazon and Microsoft point to a market with strong growth potential in the digital space, pandemic resilience and faith in our local networking infrastructure.

Keeping The Lights On: Ensure Your Users and Critical Applications Are Protected With Redundant Cloud Connectivity

Ignite 2020: Five key takeaways from Microsoft’s annual geekfest

Microsoft went fully virtual for Ignite 2020 which didn't stop the Redmond giant from releasing a stack of new product updates for everything from Azure to Teams to Power BI.

The role of the state in technological leadership – a New Zealand perspective

As we enter what the World Economic Forum has termed the Fourth Economic Revolution, New Zealand’s future prosperity is highly dependent on its ability to adopt technology and engage with technological solutions. Government doesn’t tend to be as agile as business, but future government is being pressured to keep up.

Need to Reduce Your Overall Cloud Spend? Consider a Better Connectivity Model

DDoS attacks a big warning against complacency on cybersecurity – RedShield

The recent distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks that hit the NZX and other New Zealand companies have receded, but the lessons on cybersecurity preparedness need to be learnt, says a leading cyber expert who was involved in the response to the attacks.

Turning a rapid, complex cloud adoption into a streamlined multicloud environment

With six trading brands, 270+ stores, a successful e-commerce presence, and more than 12,000 employees spread across its network, The Warehouse Group (TWG) is one of the largest retail groups in New Zealand.