Enable a Split-stack architecture spanning Oracle Cloud and other providers using Megaport

Implement a secure split-stack architecture and become platform agnostic. Leverage the cost and performance advantages of Oracle Cloud and Oracle Autonomous Database for your applications hosted by other cloud providers.

Oscar award-winning creative studio powers visual effects rendering for Hollywood blockbusters with Megaport

From mussel buoys to rubbish bins – Spark’s ambitions for its IoT network

Spark's new innovation studio serves as a showcase of technology harnessing IoT and mobile networks to collect data in real-time to inform better decision making.

How to… 5 steps to avoid your web applications getting hacked

2021 has gotten off to an ominous start on the cybersecurity front, with a continuation of the more sophisticated hacking attacks that culminated in December with revelations about the major SolarWinds exploit.

5 Reasons to Modernise and Software-Define Your MPLS Network

Enterprises can design a hybrid software-defined MPLS network that frees them from long-term contracts while improving network performance and reliability.

What’s an application modernisation strategy which is best for your organisation

Innovation-hungry businesses should look “up” rather than back.

Modernising legacy apps: How your business will benefit

The times are ever-changing – why not your organisation?

Managing devices in 2021 – It’s time to switch to Modern Management

Microsoft Ignite: Five key developments from the world’s largest software maker

Microsoft’s holographic video system Azure Mesh provided the sizzle at Microsoft’s virtual developer conference, but the underlying message was all about the accelerating power of working in the cloud.

Why you should be modernising your legacy apps

Here’s a question with only one right answer: Do you want your organisation to be fragile or agile?

Veeam and ExaGrid cut backup time in half for Trustpower

Veeam and ExaGrid cut backup time in half for Trustpower, a leading New Zealand power and telecommunications company.

Overcoming Covid technical debt: If it doesn’t bring you joy, ditch it!

With half of IT managers across Australasia admitting they are struggling with the legacy of IT systems hastily assembled during the pandemic, it's time to get out of the shadow of Covid technical debt.

BNZ to join Fonterra as anchor tenant in new Azure region

Microsoft has another anchor tenant lined up for the new data centre region it will open here, with BNZ moving in as part of a major cloud migration push at the bank.

Who is… Andy Jassy, Amazon’s new CEO

Jeff Bezos, the world’s richest man, is relinquishing his grip on day to day oversight of the e-commerce giant he created. His replacement has big shoes to fill and a background steeped in cloud computing.

Understanding Private Connection SLAs for AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud

A thorough understanding of cloud service provider SLAs is necessary to make solid deployment decisions.

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.