Using Microsoft 365 in the public sector – what every CIO and information manager needs to know

If you want to live in a fair and just democracy, you need to be able to examine how decisions are made by the public agencies that represent our interests.

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.

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.

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.

Expectations versus reality – why some Cloud projects don’t realise their full potential

Why do some Cloud projects fail to achieve their expected outcomes? Accenture's latest research looks at the barriers to success in cloud migration projects and what Kiwi companies can do to overcome them.

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.

Upscaling your ideas – Advice from the big players

Whether you’re a developer or business owner, today’s innovation is much more than just updating a piece of software. Here are four tips from Google, Yahoo! and Amazon leaders on building a more holistic programme.

3 examples of proven R&D value add to the start-up lifecycle

A formal R&D function adds great value to any aspirational organisation.

Reimagining ways of working and collaboration – Deptive launches its Modern Workplace practice

A track record of enabling digital transformation and a deep experience of Microsoft’s productivity and collaboration applications will underpin a new Modern Workplace practice at digital workspace specialist, Deptive.

Can we find middle ground? The role of tech in bringing people together

The Cloud is influencing new means of interfacing, integrating and collaborating. Strengthening relationships with your team in this new world is a whole different kettle of fish. Here’s some background.

10 big developments that defined cloud computing in 2020

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. 

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.

PlaceMakers’ bid to bring building supplies into the digital age

PlaceMakers set out to fully digitise the process of buying building supplies. But that required a major transformation of its own systems and culture first.

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

4 tips to clean up your digital history now

Digital hoards, email sprawls, amassing photos of unknown origin – sound like you? Here’s how to get that social long-tail under control.

Live, virtual, experiential – where is video streaming headed to for 2021?

Video streaming is booming. Here's the latest outlook.

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.

3 tricks to secure your businesses’ global appeal

1st Party, 3rd Party, Your Party. Why the Microsoft Dynamics Platform is a game changer

It’s finance but not as we know it – the Kiwi fintech startup taking the hassle out of getting a loan

Yes, the PowerDollar is yet another digital currency, but PowerFinance plans to use it to let any business embed finance into their product offerings.

Trello v Asana: An entrepreneur’s review

In our various efforts to organise our working lives, digital applications are no longer an optional add-on, they are must-haves for successful, timely project management.

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%.

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.

Post-Covid innovations on the Cloud – Enlighten Designs on supporting social re-emergence

On the other side of COVID-19, wellbeing and connection to public sector resources will be increasingly programmed into integrated tools.

Count your beanies: A clever, tech-based solution for small business accounting

Beany sets out to disrupt the tried and true accountancy model by taking insights and adding a layer of very human interpretation, all at a low cost to clients.

A good fit: Kitchen Mania reinvents sales and customer service with Salesforce

The kitchen is the heart of the home, so investing in a new one designed to last you the next 20 - 30 years is a decision not to be taken lightly.

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.

Chatbots in HR: ‘Digital Employees’ connected to your brand

“Hi! If you have questions, I’m here to help.”