APEC countries make sluggish progress on digital trade and regulations

With APEC member countries representing 2.8 billion citizens and accounting for nearly 75% of New Zealand exports, the multilateral institution is an important club for us to belong to.

The hybrid dilemma – navigating Delta and the great work reshuffle

When you are the biggest software company in the world, employing 180,000 employees and touting a product line-up of hybrid working tools, the pandemic is a perfect opportunity to eat your own dog food.

NTT New Zealand appoints Umbrellar as their in-country cloud partner

Umbrellar, New Zealand's leading Microsoft Cloud Solutions Provider to business, government, healthcare and CSP resellers, announced today that they have signed a 3-year partnership agreement with global technology provider, NTT New Zealand.

Big Tech just got much bigger – what to learn from their record profits

Mobile Mentor wins Microsoft Partner Award for its Zero-touch provisioning

Mobile Mentor beat out dozens of entries from around the world to win the end-point management category at last week’s Microsoft Partner Awards.

Microsoft’s Cloud PC and other big news from Inspire 2021 – what it all means for partners

Microsoft always likes to have something big and exciting to wow its partners and it was no different at Inspire 2021 as the software giant revealed an intriguing twist on its flagship operating system, Windows.

Ransomware attacks are causing real damage – how to avoid the worst-case scenario

No one should give in to criminals’ ransomware demands. Investing upfront in security and employee education to avoid facing that awful dilemma will serve you well.

Making SmartGate even smarter – NZ Customs Service (NZCS) scales system to meet escalating demand

When any traveller enters or leaves New Zealand, their passage through the country’s borders is facilitated by open-source software which powers the SmartGate automated self-service border control system.

It’s not all about the public cloud – Chorus eyes up market for edge computing services

The Courtenay Place telephone exchange in central Wellington is like a living museum charting the history of telecommunications in our country.

How Kubernetes is leveling the tech playing field

It’s no secret that the technology industry is in the midst of a serious skills shortage. For example, researchers estimate that Australia will need another 156,000 new technology workers by 2025 to capitalise on a $10b economic growth opportunity, and New Zealand is in a comparable position.

Accelerate change on the Platform Centre of Excellence (CoE)

Forget your double-clicking or drag-and-dropping. The Platform Centre of Excellence (CoE) empowers and accelerates engagements across the Deloitte and Red Hat customer networks.

Spark subsidiary taps Amazon Connect to help deliver contact centres in the cloud

Digital Island will draw on the scalability and attractive cost structure of Amazon Connect as it helps customers set up "omnichannel" cloud-based contact centres.

HPE’s top tips for digital transformation for SMBs

The old motto of “doing more with less” has never been more important, as the pandemic shifts the business world towards a more mobile workforce and forces companies to rapidly increase their focus on digital transformation.

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 The IT Team made Pencarrow’s day

Their IT system was in desperate need of an update, but Pencarrow didn't want to risk its security. That's when The IT Team stepped in to help.

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.

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.

Resolving workplace culture problems – 11 quotes from business leaders

To change, or to stay the same? 11 tips on workplace culture that wins.

New Zealand’s tech exports – A 2020 success story

We've come a long way. With technology, we can go further.

Why you should become Azure certified and how to do it for less

Did you know an Azure Certification can help you lead digital transformation in your organisation? But's not the only reason to become Azure certified...

7 Azure Cloud benefits for SMEs

There are well established rationales for moving to the Cloud, the benefits of which vary based on organisation size or objectives.

The Cloud – Why are we still not getting it?

Some are still missing the mark when it comes to the Cloud. Damon Kelly, of Enlighten Designs, outlines his vision for the future.

10 big developments that defined cloud computing in 2020

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

9 better ways to use tech with clients

Technology enables strong, trusting client relationships, but many assume it’s no substitute for face-to-face interaction. Here are nine tips to use high-tech tools in ways that’ll enhance your relationships with your clients.

Farming for the Future

3 dynamic enterprise templates to craft your roadmap, now

Caught up in the day-to-day minutiae and processes of managing projects, we risk losing sight of the goals that matter. Here are three roadmaps to keep your mission on track.