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Driven by HP success, New Zealand PC market set to have best year in history
HP

Driven by HP success, New Zealand PC market set to have best year in history

In the third quarter of 2014, the New Zealand PC market shipments came in at 187,000 units, according to IDC's Asia/Pacific Quarterly tracker.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 3rd Dec 2014
Light beams to replace electronic signals for supercomputers
Semiconductors

Light beams to replace electronic signals for supercomputers

Intel Labs has created the first silicon based optical data connection prototype with integrated lasers, known as the 50Gbps Silicon Photonics Link.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2014
HP ventures into the world of gaming
Gaming

HP ventures into the world of gaming

HP dives into gaming with Omen 15, aiming to reclaim its edge in tech. The high-spec notebook targets gamers, launching amid company split.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 7th Nov 2014
Philips Cloud Base: Efficiency meets IT security
Cybersecurity

Philips Cloud Base: Efficiency meets IT security

Philips Cloud Base revolutionises enterprise IT, offering cost efficiency, top-notch security, and seamless management. Say hello to smarter IT.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2014
Google Classroom upgrades rival Microsoft OneNote
eLearning

Google Classroom upgrades rival Microsoft OneNote

Two months after Google released its classroom assistance app, a set of upgrades and enhancements has been launched.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 20th Oct 2014
Will an extra two inches make any difference for Apple?
Apple

Will an extra two inches make any difference for Apple?

Apple hints at a larger iPad among next week's launches, but can two extra inches truly revolutionize the tablet experience? Doubts linger.

By Donovan Jackson • 2 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2014
Lenovo promises Kiwi investment, services opportunities for x86
Lenovo

Lenovo promises Kiwi investment, services opportunities for x86

Lenovo's acquisition of IBM's x86 opens a $5m investment in ANZ, promising growth and services opportunities, especially in New Zealand.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 1st Oct 2014
Dell NZ ramps up channel focus with Cyclone trial...
Network Infrastructure

Dell NZ ramps up channel focus with Cyclone trial...

Dell has funded its first head into the New Zealand channel, with an enterprise solutions focused position at Cyclone Computers.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Sep 2014
NZ 'fastest growing' PC market in APAC...
Network Infrastructure

NZ 'fastest growing' PC market in APAC...

New Zealand leads the APAC region with a 19% increase in PC shipments year-on-year for Q2 2014, driven by economic confidence and commercial demand.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 3rd Sep 2014
Phablets are so yesterday...
Apple

Phablets are so yesterday...

Tablets with voice calling outshine phablets in Asia, capturing over 25% market share as consumers seek all-in-one devices.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Aug 2014
Why continuous evolution knocks at our digital doorstep… every day
Wireless Networks

Why continuous evolution knocks at our digital doorstep… every day

The digital realm evolves daily, transforming expectations and experiences, as technology advances towards an era of instant connectivity.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2014
Recent volatility gives way to positivity as IT spending rises...
Data Analytics

Recent volatility gives way to positivity as IT spending rises...

IT spending is set to improve in H2 2014, with a significant commercial PC refresh cycle already underway, says IDC.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sat, 9th Aug 2014
Chips are up as iPhone drives strong semiconductor market growth
Gaming

Chips are up as iPhone drives strong semiconductor market growth

Semiconductor revenue is set to reach $336bn in 2014, up 6.7% from 2013, thanks to growth in many chip types and applications.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 15th Jul 2014
Lenovo leads the way as PC market lives to fight another day
Network Infrastructure

Lenovo leads the way as PC market lives to fight another day

Global PC shipments decline at the slowest rate since 2012, boosted by business replacement and consumer interest.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sat, 12th Jul 2014
Windows XP business upgrades offers PC market crucial lifeline
Microsoft

Windows XP business upgrades offers PC market crucial lifeline

Global PC market set to contract by only 2.9% in 2014, with a relative revival due to business upgrades and replacements.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Jul 2014

Stories from Other Regions

New Zealand teachers selected as Microsoft Innovative Educator Experts
EduTech

New Zealand teachers selected as Microsoft Innovative Educator Experts

15 New Zealand teachers elevate education by joining Microsoft's elite MIE Expert Program, leveraging cutting-edge tech to inspire learning.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2014
NZ prices come down as Apple updates MacBook Pro
Apple

NZ prices come down as Apple updates MacBook Pro

Apple has updated its MacBook Pro with Retina display, adding faster processors and double the memory, and lowering the price for the 15-inch model.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 30th Jul 2014
Asus advances as others retreat
Samsung

Asus advances as others retreat

Asus plans to target New Zealand's notebook/ultrabook market after Sony and Samsung exit – aims for 10% market share.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Fri, 18th Jul 2014