Comprehensive MYOB Third Party Bookings Released
Zaplutus Solutions launched its flagship ‘Harrier’ software at the MYOB conference in Taupo, on 23rd July, 2010.
Communications and IT
Government Communications and Information Technology Press Releases, New Zealand
Market leading SaaS product for business analysts
The BA Kit has officially been re-launched. A Software as a Service (SaaS) product designed specifically for business analysis teams, The BA Kit is a governance framework for managing tasks and assignments, based upon an organisation’s methodology and best practice. The BA Kit is aligned to international business analysis standards and complements an organisation’s existing project management methodology.
New Business Offers Better Website Results
A new service called Personal-Web-Presenter providing video of presenters that ‘float’ over the top of existing website content has just been launched. This captures the attention of viewers and improves the conversion rate of website landing pages. A website does not need a graphic re-design in order to use a Personal-Web-Presenter video. Adding this type of video is simple, cost-effective, and quick. The file sizes are small so content loads quickly and plays seamlessly, even on ‘speed-challenged’ broadband connections.
Telecom Micro-SIMs Launch
Telecom NZ is to launch its own Micro-SIM cards from August 2010; enabling XT customers to use the latest Smartphone and notebook devices.
Telecom NZ and 111 Service
Telecom NZ has spent several millions on improvements to process and systems of the 111 service, following issues earlier this year. Telecom NZ CIO states that New Zealanders should have faith in the 111 service, which has achieved close to 100% reliability over the past 50 years.
Regulation of Mobile Termination Access Services Recommended
The Commerce Commission has recommended regulation of mobile termination access services (MTAS), and to not accept undertakings from Telecom and Vodafone. The Commerce Commission expects that regulation will ensure all mobile users benefit from increased competition, resulting in access to more competitive prices and services.
Refunds for Broadband Customers
As a result of a settlement between the Commerce Commission and Telecom New Zealand, 1300 customers will be refunded for potentially being misled by a broadband promotion Telecom NZ conducted in 2008.
0.facebook.com Free Mobile Access to Facebook
Telecom is offering their customers free mobile access to Facebook via their new 0.facebook.com site.
Air NZ Inflight Mobile Text and Email Services
Air NZ is enabling its new Boeing 777-300 aircraft with mobile text and email service capability.
Telecom To Participate in Ultra Fast Broadband Initiative
Telecom has confirmed that it intends to participate in the Government’s Ultra Fast Broadband (UFB) initiative.
Infrastructure Funding in Budget
Substantial infrastructure funding has been confirmed in Budget 2010.
Signing documents online available for Telecom Business Hub customers
With Secured Signing Telecom customers have the ability to digitally sign documents online. Signing documents online, now available for Telecom Business Hub customers.
Telecom Announces Resignation of CFO
Telecom New Zealand has announced the resignation of CFO, Russ Houlden.
Sony VAIO P Series Pocket Style PC
Sony New Zealand is launching the new VAIO P Series advanced Pocket Style PC in May 2010.
Digital Signatures Get the Vote at Christchurch City Council
With the CoSign® digital signature solution, the City Council of Christchurch, New Zealand obtains organisation-wide consents faster.
Telecom Mobile Director Moving On
Telecom New Zealand announced today that the Director of Mobile, Paul Hamburger, would be leaving Telecom in July 2010.
Telecom Share Trading Halt
The NZX have advised that Telecom Corporation of New Zealand have placed a trading halt on all Ordinary Shares pending an announcement by the company.
Pushing for consistency in ICT across government
All government departments are invited to a seminar to showcase how the enterprise content management system, Plone, is being used in a number of government departments locally as well as in Australia.
Sony's Mobile HD Snap Camera
Sony is launching a mobile HD snap camera that captures HD videos and photos and uploads content to social media sites.
Telecom XT Outages Raise Ministerial Concerns Over 111 Calls
The Minister for Communications and Information Technology says government may need to regulate to ensure 111 calls from mobile phones are prioritised when networks become unstable, such as the recent Telecom XT outage.