Microsoft source code move gets approval
State sector IT managers are hailing Microsoft's plans to opening its source code to governments.
Stories by Andrea Malcolm
Novell users regret Revell's going
Local Novell customers are downcast at the news that New Zealand manager Peter Revell (pictured) has resigned but still confident of the company’s future in this country.
Oracle conference to hear about healthAlliance
Oracle users will have a chance to meet, share experiences and learn about new trends and directions for the vendor and its technology in a couple of months.
Mainfreight keeps track of training
Transport company Mainfreight is using learning management software to ensure its employees are trained to the standard of health and safely regulations.
Aussie burger chain gains Kiwi smarts
Fast food chain Burger King is extending its use of Kiwi-developed business intelligence software across the Tasman after buying 55 of the burger outlets in Australia.
.Net mobile project nabs job for student
A student looking for a suitable project for his Bachelor of Information Studies not only ended up with an A+ and several expressions of interest in the resulting mobile application, but also a consultancy job.
Integration: EAI business case now more solid
Are you in point-to-point hell? It's how Aaron Kumove, managing director of Wellington-based Horizon Consulting, describes the Sisyphean task most organizations face of managing the connections between their various IT systems.
Payroll appeal dismissed
The Court of Appeal has dismissed an appeal by New Zealand Payroll Software Services against a ruling awarding copyright in a software package, to Auckland software house Advance Management Systems (AMS).
Local bodies unite for e-services
City, district and regional councils could join forces to offer online services to the public.
2002 Review: Software - Driving licences
Forget about the US Department of Justice antitrust case. It was software licensing that emerged as the straw most likely to break Microsoft’s back in 2002.
Parallel importing movie ban doesn't affect private users
A bill banning parallel importation of films for nine months after their release will apply to commercial distributors only, not private or domestic use.
Vodafone readies for CRM big-time
Vodafone is trying to better understand its customers, hoping to use IT to increase the degree of self-service and cut costs.
Standards NZ eyes IT governance guide
Standards New Zealand is considering whether to follow its Australian counterpart in developing guidelines designed to prevent IT project failures such as the infamous Police Incis project.
Users mull Domino effect
Poor communication by IBM has left some Lotus Domino customers in the dark about software licensing changes that take effect in less than a month.
Microsoft tries to win back SMEs on licensing
Microsoft New Zealand is to introduce a new software licensing scheme for small and medium-sized businesses that provides discounts similar to those given to large customers and the ability to spread payments over three years.