Stories by Andrea Malcolm

ComCom says no - again - to Microsoft complaint

The Commerce Commission has rejected a Fair Trading Act complaint laid against Microsoft by an Auckland law firm, which earlier accused it of anti-competitive behaviour under the Commerce Act.

Borland goes RAD for app lifecycle

Delphi developer Paul Hectors is considering switching to Microsoft Visual Studio but is waiting for Borland to release Delphi for .Net before he makes the decision.

Hamilton software catches Sun's eye

A software company with its development centre in Hamilton hopes to get a helping hand from Sun Microsystems to take its products to biotech and life sciences companies around the world.

NZCS gives guidance on consultants

Choosing the right consultant or contractor for the job can be a fraught task. This situation has encouraged the New Zealand Computer Society to set up a database of members offering IT services to provide some guidance for prospective customers.

Coad conviction stands

Auckland ISP and Linux systems integrator Bryce Coad who pleaded guilty in court to importing pornography on his notebook computer earlier this year, has failed in an appeal to be discharged from the conviction.

Kiwi board builders bag big bucks

An Auckland company that has struck out into the global market for computer boards for mobile devices is claiming a $2 million order in North America.

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