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Pat Pilcher: Software patents stoush rolls on
Has the NZ Government caved in to big US corporates over software patenting? Pat Pilcher looks at the issues.

Orion to power million patients' records
A million patients across New Mexico will have their health records transferred to an electronic platform developed by New Zealand's Orion Health.

Diligent cancels stock options given to executives after exceeding awards caps
Diligent Board Member Services is cancelling some of the stock options given to two executives after caps on these awards were exceeded and says the company may have breached New Zealand regulations.

Mac Planet: Apple in 2013
It's interesting to collate some numbers from late in 2012, and see where they might take us in 2013, as far as Apple is concerned.

Testing ultra fast broadband
I recently had the chance to test the type of ultra fast (ie fibre-optic) broadband Vodafone could be offering to its customers where it's available - in other words, in places where Chorus has put it into streets, like it's currently doing around parts o

Booktrack raises US$2m with Tindall's backing
Kiwi software firm Booktrack has raised US$2 million from investors and is now being backed by Warehouse founder Sir Stephen Tindall.

Novopay victims given free overdrafts
Retail banks across New Zealand have stepped in to help school staff financially affected by the Novopay debacle.

Put a dial on your smile
Smartphones are a crucial way to reach buyers, writes Steve Hart. Just aim for the zero moment of truth!

Independence key to IT fix-it firm
Industry veterans rely on selling their expertise, not hardware or software.