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ASUS launches Zenbook S 14 in Australia & New Zealand

ASUS launches the Zenbook S 14 in Australia and New Zealand, featuring Intel Core Ultra 7 processors and advanced AI tech.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Sep 2024

Unified Communications

PB Tech onboards Access4 SMB UCaaS solution

The tech retailer expands its move into the business space with the solution designed for deployment of a basic UCaaS solution into small businesses.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 30th Jun 2020

eCommerce

Govt widens 'essential products' to include tech goods

New Zealand allows tech goods to be sold as 'essential' during Alert Level 4 lockdown, with firms like Noel Leeming and PB Tech offering items online.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2020

Partner Programmes

HP celebrates another year of success at partner awards

Adding two new categories to the mix, HP's 2019 partner awards were a night of glory and glamour as 13 winners were named.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Nov 2019

Partner Programmes

Eaton's ANZ 2019 partner award winners

Partners across Australia and New Zealand gathered in Sydney with 13 awards going to resellers, service providers and distributors across the region.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Fri, 12th Apr 2019

Semiconductors

Oppo signs PB Tech deal as it ramps up NZ presence

PB Tech has inked a deal to provide Oppo phones in New Zealand as the Chinese smartphone vendor extends its local footprint.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Sep 2017

Cartech

Radical approach by Microsoft NZ opens up refurbished market

Kiwi resellers are jumping on board a Microsoft initiative which enables them to get Windows OEM software at half price for refurbished computers.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Dec 2014

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Storage

PB Tech named Kiwi distributor for ADATA

ADATA Technology is the world's second-largest vendor of DRAM memory modules, ranks among the top 20 international brands from Taiwan.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd Jul 2020

PB Technologies

Gary Bigwood named new CEO of PB Tech

PB Tech's founder announced that Gary Bigwood will join the company as CEO, focusing on the next phase of growth.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Jan 2020

Lenovo

Ingram Micro distributor of the year for Lenovo

Ingram Micro, Datacom, and Acquire are among the winners at Lenovo's Business Partner Gala Awards in Auckland.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Sep 2019

Gaming

Waikato Uni opens NZ's first esports arena

The University of Waikato has launched New Zealand's first official university esports arena in Hamilton, ushering in a new era for the tech hub.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Aug 2019

Partner Programmes

Exclusive Gallery: The HP NZ 2018 Partner Awards

HP New Zealand celebrated its top partners at the 2018 HP Partner Awards, with Ingram Micro taking home the prestigious Distributor of the Year Award.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Fri, 23rd Nov 2018

Commerce Commission

PB Tech fined $77k by District Court for 'extensive failings'

PB Tech has been fined NZD $77k by the Auckland District Court for selling over 4,000 non-compliant extended warranties, breaching consumer rights laws.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Oct 2018

Commerce Commission

PB Tech raked over coals by ComCom for dodgy practices

PB Tech admits to 14 charges of violating extended warranty rules, while also being warned for bait advertising, according to the Commerce Commission.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Jul 2018