HPE to acquire supercomputing leader Cray
Posted on 20-May-2019 11:07 News, Computing
The explosion of data from artificial intelligence, machine learning, and big data analytics and evolving customer needs for data-intensive workloads are driving a significant expansion in HPC.

Techweek starting around NZ today
Posted on 20-May-2019 09:52 News, Web media
Techweek, which kicks off in more than 30 cities and towns around New Zealand today, has grown 10 times in just three years, NZTech chief executive Graeme Muller says.

Porirua City Council first to adopt new council software solution Datascape
Posted on 15-May-2019 12:00 News, Computing
Datascape is Datacom's new smart council and community cloud-based solution.

New survey provides insight into schools' technology challenges and plans
Posted on 15-May-2019 09:30 News, Education
A new survey released by The Network for Learning (N4L) reveals schools must navigate increasingly complex technical landscapes when using the internet for learning.

Apple Music now available on Alexa devices in Australia and New Zealand
Posted on 15-May-2019 09:11 News, Consumer Electronics
Apple Music subscribers can now enjoy Apple Music's 50 million songs on Amazon’s full range of Echo devices, including Echo Dot, Echo Plus and Echo Show.

Make a stand against cyberbullying this Pink Shirt Day
Posted on 14-May-2019 20:23 News, Security
Pink Shirt Day is around the corner, on Friday 17 May, encouraging everyone to speak out against bullying. Bullying increasingly happens online.

Samsung first TV manufacturer to launch the Apple TV App and Airplay 2
Posted on 14-May-2019 20:11 News, Consumer Electronics
Users can simply select the Apple TV app icon to access all of their iTunes movies and TV show purchases and browse more than 100,000 iTunes movies and TV shows to buy or rent, including titles available in 4K HDR.

Vodafone New Zealand sold
Posted on 14-May-2019 07:25 News, 4G
Vodafone Group Plc has announced the sale of 100% of Vodafone New Zealand Limited to a consortium comprising Infratil Limited and Brookfield Asset Management Inc.

Kordia boosts cloud performance with locally-hosted Microsoft Azure ExpressRoute
Posted on 8-May-2019 10:25 News, SaaS
Kordiais now able to offer Azure ExpressRoute from a local Point of Presence (PoP) in New Zealand, in addition to their existing PoP in Sydney.

Microsoft Azure ExpressRoute in New Zealand opens up faster, more secure internet for Kiwi businesses
Posted on 8-May-2019 09:39 News, SaaS
Signalled at Microsoft's Ignite conference in November 2018, the Azure cloud service allows customers to benefit from a dedicated  private connection that bypasses the public internet delivering,  predicable performance, lower latency and SLA based connectivity to Azure.

Vocus Communications to deliver Microsoft Azure Cloud Solutions through Azure ExpressRoute
Posted on 8-May-2019 09:25 News, SaaS
With cloud services rapidly gaining popularity with New Zealand businesses and government, Vocus Communications is enabling the country's digital transformation with the integration of Microsoft Azure ExpressRoute to their local data centres for faster, more predictable connectivity to Microsoft Azure.

Independent NZ feature film #statusPending to premiere during WLG-X
Posted on 6-May-2019 22:13 News, Web media
The improvised romance dramedy has been selected to play at an exclusive advanced screening for the inaugural WLG-X festival.

The ultimate dog photoshoot with Nokia 9 PureView #ForgottenDogsofInstagram
Posted on 6-May-2019 09:41 News, Android
New Nokia 9 PureView helps rehome shelter dogs with stunning image series.

Nokia 9 PureView available in New Zealand
Posted on 6-May-2019 09:06 News, Android
The Nokia 9 PureView will be available in New Zealand with free Nokia True Wireless Earbuds at Spark, Skinny and Harvey Norman.

Motorola Solutions joins local partners to deliver advanced communications network in New Zealand
Posted on 30-Apr-2019 21:50 News, Mobile
A state-of-the-art digital communications network being rolled out in New Zealand will enable commercial organisations to reach new levels of safety and productivity.

Micron launches high-performance NVMe SSDs for cloud and enterprise markets
Posted on 30-Apr-2019 10:27 News, Computing
The Micron 9300 SSDs enable near real-time access to data by providing lowest average write latency.

Jaguar Land Rover trials in-vehicle smart wallet technology
Posted on 29-Apr-2019 21:48 News, Blockchain
Drivers will be able to earn cryptocurrency and make payments on the move using innovative connected car services being tested by Jaguar Land Rover.

NZ and France seek to end use of social media for acts of terrorism
Posted on 24-Apr-2019 12:13 News, Security
New Zealand and France announced today that the two nations will bring together countries and tech companies in an attempt to bring to an end the ability to use social media to organise and promote terrorism and violent extremism, in the wake of the March 15 terrorist attacks in Christchurch New Zealand.

Intel introduces the 9th Gen Intel Core mobile processors
Posted on 24-Apr-2019 12:03 News, Internet of Things
Intel launched its most powerful generation of Intel Core mobile processors ever: the new 9th Gen Intel Core mobile H-series processors, designed for gamers and creators who want to push their experience to the next level.

Spark partners with OPPO to bring new AX5s smartphone to New Zealand
Posted on 24-Apr-2019 09:54 News, Android
New partnership sees immersive experiences without the price tag.

Orcon announces new always-on internet service for Small Business
Posted on 18-Apr-2019 10:19 News, Broadband
If the internet is down, so is productivity. But with the introduction of a new fully-self-contained service from Orcon, small businesses can be practically assured of always-on connectivity.

Spark Sport prices for Rugby World Cup 2019 announced
Posted on 16-Apr-2019 07:58 News, Consumer Electronics
With Rugby World Cup 2019 now just a few months away and interest in the event rising, Spark Sport announces its pricing for the tournament, kicking off with a super early bird offer and revealing what matches will be available free to air.

2degrees launches new unlimited mobile plan
Posted on 15-Apr-2019 09:35 News, Mini notebooks
2degrees has launched a new Unlimited mobile plan that lets its customers hotspot or tether for free, and team up with family or friends to pay as little as $40 per month, per person.

Redgate brings together major industry speakers for SQL in the City Summits
Posted on 13-Apr-2019 12:35 News, Computing
In Australia and New Zealand, the founder of SQL Down Under, Greg Low, will provide a detailed introduction to Azure DevOps, and show how compliant database DevOps fits into the picture.

Exported honey authenticated on Blockchain
Posted on 10-Apr-2019 21:19 News, Blockchain
TrackBack collaborates with AsureQuality, NZ Post and The True Honey Co. to verify provenance, prestige and quality of New Zealand-made products.