Air New Zealand joins Unisys Cargo Portal Services
Posted on 28-Feb-2017 20:59 News, Web media
Cloud-based e-booking portal to help Air New Zealand expand cargo bookings around the world. (Comments)

Joint venture to drive artificial intelligence in legal services
Posted on 28-Feb-2017 20:24 News, Computing
Law firm MinterEllisonRuddWatts today announced it has entered into a joint venture (JV) with Goat Ventures to explore, and capitalise on, the application of artificial intelligence (AI) for legal services. A market first in New Zealand, the JV is a NZ$2m co-investment at pre-seed stage. (Comments)

Cluster of Waikato businesses report strong growth and finances
Posted on 28-Feb-2017 20:23 News, General
Despite the downturn in the dairy industry, businesses based at Waikato Innovation Park have reported strong growth and financial results. (Comments)

Fuji Xerox New Zealand delivers process efficiency with global leader Esker
Posted on 27-Feb-2017 16:05 News, SaaS
Fuji Xerox New Zealand's Enterprise Consulting Services says its partnership with global Accounts Payable (AP) leader Esker is bringing best practice capabilities to the local AP market, driving out inefficiencies and improving cash flow performance. (Comments)

World first data-sharing initiative to power energy innovation
Posted on 27-Feb-2017 09:47 News, Internet of Things
A groundbreaking collaboration between Simply Group, Counties Power, Callaghan Innovation, and Creative HQ will unlock half-hour electricity data for the first time, to promote research and innovation. (Comments)

D-Link launches first Apple HomeKit-enabled camera Omna 180 Cam HD
Posted on 27-Feb-2017 09:31 News, Consumer Electronics
The Omna 180 Cam HD provides an easy way for users to monitor their home for extra peace of mind. Omna's HomeKit integration allows users to be "always home" and includes advanced security features with end-to-end encryption and authentication between the camera and an iPhone or iPad. (Comments)

Nokia back in mobile business with candybar, Android devices
Posted on 27-Feb-2017 09:23 News, Mobile
Company announced three new Android smartphones and the return of its hit Nokia 3310. (Comments)

Huawei introduces new Huawei P10 and P10 Plus Android smartphones
Posted on 27-Feb-2017 09:00 News, Android
Huawei Consumer Business Group has launched the HUAWEI P10 and HUAWEI P10 Plus Android smartphones, with a a combination of beautiful hardware and the latest advances in software, showcasing striking colors and introducing new Leica front and back cameras. (Comments)

BlackBerry KEYone brings keyboard back to Android
Posted on 26-Feb-2017 20:10 News, Android
Made from an anodized aluminum frame and soft touch textured back, the new BlackBerry smartphone is built to offer the best in durability and usability. (Comments)

Valet service for auction sellers launches on eBay Australia
Posted on 20-Feb-2017 17:09 News, Web media
Fishpond WorldFront has launched a Valet service that takes care of the end to end listing of items for sale on eBay.com.au. (Comments)

Research indicates digital skills shortage in New Zealand
Posted on 20-Feb-2017 17:06 News, Computing
Half of Kiwis in the workforce admit they need to acquire more digital skills in order to guarantee their future employability. (Comments)

New jobs initiative to bring global talents to Wellington
Posted on 20-Feb-2017 16:58 News, Computing
LookSee Wellington, a new global talent search initiative that aims to address the city's IT skills shortage and position the industry for further growth, is now accepting registrations from talented tech professionals from around the globe. (Comments)

New Zealand company kickstart valve amplifier project
Posted on 20-Feb-2017 15:00 News, Consumer Electronics
IMS Electronics, a New Zealand based manufacturer of audio products has just announced their 'Desktop Valve Amplifier', a compact hybrid valve amplifier with head turning good looks. (Comments)

Spark signs deal with Ericsson to deliver next-generation voice network technology
Posted on 14-Feb-2017 17:41 News, 4G
The new solution, called IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) brings Spark's core networks together into a modern and unified platform, providing more diversity, reliability and scalability. (Comments)

IBM delivers Watson for Cyber Security
Posted on 14-Feb-2017 12:43 News, Security
According to IBM research, security teams sift through more than 200,000 security events per day on average, leading to over 20,000 hours per year wasted chasing false positives. The need to introduce cognitive technologies into security operations centers will be critical to keep up with the anticipated doubling of security incidents over the next five years and increased regulation globally. (Comments)

Unisys appoints Aquion as first Unisys Stealth Security Software VAR in New Zealand and Australia
Posted on 9-Feb-2017 10:46 News, Security
New channel partner to broaden market for Unisys Stealth software to help organisations deal with growing cybersecurity threats. (Comments)

Intergen Wellington moves into Press Hall
Posted on 9-Feb-2017 09:05 News, Computing
Intergen, one of Wellington's first ICT companies, kicks off a new chapter in its 15-year growth, moving this week into the historic new Press Hall development, site of The Evening Post's original printing hall opened in 1923. (Comments)

Vivaldi releases update with focus on usability
Posted on 8-Feb-2017 21:01 News, Web media
Web browser Vivaldi version 1.7 is being released today, introducing built-in screenshot options, improved sound control for tabs and further enhancements. (Comments)

Government agencies welcome first 15 GovTech Talent graduates
Posted on 7-Feb-2017 18:48 News, Computing
The Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) has welcomed the inaugural graduates participating in the GovTech Talent Graduate Programme, a cross-agency pilot to build Government's information, technology and digital talent pipeline. (Comments)

Arrowtown tech start-up develops software to help schools communicate
Posted on 7-Feb-2017 18:45 News, SaaS
An Arrowtown teacher and her web-developer husband have designed a new software as a service (SaaS) product for schools to effectively get their messages to parents and students. (Comments)

Spark offers to buy TeamTalk
Posted on 7-Feb-2017 09:28 News, Broadband
Spark New Zealand Trading Limited has filed a notice of its intention to make a full takeover offer for 100% of the fully paid ordinary shares in TeamTalk Limited at an offer price of 80 cents per share. (Comments)

Opportunity for New Zealanders to have their say on personal data use
Posted on 2-Feb-2017 19:39 News, Computing
Anyone can take part by using a new online tool that explores people's comfort levels in different data use situations. There will also be a nationwide series of workshops, involving hundreds of New Zealanders, taking place throughout February. (Comments)

New Zealand government secures major agreement with HP Enterprise
Posted on 1-Feb-2017 17:02 News, SaaS
The Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) has secured a pan-government agreement with Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) New Zealand - a significant global ICT supplier to New Zealand's government agencies. (Comments)

Spark store ram-raided, stolen phones blocked on all NZ networks
Posted on 1-Feb-2017 15:54 News, Mobile
Thieves ram-raided the Spark Ponsonby store with a car and stole a number of mobile devices. This robbery follows a previous ram-raid on the same store a few months ago. (Comments)

Telstra, Ericsson, Qualcomm Technologies and NETGEAR deliver commercial Gigabit LTE network
Posted on 1-Feb-2017 09:07 News, Mobile
Service extends Telstra's current network download speed to Gigabit speeds (1Gbps) whilst doubling upload peak speed (~150Mbps). (Comments)