Vocus Communications wins a place on the TaaS panel
Posted on 26-Jan-2018 15:16 News, SaaS
Vocus Communications has been awarded a place on the Telecommunications-as-a-Service (TaaS) panel by the Department of Internal Affairs (DIA), to supply networking, internet, fixed voice, personal connectivity and managed security services to government agencies across New Zealand.
SwipedOn raises $1 million capital
Posted on 26-Jan-2018 15:15 News, SaaS
Software company SwipedOn is in a position for accelerated growth after this week achieving $1m revenue, with a further $1m in capital raised.
Jucy set to introduce electric campervan fleet
Posted on 22-Jan-2018 12:41 News, EV
Thousands of international tourists visiting NZ could be driving electric campervans within two years following a new electric vehicle (EV) trial.
Hawaiki cable system will be ready for service in June 2018
Posted on 22-Jan-2018 12:32 News, Broadband
Hawaiki Submarine Cable LP and TE SubCom have announced that more than half of the 15,000km of undersea fiber-optic cable that comprise the Hawaiki transpacific cable system have been implemented.
Amazon Echo devices coming to New Zealand early February 2018
Posted on 18-Jan-2018 10:53 News, Internet of Things
Beginning February 1, new subscribers can sign up for a free 90-day trial of Amazon Music Unlimited for a limited time, and discover the vast catalogue of unlimited, ad-free music streaming within the Amazon Music app for iOS, Android, PC, Mac, and on any Web browser.
$3.74 million for new electric vehicles in New Zealand
Posted on 17-Jan-2018 11:27 News, EV
More electric vehicles will be hitting New Zealand's highways, bus lanes and streets with funding announced by Energy and Resources Minister Megan Woods today.
Australian Government contract awarded to Datacom Connect
Posted on 11-Jan-2018 08:37 News, SaaS
Datacom have entered into a 3-year contract with the Department of Home Affairs to provide client enquiry services as part of the Department's programme to modernise its visa and citizenship services.
New Chief Technology Officer role created
Posted on 19-Dec-2017 22:18 News, Computing
Communications Minister Clare Curran has called for expressions of interest for the new role of Chief Technology Officer position to help drive a forward-looking digital agenda for New Zealand.
NOW to deploy SD-WAN to regional councils
Posted on 19-Dec-2017 19:46 News, Broadband
Local phone and broadband provider, NOW, today announced an innovative partnership with Hawke's Bay's five councils that sees it become the first telecommunications company in New Zealand to introduce a Software Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) technology that will enable multi-council collaboration.
Australia datum changes means whole country moving 1.8 metres north-east
Posted on 16-Dec-2017 08:39 News, Computing
This continental shift means Australia's mapping co-ordinates have been realigned approximately 1.8 metres north-east in an update to the national coordinate reference frame (the Geocentric Datum of Australia 2020, or GDA2020).
UFB connections pass 460,000
Posted on 11-Dec-2017 11:26 News, Broadband
The number of New Zealand households and businesses connected to Ultra-Fast Broadband (UFB) has increased by 11 per cent to 460,096 connections in the last quarter, according to the latest Quarterly Broadband Update by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment.
The Warehouse Group to adopt IBM Cloud to support digital transformation
Posted on 11-Dec-2017 11:22 News, Digital Business
The Group, which operates The Warehouse, Warehouse Stationery, Noel Leeming and Torpedo7 brands, has selected IBM Cloud in New Zealand to host its core mission-critical IT systems including customer facing apps, the main website, point of sales systems, inventory and financial systems.
Dimension Data peeks into digital business 2018
Posted on 11-Dec-2017 10:55 News, Digital Business
Blockchain, together with artificial intelligence, machine learning, robotics, and virtual and augmented reality, have the potential to deliver disruptive outcomes and reshape digital business in 2018. And companies that have not started the digital investment cycle are at high risk of being disrupted.
New Fujifilm macro lens lands in New Zealand
Posted on 5-Dec-2017 20:16 News, Consumer Electronics
Fujifilm is announcing the FUJINON XF80mmF2.8 R LM OIS WR Macro Lens, now available in New Zealand joining a massive XF lens line-up bringing the first 1.0x magnification mid-telephoto macro lens for X-Series mirrorless cameras.
Cyber security not being taken seriously enough
Posted on 5-Dec-2017 20:13 News, Security
Business leaders are not taking cyber security seriously enough, said cyber security expert Dr Ryan Ko, and that poses a significant risk to their companies' reputations.
Sony commences Android 8.0 Oreo rollout in New Zealand
Posted on 5-Dec-2017 20:08 News, Android
In addition to native improvements, the update will introduce Sony specific feature updates as well bring the exciting world-first app 3D creation tool to a greater New Zealand audience.
Air New Zealand experiments with blockchain technology
Posted on 23-Nov-2017 15:39 News, SaaS
Air New Zealand is exploring the use of blockchain-based systems within its business, reinforcing its global reputation for innovation and embracing new and emerging technology.
