National AI group launching next month
Posted on 25-May-2017 09:54 News, Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is fast being used to make people more efficient and it will touch every element of New Zealanders' lives from better healthcare and education to faster service and more personalised products, tech leader Stu Christie says.
New Microsoft Surface Pro delivers outstanding battery life, performance
Posted on 25-May-2017 09:34 News, Mobile
Microsoft Corp. on Tuesday unveiled the new Surface Pro, delivering up to 13.5 hours of battery life, making it more than 2.5 times faster than Surface Pro 3, and providing unmatched versatility and mobility in a new, lighter, more refined design.
NetValue partners with CRM Provider SugarCRM
Posted on 23-May-2017 20:04 News, SaaS
The alliance between NetValue and SugarCRM combines the core skills and capabilities of both organisations to provide best-of-breed CRM capabilities and effective software-integration to the New Zealand agricultural sector.
2degrees growth story continues
Posted on 17-May-2017 15:25 News, Mobile
2degrees delivered a maiden profit in the year ending December 31, 2016, repeating year-on-year double digit increases in revenue, while doubling the size of its broadband subscriber base.
Warnings from security firms: do not click that link or risk your computer being infected
Posted on 15-May-2017 10:11 News, Security
Security company Symantec says a number of organisations globally have been affected, the majority of which are in Europe. While this malware slowed down during the weekend, a new variant seems to be already out there. NZTech warns against running unpatched, outdated operating systems.
Pushpay named NZ Hi-Tech Company of the Year 2017
Posted on 15-May-2017 09:59 News, Computing
Pushpay Holdings Limited and their team were named PwC NZ Hi-Tech Company of the Year and IBM Innovative Company of the Year at the 2017 NZ Hi-Tech Awards on Friday evening.
Finalists Named for 2017 CIO Awards
Posted on 11-May-2017 20:00 News, Web media
IDC and Conferenz today announced this year's finalists in the CIO Awards which recognise individuals and teams who have shown leadership, innovation and foresight in their contribution to ICT and business.
James Pascoe Group switches to Rimini Street for support of SAP aplications
Posted on 10-May-2017 18:40 News, SaaS
James Pascoe Group is a New Zealand-headquartered retailer with local brands, including bookstore Whitcoulls, kitchen specialist Stevens, and department store chain Farmers Trading Company, jewelry chains Pascoes and Stewart Dawsons, and Australian jewelry chains Prouds, Angus & Coote and Goldmark.
New caller location system for mobile 111 calls
Posted on 10-May-2017 18:29 News, Security
Police Minister Paula Bennett, Communications Minister Simon Bridges and Internal Affairs Minister Peter Dunne, has announced a new caller location system for 111 mobile phone calls that will improve public safety and help save lives.
Prospective employers urged to sign up for Summer of Tech
Posted on 10-May-2017 06:01 News, Web media
A record number of tech graduates seeking paid summer internships through the Summer of Tech programme has prompted a call from the Wellington Regional Economic Development Agency (WREDA) for more Wellington companies to sign up as employers.
New guide to drive investment in New Zealand tech sector
Posted on 9-May-2017 20:43 News, Web media
Economic Development Minister Simon Bridges and Science and Innovation Minister Paul Goldsmith today launched a new edition of an investment guide into New Zealand’s fast growing technology sector.
Paymark extends services with partner TNS
Posted on 1-May-2017 21:03 News, SaaS
Paymark, is partnering with Transaction Network Services (TNS) to reinforce its EFTPOS services with a new range of alternative, feature rich and highly reliable payment solutions.
Spark to provide communications technology to Christchurch Justice and Emergency Services Precint
Posted on 28-Apr-2017 11:32 News, SaaS
The contract is part of the Telecommunications as a Service (TaaS) shared capability, which is changing the way telecommunications services are delivered, managed and used by government agencies. The Precinct is due to open in the third quarter of this year and when it does everyone working in the facility will be able to connect and collaborate wirelessly from day one.
iStorage introduces range of secure storage
Posted on 21-Apr-2017 15:26 News, Computing
Introducing the ultra-secure diskAshur range, super speed USB 3.1, PIN authenticated, hardware encrypted portable HDD/SSD and desktop drives incorporating unique EDGE technology.
Spark New Zealand starts move to IP-based voice networks
Posted on 19-Apr-2017 12:13 News, VoIP
Voice communications in New Zealand is in for a massive upgrade with Spark New Zealand announcing this morning it is switching from the ageing Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) to a next generation IP-based network.
