Fiat Chrysler and Google join forces to develop self driving cars
Posted on 5-May-2016 09:34 News, Consumer Electronics
The Google Self-Driving Car Project and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles have announced, in a first-of-its-kind collaboration, that they will integrate Google's self-driving technology into all-new 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid people movers to expand Google's existing self-driving test program.
Spark and Huawei enable first faster mobile site
Posted on 5-May-2016 09:26 News, 4G
Reaching 1.15Gbps (gigabits per second) in a speed test, it is the fastest mobile data speed in New Zealand, and three times faster than the highest recorded speed on the Spark network.
New Garmin navigation devices to help increase driver awareness
Posted on 22-Apr-2016 14:18 News, GPS
The addition of smart notifications, which display calls, text messages and app notifications on the navigation screen, as well as voice-activated navigation and Bluetooth wireless technology for hands-free calling, allows drivers to keep both hands safely on the wheel.
FreeviewPlus now on satellite service
Posted on 22-Apr-2016 14:14 News, DVB and HD
Enjoying On Demand on TV is about to become a whole lot simpler and easier for even more Kiwis up and down the country, as Freeview New Zealand rolls out FreeviewPlus on their satellite platform.
Panasonic launches 4K Smart Ultra HD 2016 TV range
Posted on 15-Apr-2016 10:29 News, DVB and HD
A large variety of easy-access content and apps makes Panasonic's new Smart TVs perfect for Kiwis who want access to popular video on demand applications including Netflix, Lightbox, YouTube, and New Zealand's best catch-up TV streaming services - FreeviewPlus, TVNZ OnDemand, 3NOW and Maori TV On Demand.
MYOB launch e-GST filing service
Posted on 15-Apr-2016 10:27 News, SaaS
Businesses using MYOB's Essentials cloud-based accounting software now have the ability to file their GST returns online directly to the Inland Revenue Department (IRD), saving time and significantly simplifying the GST submission process for SMEs.
First New Zealand industry-accredited computing degrees announced
Posted on 15-Apr-2016 10:24 News, Computing
The first six computing degrees to successfully achieve robust accreditation and endorsement by the IT industry were announced today, with a mix of institutions from across New Zealand being recognised.
Xero integrates with Microsoft Outlook API
Posted on 13-Apr-2016 04:00 News, SaaS
Small businesses benefit from real-time access to emails within Xero and access to Xero information inside Office 365.
Oracle Announces New Oracle HCM Cloud Solutions
Posted on 12-Apr-2016 12:17 News, SaaS
Oracle announced new additions to its Oracle Human Capital Management (HCM) Cloud portfolio that help organizations drive HR transformation.
New Kordia partnership moves IoT from talk to action
Posted on 7-Apr-2016 20:15 News, Internet of Things
With the announcement of a new partnership with Thinxtra, business telecommunications provider Kordia is set to introduce a platform which will allow New Zealand enterprises and local Government to progress from talking about the Internet of Things (IoT), to the widespread deployment of IoT solutions.
TomTom launches TomTom City
Posted on 7-Apr-2016 20:08 News, GPS
New service showcases the extensive range of traffic information available on a city by city basis and will provide a platform to connect traffic authorities, businesses and citizens to jointly manage sustainable and efficient mobility.
Innovative 11Ants Analytics wins innovative software award
Posted on 3-Apr-2016 19:59 News, Computing
The retail and airline data analytics specialist 11Ants Analytics has just won the "innovative software product of the year" award in Microsoft New Zealand's 2016 Partner Awards for its 11Ants RAP (retail analytics platform).
Microsoft New Zealand announces Partner Awards winners
Posted on 1-Apr-2016 08:46 News, Computing
The awards recognise Microsoft partners who show excellence in innovation and implementation of customer solutions based on Microsoft technologies. This year, Microsoft recognised partners in 22 categories that celebrate core partner competencies.
