About Zach
Zach Thompson
News Editor
Zach has experience with filmmaking, magazine writing, and a curiosity about the world and the stories of the people around him. He is accustomed to the city life, but likes to get away to visit family when he can. Zach loves to create and when he is not in the office, he is usually drawing, writing fiction stories, or watching a movie.
Former TechDay team member.
Stories by Zach - Page 60
Flowingly raises $4.5m for automation, workflow efficiency
Mon, 14th Mar 2022
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digital transformation
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healthtech
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software
NZ-based software company Flowingly has raised $4.5 million in Pre-Series A funding, which the company says it will use to continue its global expansion.
Micro Focus introduces AI-powered ValueEdge platform
Fri, 11th Mar 2022
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Micro Focus has unveiled its new cloud-based solution that integrates with existing toolchains to improve productivity and automation.
Databricks launches lakehouse for healthcare, life sciences
Fri, 11th Mar 2022
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ai
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healthtech
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data management
Databricks has launched its first lakehouse platform for organisations across the healthcare and life sciences industries, increasing the scope for innovation.
Paessler announces Top Partner Excellence Awards 2021
Fri, 11th Mar 2022
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iot
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partner programmes
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paessler
Paessler has announced the recipients of its Top Partner Excellence Awards 2021, recognising the contributions of VAR in the Asia Pacific region.
Blackbird says NZ tech sector set for massive growth
Thu, 10th Mar 2022
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investment
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funding
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capital raising
New Zealand's tech sector is poised for significant growth, according to local investor Blackbird, potentially transforming it into a major export earner.
SMX strengthens partner program and appoints new CEO
Thu, 10th Mar 2022
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
SMX is giving extra support and resources to its partner program, allowing for more data insights to advise partners and customers on cybersecurity threats.
Canstar awards Mighty Ape for Most Satisfied Customers
Wed, 9th Mar 2022
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edutech
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supply chain
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online shopping
Canstar has announced that the results of its survey for Most Satisfied Customers in the Online Retailers category reveal Mighty Ape as the winner.
Apple unveils completely new Mac desktop and display
Wed, 9th Mar 2022
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semiconductors
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digital signage
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digital entertainment
Apple has today introduced Mac Studio and Studio Display, designed to give users everything they could want to fulfil their studio needs.
Apple announces M1 Ultra, its most powerful chip yet
Wed, 9th Mar 2022
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semiconductors
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digital entertainment
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supply chain
Apple announces M1 Ultra, a powerful chip with unprecedented performance and capabilities for the new Mac Studio.
Google to acquire Mandiant in new deal worth $US5.4 billion
Wed, 9th Mar 2022
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saas
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
Google and Mandiant announced today that they have entered a deal for Google to acquire the dynamic cyber defence and response company.
Infinera reveals industry-first suite of pluggable solutions
Tue, 8th Mar 2022
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network infrastructure
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optical networking
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infinera
Infinera has announced availability dates for its ICE-XR, an industry-first suite of intelligent, coherent, optical, pluggable solutions.
IWD 2022: Degreed sees increase in women in tech leadership
Tue, 8th Mar 2022
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edutech
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data analytics
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martech
Degreed has announced the implementation of its Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DIB) program has seen a significant increase in women in leadership roles.
M2Cloud and Thales develop IoT-based LTE monitoring system
Mon, 7th Mar 2022
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iot
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supply chain
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healthtech
M2Cloud has announced it has developed an Internet of Things (IoT)-based LTE monitoring system with Thales, optimised for biopharmaceutical monitoring.
Fastly accelerates Edge adoption with new partner ecosystem
Mon, 7th Mar 2022
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
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modernisation
Fastly, Inc. has announced the launch of its Compute@Edge partner ecosystem to help customers address modern infrastructure requirements.
Vodafone looks to sell billion dollar mobile towers
Mon, 7th Mar 2022
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uc
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
Vodafone NZ has begun a market engagement process, with Barrenjoey and UBS brought on board to advise the company.
Ventana Research names IBM Planning Analytics with Watson an Exemplary Vendor
Mon, 7th Mar 2022
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edutech
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data analytics
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planning
A common industry problem is business planning, and knowing where to turn and who to trust for the best quality business planning software can be difficult.
QTnet chooses Juniper for AI-driven eSports gaming stadium
Fri, 4th Mar 2022
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gaming
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partner programmes
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digital entertainment
QTnet has announced it has selected Juniper Network's wired, wireless and security solutions to power its eSport Challenger's Park.
India's largest IX operator surpasses 500 connected networks
Thu, 3rd Mar 2022
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uc
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data analytics
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martech
DE-CIX India becomes fastest-growing interconnection platform with over 500 connected networks across the country.
AWS launches carbon footprint tool to combat climate change
Thu, 3rd Mar 2022
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
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public cloud
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has launched the AWS customer carbon footprint tool to help businesses calculate their carbon emissions and predict future changes.
Growfin targets US$125 trillion global payments market
Thu, 3rd Mar 2022
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saas
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fintech
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ai
Growfin has launched its platform to transform how finance functions in B2B companies track and collect payments from their customers.