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Digital Technology stories

Online food delivery is changing the way Kiwis eat

Online food delivery service Menulog has released a report on the ordering habits of New Zealanders, revealing interesting insights.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 20th Jun 2018

Cloud Services

Being from NZ can help catapult our country's technology exports

NZ Story Group's head of engagement discusses three points as to why being from little old NZ can actually be of huge benefit to our tech sector.

By Sarah Morgan • 3 min read • Fri, 18th May 2018

Cloud Services

DIGMYIDEA Maori Innovation Challenge launches

The DIGMYIDEA Māori Innovation Challenge is now open, with the competition calling on budding Māori digital entrepreneurs to put their ideas forward.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 17th Apr 2018

DataCentre infrastructure

How NZ is becoming the world's living tech lab

World's first self-driving air taxi in Christchurch showcases New Zealand as a living tech lab, says NZTech CEO.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 19th Mar 2018

Surveillance

Lost or found someone's pet? PiP facial recognition will reunite our furry friends

New Zealand rolls out PiP facial recognition technology to help reunite lost pets with their owners, revolutionising animal recovery services.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Thu, 15th Mar 2018

Robotics

Three big tech trends critical for Kiwis in 2018

Demand for digital skills is set to outpace graduates in New Zealand, with smarter homes and medical drone trials also set to affect daily life.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Jan 2018

Agricultural Technology

Tech momentum having a huge impact

Technology is spreading beyond startups in New Zealand, lifting banking, farming and tourism while making tech the fastest-growing industry.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Sep 2017

Wireless Networks

WiFi coming to select Air New Zealand flights starting now

Air New Zealand introduces WiFi on overseas flights, commencing with a new Boeing 787 service to enhance customer experience.

By Alex Crossan • 2 min read • Fri, 9th Jun 2017

Phishing

IAG Insurance attempts to scam own employees - but not in a bad way

The goal is not to scam them into giving back their wages, but to test them on their cyber security awareness.

By Alex Crossan • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Jun 2017

Cloud Services

Teachers want to do more with digital technologies

New research, from a survey of over 300 schools, finds a desire to work with digital technologies, but a need for more training to deliver it.

By Matthew Bain • 2 min read • Tue, 30th May 2017

Global Stories

Digital Technology stories

Digital Transformation

Microsoft survey: Businesses that ignore latest tech hurt their workers

Workplaces that do provide the latest technology are more likely to boost employee engagement and satisfaction, as well as better customer service.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 30th Aug 2018

AR, VR & Metaverse

Architecture goes virtual with iStaging

iStaging announced the release of a brand-new feature that allows users to create floor plans on their VR Maker app.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 28th May 2018

Semiconductors

Augmented reality and machine learning dominate Deloitte predictions

Deloitte predicts 2018 to be the tipping point for AR and machine learning in business, with substantial growth and shifts anticipated in various industries.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 7th Feb 2018

AR, VR & Metaverse

NSW government invests in local VR projects

The aim of the initiative is to help artists and cultural practitioners develop their skills and extend their audiences.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Sep 2017

Enterprise Content Management

Acquia reports huge growth in APAC

Acquia celebrates a surge in APAC reach, attributing success to high demand for its digital tech and a robust partnership network.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Mon, 28th Aug 2017

Drones

Drones could restore the Earth by planting a billion trees within a year

In a high-tech bid to reforest the planet, BioCarbonEngineering's drones could plant a billion trees a year, revolutionising ecosystem restoration.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 15th Aug 2017

Cloud Services

We bring you the future, today: Why NetGuide changed its name

NetGuide rebrands as FutureFive, shifting its focus to emerging tech like drones and virtual reality while continuing to cover consumer technology news.

By Alex Crossan • 2 min read • Mon, 31st Jul 2017