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How smartphones can make our roads safer
Smart Cities

How smartphones can make our roads safer

Crowdsourced smartphone data could let road agencies spot pothole risks sooner and prioritise repairs on costly networks more cheaply.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Nov 2020
Why GPS is not a good monitoring solution for indoor lone workers
Risk & Compliance

Why GPS is not a good monitoring solution for indoor lone workers

Indoor alarm alerts can still fail to pinpoint lone workers because GPS signals cannot penetrate roofs, walls or thick foliage.

By Georgie Hughes • 2 min read • Mon, 10th Aug 2020
Medicinal Cannabis Scheme takes effect
Global Positioning System

Medicinal Cannabis Scheme takes effect

Access to cheaper medicinal cannabis for thousands of patients is expected to grow as licence applications are now under way.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Apr 2020
What is a kilogram? Lower Hutt holds its own weight on a global scale
Global Positioning System

What is a kilogram? Lower Hutt holds its own weight on a global scale

Lower Hutt scientists revolutionise global measurements with the Kiwi Kibble Balance, using quantum physics to redefine the kilogram and other units.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 20th May 2019
On the road again: How to tackle mileage reporting for business
Global Positioning System

On the road again: How to tackle mileage reporting for business

SAP Concur advises businesses to harness GPS tech for precise mileage reporting, mitigating expense inaccuracies and easing tax and audit burdens.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Mar 2019
Hands-on Review: Tile Mate and Tile Pro Bluetooth trackers
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Tile Mate and Tile Pro Bluetooth trackers

Bluetooth trackers Tile Mate and Tile Pro help you locate your keys and phone effortlessly, offering robust performance and great value for money.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • Tue, 27th Nov 2018
Wellington supermarket trials GPS trolley tracking
Supply Chain

Wellington supermarket trials GPS trolley tracking

New World Island Bay trials GPS-enabled trolleys, aiming to enhance shopping experiences by tracking how and where customers shop. Data remains anonymous.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Nov 2018

Global Stories

Global Positioning System (GPS) stories

Apple announces the Apple watch series 8 and the new Apple watch SE
Wearables

Apple announces the Apple watch series 8 and the new Apple watch SE

Apple has announced the Apple watch series 8 and the new Apple watch SE, which brings advanced technology and performance.

By Nadine Rogers • 3 min read • Fri, 9th Sep 2022
Global Processing Services appoints Joanne Dewar & Kevin Schultz as vice chair & CEO
Fintech

Global Processing Services appoints Joanne Dewar & Kevin Schultz as vice chair & CEO

Joanne Dewar appointed GPS vice chair while Kevin Schultz becomes CEO, bringing experience in digital banking and payments.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 1st Jul 2022
Cradlepoint expands its Cellular Intelligence capabilities
Unified Communications

Cradlepoint expands its Cellular Intelligence capabilities

Cradlepoint expands Wireless WAN visibility with new Cellular Intelligence capabilities, providing enhanced management and troubleshooting tools.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Wed, 18th May 2022
Global Processing Services (GPS) appoints Simon Stanford as chief revenue officer
Customer Relationship Management

Global Processing Services (GPS) appoints Simon Stanford as chief revenue officer

Global Processing Services (GPS) appoints Simon Stanford as CRO to lead their global commercial, partnerships, and revenue growth strategy.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 6th May 2022
GPS and Mastercard help fintechs disrupt traditional banking
Fintech

GPS and Mastercard help fintechs disrupt traditional banking

GPS, the global payment technology platform catering to a variety of fintechs, has announced a new strategic partnership with Mastercard.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Mar 2022
GPS closes $400 million funding round, brings on new chair
Marketing Technologies

GPS closes $400 million funding round, brings on new chair

Global Processing Services (GPS) has closed a fundraise of over $400m, with Temasek and MissionOG joining the initial investors.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Jan 2022
Moochies Connect Phone Watch to help parents keep track of their kids
Wearables

Moochies Connect Phone Watch to help parents keep track of their kids

Ingram Micro secures distribution rights for GPS-enabled wristwatch that allows parents to track their children in New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Dec 2021
GPS and Currencycloud launch cross-border payments solution
Crypto

GPS and Currencycloud launch cross-border payments solution

Global Processing Services (GPS) has partnered with Currencycloud to offer cross-border payment solutions for financial institutions and fintechs.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Jul 2021
Consumer GPS tracker leaks unencrypted data, warns Avast
Cybersecurity

Consumer GPS tracker leaks unencrypted data, warns Avast

Avast reveals severe security flaws in Shenzhen i365 Tech GPS trackers, affecting 600,000 devices globally. Data and privacy at risk.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 12th Sep 2019
The tech that helped the first woman to sail around Australia
Global Positioning System

The tech that helped the first woman to sail around Australia

Lisa Blair used devices from supplied by Pivotel to aid her in becoming the first woman to circumnavigate Australia non-stop.

By Ben Moore • 4 min read • Mon, 17th Dec 2018
Smartphone GPS gains new potential with research out of NZ
Global Positioning System

Smartphone GPS gains new potential with research out of NZ

The University of Otago and Perth's Curtin University have collaborated to drastically improve the accuracy of smartphone location services.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Aug 2018