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New Zealand plans to power remote Pacific communities with renewable technology
DataCentre infrastructure

New Zealand plans to power remote Pacific communities with renewable technology

A coalition of NZ based clean energy companies have decided to tackle the power insecurity that many remote Pacific communities face...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Jul 2017
Young Kiwi innovators most concerned about environment and education issues - survey
Mental Health

Young Kiwi innovators most concerned about environment and education issues - survey

The future of the environment and sustainability scored the highest in importance, with 81% of respondents rating it more than 8 out of 10.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Jul 2017
Greenpeace calls for an overhaul of the New Zealand electricity industry
DataCentre infrastructure

Greenpeace calls for an overhaul of the New Zealand electricity industry

Greenpeace calls for overhaul of electricity industry after Solarcity's complaint against solar tax is dismissed in court.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Jul 2017
Regional startups gain access to more incubator services
Callaghan Innovation

Regional startups gain access to more incubator services

Callaghan has awarded six providers, some in BoP, Gisborne, and Hawkes Bay, one and two-year contracts for founder incubator services.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Jul 2017
Maori innovation and achievements to be celebrated at 2017 Matariki Awards
Matariki Awards

Maori innovation and achievements to be celebrated at 2017 Matariki Awards

Māori brilliance takes centre stage at the Matariki Awards, celebrating exceptional achievements on 21st July.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Jun 2017
WiFi coming to select Air New Zealand flights starting now
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
Government invests in financial literacy education
Financial Literacy

Government invests in financial literacy education

Government invests $10.2m in financial education initiatives to equip young New Zealanders with money management skills.

By Matthew Bain • 2 min read • Wed, 7th Jun 2017
Kiwis - too relaxed about cybercrime? Palo Alto tech ramps up NZ cybersecurity
Cybersecurity

Kiwis - too relaxed about cybercrime? Palo Alto tech ramps up NZ cybersecurity

Palo Alto's tech boosts New Zealand's cyber defences as Kiwi businesses confront alarming cybercrime complacency.

By Simone de Cunha • 4 min read • Wed, 7th Jun 2017
3D Printing revolutionises health education in South Island
Health Technologies

3D Printing revolutionises health education in South Island

New Zealanders are using 3D printing to help educate communities about diabetes, demonstrating how technology can enhance learning.

By Matthew Bain • 2 min read • Fri, 28th Apr 2017
NZ small businesses show solid growth in first quarter of 2017, but skilled labour hard to find
Small Business

NZ small businesses show solid growth in first quarter of 2017, but skilled labour hard to find

Small businesses have shown the strongest growth outlook in two years in the last quarter, but shortage of skilled labour remains a critical issue.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Apr 2017
Dimension Data becomes single cloud provider for Ultrafast Fibre
Cloud Services

Dimension Data becomes single cloud provider for Ultrafast Fibre

Ultrafast Fibre says it's seeing improved security and flexibility and reduced costs after selecting Dimension Data as its single cloud provider.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Apr 2017

Global Stories

Island stories

Phase 2 of Ultra-Fast Broadband build underway - who's town is next?
Unified Communications

Phase 2 of Ultra-Fast Broadband build underway - who's town is next?

​The second phase of the government's Ultra-Fast Broadband initiative is underway, with one South Island town and one North Island town first up.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Fri, 12th May 2017
Exclusive Networks wins big with Fortinet
Firewalls

Exclusive Networks wins big with Fortinet

Exclusive Networks bags 4 big wins at Fortinet's Accelerate 2017, lauded for robust APAC growth and technical prowess in cybersecurity.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Tue, 2nd May 2017
High School League playoffs and the road to the finals
Gaming

High School League playoffs and the road to the finals

Latest announcements from the High School League tell us how the finals will look and promise some fierce competition yet to come.

By Matthew Bain • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Apr 2017
Fibre providers chime in on country's fastest broadband regions
Unified Communications

Fibre providers chime in on country's fastest broadband regions

Chorus' latest survey of the top ten fastest services for broadband has ruffled feathers amongst three of the country's local fibre companies.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Apr 2017
Dicker Data resellers walk the walk on the Milford Track
Dicker Data

Dicker Data resellers walk the walk on the Milford Track

Three Dicker Data New Zealand resellers took to the great outdoors last week after winning the distributor's Walk the Walk promotion.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Apr 2017
Tech firm wants Christchurch grads
Customer Relationship Management

Tech firm wants Christchurch grads

CRM solutions firm Magnetism is hiring and training graduates from the University of Canterbury as it opens a new office in Christchurch.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 20th Mar 2017

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