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New Zealand introduces its first Fluid Power Engineering Certification
Education, Learning & Training

New Zealand introduces its first Fluid Power Engineering Certification

A long-standing skills gap in hydraulics and pneumatics is easing as the first NZQA-approved fluid power qualification opens new career paths in New Zealand.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Wed, 20th Mar 2024
Brother launches colourful LED laser printer range for home & office
Cloud Services

Brother launches colourful LED laser printer range for home & office

Brother debuts a vibrant, efficiency-boosting range of LED laser printers, designed for both home and office, that combine excellent print quality with robust data security features.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Mar 2024
Micro infrastructure important for resilience
Power / Energy

Micro infrastructure important for resilience

Cyclone Gabrielle showed why decentralised power could keep homes, water and communications running when the main grid fails.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Mar 2024
Pressure mounting to ban engineered stone
Regulation

Pressure mounting to ban engineered stone

Calls are growing for New Zealand to follow Australia and ban the material, as experts warn silica dust can cause fatal lung disease.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Wed, 20th Mar 2024
Kordia CEO Shaun Rendell steps down for health reasons
Unified Communications

Kordia CEO Shaun Rendell steps down for health reasons

Shaun Rendell resigns as CEO of New Zealand's leading telecom and broadcast org, Kordia, citing health concerns; tenure marked by expansion into cyber security and cloud services.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Fri, 15th Mar 2024
Jessica McFadden named as new Cisco New Zealand Country Manager
Cisco

Jessica McFadden named as new Cisco New Zealand Country Manager

Cisco New Zealand announces Jessica McFadden as its new country manager, leveraging her 16-year experience within the company and 25 years in the tech sector.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Fri, 15th Mar 2024
Wellington Council rejects panel and pushes for more housing
Sustainability

Wellington Council rejects panel and pushes for more housing

If approved by ministers, the revised District Plan could open more sites for housing and upzone rail corridors across Wellington.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Fri, 15th Mar 2024
New Zealand start-up SellWise seeks to revolutionise secondhand trading
EduTech

New Zealand start-up SellWise seeks to revolutionise secondhand trading

New Zealand start-up SellWise aims to radically overhaul secondhand trading by addressing frustrations with existing platforms and promising an intuitive, streamlined experience.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Mar 2024
Netsafe allies with CYBERA for enhanced scam recovery
Email Security

Netsafe allies with CYBERA for enhanced scam recovery

Netsafe forms a coalition with CYBERA, Dolla, and Akahu to aid New Zealanders in recovering funds lost to scams, targeting banking, crypto, and telecom sectors.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Mar 2024
Digital Future Aotearoa calls for greater laptop donations
EduTech

Digital Future Aotearoa calls for greater laptop donations

Amid a growing digital divide, Digital Future Aotearoa urgently appeals for laptop donations for their RAD initiative, supporting educational and employment aspirations of Aotearoa's youth.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Mar 2024

Global Stories

New Zealand (NZ) stories

ASUS ROG Phone 8 series debuts in Australia & New Zealand
Gaming

ASUS ROG Phone 8 series debuts in Australia & New Zealand

ASUS unveils the all-new, redesigned ROG Phone 8 series in Australia and New Zealand that aims to redefine mobile gaming, boasting enhanced AI-powered features, high-performance components, and a design that combines sophistication and power.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Mar 2024
Small retailers primed for growth while others struggle
Customer Experience

Small retailers primed for growth while others struggle

Contrary to popular belief, New Zealand's small retailers are poised for growth, whilst medium-sized businesses may struggle.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Mar 2024
Wavelink partners with Garland Technology to bolster network security
Firewalls

Wavelink partners with Garland Technology to bolster network security

Wavelink forms strategic partnership with Garland Technology to offer partners extensive range of network visibility solutions, supporting robust cybersecurity measures amid rising cyber threats.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Mar 2024
Dell Technologies unveils new Inspiron range in Australia & New Zealand
Network Infrastructure

Dell Technologies unveils new Inspiron range in Australia & New Zealand

Dell Technologies unveils new Inspiron range in Australia and New Zealand, offering high-performance tech with significant multitasking capabilities, and advanced features for creators and students.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Mar 2024
Japan's Synspective successfully launches fourth SAR satellite
Space

Japan's Synspective successfully launches fourth SAR satellite

Japanese satellite firm Synspective successfully launches its fourth SAR satellite, Strix-3, from New Zealand, reinforcing its prominence in high-frequency Earth observation technology.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Mar 2024
Monday.com expands APJ team with key appointments
Unified Communications

Monday.com expands APJ team with key appointments

Work operating system monday.com boosts APJ team with key appointments, inducting Diana Terry as Head of Solution Engineering APJ and Elian Priel as Customer Success Lead APJ.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Mar 2024
HAT Distribution & BackBox unite for ANZ network automation solutions
Cloud Services

HAT Distribution & BackBox unite for ANZ network automation solutions

HAT Distribution, a Sydney-based tech company, partners with global firm BackBox to deliver sophisticated network automation solutions across Australia and New Zealand.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 14th Mar 2024
Pax8 exits Kiwi MSP business with sale to previous Country Manager
Cloud Services

Pax8 exits Kiwi MSP business with sale to previous Country Manager

Tech veteran Ian Hassell launches Umbrellar Technology Group, a cloud-based managed service provider, boosting New Zealand enterprises' productivity and security.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 14th Mar 2024