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New boss steps up for Jade Software
Jade Software

New boss steps up for Jade Software

Former Dynamic Controls CEO and NZ Trade and Enterprise director Charlotte Walshe is taking on the top role at Jade Software.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 16th Oct 2017
Laser tech gas detection firm goes nationwide
Risk & Compliance

Laser tech gas detection firm goes nationwide

Rising ammonia-safety pressure in food processing has prompted a nationwide distribution deal for laser-based detectors across New Zealand.

By Geoff • 2 min read • Thu, 17th Aug 2017
Wearable tech challenge finalists want to rewire stroke-affected brains, decrease fall risk
Health Technologies

Wearable tech challenge finalists want to rewire stroke-affected brains, decrease fall risk

The C-Prize Challenge invites Kiwi innovators and entrepreneurs to create technology solutions in a designated area.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Jul 2017

Global Stories

Photonics stories

NTT and Microsoft team up for future solutions
Data Analytics

NTT and Microsoft team up for future solutions

Initiatives include creating a Global Digital Fabric, enterprise solutions built on Azure, and all-photonics network and digital twin computing tech.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Dec 2019
Cisco heralds silicon & optics as core of 'next decade of digital innovation'
Unified Communications

Cisco heralds silicon & optics as core of 'next decade of digital innovation'

Cisco has a plan for the next decade of digital innovation, and it all starts with pushing innovation beyond the boundaries of what's currently possible.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Dec 2019
Paradigm shift as Infinera introduces new optical tech
Network Infrastructure

Paradigm shift as Infinera introduces new optical tech

Infinera's new XR optics technology marks a significant shift in optical networking, enabling more efficient, flexible, and cost-effective transport networks.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Oct 2019
Jaguar Land Rover's new research heralds the next generation of cars
Digital Signage

Jaguar Land Rover's new research heralds the next generation of cars

Jaguar Land Rover, partnering with Cambridge University, is pioneering immersive 3D head-up display tech to boost driver safety and in-car entertainment.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 23rd Aug 2019
Cisco completes US$660m acquisition of semiconductor company
Semiconductors

Cisco completes US$660m acquisition of semiconductor company

Cisco has finalised its US$660m acquisition of semiconductor firm Luxtera, aiming to boost chip performance and cater to rising internet bandwidth demand.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Feb 2019
Silicon photonics market to grow 23.4% in next six years
Unified Communications

Silicon photonics market to grow 23.4% in next six years

According to a recent report, the market for silicon photonics is being boosted by the growth of data centres, especially throughout APAC.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Thu, 31st Jan 2019
IDC - 'aggressive growth' coming for new CDI market
EduTech

IDC - 'aggressive growth' coming for new CDI market

An inaugural report on composable/disaggregated infrastructure from IDC shows that it will go from US$300m to $3.4b in next five years.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Sep 2018
Data centres in outer space could happen sooner than you think
Space

Data centres in outer space could happen sooner than you think

An expert has stated that we could soon be launching data centres into outer space to utilise solar power & zero human error, among other things.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Mar 2018
Infinera unveils data centre industry's first 2.4Tb/s optical engine
Network Infrastructure

Infinera unveils data centre industry's first 2.4Tb/s optical engine

​Infinera has released an industry-first with its latest addition to the company's family of Infinite Capacity Engines.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Mar 2018
Huawei announces £3bn commitment to UK after meeting with prime minister
Hyperscale

Huawei announces £3bn commitment to UK after meeting with prime minister

After procuring more than £2bn into the UK between 2013-2017, Huawei has committed to £3bn more over the next five years.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 9th Feb 2018
Turn your smart home into a giant battery with Wi-Charge
Smart Home

Turn your smart home into a giant battery with Wi-Charge

Wi-Charge transforms your smart home into a giant battery by delivering long-range wireless power, ending the clutter of charging cables forever.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 23rd Aug 2017
UK's silicon photonics consortium welcomes £4.8 million boost to R&D
DataCentre infrastructure

UK's silicon photonics consortium welcomes £4.8 million boost to R&D

Silicon photonics is seen as one of the key technologies to solve the surging volumes of IP traffic using astronomic volumes of energy.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Jul 2017
Demand for cloud brings 'tidal wave of change' for networking, says Juniper Networks
DataCentre infrastructure

Demand for cloud brings 'tidal wave of change' for networking, says Juniper Networks

Juniper Networks launches Open Cloud Interconnect to accelerate cloud service delivery and simplify network operations.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd Mar 2017

Stories from Other Regions

Photonics stories

Coriant powers China's Beijing Internet Harbor Technology's data center services
Coriant

Coriant powers China's Beijing Internet Harbor Technology's data center services

Coriant has won a contract with Beijing Internet Harbor to deploy solutions that will boost capacity across China's major cities.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 18th May 2017