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Microsoft Envision AI roadshow: Unveiling generative AI's impact in NZ
Power / Energy

Microsoft Envision AI roadshow: Unveiling generative AI's impact in NZ

At the recent Microsoft Envision AI Roadshow in Auckland, business executives explored the rapidly growing influence of generative AI and its potential to transform operations and tackle social inequities.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Apr 2024
Optimation reaches the NZ Hi-Tech Awards 2024 finals
Optimation

Optimation reaches the NZ Hi-Tech Awards 2024 finals

Optimation, a tech solutions provider, is a finalist in the NZ Hi-Tech Awards 2024 for their pioneering product, Optimation Connect.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Apr 2024
NZTech unveils tech strategy for emissions reduction
Agricultural Technology

NZTech unveils tech strategy for emissions reduction

NZTech unveils a report outlining the crucial role technology may have in cutting emissions and promoting environmental sustainability.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Apr 2024
Spark invests $15m in Waikato's digital infrastructure in NZ
Cloud Services

Spark invests $15m in Waikato's digital infrastructure in NZ

Spark plans to invest over $15m into improving digital infrastructure in New Zealand's Waikato region, in conjunction with the University of Waikato.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Apr 2024
Optic Security Group bags double win at 2024 New Zealand OSPAs
Security industry

Optic Security Group bags double win at 2024 New Zealand OSPAs

Optic Security Group sees double victory at the 2024 OSPAs, with Isaac Taingahue and Lee Ashton scooping 'Outstanding Contract Security Manager/Director' and 'Outstanding Security Consultant' respectively.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Apr 2024
Software Combined Group acquires NZ firm Activate in first regional move
Unified Communications

Software Combined Group acquires NZ firm Activate in first regional move

Sydney-based Software Combined Group acquires Auckland's Activate, a specialist in self-service automation, marking its first expansion into the New Zealand market.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 4th Apr 2024
NZ law firm Anderson Lloyd switches to NetDocuments
Unified Communications

NZ law firm Anderson Lloyd switches to NetDocuments

NZ law firm, Anderson Lloyd, boosts productivity through a new IT overhaul, choosing NetDocuments' cloud platform to streamline document and email management for its 170 staff.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Mon, 26th Feb 2024
Is our aversion to debt holding us back?
Productivity

Is our aversion to debt holding us back?

Record demand for New Zealand government bonds suggests ministers could borrow cheaply to tackle a $100 billion infrastructure gap.

By Staff Writer • 15 min read • Mon, 26th Feb 2024
4Cabling expands in New Zealand with larger Auckland warehouse
Online shopping

4Cabling expands in New Zealand with larger Auckland warehouse

Leading cabling solutions provider, 4Cabling, bolsters its commitment to New Zealand with a move to a larger warehouse in Mangere Bridge, Auckland.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 16th Feb 2024
Axing Auckland fuel tax highlights lack of long-term transport plan
Auckland Council

Axing Auckland fuel tax highlights lack of long-term transport plan

Auckland faces a funding gap for bus, rail and road safety projects after the government scrapped a tax set to raise NZ$1.5 billion.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Fri, 16th Feb 2024
Nathan Marston joins FIRN as Business Development Manager
Data Analytics

Nathan Marston joins FIRN as Business Development Manager

Nathan Marston, an expert in strategic solutions, joins Auckland-based cloud data analytics firm, FIRN, as Business Development Manager; poised to accelerate firm's growth trajectory.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 14th Feb 2024
Public support a user-pays approach to infrastructure
Auckland Transport

Public support a user-pays approach to infrastructure

Nearly three-quarters of New Zealanders back user-based charging for electricity and water, giving councils cover to seek new funding tools.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 12th Feb 2024
Dyson unveils first interactive pop-up in New Zealand
Westfield

Dyson unveils first interactive pop-up in New Zealand

Dyson launches its first ever interactive pop-up, the Dyson Demo, in New Zealand, offering hands-on experiences of its advanced technology products at Auckland's Westfield Albany.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 31st Jan 2024

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Japanese markets lead in global data centre rankings
Cushman & Wakefield

Japanese markets lead in global data centre rankings

Japan's data centre market outshines the rest of Asia Pacific, with Tokyo and Osaka scoring highly in global established and emerging markets rankings, according to annual Global Data Centre Market Comparison report.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Apr 2024
Trend Micro & AWS partner for largest cybersecurity roadshow in 2024
Hyperscale

Trend Micro & AWS partner for largest cybersecurity roadshow in 2024

Trend Micro announced its 2024 Risk to Resilience World Tour, touted as the world's largest cybersecurity roadshow, backed by Amazon Web Services. The tour will leverage AI-enabled solutions for businesses in seven major Australasian cities.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 19th Feb 2024
Touchable Earth wins at Kids Judge Bett 2024 event
Artificial Intelligence

Touchable Earth wins at Kids Judge Bett 2024 event

Touchable Earth, an Auckland-based company, earns top honours from Kids Judge Bett at world's largest EdTech event, Bett UK, for promoting global citizenship and geography in a unique app format.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Feb 2024
MEGA selects SugarCRM to optimise sales & enhance user conversions
Storage

MEGA selects SugarCRM to optimise sales & enhance user conversions

New Zealand's cloud storage firm MEGA partners with SugarCRM to boost its sales automation, aiming to optimise user conversions from free to paid services.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Feb 2024

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