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Kiwi-made email app in the Bosch spotlight

Bosch has partnered with Kiwi-made Speaking Email, an app that reads emails aloud enabling drivers to check their emails while driving.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 13th Jan 2017

Unified Communications

Skype while driving: Volvo to integrate Skype into semi-autonomous vehicles

Volvo to introduce Skype app in its 90 Series cars, allowing drivers to make calls and view upcoming meetings from their dashboard.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Jan 2017

Robotics

New international collaboration with University of Auckland to lead robotics development

The University of Auckland partners with the University of Stuttgart for a robotics collaboration to benefit digital engineering and human-machine interface.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 12th Dec 2016

Cartech

Autonomous vehicle tech could stop crashes on NZ roads

New technology in autonomous vehicles cuts rear-end car crashes by 43%, says Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Dec 2016

Cartech

Base 2 ditches the gas guzzlers: The future is now EV

New Zealand IT company, Base 2, partners with BMW to introduce EV leases and decrease environmental footprint.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Tue, 1st Nov 2016

Cartech

Vector's new EV charging app wants to ease 'range anxiety' for Kiwi drivers

Vector is making efforts to put 'range anxiety' to rest for electric vehicle (EV) drivers across the country, with the launch of its EV charging app.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 31st Oct 2016

Global Stories

Automotive stories

Data Analytics

IIoT industry making headway in Asia Pacific, says Frost & Sullivan

Currently Singapore and Australia lead IIoT adoption, while other countries are only starting to deploy machine-to-machine (M2M) technologies.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 18th Jan 2017

Robotics

Robotics spending set to double, market to enjoy 'tremendous' growth

Global spending on robotics and related services is set to double by 2020, with the Asia/Pacific region leading the way.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Jan 2017

Health Technologies

'Sophisticated' 3D printing market to soar on a global scale

The global 3D printing market is predicted to reach $28.9bn in 2020, according to a report by analyst firm IDC.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Jan 2017

Internet of Things

Gemalto inks deal with China Mobile as it makes connected car play

China Mobile has partnered with Gemalto to supply its LinqUS On-Demand Connectivity solution and eSIMs to the telecom carrier.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 14th Dec 2016

Cybersecurity

Symantec's cyber security predictions for 2017

security experts Symantec have compiled a list of 10 security threat predictions for 2017 as cybercriminals change tactics. Here's what can we expect.

By Patrick Pilcher • 6 min read • Wed, 7th Dec 2016

Cloud Services

Verizon Enterprise Solutions names new global president

George Fischer has been appointed as the new president of Verizon Enterprise Solutions, replacing Chris Formant. #Verizon #leadership.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 30th Nov 2016

Hyperscale

Interconnection: Machine learning & Artificial Intelligence

Of course the million dollar question was how to harness these insights and leverage them to forge business advantage.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Nov 2016

Drones

Technavio report sheds light on growing commercial drone services market

The commercial drone-enabled services market is expected to grow 35.47% and now Technavio has revealed the top seven global vendors.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Nov 2016

IT Automation

Industrial automation behind tech spending growth in APAC, researcher says

In the APeJ region, IDC forecasts tech spending in manufacturing will hit USD $36 billion by 2020, driven by industrial automation and efficiency gains.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 23rd Nov 2016

Education, Learning & Training

Epicor turns partner program on its head to open up new niche markets

Epicor Software has turned its partner program on its head as it seeks increased focus on niche partners - and the potentially lucrative new verticals.

By Heather Wright • 5 min read • Wed, 23rd Nov 2016