New Zealand (NZ) stories - Page 80
Exclusive interview: Andrew Blakey on TVNZ’s new streaming platform
Mon, 2nd Jul 2018
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digital entertainment
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tvnz
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video
I had the opportunity to sit down with TVNZ development manager Andrew Blakey to discuss the launch of HEIHEI, a new streaming service for Kiwi kids.
Spark NZ announces two new additions to leadership team
Mon, 2nd Jul 2018
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devops
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apm
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software development
Each leadership team member will supposedly bring specific knowledge, insights and perspectives to the top table.
New Zealand qualifying announced for Tekken 7 tournament
Wed, 27th Jun 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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tekken
Let's Play Live (LPL) has teamed up with Bandai Namco and the New Zealand Esports Federation to bring the NZ qualifying rounds for Tekken 7.
Intelligent transport technology vital in Auckland Transport’s 10-year plan
Mon, 25th Jun 2018
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transport
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awards
Auckland Transport's 10-year plan, with a budget of NZD $28 billion, underscores intelligent transport technology as crucial for future transport solutions.
Kiwis dump VDSL in favour of new broadband prospects
Thu, 21st Jun 2018
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uc
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fibre
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telco
More than 50% of Spark's broadband customers have switched from copper to modern broadband technologies, with 34% on fibre and 16% on wireless.
Domain Name Commission & CERT NZ to share information about .nz cyber threats
Thu, 14th Jun 2018
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cybersecurity
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domain name commission
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threat intelligence
The two agencies have agreed to share certain domain registration information so that they can ‘enhance’ cybersecurity in New Zealand.
Veeam provides Hastings District Council with new data management platform
Wed, 13th Jun 2018
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virtualisation
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veeam
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datacom
Hastings District Council has revamped its IT with Veeam's data management platform, ensuring always-on online services for nearly 75,000 residents.
Why fibre unbundling is good news for Kiwi broadband users
Wed, 6th Jun 2018
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fibre
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ubf
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retail
Unbundling of New Zealand's UFB fibre network welcomed by InternetNZ, likely to lead to innovation, better services, and better prices.
Riot Games is bringing the League of Legends eSports tournament to Sydney this July
Mon, 4th Jun 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
eSports fans have something to celebrate about because a huge international tournament is coming to Sydney, Australia this July.
Deloitte signed as the first Australian implementation partner for SAP Concur
Wed, 30th May 2018
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deloitte
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sap
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sap concur
Deloitte has become the first Certified Implementation Partner for SAP Concur in Australia and New Zealand, enhancing its ability to deliver end-to-end service.
Cisco and Spark collaborate to develop a 5G innovation hub
Tue, 29th May 2018
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uc
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
Spark announced that Cisco is the first of several collaborators it will be working with to prepare and test the parameters for a 5G network.
NZ Govt is boosting support for game development
Mon, 28th May 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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govtech
The NZ Government is bolstering its game development sector, with new research led by NZTech to explore future opportunities and inform policy.
Callaghan Innovation congratulates Hi-tech award winners
Mon, 28th May 2018
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healthtech
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callaghan innovation
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hi-tech awards
Callaghan Innovation commends winners of the 2018 Hi-Tech Awards & encourages businesses to explore tech support options. #HiTechAwards.
NZ Space Challenge winner announced
Fri, 25th May 2018
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spacetech
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satellite
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mentorship
GPS Control Systems claims the NZ Space Challenge with a GNSS designed to aid heavy vehicles in navigating treacherous Antarctic ice shelves.
Facebook and About Us launch #BoostYourTown in Kaitaia
Wed, 23rd May 2018
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facebook
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partners
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josef
About Us partners with Facebook to provide free workshops in New Zealand towns, aiming to boost online presence and attract more visitors. #BoostYourTown.
Investor says agritech is a cash cow that ‘NZ can do better’
Wed, 23rd May 2018
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it automation
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agritech
Agriculture as the very bones of NZ has seen an uprising in the number of startups in the agritech space - but this expert says we can do better.
New self-driving vehicle tech set to make roundabouts safer
Tue, 22nd May 2018
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cartech
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self-driving cars
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jaguar land rover
A new autonomous driving research project may help reduce the number of accidents NZ roundabouts in the future according to a local spokesperson.
KiwiSaver members urged to claim their ‘free money’
Tue, 15th May 2018
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kiwisaver
ANZ Investments urges KiwiSaver members to claim up to NZD $521 in 'free money' from the Government by meeting contribution requirements before June 30.
Commissioners release privacy factsheet for .nz domain registrants
Mon, 14th May 2018
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data privacy
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domain name commission
The Domain Name Commissioner and the Privacy Commissioner have released new guidance to promote good privacy practices in the .nz domain name space.
NZ crypto platform startup aiming to raise $1million
Mon, 14th May 2018
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fintech
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blockchain
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capital
The company will use the money to grow its New Zealand user base before setting its sights on international expansion to markets such as Singapore.