New Zealand (NZ) stories - Page 81
Nintendo announces a brand new adjustable charging stand for its Switch console
Fri, 11th May 2018
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Nintendo has announced a brand new adjustable charging stand for the Nintendo Switch console coming out later this year.
How Vodafone aims to speed up cancer research
Wed, 9th May 2018
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bso
Vodafone has launched the DreamLab app, turning smartphones into a virtual supercomputer to enhance cancer research, free to all Vodafone mobile customers.
Crusaders harness the power of cloud to increase fan base
Tue, 8th May 2018
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data analytics
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martech
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cdp
The eight-month implementation enabled the Crusaders to leverage Infor CRM software to centralise its customer data.
Girl power: Championing women in tech
Thu, 3rd May 2018
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
Looking forward it's essential that the tech sector continues to champion women and encourage them to get involved.
Exclusive Q&A: Is New Zealand innovating on a global stage?
Wed, 2nd May 2018
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dyson 360 eye
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dyson
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industrial
I recently had the opportunity to discuss New Zealand's trend of innovation with Dyson senior design engineer Glyn Rees-Jones.
NZ’s West Coast could become a major tech hub
Mon, 30th Apr 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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technology gifts
Technology is supposedly available and embraced in the region and the low cost of living reduces the risk for start-up companies.
Cendio ThinLinc anticipates major ANZ channel growth
Thu, 19th Apr 2018
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telsyte
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cloud adoption
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channel ecosystem
The company will be based in NZ, serving the wider ANZ region with the help of channel partners and distributors.
Mandatory autonomous safety systems could save hundreds of Kiwi lives
Thu, 19th Apr 2018
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cartech
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autonomous vehicle
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automotive
Mandatory Autonomous Emergency Braking in new vehicles could save hundreds of Kiwi lives and lower insurance costs, says Volvo NZ's general manager Coby Duggan.
New Zealand Impact Investing Network announces National Advisory Board
Thu, 19th Apr 2018
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social enterprise
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ākina foundation
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impact investment
Eight Kiwis from around the country have been elected and appointed to form the National Advisory Board for Impact Investing in New Zealand.
GovTech accelerator set to advance public sector innovation
Wed, 18th Apr 2018
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Wellington's new Lightning Lab GovTech accelerator, backed by Creative HQ, aims to drive public sector innovation, with applications opening next month.
InternetNZ announces new leadership roles
Tue, 17th Apr 2018
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uc
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network infrastructure
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InternetNZ confirms leadership team as it evolves as trusted steward of .nz domain and builds a better online New Zealand.
LetsPlay.Live (LPL) announces new Project Cars 2 NZ Championship tournament
Mon, 16th Apr 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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eSports is growing at a rapid rate in New Zealand thanks to LetsPlay.Live (LPL). Now the company is staging a Project Cars 2 tournament for Kiwis.
Auckland to host international AI conference
Mon, 16th Apr 2018
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Auckland will host the prestigious AAMAS 2020, its first in New Zealand, drawing over 500 delegates and providing a USD $900,000 boost to the local economy.
New Zealand film production revenue still on the rise
Tue, 10th Apr 2018
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digital entertainment
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film
New Zealand's film production revenue soared 15% to NZD $1.1 billion in 2017, with Auckland experiencing a remarkable 37% surge, Stats NZ reports.
It's business time, Rocket Lab prepares for its first commercial launch
Mon, 9th Apr 2018
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spacetech
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rocket lab
Rocket Lab sets a 14-day window for its 1st commercial launch, 'It's Business Time', breaking new ground in space.
Could NZ become a world leader in electric vehicle uptake?
Thu, 5th Apr 2018
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cartech
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meridian energy
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evs
Meridian aims to propel NZ to global leadership in electric vehicle adoption, challenging Norway’s dominance with incentives like free EV charging.
Facebook to test a ‘downvote’ button in NZ
Thu, 5th Apr 2018
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facebook
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downvote
The test is a continuation of a trial Facebook began a few weeks ago that allows people to upvote or downvote comments on public threads.
Waste Management NZ redefines the ‘tidy Kiwi’ with electric vehicles
Tue, 3rd Apr 2018
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cartech
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evs
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automotive
Waste Management NZ recently opened New Zealand’s first workshop dedicated to converting diesel trucks into electric vehicles.
Is NZ’s transition to a living laboratory for blockchain a good thing?
Tue, 27th Mar 2018
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fintech
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blockchain
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New Zealand is emerging as a global blockchain hub, with Kiwi firms like Blockchain Lab NZ raising NZD $410 million and creating groundbreaking platforms.
Green Acres GO aims to be the Uber of home maintenance
Mon, 26th Mar 2018
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uber
Green Acres GO aims to unlock an untapped workforce, providing opportunities for people to supplement their incomes by providing home services.