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AWS launches Amazon Kendra, its machine learning search service

Amazon Web Services launches Amazon Kendra, an ML-powered enterprise search tool designed to provide precise results for natural language queries.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Wed, 13th May 2020

Health Technologies

Healthcare IT is in dire need of investment, says NZ Health IT chief

New Zealand's digital health tech needs more investment to support healthcare during the pandemic, says NZ Health IT.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 13th May 2020

Hybrid & Remote Work

Support for InternetNZ's digital inclusion plan gathers momentum

Twenty organisations from across New Zealand have pledged their support for a digital inclusion plan. The plan was submitted to Government last week.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 12th May 2020

Unified Communications

NZ-made virtual vet nurse launches to help struggling vets

A New Zealand-made virtual vet nurse named Sophie, developed by tech firm Ambit, launches free of charge to support struggling vet clinics amidst COVID-19.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Tue, 12th May 2020

Marketing Technologies

Omnichannel retail outshines online-only during pandemic

Although, the research shows that there is still plenty for all online retailers to work on to meet rising customer expectations.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 12th May 2020

Marketing Technologies

Mastercard launches new initiatives to empower those hit by COVID-19 lockdowns

Mastercard commits to bringing one billion people and 50 million businesses into the digital economy by 2025, with a focus on women entrepreneurs.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 12th May 2020

Partner Programmes

Strong industry representation on CompTIA Artificial Intelligence Advisory Council

CompTIA unveils its AI Advisory Council composed of top executives from 16 leading organisations to drive AI adoption and innovation in the IT industry.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 12th May 2020

Apps

Track and trace app must be mandatory to all visitors into NZ

A mandatory track and trace app must be made available to all visitors into New Zealand, says Jupl co-founder Sir Ray Avery.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 12th May 2020

Marketing Technologies

The rise of contactless card payments in the time of the COVID-19 pandemic

Amid COVID-19, Australia sees a surge in contactless card payments, enhancing daily safety and convenience, with over half of transactions now contact-free.

By Michael Robertson • 4 min read • Mon, 11th May 2020

Health Technologies

How SnapComms, a Kiwi startup, turned an enterprise comms tool into a global powerhouse

Kiwi startup SnapComms revolutionises enterprise communication with its software platform, now connecting 2.5 million users worldwide, backed by Microsoft.

By Nick Forrester • 5 min read • Mon, 11th May 2020

AR, VR & Metaverse

HTC's Vive Sync VR meeting app enters open beta

HTC has launched the open beta of Vive Sync, its new VR meeting app, accessible now for Vive VR kit owners. Step into the future of virtual meetings, today.

By Darren Price • 9 min read • Mon, 11th May 2020

Desktop-as-a-Service

Nutanix delivers VDI solution for ANZ remote workers

Nutanix launches FastTrack for VDI to accelerate remote work solutions in Australia and New Zealand, promising quick setup and enhanced security.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 8th May 2020

Gaming

Microsoft unveils suite of new Surface offerings

The Surface Go, Surface Book and Surface Headphones, among others, have been revamped and will be available later this month.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Fri, 8th May 2020

Hybrid & Remote Work

Gartner updates 2020 future of work trends for post-pandemic world

The post-pandemic world will bring workplace change in terms of health support, remote working, gig workers, and employee tracking.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 8th May 2020

EduTech

Teaching remotely in a COVID-19 world

The principles of blended learning means that meaningful learning can take place at home, and allow the students and teachers to interact and collaborate.

By Owen McCarthy • 4 min read • Fri, 8th May 2020

DataCentre infrastructure

Catalyst Cloud comments on Microsoft's new Kiwi data centre

Microsoft's decision to build a data centre in New Zealand is welcomed by Catalyst Cloud, which sees it as a boon for local businesses' multi-cloud strategies.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 7th May 2020