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Fixed broadband prices most expensive in New Zealand, as fibre overtakes copper

Fibre has surpassed copper as Kiwi households' primary internet access, according to a report by the Commerce Commission.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Mar 2020

Unified Communications

TCF: Telcos meeting New Zealand demand

The Commerce Commission has released its Annual Telecommunication Monitoring Report this week, and the TCF says it is welcoming the report's findings.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2020

Digital Transformation

Inland Revenue shuts down to make changes to tax system

The revenue system will be closed for a week in April as Inland Revenue introduces a new round of changes to make tax more straightforward.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Mar 2020

Unified Communications

Spark rallies Kiwi innovators to share their 5G ideas

Spark is calling on New Zealand's most innovative businesses to pitch their best ideas about how 5G could benefit the country.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Mar 2020

Risk & Compliance

IWD 2020 interview: Kordia's NZ CISO Hilary Walton

Ahead of International Women's Day, Kordia's CISO Hilary Walton shares her journey from the Royal New Zealand Air Force to championing diversity in tech.

By Sara Barker • 6 min read • Sun, 8th Mar 2020

Artificial Intelligence

AI Forum releases guidelines on development and use of AI in New Zealand

New guidelines have been released by the AI Forum of New Zealand to help build public trust in AI across the country.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2020

Wireless Networks

Save your business the trouble of woeful WiFi

Struggling with poor WiFi? Netgear's Orbi Pro WiFi System promises fast, reliable connections for SMBs, ensuring happy customers and streamlined operations.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2020

Hybrid Cloud

CCL announces partnership with Microsoft to meet Azure demand

The move is designed to drive New Zealand business and public sector migration to Microsoft Azure cloud technologies.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2020

Mental Health

Kiwis keen to reduce workplace screen time - for a $250 bonus

The poll shows an appetite for workplaces to assess the amount of time their employees are on a screen, and provide an incentive for people to switch off.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2020

Unified Communications

New Zealand's national broadband map gets a revamp

InternetNZ has launched a revamped Broadband Map NZ, offering more accurate data on wireless availability and better tools for comparing internet technologies.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2020

Digital Transformation

AI Forum of NZ welcomes govt's new digital council

The AI Forum of New Zealand is supporting the government's launch of the Digital Council, aiming to advance digital understanding.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Mar 2020

Marketing Technologies

InternetNZ to up fees for .nz domains

InternetNZ has announced an increase to the cost of its domain fees as it looks to meet market demands over security requirements and co-ordination services.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 2nd Mar 2020

Westpac

Inland Revenue to stop accepting cheques

The news comes following similar moves by the Accident Compensation Corporation, Kiwibank and New Zealand Post.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Feb 2020

Massey University

New programme addresses skills shortage as tech shakes up primary industries

Microsoft and Massey University launch Industry 4.0 Accelerator to bridge skills gap in New Zealand's primary industries, boosting innovation.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Feb 2020

Fintech

Have your say in the Annual NZ Workplace Diversity Survey

The annual New Zealand Workplace Diversity Survey will help to shape research on diversity issues and ways to support a more inclusive New Zealand.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Feb 2020

EduTech

Microsoft, Massey and The Collaborative Studio launch accelerator education programme

Microsoft, Massey University and The Collaborative Studio have launched a programme to address skills shortages in primary industries.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Feb 2020

Unified Communications

30,000 Kiwis get ultra-fast broadband early

Ultrafast Fibre has completed its broadband rollout two years early, connecting 27 towns and 30,000 customers to fibre, enhancing connectivity in New Zealand.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Feb 2020