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Spark buys 2019 Rugby World Cup broadcast rights, should you worry?
4G technology

Spark buys 2019 Rugby World Cup broadcast rights, should you worry?

Spark secures Rugby World Cup 2019 streaming rights, promising flexible pricing and accessibility for all Kiwis, not just Spark customers. Should fans worry?.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Apr 2018
The AI tidal wave is coming, but it won't be as destructive as people think
IT Automation

The AI tidal wave is coming, but it won't be as destructive as people think

New research suggests that AI won't be different to any other tech-driven change, impacting jobs amid economic growth and productivity.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Apr 2018
ANZ recognises up-and-coming IT professionals
WelTec

ANZ recognises up-and-coming IT professionals

WelTec and ANZ acknowledged the outstanding achievements of two Bachelor of Technology graduates, Shanini Kumari and Erik Poulsen.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 16th Apr 2018
James Dyson begins the search for Kiwi innovators
Dyson 360 eye

James Dyson begins the search for Kiwi innovators

The winner will gain international exposure through the competition and $55,000 of prize money to develop their idea.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 16th Apr 2018
E-bike developer receives $25,000 boost from KiwiNet
Internet of Things

E-bike developer receives $25,000 boost from KiwiNet

Massey University's Matthew Miller gains NZD $25,000 KiwiNet grant to enhance e-bike braking with innovative sensors, aiming to boost rider safety.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 16th Apr 2018
Government moves to revitalize NZ's Cyber Security and Action Plan
Cybersecurity

Government moves to revitalize NZ's Cyber Security and Action Plan

New Zealand will overhaul its Cyber Security Strategy amid rising cyber threats, aiming to bolster national resilience and protect digital infrastructure.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Apr 2018
Nominate your pick now for the NZ Open source Awards
Open source

Nominate your pick now for the NZ Open source Awards

Nominations are now open for the seventh New Zealand Open source Awards, celebrating significant Kiwi contributions to free and open source software.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Fri, 13th Apr 2018
Parliament supports NZ's Privacy Bill during first reading
Data Protection

Parliament supports NZ's Privacy Bill during first reading

New Zealand's proposed Privacy Bill is going through the first round of debates in Parliament this week, with the support of all sitting MPs.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Apr 2018
Chorus and Spark comment on the impact of last night's storm
Unified Communications

Chorus and Spark comment on the impact of last night's storm

Chorus and Spark networks in New Zealand affected by power outages after storm, causing disruptions to phone and broadband services.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Apr 2018
It's business time, Rocket Lab prepares for its first commercial launch
Space Technologies

It's business time, Rocket Lab prepares for its first commercial launch

Rocket Lab sets a 14-day window for its 1st commercial launch, 'It's Business Time', breaking new ground in space.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Apr 2018
Five ways ERP solutions can help an organisation's cash flow
Enterprise Resource Planning

Five ways ERP solutions can help an organisation's cash flow

ERP systems can help consolidate data and create faster cash flow to support the expenses businesses need to pay.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Apr 2018
Enterprises must move at startup speed or risk disruption - study
Datacom

Enterprises must move at startup speed or risk disruption - study

A whitepaper by ZeroPoint Ventures says NZ enterprises are failing to innovate at the speed necessary to drive long-term impact and success.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Mon, 9th Apr 2018
Major tech competition launches for Kiwi students
Coding

Major tech competition launches for Kiwi students

New Zealand's Ministry of Education and IT sector launch 123Tech Challenge to promote digital technology in schools, sparking national engagement.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Apr 2018
Record $86m pouring into NZ's early stage investments
PwC

Record $86m pouring into NZ's early stage investments

NZVCA estimates that there were over 25 domestic and international funds active in early-stage venture in New Zealand during 2017.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Apr 2018
AI-DAY: Is artificial intelligence the answer to pest control?
Open source

AI-DAY: Is artificial intelligence the answer to pest control?

New Zealand's AI-DAY event showcased the unconventional use of AI for pest control, including a device that lures and eliminates predators.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Apr 2018
New social media platform connects youth workforce with businesses
Social Media

New social media platform connects youth workforce with businesses

New platform BlackCap bridges gap for students by offering a professional networking space, connecting them with peers, mentors, and employers.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Apr 2018
Wi-Fi calling is coming to an iPhone near you
Wireless Networks

Wi-Fi calling is coming to an iPhone near you

This brings the total number of customers on 2degrees who can take advantage of Wi-Fi calling to over 350,000.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Apr 2018
InternetNZ retires NZRS brand to streamline operations
Marketing Technologies

InternetNZ retires NZRS brand to streamline operations

InternetNZ has merged with its subsidiary NZRS in order to bring the elements of .nz domain management under the same umbrella.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Apr 2018
BizDojo co-founder Nick Shewring departs
BizDojo

BizDojo co-founder Nick Shewring departs

Shewring started BizDojo with co-founder Jonah Merchant eight years ago, popularising and scaling the concept of coworking spaces.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd Apr 2018