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Kiwis make waves in IoT World Cup
Internet of Things

Kiwis make waves in IoT World Cup

A New Zealand company, KotahiNet, has been named as a finalist in the IoT World Cup for its River Pollution Monitoring solution.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Jan 2019
Kiwi AI could help end world hunger
Artificial Intelligence

Kiwi AI could help end world hunger

Tech advances in AI and IoT are key to helping New Zealand address growing food shortage, says NZ IoT Alliance director.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 25th Oct 2017

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NZ pours billions into IoT - so what are we doing to secure it?
Distributed Denial of Service

NZ pours billions into IoT - so what are we doing to secure it?

New Zealand's IoT market is expected to reach NZ$20 billion by 2021. But is enough attention being paid to IoT security?.

By Sara Barker • 9 min read • Wed, 10th Nov 2021
NCC Group chosen to help improve IoT security standards for all sectors
Internet of Things

NCC Group chosen to help improve IoT security standards for all sectors

NCC Group chosen as an Authorised Lab by IoXt Alliance to improve security standards for IoT from product development phase.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Jun 2020
Growing cities need smart tech investment to meet goals
Unified Communications

Growing cities need smart tech investment to meet goals

The NZ IoT Alliance chair says that as cities grow up and out, it's time to invest in smart city tech to keep them functioning.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Mon, 14th Oct 2019
How IoT is helping NZ's largest industry
Internet of Things

How IoT is helping NZ's largest industry

A pioneering IoT trial at Kowhai Farm aims to revolutionise New Zealand's farming industry, expected to boost the country's export revenue to NZD $43.8 billion.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Jan 2019
The IoT devices we all want for Xmas
Internet of Things

The IoT devices we all want for Xmas

Tech-savvy Kiwis are eyeing IoT devices, such as the Littlebits Droid Inventor Kit, for Christmas, driven by rapid advances and new network expansions.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Fri, 8th Dec 2017
NZTech is expanding - and so is the nation's tech industry
Internet of Things

NZTech is expanding - and so is the nation's tech industry

NZTech's eighth annual meeting today underscores the rapid growth of New Zealand's tech industry, now employing 100,000 and driving 8% of GDP.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Jul 2017
A nation of smart cities: Is IoT the answer to traffic congestion & crime?
Smart Cities

A nation of smart cities: Is IoT the answer to traffic congestion & crime?

By managing traffic flows to reduce congestion and deterring crime using intelligent lighting and cognitive CCTV, IoT can make a city more desirable.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Jul 2017
Vodafone prepares mobile network for NZ's expected IoT surge
Internet of Things

Vodafone prepares mobile network for NZ's expected IoT surge

Vodafone to deploy NB-IoT in New Zealand in early 2018 to prepare for IoT surge - predicted $2.2bn market opportunity #IoT #technology.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Jul 2017
NZ IoT Alliance: By 2020, 100% of IoT will be supported by AI
Internet of Things

NZ IoT Alliance: By 2020, 100% of IoT will be supported by AI

Within three years, 100% of all effective IoT efforts will be supported by cognitive or artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Fri, 30th Jun 2017
NZ IoT Alliance report: Simon Bridges on the Govt's role in NZ's IoT future
Internet of Things

NZ IoT Alliance report: Simon Bridges on the Govt's role in NZ's IoT future

Internet of Things (IoT) could bring over $2 billion of economic benefits to New Zealand, according to a report by the New Zealand IoT Alliance.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Fri, 30th Jun 2017
NZ IoT Alliance: Next decade worth $2.2 billion in IoT potential
Internet of Things

NZ IoT Alliance: Next decade worth $2.2 billion in IoT potential

The roll out of IoT across New Zealand could bring billions of dollars in benefits for the economy, a new report finds.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Fri, 30th Jun 2017

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