Manchester stories - Page 2
Snowflake secures data deal with WA's Vix Technology
Thu, 23rd Apr 2020
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data analytics
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hyperscale
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public cloud
Western Australian company Vix Technology has entered into a business agreement with cloud data platform Snowflake to crunch real-time data.
Ingram Micro signs global distribution deal with Acronis
Fri, 15th Nov 2019
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cybersecurity
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acronis
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ingram micro
Ingram Micro has inked a global distribution deal with cyber protection firm Acronis, set to deploy efficient, secure solutions worldwide.
Xero reports $1.3mil net profit, passes 2 million global subscribers
Thu, 14th Nov 2019
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
While it took more than a decade to add Xero's first million subscribers, it took two and a half years to add the next million.
iland Catalyst adds features to streamline VMware migration
Tue, 3rd Sep 2019
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virtualisation
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dr
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digital transformation
The complementary cloud assessment tool enables iland customers to predict requirements for workloads, applications and production sites.
This Feilding school has just won an international robotics award (again!)
Fri, 17th May 2019
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robots
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3d printing
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new era it
Feilding's Manchester Street School celebrates victory in the VEX Robotics Challenge for the third consecutive year. #STEM #robotics.
Chch incubator EPIC hosts global innovation programme
Mon, 19th Mar 2018
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incubator
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epic innovation
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smart seeds
Stimulating collaboration are five challenges, each thrown down by industry leaders working
towards the region's future prosperity.
Equinix connects global data centers to create inter-metro connectivity fabric
Wed, 6th Dec 2017
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
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cx
Any Equinix customer will be able to request connections to any of the more than 1,000 participants on ECX Fabric today.
euNetwork's Manchester investment provides access to 12 interconnected data centres
Thu, 17th Aug 2017
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
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dc
euNetworks has made further investment in Manchester with a new density fibre network covering over 40 route kilometres in the city.
Epson gets smart
Wed, 28th Jun 2017
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digital signage
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displays
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ar, vr & metaverse
Epson has launched the third generation of its Moverio smartglasses for augmented reality in Australia and New Zealand.
EA Sports FIFA 17 demo now available
Wed, 14th Sep 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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fifa
Get a kickstart on the pitch with the EA Sports FIFA 17 demo, featuring top teams and The Journey mode, now out for major consoles and PC.
Announcing New Zealand's next innovation hotspot...Christchurch?!
Mon, 15th Aug 2016
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opinion
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debtor daddy
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banking
Christchurch blossoms into NZ's tech scene; promising to be the latest innovation hub with big names investing for a high-tech future.
Fans to decide FIFA 17 cover star
Thu, 7th Jul 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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fifa
EA SPORTS lets fans crown the FIFA 17 cover star, choosing from Rodriguez, Martial, Hazard, or Reus in a global vote.
University of Canterbury becomes VR hub for New Zealand's next generation
Mon, 16th May 2016
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ar, vr & metaverse
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university of canterbury
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3d printing
The University of Canterbury has been named a founding site for the Crytek VR First initiative, bringing virtual reality technology to its students.
Dick Smith closure opens doors to other 'significant' retailers
Tue, 3rd May 2016
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dick smith
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colliers
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landlords
Former Dick Smith stores in New Zealand are being snapped up by other retailers, including Bed Bath - Beyond, as the company closes its doors.
N4L launches podcast, sparks discussion about education in NZ
Thu, 3rd Sep 2015
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edutech
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education, learning & training
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n4l
N4L has launched a new podcast series 'The Point of Learning' to spark a discussion about leadership in teaching and learning from a NZ perspective.
And the Blake Leader Award goes to... Nanogirl
Wed, 1st Jul 2015
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edutech
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auckland university
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education, learning & training
Dr Michelle Dickinson, otherwise known as 'Nanogirl', has been awarded a Blake Leader Award for outstanding leadership at a ceremony in Auckland.
GreenHouse hub opens in Christchurch to grow budding businesses
Tue, 16th Jun 2015
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mbie
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innovation hub
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automotive
An innovation hub supporting NZ's entrepreneurs has opened in Christchurch, providing low-rent offices and infrastructure for start-ups.
The other soccer game: Pro Evolution Soccer 2015
Mon, 5th Jan 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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sports
Pro Evolution Soccer 2015 battles the FIFA giant, offering deeper realism and a refreshing challenge on the pitch despite lacking major licences.
Govt: New Vodafone HQ to anchor Christchurch Innovation Precinct
Wed, 4th Jun 2014
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uc
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government
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smb
Vodafone's new HQ will be the keystone of Christchurch's Innovation Precinct, set to transform the city into a hub for technology and growth.
More on me: Ray Jackson, 2Talk
Wed, 4th Jun 2014
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uc
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voip
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2talk
From CERN to CEO, Ray Jackson's journey through tech to launching 2Talk showcases a visionary path blending innovation with a love for New Zealand.