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Govt appoints NetSafe to lead cyber bullying prevention
Wed, 1st Jun 2016
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Internet safety watchdog NetSafe has been selected by the Govt to help reduce harmful digital communications in an official Approved Agency role.
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Intel launches 10 core monster CPU
Wed, 1st Jun 2016
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Intel have finally revealed their latest high-end CPU. It is a 10 core monster that will crunch through data like a dieter at a pizza convention.
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Review: Overwatch is fun multiplayer mayhem
Wed, 1st Jun 2016
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blizzard
Overwatch is a new FPS online multiplayer game from Blizzard and it is very fun. You don’t even have to be good at FPS games in order to enjoy it.
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Government focuses on domain name security
Wed, 1st Jun 2016
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UK Gov strengthens online defences, ensuring domain name security and bolstering public confidence in official websites.
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NZ broadcasters choose LiveU as live video coverage vendor
Wed, 1st Jun 2016
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mobility
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broadcasting
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liveu
LiveU has announced that it has secured further stakes in New Zealand's broadcasting and news industry as demand for its live video services grows.
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New app sends last known locations
Tue, 31st May 2016
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smartphones
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data privacy
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google
The app sends out notifications of last known locations once a battery goes flat, with the developers choosing tech friendly NZ to make their debut.
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Perfect 10 – introducing the NVidia GeForce GTX 1080
Tue, 31st May 2016
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nvidia
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chip
As the virtual reality race heats up, the need for a super-fast, single-GPU solution has become that much more important.
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Canterbury schools set to benefit from Budget 2016
Tue, 31st May 2016
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Canterbury schools to receive $276m investment in infrastructure as part of Budget 2016, according to Education Minister Hekia Parata.
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Budget 2016: What it means for NZ's tech industry
Tue, 31st May 2016
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The 2016 Budget will inject $761.4m into science and tech in New Zealand, promoting entrepreneurship, skills, and economic growth.
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NZTC rolls out global online education service
Tue, 31st May 2016
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websites
New Zealand Tertiary College (NZTC) launches NZTC Global, offering online early childhood qualifications worldwide.
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IT firm tackles IT recruitment with graduate programme
Tue, 31st May 2016
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intergen
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recruitment
Intergen partners with WelTec to boost its IT team, investing in young talent with a robust graduate programme and Young Achiever Awards.
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Hutt City Council website impressing
Tue, 31st May 2016
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cloud services
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websites
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hutt city council
Hutt City Council's website ranks first in Wellington and fifth overall by the ALGIM, a fantastic endorsement says Council Senior Web Advisor Sonja Cabrera.
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Parata: 'Most' schools to get extra funding
Mon, 30th May 2016
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Most schools in New Zealand to receive extra funding after targeting discretionary funding to at-risk students.
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Cool new features of the Samsung Galaxy S7
Mon, 30th May 2016
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smartphones
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digital signage
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displays & projectors
While some consider the latest update to the Galaxy line of handsets to be minor, there are some very important changes.
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Cybersecurity a platform for business growth, expert says
Mon, 30th May 2016
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cybersecurity
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budget
The establishment of a national Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT) is a 'major development' WHERE id = says Deloitte.
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You say you want a revolution?
Mon, 30th May 2016
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homefront: the revolution
Deep Silver’s Homefront: The Revolution invites us to take another look at a USA on its knees post-invasion and occupied by North Korea.
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Facebook in space: Zuckerberg to call ISS astronauts
Mon, 30th May 2016
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facebook
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nasa
Mark Zuckerberg will host a live call with three astronauts aboard the International Space Station, using Facebook Live.
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You're invited: NZTech Advance Education Technology Summit
Mon, 30th May 2016
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nztech
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brightstar
The summit brings together two facets of education technology, both of which will have an impact on the economy and the future for NZ students.
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Air New Zealand's latest innovation is all about robots
Mon, 30th May 2016
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crm
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robots
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martech
Air New Zealand is using robotic technology from Invert Robotics to remotely inspect its fleet of aircraft, ensuring safety for employees and customers.
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Banks 'could do more' as another email scam targets Kiwis
Mon, 30th May 2016
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kiwibank
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consumer nz
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hacking
Hackers are getting access to email accounts and altering bank account numbers on invoices before they reach the client, according to Consumer NZ.