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Symantec launches cyber protection for vehicle manufacturers & connected cars

Tue, 14th Jun 2016
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Cars & the Internet of Things are the latest focus of Symantec's cyber security, as it launches its specialised Anomaly Detection for Automotive.
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Self-driving cars: Great for safety, but they'll lose the insurance industry $20 billion

Mon, 13th Jun 2016
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The new self-driving cars will be good for road safety, but will hurt the vehicle insurance industry, cutting US$20 billion from insurance premiums.
Vive

Hands-on Review: HTC Vive

Sat, 4th Jun 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ar, vr & metaverse
HTC's Vive raises the bar in our hands-on review, delivering a mesmerising VR experience that justifies its hefty price tag.
Augmented reality

AR touches down in the enterprise, driven by key developments

Mon, 30th May 2016
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The smart glasses segment of the augmented reality market is predicted to grow by 140% by 2020, according to Technavio research.
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Intelligent systems revenue to exceed $2.2 trillion by 2020

Thu, 19th May 2016
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digital transformation
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3d printing
IDC forecasts that intelligent systems will have a CAGR of 7.2% from 2015-2020, with revenues exceeding $2.2 trillion in 2020.
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Consumer-Centric Ecosystems for Consumer Goods Manufacturers and Retailers

Fri, 13th May 2016
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opinion
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analyst report
Consumer-centric ecosystems will enable manufacturers, retailers & consumers to experience the digital acquisition of goods and services.
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Has IoT increased our exposure to cyber threats?

Thu, 12th May 2016
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Cybersecurity is already top of the agenda for many corporate boards, but the scale and scope of the Internet of Things escalates security risk.
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Data discussions daunt digital disruption

Thu, 12th May 2016
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Over the last few weeks, there have been several items in the news that mark an increasing trend about data ownership and usage.
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IDC forecasts 2016 will be a 'down year' for the semiconductor market

Wed, 11th May 2016
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leadership
The worldwide semiconductor market is set to decline for a second consecutive year due to weak demand and oversupply.
Forgotten items

Unable to buy a round because you 'forgot your wallet?' No excuses now

Tue, 10th May 2016
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bluetooth
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cloud services
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tile
Ever gone to the bar when it's your turn to buy a round of drinks and realised you've left your wallet at home? A new innovation will change this.
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New Zealand ahead of the curve when it comes to electric vehicles

Fri, 6th May 2016
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clean technologies
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sustainability
The New Zealand government is investing in electric cars with an ambitious package to encourage the switch to low emission transport.
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Cisco, IBM and Intel top 2016 IoT M&A action as market soars

Fri, 29th Apr 2016
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With nearly two dozen major acquisitions in first four months of 2016, it's shaping up to be a big year - with Cisco, IBM and Intel leading the way.
Biometrics

Biometric security enters the IoT ecosystem

Tue, 26th Apr 2016
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The biometrics market is set to reach $30bn by 2021, with consumer and banking sectors seeing the most growth, says ABI Research.
Movement

NZ Bus fleet begins transition to electric technology

Fri, 22nd Apr 2016
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evs
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travel technologies
NZ's Infratil electrifies buses with a US$30m Wrightspeed powertrain deal, paving the way for greener, quieter city travel.
World

Technology set to change NZ as we know it

Thu, 21st Apr 2016
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nztech
Technology will reshape New Zealand in the next 10 years, with self-driving cars and smart devices playing a key role, says NZTech.
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Cisco leads IoT security market, followed by Intel and Symantec

Mon, 18th Apr 2016
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The growing number of connected devices is driving demand for IoT security, says Amrita Choudhury, analyst at Technavio.
Hologram

Digital holography growing as companies seek 'unique' user experiences

Thu, 14th Apr 2016
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digital signage
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healthtech
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technavio
Humagrams and 3D digital holography is a growth market as retailers and others seek to provide unique user experiences.
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Tesla's Model 3: The single biggest launch of any product ever

Mon, 11th Apr 2016
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Tesla Model 3 receives 325k+ reservations worth $14bn in a week; biggest one-week launch ever, according to Tesla.
Electric car story

Z Energy continues to invest in NZ's electric cars

Mon, 11th Apr 2016
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evs
Z Energy has opened Auckland's first fast charge electric vehicle charging station at the Z Skyway service station at Auckland airport.
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3D printing expansion unveils growth opportunities for superior materials

Mon, 4th Apr 2016
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3d printing
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analyst report
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automotive
Suppliers of superior materials for 3D printing should focus on application-based products, as the market is set to reach $920.4bn by 2020.