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Consumer data right overdue, but privacy crucial, advocates warn

Wed, 28th Jul 2021
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Consumer advocates call for careful consideration of privacy issues and impacts on Māori as New Zealand plans to establish a consumer data right.
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Tech-savvy Kiwis able to use scripts to snap up MIQ spots before others

Fri, 9th Jul 2021
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Tech-savvy New Zealanders are using a computer code to secure spots in managed isolation and quarantine, leaving others struggling to book.
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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Bitglass director on the relationship between security and digital transformation

Wed, 16th Jun 2021
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Jonathan Andresen, back for his third IT Jam, speaks about how cybersecurity fits into discussions and processes about digital transformation.
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Plan for Christchurch Call to target social media algorithms welcomed

Fri, 14th May 2021
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A tech specialist says targeting social media algorithms is an important step to reduce extremist online content. .
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SMEs adapt to life after the COVID-19 outbreak, continue to explore new tech

Thu, 8th Apr 2021
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Almost half of New Zealand SMEs have explored new technology to adapt to challenges this year, says MYOB report.
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Virtual economy shifts paradigm of trust in the digital age - Okta

Fri, 12th Mar 2021
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COVID-19 has accelerated the shift to digital, but how has this affected digital trust? A new report dives into the state of digital trust in 2021.
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What to watch for when accelerating cloud adoption

Tue, 2nd Mar 2021
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Cloud adoption accelerates as remote working trend continues, bringing opportunities and challenges for organisations.
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How one company's digital disruption is transforming NZ's freight industry

Fri, 7th Sep 2018
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digital technology
An Auckland freight startup is using technology and digital platforms to optimise and automate freight delivery around the country.
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Microsoft survey: Businesses that ignore latest tech hurt their workers

Thu, 30th Aug 2018
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Workplaces that do provide the latest technology are more likely to boost employee engagement and satisfaction, as well as better customer service.
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Online food delivery is changing the way Kiwis eat

Wed, 20th Jun 2018
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Online food delivery service Menulog has released a report on the ordering habits of New Zealanders, revealing interesting insights.
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Architecture goes virtual with iStaging

Mon, 28th May 2018
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iStaging announced the release of a brand-new feature that allows users to create floor plans on their VR Maker app.
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Being from NZ can help catapult our country's technology exports

Fri, 18th May 2018
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NZ Story Group's head of engagement discusses three points as to why being from little old NZ can actually be of huge benefit to our tech sector.
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DIGMYIDEA Maori Innovation Challenge launches

Tue, 17th Apr 2018
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The DIGMYIDEA Māori Innovation Challenge is now open, with the competition calling on budding Māori digital entrepreneurs to put their ideas forward.
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How NZ is becoming the world's living tech lab

Mon, 19th Mar 2018
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power / energy
World's first self-driving air taxi in Christchurch showcases New Zealand as a living tech lab, says NZTech CEO.
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Lost or found someone's pet? PiP facial recognition will reunite our furry friends

Thu, 15th Mar 2018
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New Zealand rolls out PiP facial recognition technology to help reunite lost pets with their owners, revolutionising animal recovery services.
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Augmented reality and machine learning dominate Deloitte predictions

Wed, 7th Feb 2018
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Deloitte predicts 2018 to be the tipping point for AR and machine learning in business, with substantial growth and shifts anticipated in various industries.
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NSW government invests in local VR projects

Tue, 12th Sep 2017
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The aim of the initiative is to help artists and cultural practitioners develop their skills and extend their audiences.
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Acquia reports huge growth in APAC

Mon, 28th Aug 2017
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Acquia celebrates a surge in APAC reach, attributing success to high demand for its digital tech and a robust partnership network.
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Drones could restore the Earth by planting a billion trees within a year

Tue, 15th Aug 2017
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In a high-tech bid to reforest the planet, BioCarbonEngineering's drones could plant a billion trees a year, revolutionising ecosystem restoration.
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We bring you the future, today: Why NetGuide changed its name

Mon, 31st Jul 2017
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NetGuide rebrands as FutureFive, shifting its focus to emerging tech like drones and virtual reality while continuing to cover consumer technology news.