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Auckland Council

Auckland Council ventures into realm of 3D

Auckland's Chief Planner will unveil a 3D Digital Commons Plan for the city at a national planning conference in April.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 23rd Feb 2015

Physical Security

NZ government names taskforce to slash property sector red tape

Paula Bennett, minister of local government, has appointed a rules reduction taskforce with the intent to slash regulatory red tape in the property.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Feb 2015

Robotics

University uses robots to get Kiwi pupils thinking about IT

Lincoln University encourages students to consider careers in IT with 'Include IT Day' event, highlighting the potential of the industry.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 1st Dec 2014

Software Development

Kiwi companies at the forefront of the SKA...

NZ firms Open Parallel and Catalyst spearhead IT for the world's biggest radio telescope, the SKA, promising unparalleled sky scans.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Sep 2014

Government

New Govt system signals death of the household phonebook

Households in New Zealand can now choose to opt out of receiving phone books, following government approval for a new system.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 21st Mar 2014

Government funding

Government's million-dollar ewaste boost - Updated

The government pledges an extra USD $1 million to tackle electronic waste, funding new recycling depots and a national awareness campaign.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 10th Aug 2011

Unified Communications

E-Waste – The Path to Product Stewardship

NZ lags behind in e-waste management, needing urgent collaboration for interim stewardship solutions amid growing electronic waste concerns.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Sun, 1st May 2011

Clean technologies

Record figures for eDay 2010

eDay 2010 sees record turnout with 17,787 cars disposing of electronics in NZ, hinting at widespread demand for eco-friendly recycling solutions.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 8th Nov 2010

Global Stories

Environment stories

DataCentre infrastructure

Schneider Electric takes out three Frost and Sullivan Best Practice Awards

Schneider Electric shines at Frost and Sullivan Awards, earning top accolades in UPS, service, and data centre innovation across Asia Pacific.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 31st Oct 2014

Network Infrastructure

Make it energy efficient says Schneider Electric

Schneider Electric warns IT energy use may outstrip the airline industry by 2020, urging the adoption of energy-efficient practices.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Sep 2014

Software Development

New Zealand companies have opportunity to be part of World's largest IT project

There is still plenty of opportunity for New Zealand and international companies to be part of the world's largest IT project.

By David Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Feb 2014

Schools

Technology package up for grabs for Enviroschools

A competition for Enviroschools that aims to raise awareness among school students of the need to recycle unwanted televisions has been launched this week.

By Rebecca Wood • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Sep 2013

Schools

Mashup competition for Christchurch schools

Christchurch high school students have the opportunity to build a business in a weekend with the first Mashup competition in the region.

By Rebecca Wood • 2 min read • Fri, 26th Jul 2013

Malware

ESET extends product portfolio with ESET Secure Authentication

Company releases new two-factor one-time password authentication system for VPN (Radius) and OWA (Outlook Web Access).

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Mar 2013

DataCentre infrastructure

Protecting the Edge is Crucial in a Cloud Environment

UPS manufacturer APC explains the importance of keeping your network edge running when your systems are in the cloud.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 9th Nov 2012

Clean technologies

ICT Minister gains environment portfolio

In a cabinet reshuffle, ICT Minister Amy Adams gains the Environment portfolio, while Internal Affairs goes to Simon Bridges, marking a significant realignment.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 2nd Apr 2012