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LINQ system shows University of Otago could save 10,000 hours of time
Digital Transformation

LINQ system shows University of Otago could save 10,000 hours of time

LINQ's modelling showed by consolidating five systems into one, the university could reallocate 10,000 hours of time - the equivalent of six full-time staff.

By Jessie Chiang • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Jun 2022
Microsoft and Manaaki Whenua to map NZ's forest cover change
Space Technologies

Microsoft and Manaaki Whenua to map NZ's forest cover change

Microsoft and Manaaki Whenua Landcare Research, are teaming up to develop improved detection of land use and forest cover change in New Zealand.

By Jessie Chiang • 3 min read • Mon, 30th May 2022
Microsoft NZ and TupuToa to boost diversity in cybersecurity sector
Supply Chain

Microsoft NZ and TupuToa to boost diversity in cybersecurity sector

Microsoft NZ partners with TupuToa to create a cybersecurity employment programme, aiming to increase diversity in the industry in New Zealand.

By Mitchell Hageman • 2 min read • Fri, 27th May 2022
Wireless Nation, N4L provide 4G network to remote NZ schools
EduTech

Wireless Nation, N4L provide 4G network to remote NZ schools

Wireless Nation and N4L have launched a new 4G network to improve connectivity in three Chatham Island schools.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Wed, 18th May 2022
Fastly's new NZ POP affords businesses increased resilience
Cloud Services

Fastly's new NZ POP affords businesses increased resilience

Fastly expands its presence in New Zealand with a new POP in Christchurch, offering improved speed, security, and resilience for businesses.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Apr 2022
Digital Island appoints Grant Sweeney as customer & sales general manager
Unified Communications

Digital Island appoints Grant Sweeney as customer & sales general manager

Digital Island appoints Grant Sweeney as Customer and Sales General Manager to enhance its role as a specialty cloud communications provider in New Zealand.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Tue, 26th Apr 2022
NZ's first year for Diploma in Cyber Security a success
EduTech

NZ's first year for Diploma in Cyber Security a success

In response to the growing demand for skilled cybersecurity specialists, the Ara Institute of Canterbury established the Diploma in Cyber Security.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Feb 2022
Epson NZ builds a network of dealer partners for business printer range
Partner Programmes

Epson NZ builds a network of dealer partners for business printer range

Epson NZ establishes distribution channel for business printers with major agreements and regional dealer partners.

By Darren Price • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Feb 2022
UCG secures Chorus contracts for fibre & network infrastructure across North Island
Network Infrastructure

UCG secures Chorus contracts for fibre & network infrastructure across North Island

UCG secures infrastructure contracts with Chorus for Auckland and the entire North Island, spanning network services, maintenance, and fibre provisioning.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 4th Feb 2022

Global Stories

Island stories

Microsoft names ANZ Partner of the Year award winners
Unified Communications

Microsoft names ANZ Partner of the Year award winners

The awards recognise partners across the globe for their innovative use of Microsoft technologies to help customers succeed.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Thu, 30th Jun 2022
University of Otago to be anchor tenant for new Datagrid facility
Network Infrastructure

University of Otago to be anchor tenant for new Datagrid facility

University of Otago to become anchor tenant for NZ's first carbon-neutral hyperscale data centre, built in Southland.

By Jessie Chiang • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Jun 2022
G8, ODIN enter agreement to develop renewable charging tower
DataCentre infrastructure

G8, ODIN enter agreement to develop renewable charging tower

G8 has entered into a memorandum of understanding with ODIN to develop a charging tower powered entirely by renewable wind energy.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Thu, 19th May 2022
Tell-tale hints before volcanic eruptions found using AI
EduTech

Tell-tale hints before volcanic eruptions found using AI

Artificial intelligence algorithms identified precursors to volcanic eruptions, potentially improving alert systems, researchers find.

By Sam Olley • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Apr 2022
Internet of Things helps NZ glass manufacturer disrupt the industry
Manufacturing

Internet of Things helps NZ glass manufacturer disrupt the industry

The Internet of Things is helping New Zealand glass manufacturer AGP disrupt the industry with four-day supply delivery.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 4 min read • Tue, 22nd Mar 2022
Datagrid takes their carbon neutral vision south
Hyperscale

Datagrid takes their carbon neutral vision south

Internationally backed data company 'New Zealand Datagrid' plans to build a carbon-neutral $1bn data center in Makarewa near Invercargill.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 28th Feb 2022
SheHacks program provides tech opportunities for Indonesian women
Digital Transformation

SheHacks program provides tech opportunities for Indonesian women

Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison enables over 1,500 Indonesian women to share ideas and reduce gender gap in tech through the SheHacks program.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Feb 2022
Cybersecurity veteran joins Aqua Security board of directors
Application Security

Cybersecurity veteran joins Aqua Security board of directors

Aqua Security appoints Joseph E. Sexton to its board of directors to help scale and amplify its leadership in cloud native security.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Feb 2022
From the human brain to the stars beyond: Swinburne supercomputer to support new discoveries
EduTech

From the human brain to the stars beyond: Swinburne supercomputer to support new discoveries

The as-yet-unnamed supercomputer will enable Victoria to stay on the cutting edge of space, medical technology, and sustainability research.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 2nd Feb 2022