Island stories - Page 9
Game review: MotoGP 20 (PC)
Thu, 4th Jun 2020
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With the actual MotoGP season postponed, Milestone's MotoGP 20 offers a brutal yet rewarding simulation for fans willing to conquer its steep learning curve.
Sky to become NZ's next ISP
Tue, 26th May 2020
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Sky NZ takes broadband plunge in fight to curb customer churn and rejuvenate market stance amidst sports rights losses.
Interview: CCL & Canterbury DHB build IT backbone for healthcare
Tue, 10th Mar 2020
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healthtech
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it services
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Canterbury District Health Board and Computer Concepts united to upgrade healthcare IT following the 2011 quakes, aiming for better patient care and efficiency.
Tauranga agtech firm recognised on the world stage
Mon, 2nd Mar 2020
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robots
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agricultural technology
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it automation
Tauranga-based agtech firm Robotics Plus has received worldwide recognition on the Top 50 AgTech companies, as ranked on the THRIVE Top 50.
Vodafone opens 5G Innovation Lab in Christchurch
Wed, 26th Feb 2020
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The lab, which is located on Tuam Street, is designed to help New Zealand organisations understand how 5G technology can become part of their business.
Hawkes Bay Council achieves greater digital transformation with Nintex
Tue, 25th Feb 2020
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digital transformation
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it automation
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Hawkes Bay Regional Council (HBRC) is utilising the Nintex Process Platform to protect New Zealand's air, land and sea.
Hawaiki Cable extends connectivity deal with REANNZ
Mon, 24th Feb 2020
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Hawaiki Cable has extended its deal with REANNZ, boosting the research network's international capacity and expanding its reach to Australia and the US.
South Australian map technology supporting Kangaroo Island bushfire efforts
Thu, 13th Feb 2020
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cloud services
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maps
FireFlight's innovative real-time mapping technology aids Australian Army and relief teams in battling Kangaroo Island bushfires, enhancing recovery efforts.
Ultrafast Fibre to trial 10Gbps fibre broadband
Wed, 11th Dec 2019
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New Zealand businesses with a need for cutting-edge performance cloud software and transfer vast amounts of data are expected to be early adopters of the trial.
New Caledonia to connect to Hawaiki cable by 2021
Mon, 2nd Dec 2019
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network infrastructure
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New Caledonian carrier SCCI has signed a deal with Hawaiki Submarine Cable to connect New Caledonia to the Hawaiki Cable.
Spark brings 5G to five South Island towns and communities
Fri, 29th Nov 2019
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
Spark has committed to delivering New Zealand's first 5G commercial service into the five heartland communities of Westport, Clyde, Twizel, Tekapo and Hokitika.
Spark puts heartland NZ at forefront of 5G rollout
Mon, 18th Nov 2019
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wireless networks
Spark will deliver 5G wireless broadband into five more South Island locations before Christmas, followed by other heartland communities from March 2020.
Samoa to host ITU's global Girls in ICT Day 2020 celebrations
Mon, 4th Nov 2019
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The celebration, which is held in April every year, aims to raise visibility and the importance of bringing women into ICT careers.
Drones and tech could help save quokka from extinction
Mon, 7th Oct 2019
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clean technologies
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Microsoft has granted the University of Western Australia funds to save the quokka, using drones and cloud computing.
Testing begins at Vodafone's first 5G site in Christchurch
Thu, 26th Sep 2019
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commerce commission
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4g technology
The new 4G cell site will increase the area's access to communication services, with boosted mobile phone reception and data speeds faster than 3G.
Game review: The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening on the Switch
Tue, 24th Sep 2019
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the legend of zelda
Link's Awakening on Nintendo's Switch is as if the developers had taken my rose-tinted memory of the original Game Boy game and put it in my Switch.
Kiwi tourism startups making tracks in NZ and abroad
Thu, 19th Sep 2019
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lightning lab
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tourism
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innovation hub
New tourism startups are making a name for themselves in New Zealand and abroad, fresh from a start with Lightning Lab Tourism.
Heavy duty drones could be key to predicting future eruptions
Mon, 9th Sep 2019
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edutech
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drones
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earthquake commission
Heavy-duty drones developed by researchers in Wellington are providing unprecedented access to volcanic gas emissions, aiding prediction of future eruptions.
Access Networks signs distie deal with Proxim Wireless
Wed, 21st Aug 2019
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distributors
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access networks
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proxim wireless
Proxim's range of product will help us meet the needs of our partners and customers by delivering an alternative to leased lines and wired distribution systems.
Waikato Uni opens NZ's first esports arena
Fri, 16th Aug 2019
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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hp
The University of Waikato has launched New Zealand's first official university esports arena in Hamilton, ushering in a new era for the tech hub.