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DE-CIX launches carrier-neutral enterprise partner program
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DE-CIX unveils the first-of-its-kind carrier-neutral enterprise partner programme to cater to surging demand for AI, IoT, and cloud data.
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LINX expands Azure Peering partnership with Microsoft in US
Thu, 4th Jan 2024
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The London Internet Exchange (LINX) has expanded its US partnership with Microsoft, launching Azure Peering Service at LINX NoVA for enhanced public Microsoft cloud services connectivity.
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Discovery partners with Google NZ to showcase Newshub content
Wed, 4th Oct 2023
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Warner Bros Discovery ANZ and Google have partnered to feature Newshub content on Google News Showcase, broadening its reach significantly.
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GapMaps Connect adds essential store intel into GapMaps Live
Wed, 5th Apr 2023
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With the new feature, brands can capture and upload field data in and around a physical location to inform and plan their location decisions.
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GapMaps partners with VLC to launch new traffic data feature
Fri, 9th Dec 2022
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Cloud-based mapping software provider GapMaps has partnered with Veitch Lister Consulting (VLC) to launch Zenith Traffic Estimates on GapMaps Live.
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GapMaps adds new Visitation Data feature to GapMaps Live
Mon, 5th Dec 2022
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The technology is set to give brands powerful insights into real-time customer visitation patterns using authorised location data collected from mobile phones.
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GapMaps Live to improve brand decisions on physical locations
Tue, 24th May 2022
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GapMaps has released its latest service GapMaps Live, giving more insights and features to help brands make better decisions about physical locations.
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Snapchat and Ticketmaster announce new media innovation
Thu, 17th Feb 2022
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Snapchat and Ticketmaster have announced a partnership that is set to change the ways of event commerce and media.
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How organisations can apply business process improvement to achieve more strategic business outcomes
Wed, 15th Dec 2021
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konica minolta
UK organisations faced challenges during the pandemic to adapt their working practices. Here are five steps to future-proof business processes.
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Fortnite goes down under with new Aussie and NZ update
Fri, 26th Nov 2021
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Get ready to say G’day with Fortnite, as the game has announced a brand new Australia and New Zealand in-game experience.
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South Australian map technology supporting Kangaroo Island bushfire efforts
Thu, 13th Feb 2020
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FireFlight's novel tech gives real-time maps of Kangaroo Island fires, aiding army and recovery teams.
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Google Street View cars about to hit NZ roads again
Mon, 20th May 2019
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If you’ve ever used Google Streetview and been frustrated that the imagery is so outdated by years, Google brings good news.
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MAPS.ME and OpenStreetMap team up to help disaster recovery and response
Mon, 11th Sep 2017
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Maps.ME and HOT partner to enable crowdsourcing of local data critical to humanitarian response. Precise location data can now be collected via the app.
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Snap maps or Snap stalk? New Zealand police raise concern over the app’s new feature
Tue, 27th Jun 2017
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In an update last week Snapchat introduced a map feature that allows users track other people’s locations in real time.
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Kiwi schools to get free access to geographic data analysis software
Wed, 29th Mar 2017
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New Zealand primary and secondary schools now have free access to Esri’s ArcGIS Online software for data analysis through maps.
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State of Connectivity 2015: A report on global internet access
Wed, 24th Feb 2016
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At the end of 2015, estimates showed that 3.2 billion people were online. This means that globally, 4.1 billion people were still not internet users.
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TechnologyOne bolsters offerings following acquisition
Tue, 12th May 2015
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TechnologyOne plans to use this acquisition to further reinforce its strategic focus on providing relevant enterprise solutions for key customers.
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Uber eyes up Nokia's mapping service, forks out $3bn
Mon, 11th May 2015
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In a bold £2.4bn bid, Uber seeks control of Nokia's Here maps, eyeing autonomy from Google and fueling its driverless ambitions.
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Mapillary maps out NZ plans – look out Google Maps
Tue, 31st Mar 2015
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Kiwis are being asked to get their smartphones and cameras out and join an ambitious project to crowd map the world.
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Auckland Council ventures into realm of 3D
Mon, 23rd Feb 2015
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maps
Auckland’s Chief Planner will unveil a 3D Digital Commons Plan for the city at a national planning conference in April.
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Android App Review: New Zealand Topo Maps
Tue, 2nd Sep 2014
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Experience the wilds of New Zealand in your palm with Topo Maps app, transforming bulky paper maps into convenient digital guides.
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Apple quietly maps out future with hush-hush acquisition
Wed, 11th Jun 2014
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Apple's stealth buy of Spotsetter ramps up maps war with Google, poising Cupertino to redefine navigation with a social twist.
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New Garmin device to sell with 'lifetime' map updates
Wed, 29th Feb 2012
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Garmin launches the Nuvi 2455LM with 'lifetime' map updates, promising up to four per year, enhancing navigation with PhotoReal technology.
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Nokia takes 3D maps to CNN
Mon, 30th May 2011
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Nokia revolutionises CNN's reporting with cutting-edge 3D maps, marking a multi-level international collaboration in digital storytelling.