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Auckland Council ventures into realm of 3D
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
Android App Review: New Zealand Topo Maps
Gaming

Android App Review: New Zealand Topo Maps

Experience the wilds of New Zealand in your palm with Topo Maps app, transforming bulky paper maps into convenient digital guides.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Sep 2014
Get your business on the map
Marketing Technologies

Get your business on the map

Adapting to change and embracing technology has been key to the ongoing success of Wises which is now into its 125th year of business in New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 1st Oct 2006

Global Stories

Maps stories

TechnologyOne bolsters offerings following acquisition
Document Management

TechnologyOne bolsters offerings following acquisition

TechnologyOne plans to use this acquisition to further reinforce its strategic focus on providing relevant enterprise solutions for key customers.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 12th May 2015
Uber eyes up Nokia's mapping service, forks out $3bn
Google

Uber eyes up Nokia's mapping service, forks out $3bn

In a bold £2.4bn bid, Uber seeks control of Nokia's Here maps, eyeing autonomy from Google and fueling its driverless ambitions.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 11th May 2015
Apple quietly maps out future with hush-hush acquisition
Apps

Apple quietly maps out future with hush-hush acquisition

Apple's stealth buy of Spotsetter ramps up maps war with Google, poising Cupertino to redefine navigation with a social twist.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 11th Jun 2014
New Garmin device to sell with 'lifetime' map updates
Maps

New Garmin device to sell with 'lifetime' map updates

Garmin launches the Nuvi 2455LM with 'lifetime' map updates, promising up to four per year, enhancing navigation with PhotoReal technology.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 29th Feb 2012
Nokia takes 3D maps to CNN
Nokia

Nokia takes 3D maps to CNN

Nokia revolutionises CNN's reporting with cutting-edge 3D maps, marking a multi-level international collaboration in digital storytelling.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 30th May 2011
Under-35s prefer apps to web browsers
Apps

Under-35s prefer apps to web browsers

Research in the US has found that smartphone apps are fast becoming the favourite way to access internet radio, maps, social networks, navigation and games.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 1st Feb 2011
Google targets car safety
Hyperscale

Google targets car safety

Google is utilising its data centres to innovate car safety with self-driving technology, aiming to prevent traffic accidents, save time, and reduce emissions.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 11th Oct 2010
Use your iPhone to dodge parking officers
Anonymous

Use your iPhone to dodge parking officers

Stay one step ahead of parking officers with ParkPatrol's latest iPhone update, leveraging GPS and push notifications to dodge fines worldwide.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 29th Jul 2010