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Spark invests $15m in Waikato's digital infrastructure in NZ
Cloud Services

Spark invests $15m in Waikato's digital infrastructure in NZ

Spark plans to invest over $15m into improving digital infrastructure in New Zealand's Waikato region, in conjunction with the University of Waikato.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Apr 2024
Te Pūkenga and REANNZ collaborate to deliver high-performance Wi-Fi to all learners across New Zealand
EduTech

Te Pūkenga and REANNZ collaborate to deliver high-performance Wi-Fi to all learners across New Zealand

Te Pūkenga, New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology, and Crown entity REANNZ partner to provide free Wi-Fi access for all students and staff.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Tue, 31st Oct 2023
AA Insurance appoints Angela Nash as GM of Digital, Data & Technology
Digital Transformation

AA Insurance appoints Angela Nash as GM of Digital, Data & Technology

Angela Nash, an executive from New Zealand Rugby, was appointed as AA Insurance's new General Manager of Digital, Data, and Technology.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Tue, 16th May 2023
NZTech adds new members as Kiwi ICT industry booms
NZTech

NZTech adds new members as Kiwi ICT industry booms

The Instillery CEO Mike Jenkins and REANNZ CIOO Angela Nash join the board of the not-for-profit organisation that supports the $16b NZ tech industry.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Fri, 27th Jul 2018
REANNZ launches scholarship to help boost NZ Kiwi IT sector
REANNZ

REANNZ launches scholarship to help boost NZ Kiwi IT sector

REANNZ offers new scholarship to boost IT, education and research in New Zealand, aiming to address limited growth in the sector.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Aug 2015
REANNZ demonstrates 4k where it really matters - Health
Health Technologies

REANNZ demonstrates 4k where it really matters - Health

REANNZ's cutting-edge 4K telemedicine tech reshapes healthcare, offering unparalleled clarity for remote diagnoses and education.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Oct 2014
Wellington welcomes 'offsite campus' to CBD
EduTech

Wellington welcomes 'offsite campus' to CBD

REANNZ and CityLink have partnered to create an 'offsite campus' in Wellington's CBD, providing eduroam access to students and academics.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 14th Aug 2014
Green Party piggy-backs Govt's $65m internet cable plans
Unified Communications

Green Party piggy-backs Govt's $65m internet cable plans

The Green Party claims credit for the $65m anchor tenancy contract between REANNZ and Hawaiki Cable, calling it their original idea.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 4th Jul 2014
Otago University joins eduroam wireless network
EduTech

Otago University joins eduroam wireless network

University of Otago enhances global connectivity by joining eduroam network, opening doors for seamless access to Wi-Fi worldwide.

By Rebecca Wood • 2 min read • Fri, 27th Sep 2013

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Hawaiki cable accelerates NZ/US collaboration
EduTech

Hawaiki cable accelerates NZ/US collaboration

The REANNZ Hawaiki cable capacity has successfully transferred 37 million files across the Pacific Ocean, revealing massive potential.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Oct 2018
$21m Govt funding to power REANNZ innovation network for next seven years
Unified Communications

$21m Govt funding to power REANNZ innovation network for next seven years

The REANNZ network will receive an extra $21 million funding over the next seven years allocated from MBIE's Strategic Science Investment Fund.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 10th Aug 2017
University of Auckland student wins REANNZ scholarship
Data Analytics

University of Auckland student wins REANNZ scholarship

REANNZ announces its recipient for the Future Funds tertiary scholarship programme, Se-Young Yu from the University of Auckland. #scholarship.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd Feb 2016
REANNZ rolls out SDN switch, completes NZ first
Network Infrastructure

REANNZ rolls out SDN switch, completes NZ first

New Zealand's REANNZ has deployed the country's first organisation-wide Software-Defined Networking switch in its Wellington office.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 14th Jul 2015
Scientists around the world collaborate with super high speed internet
Unified Communications

Scientists around the world collaborate with super high speed internet

NZ's Cawthron Institute teams up with REANNZ to turbocharge global research with super high speed internet, vastly improving data sharing.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Jun 2015
Govt delight as $65m international cable gets green light...
Network Infrastructure

Govt delight as $65m international cable gets green light...

UK government-owned company REANNZ has secured a $65m tenancy contract with Hawaiki Cable for a proposed new international telecommunications cable.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2014
NZ boost as trans-Pacific cable seals multi-million dollar capacity deal
Network Infrastructure

NZ boost as trans-Pacific cable seals multi-million dollar capacity deal

REANNZ and Hawaiki Cable agree multi-million dollar deal for new submarine cable linking New Zealand, Australia and the US.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 2nd Jul 2014
Moving On Down: Routers Reach New Markets
Network Infrastructure

Moving On Down: Routers Reach New Markets

Juniper Networks is expanding the reach of its routing equipment to more of the New Zealand market, as high-end gear like the MX80 becomes more affordable.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 1st Jul 2011
FX Networks wins KAREN
TelstraClear

FX Networks wins KAREN

FX Networks has entered into a partnership with the government's multi-million dollar research and education network, displacing TelstraClear.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 1st Jun 2010