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Spark's new IoT network reaches 98% of New Zealand

Mon, 18th Feb 2019
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Spark has completed a nationwide rollout of its IoT Cat-M1 network, reaching 98% of New Zealand's population and revolutionizing connectivity for businesses.
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“These are not cybersecurity predictions for 2019”

Fri, 25th Jan 2019
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Jonathan Couch isn't a fan of annual predictions and so instead has shared his thoughts on the headlines we can expect this year.
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Oracle Java Card update boosts security for IoT devices

Thu, 17th Jan 2019
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Oracle has released Java Card 3.1, an open application platform for IoT device security, providing flexible ways to meet hardware and security requirements.
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Blockchain companies revolutionise electric power

Wed, 9th Jan 2019
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Blockchain may be the 'missing link' that could transform the electric power industry and leave traditional business models in the dust.
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Mercury Energy sells smart meter business for $270m

Mon, 17th Dec 2018
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IntelliHUB has acquired Mercury New Zealand's Metrix smart metering business for $270m, expanding its smart meter footprint in Australia and New Zealand.
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Spark's new IoT network offers 'huge potential' for Kiwi businesses

Mon, 24th Sep 2018
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Spark's second Internet of Things (IoT) network has now officially launched in New Zealand's main centres, with a wider rollout coming in the coming months.
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Global demand for smart meters to skyrocket, but challenges lie ahead

Thu, 20th Sep 2018
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The global smart meter market is set to surge, valued at USD $10.4 billion by 2022, but faces challenges like high costs and regulatory shortcomings.
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Overcoming the barriers to IoT adoption

Mon, 17th Sep 2018
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Australia's energy sector is slowly embracing IoT technology, but faces challenges in implementation and adoption.
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Samsung's Exynos i S111 delivers efficiency for NB-IoT devices

Mon, 27th Aug 2018
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Samsung's Exynos i S111 debuts as a low-power, wide-coverage NB-IoT chip, integrating a modem, processor, memory, and GNSS for efficient real-time tracking.
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Cybersecurity should be priority in US$8b smart utility spend

Thu, 23rd Aug 2018
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Utilities are becoming increasingly connected worldwide, and also becoming increasingly vulnerable - so why are governments letting security slide?.
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Veritas updates data management solution with simplified user experience

Thu, 23rd Aug 2018
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Veritas has launched Veritas NetBackup 8.1.2, featuring an improved user interface to simplify data protection and management.
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Australian IoT firm set to corner Taiwan's smart gas meter market

Thu, 19th Jul 2018
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Australian-based IoT company Freestyle Technology is set to cash in on Taiwan's AU$1.8 billion smart gas meter market.
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Huawei uses cloud data centers to power smart city initiatives

Thu, 23rd Nov 2017
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Huawei's president, Yan Lida, describes a smart city as a living organism powered by a nervous system in a recent statement. #SmartCity #Technology.
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SAP and Huawei partnership leverages analytics for customer success

Thu, 23rd Nov 2017
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SAP and Huawei are highly compatible, with SAP as a provider of enterprise applications and Huawei as a provider of IT infrastructure.
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Vector plans on turning EVs into mobile power sources

Thu, 12th Oct 2017
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Vector aims to turn electric vehicles into mobile power sources as it seeks to drive innovation in the EV sector.
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Exclusive: AT&T president talks 4 keys to unlocking inclusive smart cities

Fri, 8th Sep 2017
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Chris Penrose says there are four keys to unlocking smart cities to advance more positive outcomes for residents.
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Lightning Lab Demo Day set to showcase electricity innovation

Wed, 6th Sep 2017
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The lightbulb moments from will provide interesting insight into the future of the country's electricity market.
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Kiwi company paving the way to brave new AI world – PwC report

Fri, 7th Jul 2017
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NZ at forefront of AI tech, with local firms like Soul Machines leading, reports PwC, predicting a £21.6tn global boost by 2030.
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Lightning Lab Electric set to innovate energy sector

Wed, 7th Jun 2017
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The Lightning Lab Electric accelerator is set to revolutionize New Zealand's energy sector, bringing together top innovators to redefine power usage.
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Gentrack to complete $75m acquisition of Junifer Systems

Thu, 30th Mar 2017
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​Gentrack Group recently announced that it has entered into an unconditional agreement to acquire the UK-based Junifer Systems.