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8.4 BILLION connected “things” to be in use in 2017

Wed, 8th Feb 2017
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​The Internet of Things (IoT) has stormed onto the scene in recent years like a bull in a china shop - Gartner says its showing no signs of slowing.
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Technology changing the face of retail, exec says

Fri, 18th Nov 2016
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Electricity retailers are urging for a robust debate on emerging technology, with the customer at the forefront of the industry's development plans.
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Staying ahead of disruptors by unlocking the power of IoT

Tue, 25th Oct 2016
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In this era of disruption – in this Idea Economy – the enterprises that will succeed are those that are able to turn ideas into reality - quicker.
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New Zealand is a leader in IoT but is not leading the way

Mon, 5th Sep 2016
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Reports and statistics about the Internet of Things (IoT) would lead many to believe New Zealand is a global leader in IoT. But is it really?.
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Gartner: Why CIOs should care about the connected home

Mon, 29th Aug 2016
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In addition to the direct IT team, CIOs will need to educate executives on the current and potential difficulties of the smart home.
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New report reveals NZ's data traffic skyrocketing

Mon, 20th Jun 2016
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New Zealand's data traffic is set to double by 2020, with IP traffic reaching 50 Gigabytes per capita, according to Cisco.
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Trans-Tasman IoT network launched

Thu, 21st Apr 2016
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Thinxtra launches IoT network in Aus-NZ to link businesses, institutes, public facilities & consumers across the region.
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Christchurch on the road to becoming a Smart City

Fri, 29th Jan 2016
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Christchurch City Council invests $330,000 in new sensing technologies to make the city smarter and more sustainable. #SmartCity #Technology.
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IoT Innovations at CES 2016 present a host of new challenges

Tue, 26th Jan 2016
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CES 2016's IoT explosion poses daunting tasks for networks, with connected devices strain prompting crucial IT adaptations.
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MWC 2015: Current Analysis identifies major trends

Mon, 16th Mar 2015
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The consumer IoT market, on the other hand, is becoming a business imperative for many carriers as they experience smartphone and data plan saturation.
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Vector 1H profit falls 17% on regulatory impost, mark-to-market losses, borrowing costs

Fri, 20th Feb 2015
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Vector's 1H profit dips 17% amid regulation, market volatility, and rising debt costs, despite a 4.4% sales increase.
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Transpower releases Kiwi app to deal with uncertainties

Mon, 9th Feb 2015
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Transpower has launched a new app to help increase make the demand response programme more accessible and productive.
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The future of mobile networks, according to Nokia's Ray Owen

Tue, 6th Jan 2015
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Pat Pilcher caught up with Ray Owen, the new head of ANZ for Nokia to chat about the future of mobile networks.
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MRP to quit Chilean, German geothermal investments, sticks with US plant

Tue, 16th Dec 2014
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MightyRiverPower, the first of the state-owned power companies to be partially privatised last year, will quit its geothermal investments in Chile.
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Vector cleared to buy Meridian's Arc metering business

Wed, 26th Nov 2014
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Vector, the Auckland electricity and telecommunications lines company, has been cleared to by Meridian Energy's Arc Innovations metering business.
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Gartner says 4.9 billion connected 'things' will be in use in 2015

Fri, 14th Nov 2014
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Gartner predicts a surge in IoT, with 4.9 billion connected devices in 2015, rising to 25 billion by 2020, revolutionising industries and services.
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NZ 'clean and green'… but not when it comes to ICT sustainability.

Mon, 13th Oct 2014
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New Zealand has taken its eye off the ball and is falling behind in ICT sustainability, according to the recent Fujitsu New Zealand ICT Sustainability report...
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Fabric Networking: The largest tech revolution

Fri, 7th Mar 2014
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Ethernet fabrics herald a major tech revolution, streamlining data centre management and redefining networking with seamless adaptability and performance.
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Ingram Micro Showcase, Belkin and the Internet of Things

Wed, 31st Jul 2013
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Belkin's WeMo products steal the show at the Ingram Micro Showcase, spotlighting the future of smart homes and IoT.
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An unknown kiwi software development success

Thu, 18th Jul 2013
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Kiwi firm Javelin revolutionises field and order management with its innovative software solutions, making waves globally.