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A pinch of blockchain: Partially decentralising an app
Crypto

A pinch of blockchain: Partially decentralising an app

A foundation of blockchain is the idea of decentralisation – an area in which many groups are undertaking the most exciting innovations.

By Nicole Upchurch • 4 min read • Fri, 9th Sep 2022
Blockchain: Why I prefer Proof of Stake (And why Ethereum does too)
Network Infrastructure

Blockchain: Why I prefer Proof of Stake (And why Ethereum does too)

Proof of Stake is the preferred consensus mechanism for Ethereum and CENNZnet, offering energy efficiency and scalability. Find out why.

By Nicole Upchurch • 5 min read • Fri, 22nd Jul 2022
CAST AI's global platform decentralises the cloud industry
DevOps

CAST AI's global platform decentralises the cloud industry

CAST AI slashes cloud compute costs by up to 75% within minutes. The platform enables real-time autoscaling, rightsizing, and spot instance automation.

By Zach Thompson • 4 min read • Wed, 20th Jul 2022
DeFi blockchain ecosystem powered by facial recognition becomes Aus first
Surveillance

DeFi blockchain ecosystem powered by facial recognition becomes Aus first

BAXE, IDEMIA, and Haventec have partnered to launch a decentralised blockchain ecosystem using facial authentication for identity verification in Australia. .

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Jan 2022
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from SubQuery
Network Infrastructure

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from SubQuery

SubQuery's James Bayly discusses the company's work in decentralisation tech and its impact on network infrastructure in the Asia-Pacific region.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Fri, 14th Jan 2022
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Hazelcast?
Hybrid Cloud

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Hazelcast?

Hazelcast is an in-memory computing platform that enables organisations to leverage memory resources for data at rest and in motion.

By Nick Forrester • 5 min read • Wed, 15th Sep 2021
Chainstack adds further support for blockchain implementation and management
Blockchain

Chainstack adds further support for blockchain implementation and management

Chainstack launches new service enhancements and a marketplace to aid businesses in managing decentralised applications.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Sep 2020
Origin's decentralised commerce platform hits Google Cloud Marketplace
DataCentre infrastructure

Origin's decentralised commerce platform hits Google Cloud Marketplace

The Dshop eCommerce platform is available on the Google Cloud Marketplace allowing merchants to deploy their own decentralised eCommerce store.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Aug 2020

Stories from Other Regions

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Stronger local government, less centralisation
Public Sector

Stronger local government, less centralisation

Councils could gain new powers under a review urging the next Government to back localism and shared funding for infrastructure.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Jun 2023
Infrastructure NZ releases policy positions
Māori

Infrastructure NZ releases policy positions

With New Zealand facing a $210 billion infrastructure deficit, the lobby is urging wider use of private capital and reforms to local funding.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 1st May 2023
Revelator appoints Gilad Woltsovitch as artisan
Blockchain

Revelator appoints Gilad Woltsovitch as artisan

Music management platform Revelator hires Web3 expert Gilad Woltsovitch to lead decentralisation and open ecosystem efforts for artists and labels.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 12th Aug 2022
Review of local government presents major opportunity
Housing

Review of local government presents major opportunity

Councils could gain new powers and funding tools as a two-year review seeks to overhaul a system critics say is unfit for today’s demands.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Fri, 23rd Apr 2021
COVID-19 proved we can solve homelessness
Housing

COVID-19 proved we can solve homelessness

Lockdown housing for the homeless highlighted how policy, modular building and state spending could curb New Zealand’s affordability crisis.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 14th Apr 2021
Kiwi software company paves the way for mainstream decentralisation
Blockchain

Kiwi software company paves the way for mainstream decentralisation

Sylo, the software development company, has launched Oya, which has been described as 'the beginning of mainstream decentralisation'.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Dec 2020
A revolutionary approach to wastewater management
Internet of Things

A revolutionary approach to wastewater management

The system won a global innovation prize after promising onsite treatment that could cut costly sewer networks and tanker transport in Lebanon.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 9th Nov 2020
Infrastructure New Zealand calls for enhanced regional government
Urban Planning

Infrastructure New Zealand calls for enhanced regional government

A new report says devolving housing and transport could improve delivery, while central government keeps most tax revenue and oversight.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 27th Aug 2019
Why is productivity in New Zealand declining?
Taxation

Why is productivity in New Zealand declining?

The OECD says labour productivity has fallen 15 per cent against Australia and other rich economies over 25 years, threatening incomes.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 9th Aug 2019