New Zealand (NZ) stories - Page 86
Beware online shoppers, your details may not be safe
Mon, 4th Dec 2017
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supply chain & logistics
Mastercard urges New Zealanders to boost their online security as 60% shop online monthly; simple steps like strong passwords can help protect personal details.
Heads-up Kiwis, Alexa and Echo devices coming for you
Thu, 30th Nov 2017
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wireless networks
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ai
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cloud services
Amazon's Alexa and Echo will be available in Australia and New Zealand early next year, with localised voice experiences and skill development opportunities.
Autonomous drones may be guarding you soon
Wed, 29th Nov 2017
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drones
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industrial
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Kiwi company VigilAir introduces semi-autonomous drones for security, aiming to revolutionise the industry with rapid-response aerial surveillance solutions.
Microsoft NZ appoints new enterprise channel manager
Wed, 29th Nov 2017
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microsoft
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intergen
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channel manager
Emma Barrett will be responsible for nurturing the Microsoft partners’ seller network by building co-sell partnerships.
NZVRARA welcomes influential student chapter
Tue, 28th Nov 2017
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ar, vr & metaverse
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ar
The New Zealand VR/AR Association will host its first Student Chapter Exhibition in Wellington, showcasing innovative student work on 6th December 2017.
Wellington technology group create an AI politician
Tue, 21st Nov 2017
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ai
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politics
A Wellington tech group launches SAM, the Virtual Politician, to explore if AI can improve political engagement and decision-making by providing unbiased facts.
Xero posts half-year earnings, announces delisting from NZX
Mon, 13th Nov 2017
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
Xero announces positive EBITDA for first time, adding 160k net new subscribers and growing revenue to $187.8m.
Kiwi entrepreneur creates Tinder for events and activities
Mon, 13th Nov 2017
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tinder
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retail
New Zealand entrepreneur Emily Heazlewood launches Romer, an app dubbed Tinder for activities to help users swipe their way to curated experiences.
Chatbots and AI are the future of your job
Mon, 6th Nov 2017
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AI and chatbots to revolutionise the workplace, with Hays predicting a surge in digital assistance across jobs.
NZTA approves Teletrac Navman as an electronic system provider
Mon, 6th Nov 2017
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fleet management
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nzta
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teletrac navman
RUC Manager automatically tracks vehicle distance and calculates off-road activity, enabling accurate, NZTA-approved RUC rebates...
You can now download Te Papa’s national art collection
Thu, 2nd Nov 2017
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apps
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te papa museum
Te Papa has partnered with Wellington start-up Excio to offer an initial 150 images to download from the national art collection...
Kiwi homes are about to get a whole lot smarter with Nest
Wed, 1st Nov 2017
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smart home
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nest labs
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technology gifts
Nest Labs launches its award-winning safety and security products in New Zealand, including cameras and a smart smoke and carbon monoxide alarm.
OMGTech launches more coding for kids workshops around NZ
Tue, 31st Oct 2017
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coding
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partners
OMGTech! expands its coding workshops to schools across New Zealand during Hour of Code week, partnering with tech giants to foster youth digital skills.
Why Kiwis love plug-in hybrid vehicles
Thu, 26th Oct 2017
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cartech
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cleantech
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sustainability
New Zealanders are gravitating towards plug-in hybrids, driven by their versatility for long trips and towing needs, reports a 'Flip the Fleet' survey.
Kiwis are making big bucks with VR, $320 million to be precise
Thu, 26th Oct 2017
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ar, vr & metaverse
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ar
New Zealand's VR and AR industry could be worth over $320m in two years, according to a report commissioned by the NZVRARA.
Kiwi AI could help end world hunger
Wed, 25th Oct 2017
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new zealand ai forum
Tech advances in AI and IoT are key to helping New Zealand address growing food shortage, says NZ IoT Alliance director.
Full stream ahead: Vodafone announces new broadband plans
Tue, 24th Oct 2017
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broadband
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vodafone
Vodafone launches new broadband plans with tailored options for Kiwi households, offering unlimited data, Wi-Fi packages, and constant connectivity.
Apple Pay has arrived for BNZ customers
Tue, 24th Oct 2017
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smartphones
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martech
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commerce systems
BNZ customers can now use Apple Pay for secure, private, and fast mobile payments both in-store and online, as BNZ rolls out this highly requested feature.
Freeview takes on Sky in an all-out brawl for Kiwi viewers
Tue, 24th Oct 2017
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sky
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freeview
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retail
Freeview is set to launch a high-end recorder and a new On Demand platform combining Live TV and On Demand services.
Wellington International Airport gets its own VR experience
Mon, 23rd Oct 2017
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ar, vr & metaverse
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airport
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ar
The experience takes the user on an interactive journey in a first class seat on board a Singapore Airlines Boeing 777...