Kiwi stories - Page 2
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Everything you need to know about evworld NZ
Thu, 31st Aug 2017
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Rev up for evworld NZ – the essential expo for electric vehicle aficionados, showcasing the latest in EV tech this September in Manukau.
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The age of the landline is over: 71% of Kiwis prefer naked broadband plans
Mon, 28th Aug 2017
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Demand for naked broadband in New Zealand has increased by 22% since 2016, as consumers ditch landlines for more affordable options.
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Samsung reveals the Galaxy Note 8, hopefully this one won't randomly catch fire
Thu, 24th Aug 2017
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smartphones
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nz
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samsung
Samsung unveils the Galaxy Note 8, aiming to reassure users with robust safety checks and exciting features after the Note 7 combustion scandal.
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Could gas-stations become a thing of the past? Kiwi EV owners prefer charging at home
Tue, 22nd Aug 2017
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cartech
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evs
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solar power
Over 92% of New Zealand electric vehicle owners prefer to charge their cars at home, according to a poll by Flip the Fleet.
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A Kiwi startup is revolutionising education and workplace training with virtual reality
Wed, 9th Aug 2017
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edutech
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ar, vr & metaverse
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solar power
Corvecto is a Kiwi startup that works with enterprise organisations of all sizes looking to grow their business through virtual reality...
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Snapchat your way through the streets of Paris: Spark overhauls roaming plans
Wed, 2nd Aug 2017
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uc
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telco
Spark ignites travel connectivity with a £14 seven-day global roaming pack, promising Kiwis hassle-free adventures abroad.
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Artificial intelligence and robots draw hundreds of Kiwi entrepreneurs to innovation event
Mon, 31st Jul 2017
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robots
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ai
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māori
Kiwi entrepreneurs flock to Matariki XPonential, exploring AI and robotics to amplify business innovation and embrace a tech-led future.
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Out with the card, in with the new: Kiwis are looking for new ways to pay for goods and services
Tue, 11th Jul 2017
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martech
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commerce systems
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supply chain systems
Kiwis are keen to embrace new ways of paying, with smart home devices and mobile phones leading the charge, says a Visa-commissioned survey.
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Photo gallery: Fuji Xerox Printers partners take in China
Mon, 3rd Jul 2017
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printing
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support
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fuji xerox
Kiwi and Australian Fuji Xerox Printers partners took in the sights in China recently as part of a sponsored trip for premium partners.
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Qrious unveils Kiwi big data platform-as-a-service offering
Wed, 28th Jun 2017
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paas
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spark
Spark's Qrious has launched its Qonnect big data platform designed to provide NZ companies with a cloud-based platform-as-a-service big data solution.
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Promapp rollout to enhance risk management for WA local government
Mon, 15th May 2017
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risk & compliance
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promapp
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kiwi
The City of Joondalup is looking to enhance its process, improvement and risk management through deploying Promapp software.
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MPA inks distie deal with Imperva; brings local support into play
Mon, 24th Apr 2017
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breach prevention
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mpa
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imperva
MPA has signed to distribute and support Imperva's Incapsula and Securesphere security offerings, providing the first local support for the vendor.
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Apple NZ sales up but profit plummets 63%
Thu, 2nd Mar 2017
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personal computing devices
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nz
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apple
Apple Sales New Zealand reaped more revenue from the New Zealand market last financial year, but that wasn’t enough to prevent a 63% drop in profit.
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Skinny ups its broadband play
Mon, 16th Jan 2017
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telco
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skinny
Skinny has made its move into the unlimited broadband world, as the company looks to cash in on Kiwi’ love for uncapped data.
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Cyber awareness initiative releases jargon dictionary for NZ organisations
Mon, 17th Oct 2016
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malware
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phishing
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email security
New Zealanders get a Jargon Buster to clarify cyber terms, boosting workplace cyber security understanding during Connect Smart week.
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Kiwis show 'room for improvement' with cyber security in the workplace
Mon, 17th Oct 2016
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
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workplace
Connect Smart Week in New Zealand aims to improve cyber security awareness with a quiz, but there's room for improvement.
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Kiwi businesses have a 'dismal record' for commercialising their innovations, says exec
Thu, 13th Oct 2016
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physical security
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digital entertainment
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digital music
'Turning Innovation into Gold' seminar series aims to champion Kiwi innovation and improve commercial success rates.
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Kiwis should stop thinking small with technology, says industry expert
Mon, 10th Oct 2016
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nztech
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christchurch
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nz
One of the newest board members at NZTech believes New Zealand's tech impact on the world doesn't have to be small.
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Call goes out for help with STEM gaming platform for girls
Tue, 30th Aug 2016
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it training
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edutech
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london
The call has gone out for Kiwis and Aussies to help with a community based gaming platform designed to encourage girls to pursue STEM-based careers.
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Veeam targets endpoint backup for MSPs with LabTech offering
Mon, 13th Jun 2016
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virtualisation
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veeam
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kiwi
Veeam has extended its partnership with ConnectWise in a deal which will see Veeam Endpoint Backup for LabTech available to Kiwi and Australian MSPs.