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Kiwi Stories

Travel stories

$10.1m lost: Why Kiwis are losing so much to scammers & how we need to fix it
Email Security

$10.1m lost: Why Kiwis are losing so much to scammers & how we need to fix it

Tech-savvy scammers are swindling New Zealanders out of millions of dollars, with reported losses totaling $10.1 million last year.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Thu, 25th Jan 2018
The government invests $3.7 million in EV technology
Cartech

The government invests $3.7 million in EV technology

More electric vehicles will be hitting New Zealand's highways, bus lanes and streets with another round of government funding.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd Jan 2018
Jucy set to introduce electric campervan fleet
Cartech

Jucy set to introduce electric campervan fleet

Thousands of tourists in New Zealand may soon tour in electric campervans as Jucy begins a pioneering EV trial, aiming to meet eco-friendly travel demand.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 22nd Jan 2018

Global Stories

Travel stories

Concur explains how CIOs can gain quick wins in financial transformation
Digital Transformation

Concur explains how CIOs can gain quick wins in financial transformation

Concur has come up with three important questions (including a breakdown of each one) CIOs should ask their teams to get a quick win.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Jan 2018
Three ways artificial intelligence is making buildings smarter
DataCentre infrastructure

Three ways artificial intelligence is making buildings smarter

In an ideal world, data anomalies would be automatically detected by AI-algorithms, and then immediately triaged and root cause identified.

By Steve Nguyen • 5 min read • Tue, 30th Jan 2018
Nexion Networks opens up new Adelaide CBD office
Unified Communications

Nexion Networks opens up new Adelaide CBD office

It marks the fourth location that the telecommunications reseller has opened up, in addition to Perth, Sydney, and Singapore.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Mon, 29th Jan 2018
Exclusive interview: Chatbot 101 with Tim McNamara, founder of The Hut34 Project
Unified Communications

Exclusive interview: Chatbot 101 with Tim McNamara, founder of The Hut34 Project

The Hut34 Project, founded by Tim McNamara and Peter Godbolt, aims to connect AI engines, IoT devices, and digital services.

By Julia Gabel • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Jan 2018
Air New Zealand launching as a skill on Amazon Alexa
Unified Communications

Air New Zealand launching as a skill on Amazon Alexa

Air New Zealand is pioneering in Australasia with an Alexa skill, letting customers check flight statuses hands-free. It launches in early February.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Mon, 22nd Jan 2018
Assassin's Creed Origins DLC gets a release date
Gaming

Assassin's Creed Origins DLC gets a release date

Players can continue their journey through Ancient Egypt with a wide variety of new content, including several hours of storyline quests.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jan 2018
Jaguar Land Rover backs self-driving taxi startup
Cartech

Jaguar Land Rover backs self-driving taxi startup

Jaguar Land Rover's InMotion Ventures invests USD $4.1 million in Voyage to support the global development of self-driving taxis, starting in California.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 16th Jan 2018
Update: It does not look like a Netflix app will be available on Nintendo Switch anytime soon
Gaming

Update: It does not look like a Netflix app will be available on Nintendo Switch anytime soon

It looks like Nintendo Switch owners will have to wait longer for a Netflix app to come. There are no plans for it to be on the Switch.

By Damian Seeto • 2 min read • Mon, 15th Jan 2018
Exclusive interview: Chatbot 101 with Tim McNamara, founder of Hut34
Unified Communications

Exclusive interview: Chatbot 101 with Tim McNamara, founder of Hut34

Tim McNamara, founder of Hut34, shares insights on chatbots, IoT integration, and tackling Australia's blockchain talent drought in our exclusive interview.

By Julia Gabel • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Jan 2018
CES 2018 - Crucial launches MX500 SDD
Crucial

CES 2018 - Crucial launches MX500 SDD

At the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, memory gurus, Crucial, have launched their MX500 solid-state drive.

By Darren Price • 2 min read • Thu, 11th Jan 2018
Tile announces major partnerships with Bose, Comcast and Samsonite
Smart Home

Tile announces major partnerships with Bose, Comcast and Samsonite

Tile announced expansions to the platform hoping to deliver on its vision to build a world where everyone can find everything...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 9th Jan 2018
How to mitigate cyber risks while travelling
Wireless Networks

How to mitigate cyber risks while travelling

Over the past year, compromises of payment card data, network intrusions, and cyberattacks using hotel Wi-Fi have plagued the hospitality industry.

By Kai Ping Lew • 5 min read • Tue, 9th Jan 2018
McAfee completes acquisition of SkyHigh Networks
Cloud Security

McAfee completes acquisition of SkyHigh Networks

McAfee finalises its acquisition of Skyhigh Networks, bolstering its cloud security offerings with advanced CASB technology under its new cloud business unit.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Mon, 8th Jan 2018

Stories from Other Regions

Travel stories

The state of the nation: Government websites fail to serve citizens
Marketing Technologies

The state of the nation: Government websites fail to serve citizens

The majority of government websites are underperforming, with the best site scoring 4.6 out of 10 - a failing grade.

By Liz Mclean • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Jan 2018