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Global doors open for indigenous tech company

Indigenous-led Warrgambi secures landmark contract with Boon Edam Australia, boosting its footprint in security solutions for government and private sectors.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Feb 2020

Global Stories

Island stories

Unified Communications

ComCom testing programme improves NZ broadband performance

The Commerce Commission's Measuring Broadband New Zealand programme has helped to identify and fix network problems.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Dec 2020

Hybrid & Remote Work

Guardian Angel releases comms solution for isolated workers

The company has made an APAC distribution agreement with Everywhere Communications for communications, location, and monitoring solutions.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Dec 2020

Unified Communications

Spark 5G helps to bring art to live in Dunedin

Dunedin Central brings street art to life with an augmented reality exhibition to celebrate the launch of 5G in central Dunedin.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Nov 2020

Gaming

Game review: Ghost of Tsushima

Ghost of Tsushima is a must-play open world game set in feudal Japan, offering great gameplay and a captivating story.

By Damian Seeto • 7 min read • Wed, 15th Jul 2020

Gaming

Game review: Burnout Paradise Remastered (Switch)

Criterion's Burnout Paradise gets yet another re-release, this time for the Nintendo Switch with Burnout Paradise Remastered.

By Darren Price • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Jul 2020

Gaming

Game review: MotoGP 20 (PC)

With the actual MotoGP season postponed, Milestone's MotoGP 20 offers a brutal yet rewarding simulation for fans willing to conquer its steep learning curve.

By Darren Price • 5 min read • Thu, 4th Jun 2020

Unified Communications

Sky to become NZ's next ISP

Sky NZ takes broadband plunge in fight to curb customer churn and rejuvenate market stance amidst sports rights losses.

By Brendan Ritchie • 3 min read • Tue, 26th May 2020

Health Technologies

Interview: CCL & Canterbury DHB build IT backbone for healthcare

Canterbury District Health Board and Computer Concepts united to upgrade healthcare IT following the 2011 quakes, aiming for better patient care and efficiency.

By Sara Barker • 7 min read • Tue, 10th Mar 2020

Robotics

Tauranga agtech firm recognised on the world stage

Tauranga-based agtech firm Robotics Plus has received worldwide recognition on the Top 50 AgTech companies, as ranked on the THRIVE Top 50.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Mar 2020

Unified Communications

Vodafone opens 5G Innovation Lab in Christchurch

The lab, which is located on Tuam Street, is designed to help New Zealand organisations understand how 5G technology can become part of their business.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Feb 2020

Unified Communications

Hawaiki Cable extends connectivity deal with REANNZ

Hawaiki Cable has extended its deal with REANNZ, boosting the research network's international capacity and expanding its reach to Australia and the US.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 24th Feb 2020

Disaster Recovery

South Australian map technology supporting Kangaroo Island bushfire efforts

FireFlight's innovative real-time mapping technology aids Australian Army and relief teams in battling Kangaroo Island bushfires, enhancing recovery efforts.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Feb 2020

Unified Communications

Ultrafast Fibre to trial 10Gbps fibre broadband

New Zealand businesses with a need for cutting-edge performance cloud software and transfer vast amounts of data are expected to be early adopters of the trial.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Dec 2019

Unified Communications

New Caledonia to connect to Hawaiki cable by 2021

New Caledonian carrier SCCI has signed a deal with Hawaiki Submarine Cable to connect New Caledonia to the Hawaiki Cable.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 2nd Dec 2019

Unified Communications

Spark brings 5G to five South Island towns and communities

Spark has committed to delivering New Zealand's first 5G commercial service into the five heartland communities of Westport, Clyde, Twizel, Tekapo and Hokitika.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 29th Nov 2019

Stories from Other Regions

Island stories

Mergers and Acquisitions

Advanced Security buys local electronic security integrator

Advanced Security Group has added another company to its portfolio – this time it's South Island-based electronic security integrator VIP Security.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Aug 2020

Gaming

Kiwi game developers move forward with indigenous gaming platform Katuku Island

Kiwi game developers are revolutionising indigenous education with Katuku Island, a survival game rooted in Maori culture, aiming to bridge educational gaps.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Mon, 29th Jun 2020