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Kacific appoints Ivan Fong as Managing Director of the Pacific
Unified Communications

Kacific appoints Ivan Fong as Managing Director of the Pacific

Ivan Fong, an experienced telecommunications leader, appointed as Managing Director of Pacific-based Kacific to drive strategic growth.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 9th Sep 2022
Foodstuffs South Island appoints Shayne Tong as chief digital officer
Digital Transformation

Foodstuffs South Island appoints Shayne Tong as chief digital officer

Foodstuffs South Island appoints Shayne Tong as their Chief Digital Officer to further advance their digital transformation efforts.

By Zach Thompson • 1 min read • Fri, 12th Aug 2022
ST Engineering launches cooling system for greener data centers
DataCentre infrastructure

ST Engineering launches cooling system for greener data centers

ST Engineering has developed the Airbitat DC Cooling System, delivering pre-cooling for data centres and achieving net energy savings of over 20%.

By Jessie Chiang • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Jul 2022
New leaders promoted at Ingram Micro's New Zealand operation
Marketing Technologies

New leaders promoted at Ingram Micro's New Zealand operation

The local broad-based technology distributor has made two key appointments as a result of combining two business units.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 11th Jul 2022
Microsoft names ANZ Partner of the Year award winners
Unified Communications

Microsoft names ANZ Partner of the Year award winners

The awards recognise partners across the globe for their innovative use of Microsoft technologies to help customers succeed.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Thu, 30th Jun 2022
University of Otago to be anchor tenant for new Datagrid facility
Network Infrastructure

University of Otago to be anchor tenant for new Datagrid facility

University of Otago to become anchor tenant for NZ's first carbon-neutral hyperscale data centre, built in Southland.

By Jessie Chiang • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Jun 2022
G8, ODIN enter agreement to develop renewable charging tower
DataCentre infrastructure

G8, ODIN enter agreement to develop renewable charging tower

G8 has entered into a memorandum of understanding with ODIN to develop a charging tower powered entirely by renewable wind energy.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Thu, 19th May 2022
Tell-tale hints before volcanic eruptions found using AI
EduTech

Tell-tale hints before volcanic eruptions found using AI

Artificial intelligence algorithms identified precursors to volcanic eruptions, potentially improving alert systems, researchers find.

By Sam Olley • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Apr 2022
Internet of Things helps NZ glass manufacturer disrupt the industry
Manufacturing

Internet of Things helps NZ glass manufacturer disrupt the industry

The Internet of Things is helping New Zealand glass manufacturer AGP disrupt the industry with four-day supply delivery.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 4 min read • Tue, 22nd Mar 2022

Stories from Other Regions

Island stories

Ingram Micro NZ sees $74 million revenue growth in 2021
Fintech

Ingram Micro NZ sees $74 million revenue growth in 2021

Ingram Micro New Zealand's latest financial report reveals that its revenue from contracts with customers increased by almost $74 million in 2021.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Aug 2022
Ingram Micro appoints Leon De Suza as commercial - consumer director
Apple

Ingram Micro appoints Leon De Suza as commercial - consumer director

Ingram Micro NZ combines commercial-consumer units, appoints Leon De Suza as director & Blair Wilson as retail-consumer GM.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 15th Jul 2022
N4L, Spark, Chorus partner for Hyperfibre school upgrade
EduTech

N4L, Spark, Chorus partner for Hyperfibre school upgrade

Networks for Learning (N4L) has partnered with Spark and Chorus to upgrade Wellington College to Hyperfibre, doubling its internet speed to 2Gbps.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Jun 2022
LINQ system shows University of Otago could save 10,000 hours of time
Digital Transformation

LINQ system shows University of Otago could save 10,000 hours of time

LINQ's modelling showed by consolidating five systems into one, the university could reallocate 10,000 hours of time - the equivalent of six full-time staff.

By Jessie Chiang • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Jun 2022
Microsoft and Manaaki Whenua to map NZ's forest cover change
Space

Microsoft and Manaaki Whenua to map NZ's forest cover change

Microsoft and Manaaki Whenua Landcare Research, are teaming up to develop improved detection of land use and forest cover change in New Zealand.

By Jessie Chiang • 3 min read • Mon, 30th May 2022
Microsoft NZ and TupuToa to boost diversity in cybersecurity sector
Supply Chain

Microsoft NZ and TupuToa to boost diversity in cybersecurity sector

Microsoft NZ partners with TupuToa to create a cybersecurity employment programme, aiming to increase diversity in the industry in New Zealand.

By Mitchell Hageman • 2 min read • Fri, 27th May 2022
Wireless Nation, N4L provide 4G network to remote NZ schools
EduTech

Wireless Nation, N4L provide 4G network to remote NZ schools

Wireless Nation and N4L have launched a new 4G network to improve connectivity in three Chatham Island schools.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Wed, 18th May 2022
Fastly's new NZ POP affords businesses increased resilience
Cloud Services

Fastly's new NZ POP affords businesses increased resilience

Fastly expands its presence in New Zealand with a new POP in Christchurch, offering improved speed, security, and resilience for businesses.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Apr 2022
Digital Island appoints Grant Sweeney as customer & sales general manager
Unified Communications

Digital Island appoints Grant Sweeney as customer & sales general manager

Digital Island appoints Grant Sweeney as Customer and Sales General Manager to enhance its role as a specialty cloud communications provider in New Zealand.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Tue, 26th Apr 2022