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IDC NZ warns that the current fixed broadband market is unsustainable
Unified Communications

IDC NZ warns that the current fixed broadband market is unsustainable

IDC New Zealand has released a market report discussing the current and future state of the New Zealand fixed broadband market.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Mar 2018
How Spark's transformation strategy impacted their bottom line
Unified Communications

How Spark's transformation strategy impacted their bottom line

Spark's financial results for H1 FY18 show progress on its transformation strategy, with strong performance in mobile, cloud, security, and service management.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Feb 2018
How technology will impact New Zealand by 2030
NZTech

How technology will impact New Zealand by 2030

Over 500 tech experts are gathering in Auckland today for the Digital Nations Summit to discuss the future of New Zealand's technology sector.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Thu, 15th Feb 2018
Verifi arrives in ANZ ready to tackle Card Not Present fraud
Unified Communications

Verifi arrives in ANZ ready to tackle Card Not Present fraud

In addition to expanding into new markets, Verifi also launched a new chargeback and fraud mitigation service.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Feb 2018

Stories from Other Regions

New Zealand (NZ) stories

Spark refreshes Netflix offer for broadband customers
Digital Entertainment

Spark refreshes Netflix offer for broadband customers

Customers who have already signed up for 12 months of Spark's 'Netflix on us', can now access a further 6 months.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 6th Mar 2018
Mercury converts a 1957 Ford Fairlane to plug-in electric
Cartech

Mercury converts a 1957 Ford Fairlane to plug-in electric

Mercury's '57 Fairlane goes electric, igniting Kiwi passion for cleaner, classic rides. #EVRevolution #NZTech.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Mar 2018
NZ consumers spend $500 million on video games
Gaming

NZ consumers spend $500 million on video games

New Zealanders spent NZD $452.3 million on video games and hardware in 2017, as consumer spending heads towards half a billion dollars, reports IGEA.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Mar 2018
Kiwis embrace EVs as part of a longer sustainability journey
Cartech

Kiwis embrace EVs as part of a longer sustainability journey

A survey by Flip the Fleet reveals Kiwi electric vehicle owners are taking further steps towards sustainability, from reducing waste to installing solar panels.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 28th Feb 2018
The University of Auckland gets its own AR expert
EduTech

The University of Auckland gets its own AR expert

The University of Auckland welcomes leading AR expert Professor Mark Billinghurst, boosting their AR capabilities at the Bioengineering Institute.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Feb 2018
Game review: Samsara is a puzzle lover's dream game
Gaming

Game review: Samsara is a puzzle lover's dream game

Samsara, a captivating 2D indie puzzle game from New Zealand, combines intricate block mechanics and an immersive story, perfect for puzzle enthusiasts.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 26th Feb 2018
Westpac, ANZ and ASB ditch outdated ATM fees
Westpac

Westpac, ANZ and ASB ditch outdated ATM fees

Westpac, ANZ, and ASB have announced the scrapping of outdated ATM fees, responding to customer feedback and absorbing transaction costs.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Tue, 20th Feb 2018
Hills appoints CEO, David Lenz, as MD
Supply Chain

Hills appoints CEO, David Lenz, as MD

David Lenz appointed managing director of Hills as part of company's ongoing transformational journey. Challenges with Milestone Systems still unresolved.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 20th Feb 2018
Maori Television to air WWE wrestling on free-to-air NZ TV screens
Digital Entertainment

Maori Television to air WWE wrestling on free-to-air NZ TV screens

WWE wrestling is body slamming onto New Zealand free-to-air televisions screens for the first time in over 15 years.

By Damian Seeto • 2 min read • Fri, 16th Feb 2018
LetsPlay.Live (LPL) and Sky Sports forming a tag-team to show live eSports coverage on NZ TV
Gaming

LetsPlay.Live (LPL) and Sky Sports forming a tag-team to show live eSports coverage on NZ TV

LetsPlay.Live (LPL) and Sky Sports have become partners to broadcast the latest eSports action in your room across New Zealand TV screens.

By Damian Seeto • 2 min read • Wed, 14th Feb 2018
Stellar consulting brings ex-pat talent back home to NZ
Stellar Consulting

Stellar consulting brings ex-pat talent back home to NZ

South Islander Luke Turnbull has returned to his homeland to take a position as a consulting director with Stellar Consulting Group.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Tue, 13th Feb 2018
Let's Play Live (LPL) opens fancy new eSports studio at the Sky Tower in Auckland
Gaming

Let's Play Live (LPL) opens fancy new eSports studio at the Sky Tower in Auckland

Let's Play Live (LPL) has now opened a fancy new studio at the Sky Tower. This is to ensure the NZ eSports community is broadcast on a bigger scale.

By Damian Seeto • 2 min read • Thu, 8th Feb 2018
Mobile trader charged and sentenced despite being liquidated
CGA

Mobile trader charged and sentenced despite being liquidated

Despite being liquidated in 2017, Appenture Marketing faces NZD $114,000 in fines for misleading sales practices, aiming to deter industry misconduct.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Feb 2018
Is snacking in front of the telly bad for Kiwi kids?
Digital Entertainment

Is snacking in front of the telly bad for Kiwi kids?

Growing dependence on digital devices and social media could be having a negative impact on Kiwi waistlines according to the Ministry of Health.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Feb 2018