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Wellington City is getting street lamps of the future

Telensa to deploy its PLANet intelligent street lighting system for Wellington City Council, with completion expected by June 2018.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 4th Dec 2017

Microsoft

Microsoft NZ appoints new enterprise channel manager

Emma Barrett will be responsible for nurturing the Microsoft partners' seller network by building co-sell partnerships.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Wed, 29th Nov 2017

Artificial Intelligence

Wellington technology group create an AI politician

A Wellington tech group launches SAM, the Virtual Politician, to explore if AI can improve political engagement and decision-making by providing unbiased facts.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Nov 2017

Fintech

Xero posts half-year earnings, announces delisting from NZX

Xero announces positive EBITDA for first time, adding 160k net new subscribers and growing revenue to $187.8m.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Nov 2017

Unified Communications

Chatbots and AI are the future of your job

AI and chatbots to revolutionise the workplace, with Hays predicting a surge in digital assistance across jobs.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Mon, 6th Nov 2017

Stories from Other Regions

New Zealand (NZ) stories

Semiconductors

Huawei's quad-lensed Nova 2i comes to NZ

The Huawei Nova 2i is designed to keep up with every selfie, every image and every social network that matters...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 4th Dec 2017

AR, VR & Metaverse

NZTA launches VR experience for learner drivers

The NZ Transport Agency has unveiled a VR app to help learner drivers practise spotting hazards and using mirrors on real New Zealand streets.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 4th Dec 2017

DataCentre infrastructure

New tech powers up across NZ

More than 15,000 homes in New Zealand are now generating their own electricity, driven by solar power and advancements in residential energy technologies.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 4th Dec 2017

Marketing Technologies

Beware online shoppers, your details may not be safe

Mastercard urges New Zealanders to boost their online security as 60% shop online monthly; simple steps like strong passwords can help protect personal details.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 4th Dec 2017

Wireless Networks

Heads-up Kiwis, Alexa and Echo devices coming for you

Amazon's Alexa and Echo will be available in Australia and New Zealand early next year, with localised voice experiences and skill development opportunities.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Thu, 30th Nov 2017

Drones

Autonomous drones may be guarding you soon

Kiwi company VigilAir introduces semi-autonomous drones for security, aiming to revolutionise the industry with rapid-response aerial surveillance solutions.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Nov 2017

AR, VR & Metaverse

NZVRARA welcomes influential student chapter

The New Zealand VR/AR Association will host its first Student Chapter Exhibition in Wellington, showcasing innovative student work on 6th December 2017.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 28th Nov 2017

Tinder

Kiwi entrepreneur creates Tinder for events and activities

New Zealand entrepreneur Emily Heazlewood launches Romer, an app dubbed Tinder for activities to help users swipe their way to curated experiences.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 13th Nov 2017

Fleet Management

NZTA approves Teletrac Navman as an electronic system provider

RUC Manager automatically tracks vehicle distance and calculates off-road activity, enabling accurate, NZTA-approved RUC rebates...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 6th Nov 2017

Apps

You can now download Te Papa's national art collection

Te Papa has partnered with Wellington start-up Excio to offer an initial 150 images to download from the national art collection...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Thu, 2nd Nov 2017

Smart Home

Kiwi homes are about to get a whole lot smarter with Nest

Nest Labs launches its award-winning safety and security products in New Zealand, including cameras and a smart smoke and carbon monoxide alarm.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Nov 2017

Coding

OMGTech launches more coding for kids workshops around NZ

OMGTech! expands its coding workshops to schools across New Zealand during Hour of Code week, partnering with tech giants to foster youth digital skills.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 31st Oct 2017

Cartech

Why Kiwis love plug-in hybrid vehicles

New Zealanders are gravitating towards plug-in hybrids, driven by their versatility for long trips and towing needs, reports a 'Flip the Fleet' survey.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Oct 2017