Why sustainability remains a critical IT objective
The initial push for sustainable corporate initiatives has given way to a longer view that leverages the value of digitized information, IoT analytics, and optimization via environmental monitoring.
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Spark copper voice services to be deregulated across New Zealand
There is enough competition for New Zealand to deregulate copper voice services, the Commerce Commission has decided.
New Zealand's TWG leveraging technology to learn more about customers
With four brands collectively boasting 12% of total retail spend in New Zealand, The Warehouse Group is transforming through using technology that tailors solutions for its customers.
Chorus and partners underestimated migrant worker risk in UFB rollout
Companies focused too much on productivity as migrants workers were exploited, a review has found.
New Zealand Customs to use face-to-face checks for eGate inconsistencies
The change follows a person using a passport belonging to someone else to leave the country through eGate.
NZ Privacy Commissioner labels Facebook as 'morally bankrupt pathological liars'
John Edwards endorses Australia's new abhorrent broadcasting laws as an interim measure.
Spark NZ tests 5G autonomous car
A self-driving car connected to Spark’s trial 5G network is being tested in Auckland’s Innovation Precinct.
Vodafone refarms 3G spectrum in Australia and staff in New Zealand
Vodafone customers with devices only compatible with 3G 2100MHz will need new devices in Australia, while some workers in NZ will need new jobs.
Removing hierarchy to spark innovation within the New Zealand government
The innovation lab is charged with helping government agencies develop products and services that actually benefit citizens.
Huawei could still be in play for 5G in New Zealand and United Kingdom
New Zealand's prime minister won't rule out that Huawei tech could still be used in an internet upgrade across her country if unnamed risks can be mitigated.
New Zealand looking into how to tax income of digital services multinationals
Kiwi companies disadvantaged when competing against foreign multinationals in the digital realm, Wellington has said.
Spark extends Cat-M1 IoT network across New Zealand
Just five months after launching the network, Spark has announced that its Cat-M1 IoT coverage now reaches 98 percent of the New Zealand population.
Huawei calls for evidence against company to be shown: Report
Chairman of Chinese giant has reportedly said there is no evidence his company is a security threat.
Rocket Lab launches first NASA CubeSat mission
ELaNa-19 mission follows the company last month successfully launching seven payloads to orbit.
NZ Customs turn to Red Hat for eGate system upgrade
The New Zealand Customs Service uses eGates to process 14,000-plus passengers each year.
Huawei and Spark showcase separated 5G network in New Zealand
Following the Australian government citing a lack of separation of edge and core in 5G, Huawei has demonstrated what it says is full isolation of each network component in New Zealand on a trial network with Spark.
NZ copyright protest: Photos
Check out our photos of copyright amendment protesters in Wellington, New Zealand, outside the country's parliament yesterday.
Photos: One-of-a-kind powerboat
The Earthrace boat, which is specially constructed to pierce through waves, is powered solely with biodiesel.
Spark NZ tests 5G autonomous car
A self-driving car connected to Spark’s trial 5G network is being tested in Auckland’s Innovation Precinct.
Spark extends Cat-M1 IoT network across New Zealand
Just five months after launching the network, Spark has announced that its Cat-M1 IoT coverage now reaches 98 percent of the New Zealand population.
Rocket Lab launches first NASA CubeSat mission
ELaNa-19 mission follows the company last month successfully launching seven payloads to orbit.
It's Business Time: Rocket Lab mission finally launches from New Zealand
After first scheduled to launch in late June, Rocket Lab's It's Business Time has successfully completed its mission.
Spark lights up Cat M1 IoT network
New Zealand telco deploying Cat M1 across the country in the coming six months.
Auckland Transport to use citizen data to 'gamify' bus trips
Auckland Transport is embarking on a project with US-based Machine Zone to put citizen data to use and 'gamify' public transport. Read more: https://zd.net/2M4OEak
Bank of New Zealand launches Alipay
BNZ's merchant customers can now accept Alipay thanks to a pilot underway with Verifone.
Vodafone NZ and Vocus form JV to unbundle UFB fibre
A Vocus-Vodafone joint venture will see the companies work on unbundling the UFB fibre network in New Zealand and begin offering 10Gbps broadband services by January 2020. Read more: https://zd.net/2Ji7GJt
Kogan launches mobile services off Vodafone in NZ
Australian online retailer Kogan.com has announced launching its mobile offering in New Zealand using Vodafone NZ's network. Read more: https://zd.net/2xER7Gj
Nokia partners TeamTalk for connected critical services in NZ
Nokia and New Zealand telecommunications carrier TeamTalk will provide emergency services connected vehicles, wireless technology, private 4G, and Internet of Things services and solutions. Read more: https://zd.net/2rhwo5D
New Zealand announces cybersecurity strategy update
The New Zealand government has said it will be refreshing its Cyber Security Strategy and Action Plan in response to the increasing number of cyber threats the country faces. Read more: https://zd.net/2HiOw8G
NZ Data Futures Partnership publishes ‘Data Dial’ guidelines
New Zealand’s Data Futures Partnership developed a set of eight questions to equip and assist organisations in explaining their data use in a way that is easy to understand.
NZ ISPs ahead of Australian providers for download speeds: TrueNet
TrueNet found that on an ADSL connection, six New Zealand internet service providers all downloaded Australian webpages faster than an Australian provider.
Electricity from the Sea
Irish companies that they say could harvest power from the turbulent waters off the country's West Coast in a few years. They want to bring it to the U.S. and New Zealand too. News.com's Michael Kanellos traveled to Galway, Ireland to check out their plans.
