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AI, big data and drones, are these the future of NZ businesses?
Drones

AI, big data and drones, are these the future of NZ businesses?

New and innovative technology is in strong demand across all industries, including services such healthcare...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Fri, 14th Jul 2017
Seven pieces of the IOT puzzle from Microsoft
Unified Communications

Seven pieces of the IOT puzzle from Microsoft

Microsoft unveils an expansive IOT toolkit, poised to revolutionise business, healthcare, and government operations.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Fri, 14th Jul 2017
Infor's Networked CloudSuites offering increased supply chain transparency
Supply Chain

Infor's Networked CloudSuites offering increased supply chain transparency

The suites unify multiple applications into a single suite for specific industries such as healthcare, public sector and distribution.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Thu, 13th Jul 2017
Aussie heath care & education: Transforming Govt. services with Big Data
Data Analytics

Aussie heath care & education: Transforming Govt. services with Big Data

Big Data can enhance student achievement by providing a wider view of the education system in Australia and increase institutions performances.

By Adrian Smolski • 5 min read • Wed, 12th Jul 2017
Infor announces AI assistant Coleman for CloudSuite applications
Supply Chain

Infor announces AI assistant Coleman for CloudSuite applications

Infor unveils Coleman, an AI platform enhancing CloudSuite apps with smarter, faster decision-making and efficiency boosts.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Jul 2017
Singapore Govt seeks feedback on cybersecurity bill for critical information infrastructure
Breach Prevention

Singapore Govt seeks feedback on cybersecurity bill for critical information infrastructure

Those who own and operate Singapore's critical information infrastructure will be subject to stricter cybersecurity requirements in a proposed bill.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Tue, 11th Jul 2017
VMware appoints new SVP & CCO - Claire Dixon from eBay
Virtualisation

VMware appoints new SVP & CCO - Claire Dixon from eBay

VMware appoints new chief communications officer, Claire Dixon, to lead global communications team and advance company's goals.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Jul 2017
Nokia emerges from the shadows with a massive line-up of consumer health products
Health Technologies

Nokia emerges from the shadows with a massive line-up of consumer health products

Nokia shifts gear with an expansive range of digital health gadgets, targeting a 360-degree approach to consumer wellness.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Jul 2017
Former VMware channel exec signs on as Unisys partner director in APJ
DevOps

Former VMware channel exec signs on as Unisys partner director in APJ

Murray Whitlocke-Jones joins Unisys as partner director in APJ, bolstering the firm's Asia Pacific market presence.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Jul 2017
Sophos responds to new variant of Petya ransomware
Malware

Sophos responds to new variant of Petya ransomware

These attacks are upping the ante, as they hit services that affect people's day-to-day activity; such as healthcare, and postal services.

By Vusi Melane • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Jul 2017
Don't expect Govt to protect NZ healthcare firms from cyber attacks, health expert warns
Firewalls

Don't expect Govt to protect NZ healthcare firms from cyber attacks, health expert warns

Health expert cautions against cyber complacency, urging NZ healthcare firms to bolster defences amid rising threats.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Jul 2017

Stories from Other Regions

Chorus continues to make progress on countrywide network upgrade
Network Infrastructure

Chorus continues to make progress on countrywide network upgrade

More than 8,000 households, businesses, schools and healthcare facilities now have access to fibre in Levin...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 10th Jul 2017
Eaton strengthens Kiwi play with expanded deal with UPS Power Solutions
DataCentre infrastructure

Eaton strengthens Kiwi play with expanded deal with UPS Power Solutions

UPS Power Solutions and Eaton are targeting industries including data centres, healthcare, aviation and telco with an expanded partnership.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 10th Jul 2017
New cohort of Kiwi innovators announced for Vodafone xone accelerator
Health Technologies

New cohort of Kiwi innovators announced for Vodafone xone accelerator

The ten teams come from a diverse range of sectors including wine-making, pipfruit growing, and earthquake-resistant building solutions.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Fri, 7th Jul 2017
NZ diabetes patients can forgo routine finger pricks, due to this new device
Health Technologies

NZ diabetes patients can forgo routine finger pricks, due to this new device

The glucose monitoring device that removes the pain of routine finger pricking and encourages an active lifestyle...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Fri, 7th Jul 2017
Kiwi company paving the way to brave new AI world – PwC report
Artificial Intelligence

Kiwi company paving the way to brave new AI world – PwC report

NZ at forefront of AI tech, with local firms like Soul Machines leading, reports PwC, predicting a £21.6tn global boost by 2030.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Jul 2017
Dr. Lance O'Sullivan & The Moko Foundation to hold Northland socioeconomic summit
EduTech

Dr. Lance O'Sullivan & The Moko Foundation to hold Northland socioeconomic summit

The Moko Foundation will run a summit in Waitangi focused on improving the health, education, leadership and economic standing in Northland.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Jun 2017