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Aussie soldiers get new broadband network in NBN - Defence Force partnership

Fri, 27th Oct 2017
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The partnership will see almost 400 Air Force, Navy and Army sites nationwide gain access to NCN's broadband network.
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Electric Village to open in Gisborne - NZ's first energy hub

Fri, 27th Oct 2017
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datacentre infrastructure
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cartech
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power / energy
Flick will also power the region's first fast charging electric vehicle station which will be located on the main street outside the hub.
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Internet of Things to reduce impact of mining on the environment

Fri, 27th Oct 2017
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network infrastructure
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sdn
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iot
57% of respondents from the mining industry say that the most exciting innovation to come from IoT is environmental monitoring.
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Equinix: Data cache and edge placement

Thu, 26th Oct 2017
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hyperscale
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edge computing
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dc
Increasingly, workloads are migrating to various clouds and to the digital edge - where commerce, population centers and digital ecosystems meet.
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HPE releases a deep learning cookbook to simplify AI adoption

Thu, 26th Oct 2017
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ai
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software development
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Hewlett Packard Enterprise is simplifying the adoption of artificial intelligence with its new platforms, focusing on deep learning.
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Google & Cisco partner with a strong vision for a hybrid cloud world

Thu, 26th Oct 2017
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virtualisation
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hybrid cloud
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hyperscale
Google is teaming up with Cisco to offer new solutions for the hybrid cloud market, providing customers with a combination of cloud and on-premises options.
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4 major telcos pay 90% of $50m development levy in ComCom's draft decision

Thu, 26th Oct 2017
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uc
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chorus
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commerce commission
Today's draft decision sees Spark, Vodafone, Chorus, and 2degrees Mobile collectively paying for more than 90% of the $50 million levy.
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New BroadSoft data centers break down office walls & empower anywhere working

Tue, 24th Oct 2017
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uc
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cloud services
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cisco
BroadSoft has made its business cloud communication suite available worldwide through several new BroadCloud data centers throughout EMEA and APAC.
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The inevitability of AI: How to prepare for jobs that don't exist yet

Tue, 24th Oct 2017
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robots
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it automation
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ai
Preparing for jobs of the future means focusing on soft skills, staying curious, upskilling, and finding an innovative employer, says Hays.
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Epson ramps up ink capacity in new EcoTank printer range

Tue, 24th Oct 2017
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printing
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epson
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industrial
Epson expands its EcoTank printer family with models offering twice the page yield, including two new photo printers.
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Three tips for creating a digital transformation roadmap

Tue, 24th Oct 2017
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digital transformation
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mobility
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digital journey
Starting a digital transformation can be daunting. Microsoft's Paul Timmins shares three vital tips to craft an effective and future-proof roadmap.
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How AI and IoT will help NZ meet increasing food demands

Tue, 24th Oct 2017
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agricultural technology
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iot
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ai
New Zealand looks to artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things to help address the growing food shortage and support sustainable economic growth.
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From Christchurch to Chile: Kiwi company dominates in export innovation

Sat, 21st Oct 2017
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aranz geo
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exports
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mining
The Christchurch company has established an expansive global presence, spanning 80 countries, thanks to its revolutionary Leapfrog technology.
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Introducing Savanna - the IoT platform powering data-driven apps

Fri, 20th Oct 2017
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data analytics
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martech
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iot
Zebra, a provider of rugged mobile devices, believes this data can be leveraged to transform workflows and improve business performance and outcomes.
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Trans-Tasman fintech bond tightened with refreshed focus on innovation

Fri, 20th Oct 2017
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fintech
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financial markets authority
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fintech australia
ASIC and New Zealand's FMA reinvigorate their fintech collaboration, focusing on innovation in financial services, regulation, and cross-jurisdictional support.
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Spark and Vodafone work together to build new cell tower

Fri, 20th Oct 2017
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uc
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network infrastructure
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sdn
Spark and Vodafone have partnered to launch a new 3G and 4G cell tower in Kirwee, Canterbury, enhancing connectivity for the rapidly growing town.
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'Neo-liberal economics are dead' - Are you a Living Wage employer?

Fri, 20th Oct 2017
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living wage
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neo-liberal
BERL, an economic research company in New Zealand, is challenging all companies to become Living Wage employers and make a difference to local communities.
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Kiwi VR market set to be worth $320m, employment to double

Fri, 20th Oct 2017
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ar, vr & metaverse
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mbie
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nz tech
Globally, AR is predicted to be the fastest growth segment in the world with forecast global revenues of US$83 billion.
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Fujitsu calls in Silver Peak to get new SD-WAN solution off the ground

Thu, 19th Oct 2017
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network infrastructure
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sd-wan
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sdn
Fujitsu launches SD-WAN-as-a-Service solution in partnership with Silver Peak to help service providers offer turnkey SD-WAN services to enterprise customers.
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Intel's AI revolution: Introducing the world's first neural network processor

Thu, 19th Oct 2017
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semiconductors
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ai
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healthtech
Neuromorphic chips are inspired by the human brain, which will help computers make decisions based on patterns and associations.