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Top NZ businesses share Salesforce stories at Basecamp
Data Analytics

Top NZ businesses share Salesforce stories at Basecamp

Over 800 representatives from New Zealand's Salesforce ecosystem of customers, partners and cloud specialists attended the event.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Mon, 4th Sep 2017
New transport app to make Queenstown more accessible during snow season
Auckland Transport

New transport app to make Queenstown more accessible during snow season

With nearly 2 million tourists visiting Queenstown annually, the Choice app will provide visitors with all the information they need to know.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Aug 2017
NZ tech unknown in Asia - we need to do more to put NZ on the map
NZTech

NZ tech unknown in Asia - we need to do more to put NZ on the map

New Zealand needs to invest in promoting its technology sector, says Mitchell Pham, chair of NZTech and FinTechNZ.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Mon, 28th Aug 2017
Startup bringing STEM workshops to more schools with Mercedes win
EduTech

Startup bringing STEM workshops to more schools with Mercedes win

MindKits was established in December 2008 after seeing a lack of support for New Zealanders in learning robotics and physical computing.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Thu, 24th Aug 2017
What can NZ entrepreneurs offer VCs and how can they leverage investor relationships?
Opinion

What can NZ entrepreneurs offer VCs and how can they leverage investor relationships?

In 2016, there were 50 disclosed venture capital investments made in New Zealand at a value of $92.3mil, significantly up from $62.5mil in 2015.

By Benjamin Chong and Garry Visontay • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Aug 2017

Global Stories

Travel stories

Gemalto hails future of biometrics in ePassports for more efficient travel
Biometrics

Gemalto hails future of biometrics in ePassports for more efficient travel

Gemalto's biometric self-service technologies are now being used in ePassports in 30 countries around the world.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 11th Sep 2017
Hands-on Review: Shiny and functional, this is a great keyboard
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Shiny and functional, this is a great keyboard

The K63 encourages good typing posture, fingers don't appear to tire as easily as they do on a normal laptop keyboard.

By Owen McCarthy • 2 min read • Mon, 11th Sep 2017
The war for the robotic pool cleaner crown is on
Robotics

The war for the robotic pool cleaner crown is on

The robotic pool cleaner market, projected to grow at over 18% CAGR by 2021, sees fierce competition among Maytronics, Zodiac, and iRobot.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Sep 2017
Four areas key to the success of autonomous vehicles
Cartech

Four areas key to the success of autonomous vehicles

Fully autonomous vehicles are expected to launch by 2020, but their impact on society won't be seen until 2025, says Gartner.

By Amy Forni • 4 min read • Wed, 6th Sep 2017
DJI and SkyPixel announce the winners of the 2017 SkyPixel video contest
Drones

DJI and SkyPixel announce the winners of the 2017 SkyPixel video contest

Aerial pageantry at its finest: DJI and SkyPixel's 2017 video contest reveals a world aloft, crowning 'Epic of Tanna' as grand winner.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 5th Sep 2017
DJI reveals two new drones and the fisheye feature
Drones

DJI reveals two new drones and the fisheye feature

DJI elevates drone tech with Mavic Pro Platinum, Phantom 4 Pro Obsidian, and innovative 'sphere' fisheye mode.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Mon, 4th Sep 2017
NASA, SpaceX and HPE team up to send a supercomputer to space
Space Technologies

NASA, SpaceX and HPE team up to send a supercomputer to space

NASA, SpaceX, and HPE have collaborated to send an advanced supercomputer to the ISS, aiming to revolutionise Mars mission tech via a year-long experiment.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Aug 2017
One small step toward Mars, One giant leap for supercomputing
Space Technologies

One small step toward Mars, One giant leap for supercomputing

Hewlett Packard Enterprise's Spaceborne Computer, launched via a SpaceX rocket, will conduct a year-long ISS experiment to aid future Mars missions.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 4 min read • Wed, 30th Aug 2017
Forcepoint's RedOwl acquisition paves way for 'human-centric' security
Data Analytics

Forcepoint's RedOwl acquisition paves way for 'human-centric' security

Cybersecurity firm Forcepoint has spent an undisclosed amount on the acquisition of security analytics provider RedOwl.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Aug 2017
Hands-on Review: Norton WiFi Privacy
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Norton WiFi Privacy

Norton WiFi Privacy, more than just a VPN, offers users encryption not just from crooks, but from prying eyes and geoblocks.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • Tue, 29th Aug 2017
Never lose your keys again with Tile Pro tracking devices
Location tracking

Never lose your keys again with Tile Pro tracking devices

Tile, a smart location company, has released the new Tile Pro Series, featuring powerful Bluetooth trackers with improved range and sound.

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

Stories from Other Regions

Travel stories

How colocation providers can follow Amazon's lead & create lucrative new IT offerings
Hyperscale

How colocation providers can follow Amazon's lead & create lucrative new IT offerings

Colocation providers can emulate Amazon's model by leveraging their IT expertise to create profitable new offerings, transforming their industry presence.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Fri, 25th Aug 2017