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Infrastructure-as-a-Service

IDC forecasts cloud boost for tech spend in 2017

Cloud services will drive much of the ICT spending story this year, with cloud now dominating the ICT market outlook.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2017

Datagate Innovation

Kiwi cloud software start-up sets its sites on North America

Datagate Innovation has raised more than one million dollars in capital as it gears up to to enter the North American market.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Jan 2017

Power / Energy

President Trump and Technology: Good or Bad? Here's what the experts say

Donald Trump's victory in the US election could have significant implications for the technology industry, say analysts.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 11th Nov 2016

Internet of Things

Asia Pacific dominating global IoT spend

Asia Pacific accounts for more than 40% of the global IoT spend of $698.6 billion in 2015, with insurance telematics leading the way according to IDC.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Dec 2015

Unified Communications

Momentum growing for UFB completions

Three central North Island towns are now fully-fibred as momentum grows around the government's ultra-fast broadband build.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Feb 2015

Government

Billion-dollar question: Can cash boost NZ ICT industry?

Green Party unveils plans for smarter economy with $1bn extra investment in research and development and tax breaks for businesses.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Jul 2014

Stories from Other Regions

Government Investment stories

Power / Energy

Women key target to boost infrastructure numbers

A looming shortage of 25,000 workers has prompted calls to widen recruitment, as women still make up less than 4 per cent of trainees.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 21st May 2017

Hyperscale

Huawei investing $400m in NZ to promote innovation and opportunities

Huawei recently announced a major investment into New Zealand's future, including a cloud data centre and innovation labs around the country.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Thu, 23rd Mar 2017

Green Party

Greens praised for stance on Te Reo Māori in schools

The Greens receive praise for their goal of every NZ child learning Te Reo Māori at school, but more work and investment are needed, say industry players.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Feb 2017

Information Communication & Technology

Government releases update on Major Projects

Nine in ten major government projects are on track or better, though five remain flagged for delivery risks in a GBP £37 billion programme.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 19th Jan 2017

Unified Communications

The Commerce Commission and the New Zealand backhaul review

NZ's watchdog probes Chorus's sway in the telecom backhaul market amid concerns of market fairness and competition.

By Brendan Ritchie • 5 min read • Wed, 24th Aug 2016

EduTech

More government investment in Auckland schools

Mount Albert Grammar School in Auckland benefits from $153 million investment in school property, announced by Government.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 7th Jun 2016

Taxation

Inland Revenue chooses US company for billion dollar update

The Inland Revenue has partnered with US company Fast Enterprises to update New Zealand's tax and social policy administration system.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Jun 2015

Westfield

UPDATE: Scentre Group's NZ shopping mall sell off follows changed strategy, analyst says

The sale of Scentre Group's four remaining 100 percent-owned Westfield shopping malls in New Zealand follows a change in strategy by the Australian pa.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Feb 2015

Westfield

UPDATE: Scentre Group says business as usual for NZ shopping malls on the block

Scentre Group, the Australasian shopping centre owner, said it had placed its four remaining 100 percent-owned shopping centres in New Zealand on the.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Feb 2015