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From the human brain to the stars beyond: Swinburne supercomputer to support new discoveries
EduTech

From the human brain to the stars beyond: Swinburne supercomputer to support new discoveries

The as-yet-unnamed supercomputer will enable Victoria to stay on the cutting edge of space, medical technology, and sustainability research.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 2nd Feb 2022
DCI Data Centers to build 40MW facility in Auckland
Data Center Planning

DCI Data Centers to build 40MW facility in Auckland

DCI Data Centers is set to construct a second data center in Auckland, with the $600m facility expected to be operational in mid-2022.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Jan 2022
Hawaiki set to build 22,000 km cable linking APAC to US
Unified Communications

Hawaiki set to build 22,000 km cable linking APAC to US

The cable will link internet traffic between Indonesia, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, Hawaii, and the United States.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Nov 2021
Game review: Far Cry 6 (Xbox Series X)
Gaming

Game review: Far Cry 6 (Xbox Series X)

Ubisoft's Far Cry 6 offers chaotic gameplay and vehicles, but lacks innovation and impressive graphics, earning it a 7/10.

By Damian Seeto • 6 min read • Thu, 14th Oct 2021
Fortinet: Migrating to a security-driven network
Firewalls

Fortinet: Migrating to a security-driven network

Jon McGettigan, Fortinet ANZ Regional Director, explains how you can secure your network services on an incremental basis.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Sep 2021
Contact & Simply Energy to provide renewable power generation for Clyde data centre
DataCentre infrastructure

Contact & Simply Energy to provide renewable power generation for Clyde data centre

Simply Energy will provide 10 megawatts (MW) of renewable energy for the NZ data centre through 'demand flexibility' technology.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 1st Sep 2021
Game review – Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut (PS5)
Gaming

Game review – Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut (PS5)

'Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut' for PS5 offers improved visuals, faster loading times, and new content on Iki Island. Verdict: 9.0/10.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Tue, 24th Aug 2021
AWS consulting partner CMD Solutions casts talent net with IT training boot camp
Hyperscale

AWS consulting partner CMD Solutions casts talent net with IT training boot camp

AWS consulting partner, CMD Solutions, has launched learnCMD, an intensive employment pathway program for IT professionals to address the talent shortage.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Fri, 30th Jul 2021
Foodstuffs partners with Fortinet in a major network infrastructure refresh
Firewalls

Foodstuffs partners with Fortinet in a major network infrastructure refresh

Foodstuffs have partnered with Fortinet to replace its legacy network infrastructure and centralise its network configuration in a major refresh.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Jul 2021
OpenText expands local support for SAP applications hosted on Google Cloud
Hyperscale

OpenText expands local support for SAP applications hosted on Google Cloud

OpenText has announced expanded local support for its extensions on SAP applications hosted on Google Cloud in the Asia Pacific Japan (APJ) region.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Tue, 6th Jul 2021
Spark turns on Hamilton's first 5G network
Unified Communications

Spark turns on Hamilton's first 5G network

Spark launches first 5G network in parts of Hamilton, with coverage across Hamilton Central, Claudelands, Chartwell, and Fairfield. More coverage to come.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 21st Jun 2021
NEC develops next generation of subsea optical cable
Network Infrastructure

NEC develops next generation of subsea optical cable

NEC and OCC Corp. have developed subsea repeaters and optical cable with 50% more fiber pairs than the market standard.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Mar 2021
SES Networks and Southern Cross Cables bring better internet to the Pacific
Network Infrastructure

SES Networks and Southern Cross Cables bring better internet to the Pacific

SES Networks and Southern Cross Cables Limited (SCCL) have announced plans to increase connectivity resilience in the Pacific region.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Jan 2021
ComCom testing programme improves NZ broadband performance
Unified Communications

ComCom testing programme improves NZ broadband performance

The Commerce Commission's Measuring Broadband New Zealand programme has helped to identify and fix network problems.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Dec 2020
Guardian Angel releases comms solution for isolated workers
Hybrid & Remote Work

Guardian Angel releases comms solution for isolated workers

The company has made an APAC distribution agreement with Everywhere Communications for communications, location, and monitoring solutions.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Dec 2020

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Epson NZ builds a network of dealer partners for business printer range
Partner Programmes

Epson NZ builds a network of dealer partners for business printer range

Epson NZ establishes distribution channel for business printers with major agreements and regional dealer partners.

By Darren Price • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Feb 2022
UCG secures Chorus contracts for fibre & network infrastructure across North Island
Network Infrastructure

UCG secures Chorus contracts for fibre & network infrastructure across North Island

UCG secures infrastructure contracts with Chorus for Auckland and the entire North Island, spanning network services, maintenance, and fibre provisioning.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 4th Feb 2022
Kaseya ransomware attack hits New Zealand kindergartens
Malware

Kaseya ransomware attack hits New Zealand kindergartens

Schools are offline and more than 100 North Island kindergartens have reverted to pen and paper due to a major international ransomware hit.

By Katie Todd, RNZ • 5 min read • Tue, 6th Jul 2021