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Network Infrastructure

Dell Boomi expands its enterprise iPaaS portfolio

Dell Boomi announces new additions to its integration Platform as a Service, providing tools for today's enterprise.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Nov 2018

AR, VR & Metaverse

Go on a VR tour of the Natural History Museum with David Attenborough

Sir David Attenborough leads exclusive behind-the-scenes VR tours of London's Natural History Museum, crafted by Microsoft and Factory 42 for Sky's VR app.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 26th Mar 2018

Apple

The Amazon Prime video app is now available on Apple TV

Amazon's Prime Video app is now available on Apple TV, expanding access in over 100 countries to a library that includes Amazon Originals and live sports.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Dec 2017

Digital Entertainment

Industry players weigh in on Sky TV's move to block websites

Sky TV takes legal action to block certain websites in New Zealand, prompting backlash from ISPs and InternetNZ.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Nov 2017

Digital Entertainment

Vodafone TV partners up with SKY and Netflix

Vodafone TV teams up with SKY and Netflix, launching a new console that promises unrivalled entertainment with seamless viewing across devices.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 1st Nov 2017

Cybersecurity

Prominent line-up of speakers announced for IBC Cyber Security Forum

Some of the big names announced include executives from ITV, Sky, News Corp, Google and HBO to discuss exclusive insights in cybersecurity.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Jul 2017

Digital Entertainment

Sky TV is increasing the price of its Fan Pass subscriptions to watch sport online

Sky TV released its own streaming app called Fan Pass a few years ago so it was more affordable for fans to watch sport. Now the price has risen.

By Damian Seeto • 2 min read • Fri, 5th May 2017

Sports

Exclusive: SKY Sport Highlights app first look

Sports fans can now stay up to date with all the latest highlights thanks to the new SKY Sport Highlights app.

By Alex Crossan • 2 min read • Tue, 28th Mar 2017

Stories from Other Regions

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Digital Entertainment

Spark drops Lightbox video streaming service & sells it to Sky TV

Sky plans to merge Lightbox with its own streaming platform Neon, creating what it calls a 'supercharged' service for New Zealanders.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Dec 2019

Digital Entertainment

Annoyed, angry and devastated: How Kiwis really feel about streaming the Rugby World Cup

Kiwis frustrated with streaming-only Rugby World Cup coverage; older viewers and Sky customers most negative, new research reveals.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Sat, 7th Sep 2019

Gaming

LPL to broadcast weekly programming on Sky Sports

Let's Play Live (LPL) has now announced it will broadcast weekly programming for the rest of 2019 on the Sky Sports channel from Sky TV.

By Damian Seeto • 1 min read • Tue, 12th Feb 2019

Gaming

Sky TV set to launch new pop up channel called GINX Esports TV

Competitive video gaming has grown over the years and it's becoming more mainstream. This is why a new channel is being launched to reflect this.

By Damian Seeto • 2 min read • Tue, 7th Aug 2018

Digital Entertainment

Vodafone TV arrives at Kiwi homes across the country

Vodafone TV launches in New Zealand, offering broadband customers access to 18 free-to-air channels and popular streaming apps on eligible Ultimate Home plans.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Thu, 3rd May 2018

Sky

One of New Zealand's largest companies farewells CEO

CEO of SKY TV in New Zealand, John Fellet, has announced his retirement as the company secures exclusive rights to all HBO content.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Mon, 26th Mar 2018

Commerce Commission

ComCom blocks Trade Me's move to acquire Motorcentral

Berry argues that the merger could also entrench the market power Trade Me holds for online classified advertising to motor vehicle dealers.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Mar 2018

Sky

Freeview takes on Sky in an all-out brawl for Kiwi viewers

Freeview is set to launch a high-end recorder and a new On Demand platform combining Live TV and On Demand services.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 24th Oct 2017

Sky

Sky NZ updates camera and lens fleet bringing high-quality video to Kiwis

Sky NZ elevates their broadcast quality by upgrading their camera and lens fleet with new Fujinon lenses, enhancing the Bledisloe Cup experience for viewers.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 29th Aug 2017