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Couchbase to pioneer vector search in AI software industry
Large Language Models

Couchbase to pioneer vector search in AI software industry

Couchbase Inc. is set to revolutionise the AI application landscape by unveiling an industry-first: vector search across all products, fostering accelerated development of highly personalised and effective adaptive applications.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 4th Mar 2024
Businesses challenged by supply chain cybersecurity threats
EduTech

Businesses challenged by supply chain cybersecurity threats

97% of UK firms face ongoing supply chain cyber threats, enduring negative impacts in the past year, reveals BlueVoyant.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Dec 2023
Threat landscape in NZ's energy sector in the spotlight
Supply Chain

Threat landscape in NZ's energy sector in the spotlight

Claroty and Vector Technology Solutions have hosted roundtable discussions on cybersecurity in New Zealand's critical infrastructure sector.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 28th Aug 2023
DataStax announces availability of vector search on Astra DB
Hyperscale

DataStax announces availability of vector search on Astra DB

The company announces the general availability of Astra DB with vector search capabilities on all major clouds and on-premises.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Jul 2023
Claroty and Vector Technology Solutions enter partnership
Partner Programmes

Claroty and Vector Technology Solutions enter partnership

Vector Technology Solutions (VTS) partners with Claroty to offer cybersecurity products and services in New Zealand and ANZ region.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Oct 2022
Can the Internet of Things (IoT) make your business smarter?
Internet of Things

Can the Internet of Things (IoT) make your business smarter?

Spark believes that IoT is all about empowering businesses to use data for better decision-making, and better efficiency.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Thu, 12th Nov 2020
ComCom releases draft guidance for unbundled fibre
Chorus

ComCom releases draft guidance for unbundled fibre

ComCom has issued draft guidance to clarify enforcement of unbundled fibre access by Chorus and other LFCs, aiming to boost competition and innovation.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Mar 2020
Vector penalised $3.5 million for excessive levels of power outages
Vector

Vector penalised $3.5 million for excessive levels of power outages

Auckland's Vector Limited has been fined $3.575m for excessive power outages, breaching network quality standards.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 25th Mar 2019
NZ urgently needs to get the Privacy Bill right for everyone's sake, says InternetNZ
Breach Prevention

NZ urgently needs to get the Privacy Bill right for everyone's sake, says InternetNZ

New Zealand needs to update its privacy laws to protect citizens from increasing data breaches, says InternetNZ. #PrivacyBill #DataProtection.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Tue, 4th Sep 2018
Vector to take Stuff to High Court; media agency refuses to hand over confidential breach data
Breach Prevention

Vector to take Stuff to High Court; media agency refuses to hand over confidential breach data

Vector may take legal action against Stuff over refusal to secure, return or destroy customer data leaked in a data breach.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 4th May 2018
Vector's Outage app hit by data breach last month - personal info stolen
Breach Prevention

Vector's Outage app hit by data breach last month - personal info stolen

The breach happened on April 26, 2018. On April 27 the company posted a FAQ section that detailed an API vulnerability in its Outage app.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 4th May 2018
AI takes control of Auckland's power grid, that's not scary at all
DataCentre infrastructure

AI takes control of Auckland's power grid, that's not scary at all

The mDERMS programme uses the latest technology to better monitor, analyse, and control Auckland's energy network...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Dec 2017
Internet of Energy: Vector uses AI to democratise energy for Aucklanders
DataCentre infrastructure

Internet of Energy: Vector uses AI to democratise energy for Aucklanders

Vector partners with mPrest to develop an AI system to manage Auckland's electricity network and meet the city's evolving energy needs.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Tue, 31st Oct 2017

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Vector's PRISMED project receives inaugural Commerce Commission innovation grant
Network Infrastructure

Vector's PRISMED project receives inaugural Commerce Commission innovation grant

Vector's PRISMED project awarded inaugural Commerce Commission innovation grant, aimed at utilising smart meter data.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Dec 2023
AWS and Vector continue development of New Energy Platform
DataCentre infrastructure

AWS and Vector continue development of New Energy Platform

Vector partners with Amazon Web Services to develop the New Energy Platform, an analytics solution for the energy industry. #IoT #energy.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 20th Oct 2020
Kiwi Smart City projects win big in IDC Awards
Smart Cities

Kiwi Smart City projects win big in IDC Awards

New Zealand initiatives won three categories in the IDC Smart City APAC Awards – Civic Engagement, Education, and Sustainable Infrastructure.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Jul 2019
Vector the AI-powered home robot to land in NZ from October
Robotics

Vector the AI-powered home robot to land in NZ from October

Introducing Vector: Anki's new in-home assistant that brings personality and utility to the world of consumer robotics.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Aug 2018
Vector plans on turning EVs into mobile power sources
Cartech

Vector plans on turning EVs into mobile power sources

Vector aims to turn electric vehicles into mobile power sources as it seeks to drive innovation in the EV sector.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Oct 2017