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Federal Government inks cloud deal with Microsoft
Digital Transformation

Federal Government inks cloud deal with Microsoft

The deal accelerates transformation opportunity, invests in public sector skills, drives inclusion and leverages local investment.

By Kai Ping Lew • 5 min read • Wed, 17th Jul 2019

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Microsoft to launch data centre region in New Zealand
Hyperscale

Microsoft to launch data centre region in New Zealand

Microsoft is calling the announcement a 'major milestone' towards delivering enterprise-grade cloud services locally.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 6th May 2020
University of Auckland takes top spot in sustainability rankings
Supply Chain

University of Auckland takes top spot in sustainability rankings

The University of Auckland tops the Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings for sustainability, excelling in key UN Sustainable Development Goals.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 29th Apr 2020
Four NZ projects named as finalist in IDC's Asia Pacific Smart Cities Awards
Unified Communications

Four NZ projects named as finalist in IDC's Asia Pacific Smart Cities Awards

Four New Zealand projects, including two from Christchurch City Council, have been named finalists in IDC's prestigious Asia Pacific Smart Cities Awards.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 23rd Mar 2020
Asia shines at Frost & Sullivan Asia-Pacific Best Practices Awards
Unified Communications

Asia shines at Frost & Sullivan Asia-Pacific Best Practices Awards

Award recipients have consistently demonstrated outstanding achievement and superior performance amidst the changing business landscape.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Wed, 20th Nov 2019
Massey Uni students win big at global IoT challenge
Internet of Things

Massey Uni students win big at global IoT challenge

Massey Uni students bagged USD $25,000 cash and equipment at Keysight's global IoT challenge in NYC with their innovative air quality sensors.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Tue, 8th Oct 2019
Veritec celebrates opening of Canberra HQ
Unified Communications

Veritec celebrates opening of Canberra HQ

Veritec's new ACT headquarters is now open for business in North Canberra, bringing a new collaborative workplace to the company's expanding team.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 2nd Oct 2019
Committee for Sydney announces Smart City Awards winners
Smart Cities

Committee for Sydney announces Smart City Awards winners

The awards provide an opportunity for organisations to profile how they have been contributing to a more data-driven and responsive Greater Sydney.

By Ben Moore • 4 min read • Mon, 23rd Sep 2019
Saildrone completes first unmanned trip around Antarctica
Drones

Saildrone completes first unmanned trip around Antarctica

Saildrone's autonomous vehicle SD 20 has made history by completing the first unmanned circumnavigation of Antarctica, surviving 196 days of extreme conditions.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 6th Aug 2019
Hunter Water IoT trial to detect leaks and protect water infrastructure
Digital Transformation

Hunter Water IoT trial to detect leaks and protect water infrastructure

A digital innovation trial by Hunter Water and NNNCo will assist in detecting leaks and predicting water main bursts before they occur.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Jun 2019
Seven Aussie projects shortlisted in IDC's Smart Cities Awards
Smart Cities

Seven Aussie projects shortlisted in IDC's Smart Cities Awards

The nominated projects include three from Newcastle alone and span smart water metering, solar farms, virtualization and transport.

By Ben Moore • 7 min read • Wed, 15th May 2019
TIBCO aids in effort to boost Vietnam's data talent pool
Data Analytics

TIBCO aids in effort to boost Vietnam's data talent pool

Training will include ways to understand data analytics, and skills to support the country's push towards digital transformation.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Apr 2019

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Meridian given exemption despite dumping water to drive up electricity prices
Power / Energy

Meridian given exemption despite dumping water to drive up electricity prices

Consumers faced an extra USD $80 million bill as the Electricity Authority found Meridian’s spilling also raised emissions and fossil fuel use.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Jul 2020
Action for healthy waterways
Artificial Intelligence

Action for healthy waterways

New rules will impose tougher farm controls and swimming standards, but scientists warn implementation will determine whether waterways actually improve.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Fri, 29th May 2020
The fundamental problem with New Zealand’s water regulation
Māori

The fundamental problem with New Zealand’s water regulation

Without user charges, the new drinking water regulator could still leave New Zealand councils struggling to fund overdue upgrades and growth.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Oct 2019
Water regulation a major step forward
National Standards

Water regulation a major step forward

Thousands of New Zealanders could be spared waterborne illness as a new regulator extends oversight to all suppliers and tighter standards.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 1st Aug 2019
AI for Good: DataRobot launches new programme to empower non-profits
Robotics

AI for Good: DataRobot launches new programme to empower non-profits

AI for Good: Powered by DataRobot will see DataRobot collaborate with up to 10 organisations in 2019 to develop automated machine learning applications.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Jul 2019