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Foundation for open media software development launched
Gaming

Foundation for open media software development launched

Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and The Linux Foundation launched the Academy Software Foundation with Weta Workshop as a founding member.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Aug 2018
Weta Workshop's kickstarter goes off with a bang
Gaming

Weta Workshop's kickstarter goes off with a bang

Weta Workshop's first ever tabletop game, GKR: Heavy Hitters, reached its funding goal in just over four hours on Kickstarter.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Feb 2017
A New Era of Database Tech: HP New Zealand and Weta Digital
Storage

A New Era of Database Tech: HP New Zealand and Weta Digital

HP New Zealand and Weta Digital usher in a new database tech era with HP's Gen9 servers, boosting efficiency and cutting costs.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 13th Oct 2014
Seven things you didn't know about Arista Networks
Network Infrastructure

Seven things you didn't know about Arista Networks

Unveiling the secrets of Arista Networks: from a specialist vendor to a major player in enterprise networking, here's what you didn't know.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 24th Feb 2013
The tech behind Weta Digital's success
Brocade

The tech behind Weta Digital's success

Weta Digital, celebrated for its groundbreaking VFX in films like Avatar, thrives on cutting-edge tech and strategic alliances.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 30th Mar 2012
Weta replicates fan-designed weapon
Gaming

Weta replicates fan-designed weapon

Winner of Ratchet and Clank weapon design comp announced - WETA Workshop to develop Fluttenator 300 model replica.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 13th Jan 2010

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NZ's international tech reputation on the rise
Government

NZ's international tech reputation on the rise

New Zealand's tech sector is attracting international attention, with South Korea's SK Group visiting to explore collaboration opportunities.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 17th Jul 2019
Weta Workshop opens new mixed reality facility called Weta Gameshop
Health Technologies

Weta Workshop opens new mixed reality facility called Weta Gameshop

Weta Workshop has officially opened its newest facility, Weta Gameshop, thought to be the world's first specialist mixed reality development studio.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Tue, 20th Mar 2018
Weta, Microsoft and HTC team-up at the Wellington centre for mixed reality
AR, VR & Metaverse

Weta, Microsoft and HTC team-up at the Wellington centre for mixed reality

Wellington's virtual and mixed reality centre, Projectr, has officially opened and it has some major partners...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Aug 2017
Week in review: The biggest stories that went down this week on NetGuide
Apple

Week in review: The biggest stories that went down this week on NetGuide

It was a busy week for the NetGuide team. We thought we'd make it easy for you and pick out our highlights of the week in the land of consumer tech.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Fri, 24th Feb 2017
Vic Uni and Weta Digital launches computer graphics programme
Victoria University

Vic Uni and Weta Digital launches computer graphics programme

Victoria University introduces new Computer Graphics programme to meet increasing demand for professionals in the industry.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Apr 2016
Weta Workshop: Bringing breakthrough 'mixed reality' tech to life
AR, VR & Metaverse

Weta Workshop: Bringing breakthrough 'mixed reality' tech to life

Wellington's Weta Workshop is set to play a pivotal creative role in creating Magic Leap's Mixed Reality LightfieldTM technology.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Feb 2016
ARANZ Geo snags GreenButton founder for board of directors
Cloud Services

ARANZ Geo snags GreenButton founder for board of directors

Christchurch based ARANZ Geo has appointed Scott Houston to its Board of Directors in the hopes of pushing boundaries and expanding into the global market,.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 7th Jan 2015
NetApp's role in Avatar
Yahoo

NetApp's role in Avatar

Avatar generates record-breaking amount of data, forcing Weta Digital to partner with NetApp for innovative storage solution.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 3rd Feb 2010