Global Positioning System (GPS) stories - Page 2
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GPS and Mastercard help fintechs disrupt traditional banking
Thu, 24th Mar 2022
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fintechs
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martech
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commerce systems
GPS, the global payment technology platform catering to a variety of fintechs, has announced a new strategic partnership with Mastercard.
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GPS closes $400 million funding round, brings on new chair
Tue, 18th Jan 2022
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commerce systems
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martech
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payment technologies
Global Processing Services (GPS) has closed a fundraise of over $400m, with Temasek and MissionOG joining the initial investors.
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Moochies Connect Phone Watch to help parents keep track of their kids
Wed, 15th Dec 2021
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gps
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ingram micro
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distributors
Ingram Micro secures distribution rights for GPS-enabled wristwatch that allows parents to track their children in New Zealand.
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GPS and Currencycloud launch cross-border payments solution
Thu, 1st Jul 2021
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cryptocurrency
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fintechs
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blockchain
Global Processing Services (GPS) has partnered with Currencycloud to offer cross-border payment solutions for financial institutions and fintechs.
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Consumer GPS tracker leaks unencrypted data, warns Avast
Thu, 12th Sep 2019
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cybersecurity
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gps
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avast
Avast reveals severe security flaws in Shenzhen i365 Tech GPS trackers, affecting 600,000 devices globally. Data and privacy at risk.
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What is a kilogram? Lower Hutt holds its own weight on a global scale
Mon, 20th May 2019
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gps
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measurement
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nanotech
Lower Hutt scientists revolutionise global measurements with the Kiwi Kibble Balance, using quantum physics to redefine the kilogram and other units.
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On the road again: How to tackle mileage reporting for business
Mon, 18th Mar 2019
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gps
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sap
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location tracking
SAP Concur advises businesses to harness GPS tech for precise mileage reporting, mitigating expense inaccuracies and easing tax and audit burdens.
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The tech that helped the first woman to sail around Australia
Mon, 17th Dec 2018
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gps
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inmarsat
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mental health
Lisa Blair used devices from supplied by Pivotel to aid her in becoming the first woman to circumnavigate Australia non-stop.
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Hands-on review: Tile Mate and Tile Pro Bluetooth trackers
Tue, 27th Nov 2018
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Bluetooth trackers Tile Mate and Tile Pro help you locate your keys and phone effortlessly, offering robust performance and great value for money.
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Wellington supermarket trials GPS trolley tracking
Mon, 26th Nov 2018
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supply chain systems
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inventory management systems
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location tracking
New World Island Bay trials GPS-enabled trolleys, aiming to enhance shopping experiences by tracking how and where customers shop. Data remains anonymous.
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Smartphone GPS gains new potential with research out of NZ
Fri, 31st Aug 2018
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smartphones
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gps
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university of otago
The University of Otago and Perth’s Curtin University have collaborated to drastically improve the accuracy of smartphone location services.
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Taupō talks tech: The local Kiwi firms transforming business from the ground up
Thu, 24th May 2018
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saas
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digital transformation
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iot
From New Zealand's farming heartland to the mountains and to the cloud, Taupō's regional businesses are embracing technology from the ground up.
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Government invests $300m in nation's space sector, sets up first agency
Fri, 18th May 2018
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spacetech
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gps
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investment
The UK Government is investing $41m into the nation's first space agency, aiming to secure a greater portion of the global space market.
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G-ME launches blockchain-backed GPS device
Wed, 31st Jan 2018
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blockchain
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gps
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3g
The device uses CROWN’s blockchain technology, supposedly making users’ location data immutable and impossible to counterfeit.
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Hands-on review: Tile Sport GPS tracker
Thu, 11th Jan 2018
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Tile Sport: Pocket-sized tracker at $3/mo ensures valuables are never lost, with robust community find feature.
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AiRISTA Flow inks exclusive APAC distie partnership
Wed, 25th Oct 2017
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gps
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distributors
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rfid
The agreement will see an expanded availability of AiRISTA Flow’s Real-Time Location System (RTLS) technology across the APAC channel.
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The new Apple Watch has a mind of its own
Wed, 13th Sep 2017
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personal computing devices
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apple
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gps
It will now be available with built in cellular and GPS for the first time ever, meaning it no longer has to be tied to your iPhone.
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Garmin NZ promises you will never lose your hiking buddy with their new two-way radio
Thu, 17th Aug 2017
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nz
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gps
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garmin
Garmin NZ reveals the Rino 700, a budget-friendly two-way radio with enhanced GPS, ensuring you never lose track of your hiking companions.
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Keep your bearings in the great outdoors with Garmin’s new wrist-mounted navigators
Wed, 16th Aug 2017
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nz
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gps
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garmin
Garmin launches new Foretrex 601 and 701 ballistic edition wrist-mounted GPS navigators for outdoor and tactical use.
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Navman: Drivers get the best of both worlds with new dash cam GPS device
Fri, 11th Aug 2017
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fleet management
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zomato
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gps
Navman fuses sat-nav prowess with HD dash cam in a sleek, new Drive Duo unit, offering drivers a tech-savvy co-pilot.