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New Zealand (NZ) stories - Page 55

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Riot Games is bringing the League of Legends eSports tournament to Sydney this July
Mon, 4th Jun 2018
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personal computing devices
eSports fans have something to celebrate about because a huge international tournament is coming to Sydney, Australia this July.
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Deloitte signed as the first Australian implementation partner for SAP Concur
Wed, 30th May 2018
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Deloitte has become the first Certified Implementation Partner for SAP Concur in Australia and New Zealand, enhancing its ability to deliver end-to-end service.
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Cisco and Spark collaborate to develop a 5G innovation hub
Tue, 29th May 2018
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uc
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
Spark announced that Cisco is the first of several collaborators it will be working with to prepare and test the parameters for a 5G network.
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NZ Govt is boosting support for game development
Mon, 28th May 2018
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gaming
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The NZ Government is bolstering its game development sector, with new research led by NZTech to explore future opportunities and inform policy.
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Callaghan Innovation congratulates Hi-tech award winners
Mon, 28th May 2018
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healthtech
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callaghan innovation
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straker
Callaghan Innovation commends winners of the 2018 Hi-Tech Awards & encourages businesses to explore tech support options. #HiTechAwards.
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NZ Space Challenge winner announced
Fri, 25th May 2018
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satellite
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mentorship
GPS Control Systems claims the NZ Space Challenge with a GNSS designed to aid heavy vehicles in navigating treacherous Antarctic ice shelves.
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Facebook and About Us launch #BoostYourTown in Kaitaia
Wed, 23rd May 2018
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facebook
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About Us partners with Facebook to provide free workshops in New Zealand towns, aiming to boost online presence and attract more visitors. #BoostYourTown.
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Investor says agritech is a cash cow that ‘NZ can do better’
Wed, 23rd May 2018
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it automation
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agritech
Agriculture as the very bones of NZ has seen an uprising in the number of startups in the agritech space - but this expert says we can do better.
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New self-driving vehicle tech set to make roundabouts safer
Tue, 22nd May 2018
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A new autonomous driving research project may help reduce the number of accidents NZ roundabouts in the future according to a local spokesperson.
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KiwiSaver members urged to claim their ‘free money’
Tue, 15th May 2018
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ANZ Investments urges KiwiSaver members to claim up to NZD $521 in 'free money' from the Government by meeting contribution requirements before June 30.
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Commissioners release privacy factsheet for .nz domain registrants
Mon, 14th May 2018
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data privacy
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domain name commission
The Domain Name Commissioner and the Privacy Commissioner have released new guidance to promote good privacy practices in the .nz domain name space.
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NZ crypto platform startup aiming to raise $1million
Mon, 14th May 2018
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
The company will use the money to grow its New Zealand user base before setting its sights on international expansion to markets such as Singapore.
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Nintendo announces a brand new adjustable charging stand for its Switch console
Fri, 11th May 2018
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gaming
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Nintendo has announced a brand new adjustable charging stand for the Nintendo Switch console coming out later this year.
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How Vodafone aims to speed up cancer research
Wed, 9th May 2018
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Vodafone has launched the DreamLab app, turning smartphones into a virtual supercomputer to enhance cancer research, free to all Vodafone mobile customers.
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Crusaders harness the power of cloud to increase fan base
Tue, 8th May 2018
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data analytics
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martech
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cdp
The eight-month implementation enabled the Crusaders to leverage Infor CRM software to centralise its customer data.
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Girl power: Championing women in tech
Thu, 3rd May 2018
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
Looking forward it's essential that the tech sector continues to champion women and encourage them to get involved.
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Exclusive Q&A: Is New Zealand innovating on a global stage?
Wed, 2nd May 2018
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dyson 360 eye
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dyson
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industrial
I recently had the opportunity to discuss New Zealand's trend of innovation with Dyson senior design engineer Glyn Rees-Jones.
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NZ’s West Coast could become a major tech hub
Mon, 30th Apr 2018
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gaming
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Technology is supposedly available and embraced in the region and the low cost of living reduces the risk for start-up companies.
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Cendio ThinLinc anticipates major ANZ channel growth
Thu, 19th Apr 2018
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telsyte
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cloud adoption
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channel ecosystem
The company will be based in NZ, serving the wider ANZ region with the help of channel partners and distributors.
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Mandatory autonomous safety systems could save hundreds of Kiwi lives
Thu, 19th Apr 2018
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autonomous vehicle
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automotive
Mandatory Autonomous Emergency Braking in new vehicles could save hundreds of Kiwi lives and lower insurance costs, says Volvo NZ's general manager Coby Duggan.