Auckland stories - Page 2
Flexible working crucial for NZ office workers, survey shows
Wed, 9th Oct 2024
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hcm
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hybrid & remote work
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recruitment
A recent survey reveals that 45% of New Zealand office workers would reconsider their jobs if work-from-home options were reduced, highlighting a shift in workplace preferences.
CyberCX strengthens NZ leadership for cloud expansion
Tue, 8th Oct 2024
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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public cloud
CyberCX has boosted its leadership in New Zealand, promoting Tom Khangura to Director of Cloud Sales and appointing Sven Ross as Executive Director for Managed Security Services.
TUANZ Member Awards honour tech leaders & innovators
Tue, 24th Sep 2024
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ericsson
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air new zealand
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enable networks
The TUANZ Member Awards in Auckland honoured key tech industry figures, with awards recognising community, technology, journalism, and leadership excellence.
LJ Hooker launches Acceler8 to streamline digital marketing
Thu, 12th Sep 2024
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martech
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cdp
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digital marketing
The LJ Hooker Group is launching Acceler8, an ecosystem of digital tools to enhance marketing and efficiency, just in time for the spring selling season.
Auckland's Spark Game Arena Live dazzles with NZD $240K tourney
Wed, 11th Sep 2024
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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cloud services
Thousands gathered at Auckland's Spark Arena for a gaming festival, Spark Game Arena Live. Highlights included an immersive virtual snake hunt and a Fortnite tournament with a prize pool over NZD $240,000.
Orion Health partners with Franklin Hospital for digital upgrades
Tue, 3rd Sep 2024
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digital transformation
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healthtech
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orion health
Orion Health partners with Franklin Hospital to enhance digital health infrastructure, launching key software systems in April 2025.
What is the Auckland tech hiring market experiencing?
Thu, 29th Aug 2024
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ai
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government
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collaboration
Auckland's tech hiring market sees cautious optimism as Reserve Bank rate cuts uplift sentiment, but slow recovery and 'brain drain' pose challenges.
Logitech G to sponsor Spark Game Arena Live in Auckland
Wed, 28th Aug 2024
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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forza motorsport
Logitech G to sponsor Spark Game Arena Live in Auckland, unveiling cutting-edge gaming tech, and hosting thrilling sim racing with McLaren Auckland.
Kami reaches $300 million valuation with new US investment
Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
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investment
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students
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teachers
New Zealand’s ed-tech star Kami secures major investment from Boston Ventures, boosting its valuation to $300 million and reaffirming its global ambitions.
MowBot unveils Segway Navimow mower in New Zealand
Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
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robots
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eco-friendly
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mowbot
MowBot has launched the Segway Navimow i Series robotic mower in New Zealand. Available for pre-order, it promises innovative, eco-friendly lawn care.
Contact Energy reaches 100,000 broadband customers in New Zealand
Thu, 1st Aug 2024
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power / energy
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connectivity
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contact energy
Contact Energy's broadband service has hit 100,000 customers since its 2017 launch, highlighting the surging demand for connectivity in New Zealand.
Education New Zealand partners with Virtuoso for tech upgrade
Mon, 29th Jul 2024
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
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cloud services
Education New Zealand partners with Virtuoso for 24/7 tech support and security, aiming to enhance staff productivity and IT resource use across its global offices.
Intelliworx promotes Johnson to lead client operations in UK, US
Wed, 17th Jul 2024
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partner programmes
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cybersecurity
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ai agents
Intelliworx promotes Joy Johnson to lead UK and US client services, aiming to capitalise on the booming cybersecurity market and company's growth.
Spark expands partnership with Netskope for managed SSE services
Thu, 11th Jul 2024
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saas
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data protection
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paas
Spark and Netskope have expanded their partnership to offer managed Security Service Edge services in New Zealand, bolstering cybersecurity for remote workers and cloud services.
Gallagher Security marks record attendance at Auckland showcase
Thu, 11th Jul 2024
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aut
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eaton
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motorola solutions
Gallagher Security's second annual Security Showcase at Eden Park, Auckland drew over 300 professionals, marking their largest event ever with key partners demonstrating cutting-edge integrations.
Lancom names Priscila Bernardes as new CEO after acquisition
Mon, 8th Jul 2024
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partner programmes
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software development
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lancom technology
Priscila Bernardes has been appointed CEO of Lancom Technology, succeeding Waruna Kirimetiyawa, who will now serve as Lancom Group Managing Director and ANZ CEO for Lyra Technology Group.
Spark announces major gaming festival in Auckland's Spark Arena
Wed, 3rd Jul 2024
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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spark
Spark announces Spark Game Arena Live, a gaming festival in Tāmaki Makaurau's Spark Arena on 7 September 2024. The festival will feature top esports, interactive experiences, and global gaming personalities.
Spark to build data centre & surf park on Auckland's North Shore
Thu, 27th Jun 2024
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power / energy
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genai
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ai
Spark secures resource consent for a new 40MW data centre in Auckland’s North Shore, using innovative heat exchange and solar power to enhance sustainability.
Splunk to host Digital Resilience Summit in Auckland on 18th July
Wed, 19th Jun 2024
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siem
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digital transformation
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advanced persistent threat protection
Splunk's Digital Resilience Summit in Auckland on 18 July will cover AI's impact on security and share local leaders' insights on enterprise resilience.
Rural Connectivity Group completes 500th cell site in NZ
Wed, 12th Jun 2024
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connectivity
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digital divide
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2degrees
The Rural Connectivity Group celebrates a milestone with its 500th rural cell site, boosting wireless access for 33,000 homes in remote Aotearoa.