Fonterra stories

Microsoft opens first hyperscale data centre in New Zealand
Thu, 12th Dec 2024
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power / energy
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ai
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cleantech
Microsoft has launched its first hyperscale data centre in New Zealand, enhancing local productivity and promising significant tech advancements.

Oracle Database@Azure launched in Australian market
Thu, 12th Sep 2024
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healthtech
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microsoft
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oracle
Oracle and Microsoft launch Oracle Database@Azure in Australia's Azure East region, meeting rising demand for scalable, secure database solutions alongside strong local adoption.

LIC upgrades MINDA for seamless industry collaboration integration
Thu, 23rd May 2024
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software development
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collaboration
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developers
LIC’s updated MINDA software now seamlessly shares animal data with industry apps, significantly easing farmers' administrative workload and boosting efficiency.

Microsoft Envision AI roadshow: Unveiling generative AI's impact in NZ
Thu, 18th Apr 2024
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power / energy
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genai
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ai
At the recent Microsoft Envision AI Roadshow in Auckland, business executives explored the rapidly growing influence of generative AI and its potential to transform operations and tackle social inequities.

Fonterra to use automated guided vehicles by Dematic
Wed, 18th May 2022
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fonterra
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automation
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dematic
New Zealand's dairy giant Fonterra is upgrading its manufacturing facility in Edendale with new automated guided vehicles (AGVs) from Dematic.

Climate change 2021: Corporates leaned into sustainability and took it beyond politics
Wed, 15th Dec 2021
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cleantech
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sustainability
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green ict
Sustainable business practices are no longer just a nice thing to aim for. For tomorrow’s companies, they’ll be the cost of admission.

Fonterra named Microsoft's first major customer for new data centre region
Thu, 30th Jul 2020
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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dc
Microsoft has announced a 'digital transformation' partnership with Fonterra, New Zealand's largest company, to migrate its operations to Microsoft Azure.

Beyond the day job: Fonterra rolls out ‘gig economy’ project called amp
Wed, 12th Sep 2018
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fonterra
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workplace of the future
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gig economy
Fonterra launches amp, allowing 22,000 employees to spend up to a third of their time on innovative internal projects, boosting careers and skills.

The 2018 AU CIO Summit – an exclusive opportunity
Wed, 25th Jul 2018
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digital transformation
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fonterra
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industry experts
The Australian CIO Summit is just around the corner bringing decision makers and solution providers together as well as a burly line-up of speakers.

Alibaba, Fonterra turn to blockchain to ramp up NZ's 'clean, green' rep
Fri, 27th Apr 2018
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blockchain
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martech
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commerce systems
Alibaba is piloting a blockchain-based supply chain model in Australia and New Zealand to improve traceability and transparency.

Fonterra posts $348 million half-year profit loss, CEO steps down
Wed, 21st Mar 2018
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fonterra
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financial results
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farming software
Fonterra CEO, Theo Spierings, is set to step down later this year, but will continue in an advisory role focusing on China.

Fonterra steps into the realm of VR with new training program
Wed, 7th Mar 2018
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ar, vr & metaverse
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fonterra
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beca
Fonterra and Beca have launched VR health and safety training, allowing employees to navigate sites virtually, reducing onboarding times and enhancing safety.

Interview: Meet the 7-year-old company disrupting NZ's logistics & freight industry
Mon, 19th Feb 2018
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public cloud
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microsoft
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cloud services
Meet Kotahi, a 7-year-old company revolutionising NZ’s logistics with digital innovations like AI, IoT, and blockchain, enhancing efficiency and sustainability.

Fonterra, Alibaba collaboration ushers in new era of retail experiences in China
Thu, 18th Jan 2018
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alibaba
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fonterra
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exports
Hema utilises the wealth of data it gathers from consumers to provide a tailored and personalised shopping experience for each customer.

Air NZ, Fonterra, ARANZ Geo...finalists of the NZ Innovation Awards announced
Tue, 5th Sep 2017
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risk & compliance
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healthtech
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air new zealand
Finalists for New Zealand Innovation Awards announced, including game-changing innovations such as ethical corporate workwear and Te Reo Maori smartphones.

Top NZ businesses share Salesforce stories at Basecamp
Mon, 4th Sep 2017
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data analytics
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fintech
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martech
Over 800 representatives from New Zealand's Salesforce ecosystem of customers, partners and cloud specialists attended the event.

Five becomes one as Datacom consolidates into new Auckland office
Mon, 22nd May 2017
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microsoft
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hp
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collaboration
Datacom is bringing staff from five Auckland office together in one large complex in a move it says will foster greater collaboration and creativity.

Wellington supercomputing conference aims to ignite innovation
Tue, 9th Feb 2016
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hpc
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cloud services
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it industry
This month will see some of the most recognised authorities in computing converging in Wellington for the 5th Multicore World event.

Fonterra’s fingerprinting technology wins innovation award
Tue, 27th Oct 2015
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fonterra
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ministry of primary industries
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dairynz
Fonterra’s research and development arm has taken out the Innovation Excellence in Research award at the New Zealand Innovators Awards.

NZ dollar tumbles after weak Chinese trade data points to demand drop
Mon, 13th Apr 2015
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fonterra
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new zealand dollar
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inflation
The New Zealand dollar tumbled after figures showed China's exports unexpectedly fell while its imports recorded a bigger decline than forecast, signa.