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Get ready for the Curious Critters Club, an AR experience for kids
Gaming

Get ready for the Curious Critters Club, an AR experience for kids

Curious Critters Club, an augmented reality experience, has launched in New Zealand bringing weird and wonderful creatures to life.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Sep 2017
Outsource your laundry with Kiwi app, Laundromap
Apps

Outsource your laundry with Kiwi app, Laundromap

New Zealand's Laundromap app expands to Wellington and Christchurch, offering on-demand door-to-door laundry service.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Sep 2017
Everything you need to know about evworld NZ
Cartech

Everything you need to know about evworld NZ

Rev up for evworld NZ – the essential expo for electric vehicle aficionados, showcasing the latest in EV tech this September in Manukau.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Thu, 31st Aug 2017
The age of the landline is over: 71% of Kiwis prefer naked broadband plans
Unified Communications

The age of the landline is over: 71% of Kiwis prefer naked broadband plans

Demand for naked broadband in New Zealand has increased by 22% since 2016, as consumers ditch landlines for more affordable options.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 28th Aug 2017
Samsung reveals the Galaxy Note 8, hopefully this one won't randomly catch fire
Samsung

Samsung reveals the Galaxy Note 8, hopefully this one won't randomly catch fire

Samsung unveils the Galaxy Note 8, aiming to reassure users with robust safety checks and exciting features after the Note 7 combustion scandal.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Aug 2017
Could gas-stations become a thing of the past? Kiwi EV owners prefer charging at home
Cartech

Could gas-stations become a thing of the past? Kiwi EV owners prefer charging at home

Over 92% of New Zealand electric vehicle owners prefer to charge their cars at home, according to a poll by Flip the Fleet.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Aug 2017
A Kiwi startup is revolutionising education and workplace training with virtual reality
EduTech

A Kiwi startup is revolutionising education and workplace training with virtual reality

Corvecto is a Kiwi startup that works with enterprise organisations of all sizes looking to grow their business through virtual reality...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Aug 2017
Artificial intelligence and robots draw hundreds of Kiwi entrepreneurs to innovation event
Robotics

Artificial intelligence and robots draw hundreds of Kiwi entrepreneurs to innovation event

Kiwi entrepreneurs flock to Matariki XPonential, exploring AI and robotics to amplify business innovation and embrace a tech-led future.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 31st Jul 2017
Out with the card, in with the new: Kiwis are looking for new ways to pay for goods and services
Marketing Technologies

Out with the card, in with the new: Kiwis are looking for new ways to pay for goods and services

Kiwis are keen to embrace new ways of paying, with smart home devices and mobile phones leading the charge, says a Visa-commissioned survey.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Jul 2017
Qrious unveils Kiwi big data platform-as-a-service offering
Platform-as-a-Service

Qrious unveils Kiwi big data platform-as-a-service offering

Spark's Qrious has launched its Qonnect big data platform designed to provide NZ companies with a cloud-based platform-as-a-service big data solution.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 28th Jun 2017
MPA inks distie deal with Imperva; brings local support into play
Breach Prevention

MPA inks distie deal with Imperva; brings local support into play

MPA has signed to distribute and support Imperva's Incapsula and Securesphere security offerings, providing the first local support for the vendor.

By Heather Wright • 1 min read • Mon, 24th Apr 2017
Apple NZ sales up but profit plummets 63%
Microsoft

Apple NZ sales up but profit plummets 63%

Apple Sales New Zealand reaped more revenue from the New Zealand market last financial year, but that wasn't enough to prevent a 63% drop in profit.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 2nd Mar 2017
Cyber awareness initiative releases jargon dictionary for NZ organisations
Malware

Cyber awareness initiative releases jargon dictionary for NZ organisations

New Zealanders get a Jargon Buster to clarify cyber terms, boosting workplace cyber security understanding during Connect Smart week.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Mon, 17th Oct 2016
Kiwis show 'room for improvement' with cyber security in the workplace
Ransomware

Kiwis show 'room for improvement' with cyber security in the workplace

Connect Smart Week in New Zealand aims to improve cyber security awareness with a quiz, but there's room for improvement.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Mon, 17th Oct 2016
Kiwi businesses have a 'dismal record' for commercialising their innovations, says exec
Physical Security

Kiwi businesses have a 'dismal record' for commercialising their innovations, says exec

'Turning Innovation into Gold' seminar series aims to champion Kiwi innovation and improve commercial success rates.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Thu, 13th Oct 2016

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Photo gallery: Fuji Xerox Printers partners take in China
Fuji Xerox

Photo gallery: Fuji Xerox Printers partners take in China

Kiwi and Australian Fuji Xerox Printers partners took in the sights in China recently as part of a sponsored trip for premium partners.

By Heather Wright • 1 min read • Mon, 3rd Jul 2017
Skinny ups its broadband play
Unified Communications

Skinny ups its broadband play

Skinny has made its move into the unlimited broadband world, as the company looks to cash in on Kiwi' love for uncapped data.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 16th Jan 2017

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