Launch Stories

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Launch stories

Ring launches five new video doorbells in New Zealand

New battery and wired options could widen access to higher-resolution home security, with Ring's range starting at NZD $109.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Apr 2026

Unified Communications

One New Zealand & Starlink launch nationwide IoT satellite network

One New Zealand and Starlink launch IoT satellite network providing SMS and data coverage nationwide, including 40% of the country lacking cell towers.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Jun 2025

Kiwi Startup Spotlight

New brain supplementation brand launches in NZ

Simply Nootropics, the brain supplement for cognitive function and brain performance, has launched in New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 7th Jul 2021

OPPO

Eight things you didn't know about smartphone market challenger Oppo

Oppo stirs NZ market with savvy tech and Barcelona charm – eye-opening facts about the smartphone titan you've likely overlooked.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Thu, 24th Aug 2017

Global Stories

Launch stories

Software-as-a-Service

DSi Compliance launches DS-Investigator for audio analysis

Law enforcement teams may cut review time as the platform tackles noisy, multilingual recordings and flags relevant evidence from $50.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month

Robotics

Qualcomm unveils Dragonwing IQ10 robotics reference design

The platform is aimed at helping robotics developers move from prototypes to production with up to 700 TOPS of on-device AI.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month

Fleet Management

StarTech.com launches driverless dock for MacBooks

IT teams can now standardise on one dock for mixed Mac, Windows and Linux fleets, cutting software hassles and costs.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 9th May 2026

Unified Communications

Equinix launches Fabric Intelligence for AI networking

Enterprises running AI across clouds and data centres may cut deployment times from weeks to minutes as Equinix automates network management.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026

Virtualisation

Leapwork launches AI-driven continuous validation platform

Enterprises under release pressure can now test more quickly, as Leapwork combines functional automation, performance testing and AI orchestration in one platform.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026

Marketing Technologies

Silverpush unveils real-time Trend Intelligence Platform

Silverpush launches a real-time Trend Intelligence Platform to turn fast-emerging cultural signals into live, brand-safe ad targeting.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 30th Jan 2026

Digital Transformation

Pinewood.AI unveils Pi as it enters North America

Pinewood.AI launches Pi autonomous agent and Seez's Miles assistant at NADA as it stakes its claim in the US and Canadian dealer market.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Jan 2026

Virtualisation

LangGrant unveils LEDGE MCP Server for safer LLM data

LangGrant launches LEDGE MCP Server to let enterprises run LLM analytics on governed databases without exposing raw operational data.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 9th Jan 2026

Smart Cities

Ipsotek unveils VISuite Core AI video analytics platform

Ipsotek launches VISuite Core, a generative AI video analytics platform for rapid, standardised deployment across regulated multi-site estates.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 7th Jan 2026

Gaming

HP debuts slimmer AI laptops & creator all-in-ones

HP has revealed a slimmer AI‑centric OmniBook Ultra 14 and OmniStudio X 27 creator desktop as it overhauls PCs for hybrid, creative work.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Tue, 6th Jan 2026

Marketing Technologies

Global payments solution Stripe says 'kia ora' as it launches in NZ

Stripe sets sail in NZ, opening a world of online payment possibilities in 135+ currencies for local businesses.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Tue, 22nd Aug 2017

Software-as-a-Service

Optimizer HQ offers ultra-cheap SMS marketing

Optimizer HQ debuts Texta, a cost-effective SMS marketing tool for SMEs, priced at just NZD $0.04 per text. Free setup, two-way messaging, and no contracts.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 10th Jan 2012