REANNZ stories
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Spark invests $15m in Waikato's digital infrastructure in NZ
Tue, 9th Apr 2024
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nz
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wellington
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cloud services
Spark plans to invest over $15m into improving digital infrastructure in New Zealand's Waikato region, in conjunction with the University of Waikato.
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Te Pūkenga and REANNZ collaborate to deliver high-performance Wi-Fi to all learners across New Zealand
Tue, 31st Oct 2023
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edutech
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telco
Te Pūkenga, New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology, and Crown entity REANNZ partner to provide free Wi-Fi access for all students and staff.
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AA Insurance appoints Angela Nash as GM of Digital, Data & Technology
Tue, 16th May 2023
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digital transformation
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datacom
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reannz
Angela Nash, an executive from New Zealand Rugby, was appointed as AA Insurance's new General Manager of Digital, Data, and Technology.
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Hawaiki Cable extends connectivity deal with REANNZ
Mon, 24th Feb 2020
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network infrastructure
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telco
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reannz
Hawaiki Cable has extended its deal with REANNZ, boosting the research network’s international capacity and expanding its reach to Australia and the US.
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Hawaiki cable accelerates NZ/US collaboration
Fri, 19th Oct 2018
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network infrastructure
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hawaiki cable
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reannz
The REANNZ Hawaiki cable capacity has successfully transferred 37 million files across the Pacific Ocean, revealing massive potential.
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NZTech adds new members as Kiwi ICT industry booms
Fri, 27th Jul 2018
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reannz
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the instillery
The Instillery CEO Mike Jenkins and REANNZ CIOO Angela Nash join the board of the not-for-profit organisation that supports the $16b NZ tech industry.
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$21m Govt funding to power REANNZ innovation network for next seven years
Thu, 10th Aug 2017
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telco
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reannz
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science technology
The REANNZ network will receive an extra $21 million funding over the next seven years allocated from MBIE's Strategic Science Investment Fund.
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University of Auckland student wins REANNZ scholarship
Tue, 2nd Feb 2016
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
REANNZ announces its recipient for the Future Funds tertiary scholarship programme, Se-Young Yu from the University of Auckland. #scholarship.
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REANNZ launches scholarship to help boost NZ Kiwi IT sector
Thu, 6th Aug 2015
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queenstown
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living costs
REANNZ offers new scholarship to boost IT, education and research in New Zealand, aiming to address limited growth in the sector.
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REANNZ rolls out SDN switch, completes NZ first
Tue, 14th Jul 2015
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network infrastructure
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sdn
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naas
New Zealand's REANNZ has deployed the country's first organisation-wide Software-Defined Networking switch in its Wellington office.
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Scientists around the world collaborate with super high speed internet
Tue, 23rd Jun 2015
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telco
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reannz
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cawthron institute
NZ's Cawthron Institute teams up with REANNZ to turbocharge global research with super high speed internet, vastly improving data sharing.
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REANNZ demonstrates 4k where it really matters - Health
Wed, 1st Oct 2014
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healthtech
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reannz
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4k
REANNZ's cutting-edge 4K telemedicine tech reshapes healthcare, offering unparalleled clarity for remote diagnoses and education.
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Wellington welcomes ‘offsite campus’ to CBD
Thu, 14th Aug 2014
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edutech
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wireless networks
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reannz
REANNZ and CityLink have partnered to create an 'offsite campus' in Wellington's CBD, providing eduroam access to students and academics.
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Green Party piggy-backs Govt's $65m internet cable plans
Fri, 4th Jul 2014
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network infrastructure
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reannz
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telco
The Green Party claims credit for the $65m anchor tenancy contract between REANNZ and Hawaiki Cable, calling it their original idea.
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Govt delight as $65m international cable gets green light...
Thu, 3rd Jul 2014
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network infrastructure
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government
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reannz
UK government-owned company REANNZ has secured a $65m tenancy contract with Hawaiki Cable for a proposed new international telecommunications cable.
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NZ boost as trans-Pacific cable seals multi-million dollar capacity deal
Wed, 2nd Jul 2014
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network infrastructure
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reannz
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hawaiki cable
REANNZ and Hawaiki Cable agree multi-million dollar deal for new submarine cable linking New Zealand, Australia and the US.
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Otago University joins eduroam wireless network
Fri, 27th Sep 2013
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edutech
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wireless networks
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cloud services
University of Otago enhances global connectivity by joining eduroam network, opening doors for seamless access to Wi-Fi worldwide.
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Moving On Down: Routers Reach New Markets
Fri, 1st Jul 2011
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network infrastructure
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hyperscale
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dc
Juniper Networks is expanding the reach of its routing equipment to more of the New Zealand market, as high-end gear like the MX80 becomes more affordable.
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FX Networks wins KAREN
Tue, 1st Jun 2010
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telstraclear
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reannz
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fx networks
FX Networks has entered into a partnership with the government's multi-million dollar research and education network, displacing TelstraClear.
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TelstraClear’s lucrative govt contract up for grabs
Mon, 9th Nov 2009
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telstraclear
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verizon
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government
TelstraClear’s multi-million dollar contract to manage the bulk of the government’s advanced education network is being split into three and put up for tender.