REANNZ stories

Efforts to bridge New Zealand's rural connectivity gap
Tue, 29th Oct 2024
#
reannz
#
tuanz
#
digital divide
The Rural Connectivity Symposium in Rotorua gathered over 200 attendees to address New Zealand's rural digital divide, highlighting urgent connectivity needs.

Spark invests $15m in Waikato's digital infrastructure in NZ
Tue, 9th Apr 2024
#
cloud services
#
reannz
#
university of waikato
Spark plans to invest over $15m into improving digital infrastructure in New Zealand's Waikato region, in conjunction with the University of Waikato.

Te Pūkenga and REANNZ collaborate to deliver high-performance Wi-Fi to all learners across New Zealand
Tue, 31st Oct 2023
#
edutech
#
uc
#
wireless networks
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.

AA Insurance appoints Angela Nash as GM of Digital, Data & Technology
Tue, 16th May 2023
#
digital transformation
#
kordia
#
reannz
Angela Nash, an executive from New Zealand Rugby, was appointed as AA Insurance's new General Manager of Digital, Data, and Technology.

Hawaiki Cable extends connectivity deal with REANNZ
Mon, 24th Feb 2020
#
uc
#
network infrastructure
#
telco
Hawaiki Cable has extended its deal with REANNZ, boosting the research network’s international capacity and expanding its reach to Australia and the US.

Hawaiki cable accelerates NZ/US collaboration
Fri, 19th Oct 2018
#
network infrastructure
#
reannz
#
hawaiki cable
The REANNZ Hawaiki cable capacity has successfully transferred 37 million files across the Pacific Ocean, revealing massive potential.

NZTech adds new members as Kiwi ICT industry booms
Fri, 27th Jul 2018
#
nztech
#
reannz
#
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.

$21m Govt funding to power REANNZ innovation network for next seven years
Thu, 10th Aug 2017
#
uc
#
healthtech
#
telco
The REANNZ network will receive an extra $21 million funding over the next seven years allocated from MBIE's Strategic Science Investment Fund.

University of Auckland student wins REANNZ scholarship
Tue, 2nd Feb 2016
#
data analytics
#
martech
#
planning
REANNZ announces its recipient for the Future Funds tertiary scholarship programme, Se-Young Yu from the University of Auckland. #scholarship.

REANNZ launches scholarship to help boost NZ Kiwi IT sector
Thu, 6th Aug 2015
#
reannz
#
living costs
REANNZ offers new scholarship to boost IT, education and research in New Zealand, aiming to address limited growth in the sector.

REANNZ rolls out SDN switch, completes NZ first
Tue, 14th Jul 2015
#
network infrastructure
#
sdn
#
naas
New Zealand's REANNZ has deployed the country's first organisation-wide Software-Defined Networking switch in its Wellington office.

Scientists around the world collaborate with super high speed internet
Tue, 23rd Jun 2015
#
uc
#
telco
#
reannz
NZ's Cawthron Institute teams up with REANNZ to turbocharge global research with super high speed internet, vastly improving data sharing.

REANNZ demonstrates 4k where it really matters - Health
Wed, 1st Oct 2014
#
healthtech
#
reannz
#
4k
REANNZ's cutting-edge 4K telemedicine tech reshapes healthcare, offering unparalleled clarity for remote diagnoses and education.

Wellington welcomes ‘offsite campus’ to CBD
Thu, 14th Aug 2014
#
edutech
#
wireless networks
#
cloud services
REANNZ and CityLink have partnered to create an 'offsite campus' in Wellington's CBD, providing eduroam access to students and academics.

Green Party piggy-backs Govt's $65m internet cable plans
Fri, 4th Jul 2014
#
uc
#
network infrastructure
#
government
The Green Party claims credit for the $65m anchor tenancy contract between REANNZ and Hawaiki Cable, calling it their original idea.

Govt delight as $65m international cable gets green light...
Thu, 3rd Jul 2014
#
network infrastructure
#
government
#
reannz
UK government-owned company REANNZ has secured a $65m tenancy contract with Hawaiki Cable for a proposed new international telecommunications cable.

NZ boost as trans-Pacific cable seals multi-million dollar capacity deal
Wed, 2nd Jul 2014
#
network infrastructure
#
reannz
#
hawaiki cable
REANNZ and Hawaiki Cable agree multi-million dollar deal for new submarine cable linking New Zealand, Australia and the US.

Otago University joins eduroam wireless network
Fri, 27th Sep 2013
#
edutech
#
wireless networks
#
cloud services
University of Otago enhances global connectivity by joining eduroam network, opening doors for seamless access to Wi-Fi worldwide.

Moving On Down: Routers Reach New Markets
Fri, 1st Jul 2011
#
network infrastructure
#
hyperscale
#
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.

FX Networks wins KAREN
Tue, 1st Jun 2010
#
telstraclear
#
reannz
#
fx networks
FX Networks has entered into a partnership with the government's multi-million dollar research and education network, displacing TelstraClear.