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Spark to launch emerging tech innovation unit in 2019
Spark

Spark to launch emerging tech innovation unit in 2019

The as yet unnamed unit will be headed by Claire Barber and focus on R&D, operating as a distinct unit from the main business.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 23rd Nov 2018
Securing your cloud data: Point solutions vs single pane of glass
EduTech

Securing your cloud data: Point solutions vs single pane of glass

Organisations that can use fewer security products that individually offer more capability are likely to have a lower total cost of ownership.

By Kai Ping Lew • 6 min read • Mon, 5th Nov 2018
Hawaiki cable accelerates NZ/US collaboration
EduTech

Hawaiki cable accelerates NZ/US collaboration

The REANNZ Hawaiki cable capacity has successfully transferred 37 million files across the Pacific Ocean, revealing massive potential.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Oct 2018
New Zealand tops list of most-scammed countries - Microsoft
EduTech

New Zealand tops list of most-scammed countries - Microsoft

Around a fifth (21%) of New Zealanders who had encountered tech support scams were fooled into continuing with an interaction.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 16th Oct 2018
Chatbots still too dumb to get the job done
EduTech

Chatbots still too dumb to get the job done

Analysts expect chatbot usage to rise significantly in the next two years – a shift that could prove costly for brands that don't evolve their bots.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Oct 2018
Three CX myths to avoid, according to Gartner
EduTech

Three CX myths to avoid, according to Gartner

Gartner's research has shown that three of the most common pieces of advice on customer experience could actually be holding back your RoI.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Oct 2018

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New podcast series tackles the tough issues facing New Zealand’s industries
Robotics

New podcast series tackles the tough issues facing New Zealand’s industries

Metal industry leaders will debate productivity, sustainability and AI in a free new podcast aimed at New Zealand businesses.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Apr 2019
Helius appoints world leader in medical cannabis R&D
Research and Development

Helius appoints world leader in medical cannabis R&D

New Zealand's medicinal cannabis sector gains a major research boost as Dr James Polston joins Helius after leading R&D at Trulieve.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Apr 2019
NSW to give cybersecurity SMEs R&D gift cards
Cybersecurity

NSW to give cybersecurity SMEs R&D gift cards

SMEs in NSW can apply for a 'cyber voucher' which will connect them with cybersecurity research teams from one seven universities.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Apr 2019
Developer on track to build $5b Smart City
Smart Cities

Developer on track to build $5b Smart City

More than 35 companies have joined planning for the project, which aims to make Western Sydney’s 280-hectare site a testbed for autonomous vehicles.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Apr 2019
Callaghan Innovation board welcomes Frances Valintine & Angela Bull
Callaghan Innovation

Callaghan Innovation board welcomes Frances Valintine & Angela Bull

Callaghan Innovation is welcoming property mogul Angela Bull and the reappointment of tech futurist Frances Valintine and to its board this week.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Mar 2019
NZ's Maori innovators are on the rise
Callaghan Innovation

NZ's Maori innovators are on the rise

Māori innovators are making waves, with record participation in R&D and nearly half of the finalists in this year's New Zealander of the Year Awards.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Feb 2019
ICT peak body's policy focus pre-budget
Government

ICT peak body's policy focus pre-budget

The AIIA highlights the need to boost Digital Skills, Innovation and Government ICT Procurement in Pre-Budget Submission.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Feb 2019
Taiwan cybersecurity industry empowered by innovation
Data Loss Prevention

Taiwan cybersecurity industry empowered by innovation

Taiwan's cybersecurity industry is now worth more than US$1.26 billion, but what's driving the innovation behind it?.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Nov 2018
Aussie innovation lagging despite transformation buzz
EduTech

Aussie innovation lagging despite transformation buzz

24% of Australian IT professionals say that innovation is neither encouraged or rewarded at their company, according to an AppDynamics report.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 9th Nov 2018
R&D Tax Incentive a welcome boost for tourism sector - TECNZ
New Zealand Government

R&D Tax Incentive a welcome boost for tourism sector - TECNZ

The government's new R&D Tax Incentive could be a breakthrough for the tourism sector's ability to innovate, adapt and change.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Oct 2018
NZTech's Graeme Muller on the R&D tax incentive
Taxation

NZTech's Graeme Muller on the R&D tax incentive

NZTech's chief executive describes why he thinks the government's research and development will work, and the pitfalls it needs to avoid.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Oct 2018
Why Kiwi businesses need to invest in innovation
Data Analytics

Why Kiwi businesses need to invest in innovation

Investing in innovation can lead to significant productivity gains for manufacturers, according to research by ANZ.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd Oct 2018