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Food network helps fast-rising water extractor
Clean technologies

Food network helps fast-rising water extractor

Trials in Auckland could speed Hydroxsys’s push to commercialise membrane technology for dairy, mining and wastewater users by year-end.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Jul 2017
NZ 3D animation students win international creative competition
Students

NZ 3D animation students win international creative competition

The Rookies competition winners have been announced, with students from New Zealand's Media Design School taking home awards and internships.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 12th Jul 2017
Disrupting the industry: Kiwi startup raises $1 million for digital expansion
Trade Me

Disrupting the industry: Kiwi startup raises $1 million for digital expansion

Goodnest, an Auckland-based home services platform, has secured $1 million in funding to expand its mobile and web platform and scale its services.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Jul 2017

Global Stories

Australian stories

NZ named a 'digitally elite' economy in new research
EduTech

NZ named a 'digitally elite' economy in new research

The Digital Evolution Index research tracks progress countries have made since 2014 in developing digital economies and integrating connectivity.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Jul 2017
Aussie heath care & education: Transforming Govt. services with Big Data
Data Analytics

Aussie heath care & education: Transforming Govt. services with Big Data

Big Data can enhance student achievement by providing a wider view of the education system in Australia and increase institutions performances.

By Adrian Smolski • 5 min read • Wed, 12th Jul 2017
Track'em - the cloud-based tracking system that saves time, money & headaches
Public Cloud

Track'em - the cloud-based tracking system that saves time, money & headaches

Track'em, a software solution that tracks materials and assets for large construction projects, is revolutionizing the industry.

By Sean Mitchell • 8 min read • Wed, 12th Jul 2017
Aussie fintech promises to deliver 22-second home loan approvals
Fintech

Aussie fintech promises to deliver 22-second home loan approvals

By delivering the first genuinely online and fully automated home loan, Tic:Toc hopes to redefine the way customers secure home finance.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Jul 2017
The Leica TL2 camera has an integrated Wi-Fi module for on-the-spot transferring of images
Wireless Networks

The Leica TL2 camera has an integrated Wi-Fi module for on-the-spot transferring of images

Leica's TL2 camera, sculpted from aluminium, debuts with Wi-Fi for instant image sharing and 4K video prowess, redefining connectivity in photography.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Jul 2017
ANZ and Westpac announce blockchain trial with IBM and Westfield operator
Document Management

ANZ and Westpac announce blockchain trial with IBM and Westfield operator

The trial uses distributed ledger technology to digitise the bank guarantee process used for commercial property leasing.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Jul 2017
Eclipse inks Experian reseller deal to keep dodgy data out of CRM migrations
Customer Relationship Management

Eclipse inks Experian reseller deal to keep dodgy data out of CRM migrations

Microsoft Gold partner Eclipse has signed a deal to provide Experian data quality products across Australia and New Zealand.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 10th Jul 2017
Singapore & Germany to collaborate on cybersecurity's future
Cybersecurity

Singapore & Germany to collaborate on cybersecurity's future

Singapore now has Germany on board as the latest partner to sign a joint declaration pledging stronger cybersecurity.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 10th Jul 2017
Appetite for innovation: The Instillery appoints new business development manager
DevOps

Appetite for innovation: The Instillery appoints new business development manager

Whitmore will contribute to the ongoing growth of The Instillery by focusing on cloud infrastructure, automation, connectivity and security.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Mon, 10th Jul 2017
Qld RSPCA embraces video conferencing to save animals' lives
Unified Communications

Qld RSPCA embraces video conferencing to save animals' lives

The RSPCA in Queensland has used video conferencing technology by Avaya to increase the number of animals it cares for to over 51,000 each year.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Jul 2017
Tap & go: Mastercard deploys contactless payments on Sydney ferries
Marketing Technologies

Tap & go: Mastercard deploys contactless payments on Sydney ferries

Commuters sail swiftly as Sydney ferries introduce a new tap-and-go payment option with Mastercard, streamlining travel for locals and tourists.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Mon, 10th Jul 2017

Stories from Other Regions

Australian stories

Studies find CEOs more confident about cyber security than CIOs
Cybersecurity

Studies find CEOs more confident about cyber security than CIOs

Studies reveal a divide in cyber-preparedness perception as CEOs exude confidence, while CIOs voice concern over security readiness.

By Jeff Paine • 5 min read • Tue, 11th Jul 2017
Survey: Cyber & cloud will disrupt the security market, but not everyone agrees on the effects
Cybersecurity

Survey: Cyber & cloud will disrupt the security market, but not everyone agrees on the effects

Respondents were sceptical about home automation and IoT's effects on the security industry – only 35% said it was having an effect.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 10th Jul 2017
Synnex Australia takes on full Fuji Xerox Printers range
Synnex

Synnex Australia takes on full Fuji Xerox Printers range

Synnex Australia and Fuji Xerox Printers have bulked up their partnership, with Synnex now distributing the vendor's entire product range locally.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 10th Jul 2017