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Cloud technology's potential impact on New Zealand economy
EduTech

Cloud technology's potential impact on New Zealand economy

AWS research shows that small to medium-sized Kiwi enterprises adopting cloud technology could generate NZ$1.5bn in productivity gains by 2030.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Oct 2023
Worker injured after falling from ladder
Health and Safety

Worker injured after falling from ladder

WorkSafe says a quarry worker suffered a fractured rib and leg stitches after a 2.1m fall from a ladder, and will miss 14 days.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Jan 2022
Types of work safety equipment
Risk & Compliance

Types of work safety equipment

Proper PPE can prevent injuries and lost wages, while also saving employers time and money after workplace accidents.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Mon, 22nd Feb 2021
Working near water is a high-risk activity
Management

Working near water is a high-risk activity

Two fatal accidents and multiple near misses show how quickly mobile plant can overturn or drown when water, darkness and soft ground combine.

By Geoff • 5 min read • Wed, 2nd Aug 2017
Potential barriers to innovation in tertiary education revealed
EduTech

Potential barriers to innovation in tertiary education revealed

Barriers to innovation within New Zealand's tertiary education system have been identified by the Productivity Commission.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Mar 2017
New fund to help meet need for homegrown tech talent
Fintech

New fund to help meet need for homegrown tech talent

A new tuition fund to train software developers has been launched to help address the critical shortage of IT talent in New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Feb 2014
MS: Government cloud compliance a key challenge
Data Protection

MS: Government cloud compliance a key challenge

Government compliance requirements are key barriers to cloud policy adoption, says National Technology Officer, Mark Rees.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 14th Sep 2010

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SoftIron unveils world's first AUKUS Cloud for secure data storage
DataCentre infrastructure

SoftIron unveils world's first AUKUS Cloud for secure data storage

SoftIron unveils the world's first sovereign AUKUS Cloud, offering cutting-edge secure data storage technology for battlefields and challenging environments.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Nov 2023
Westcon-Comstor & Check Point form alliance to boost MSSP growth
EduTech

Westcon-Comstor & Check Point form alliance to boost MSSP growth

Westcon-Comstor teams up with Check Point to stimulate growth for Managed Security Service Providers worldwide.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Nov 2023
Projected surge in 5G NR and LTE small cell RAN equipment spending
EduTech

Projected surge in 5G NR and LTE small cell RAN equipment spending

5G NR and LTE-based small cell RAN equipment spending to reach nearly USD $3 billion by 2026, says SNS Telecom & IT.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 23rd Oct 2023
Peacock to upgrade ERTO's systems for major Irish tunnels
Supply Chain

Peacock to upgrade ERTO's systems for major Irish tunnels

Peacock Engineering partners with Egis Road and Tunnel Operations to upgrade asset management systems for Dublin and Jack-Lynch Tunnels.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Oct 2023
The barriers to excellence for ANZ procurement teams
EduTech

The barriers to excellence for ANZ procurement teams

New research has revealed the five key barriers to strategic excellence for ANZ procurement teams and how technology can help overcome these barriers.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Sep 2023
Consumer adoption of Internet of Things inevitable, study shows
Internet of Things

Consumer adoption of Internet of Things inevitable, study shows

IoT adoption set to soar in next decade, with 30% of consumers planning to purchase an in-home device in next 2 years.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jun 2015
Reconciliation-as-a-service: Supporting the was model
Resellers

Reconciliation-as-a-service: Supporting the was model

Chris O'Kane, BIZview business manager, guides resellers through the three phases of the journey for customers to reconciliation-as-a-service.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 24th Dec 2014
Want to know how to convert website visitors into customers?
Cloud Services

Want to know how to convert website visitors into customers?

At Zeald we are committed to helping people create a website that doesn't just look great - but also delivers a significant result for their business!.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 18th Sep 2013
Google your family tree - Book Review
EduTech

Google your family tree - Book Review

Google Your Family Tree offers guidance to novice and seasoned genealogists, detailing how to leverage Google's tools for ancestral research.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 1st Jun 2009

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