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Skilled tech recruits flock to Wellington after talent attraction programme
Skills shortage

Skilled tech recruits flock to Wellington after talent attraction programme

So far, 64 of the 93 tech specialists have either accepted job offers or are in discussion with Wellington employers after WREDA's LookSee programme.

By Kai Ping Lew • 5 min read • Wed, 5th Jul 2017
Crime drama inspires NZ student to embrace cyber security career
EduTech

Crime drama inspires NZ student to embrace cyber security career

The allure of crime shows like NCIS could be enough to attract more people to study for a career in cyber security.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 27th Jun 2017
Hoverboards and drones: Technology bringing a dream to life
Drones

Hoverboards and drones: Technology bringing a dream to life

Tech wizards materialise a sci-fi fantasy as hoverboards and drone tech fuse, promising to elevate our dreams skyward.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 26th Jun 2017
In pursuit of productivity: Top technologies SMBs are adopting
Productivity

In pursuit of productivity: Top technologies SMBs are adopting

Technological development is changing expectations of SMBs and pushing them to find more ways to be more productive.

By David Piggott • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Jun 2017
IT company headquartered in rural Paeroa offers developers a different lifestyle
Software Development

IT company headquartered in rural Paeroa offers developers a different lifestyle

Paeroa-based IT firm Adroit Creations challenges the urban norm, proving that tech businesses can thrive in rural areas while offering a unique lifestyle.

By Kai Ping Lew • 5 min read • Fri, 23rd Jun 2017
The new sensor device that allows the visually impaired to detect objects from over three metres away
SmartCane

The new sensor device that allows the visually impaired to detect objects from over three metres away

Revolutionary 'SmartCane' device empowers the visually impaired by detecting obstacles over 3m away, boosting independence.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 20th Jun 2017

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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
Car or Camera? Photographer uses Volvo's XC60 SUV to take spectacular pictures
Cartech

Car or Camera? Photographer uses Volvo's XC60 SUV to take spectacular pictures

Award-winning photographer Barbara Davidson captures urban life's essence using Volvo XC60's onboard cameras, presenting a unique artistic and safety fusion.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Jul 2017
Drone pilots get ready to compete! The 2017 SkyPixel contest is here
Drones

Drone pilots get ready to compete! The 2017 SkyPixel contest is here

It's time to strap on your director's cap, as the largest drone-videography contest has just entered our air-space.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Jul 2017
Tesla model three expected to start production on Friday
Cartech

Tesla model three expected to start production on Friday

Tesla's eagerly awaited Model 3 enters production this Friday, with first deliveries set for a grand handover event on the 28th.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Jul 2017
How AI will impact invoicing and expense compliance – Concur
Data Analytics

How AI will impact invoicing and expense compliance – Concur

Automated technologies can track spending and analyse attributes, and then identify anomalies and patterns in employee expense reports.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Jul 2017
Korea pledges commitment to APEC data privacy rules
Data Protection

Korea pledges commitment to APEC data privacy rules

Korea is now part of the APEC Cross-Border Privacy Rules system, which aims to protect consumer data used in online transactions.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 3rd Jul 2017
Star Conflict: Engineer Evolved, could this update change the minds of a disgruntled player base?
Gaming

Star Conflict: Engineer Evolved, could this update change the minds of a disgruntled player base?

With a fair bit of controversy surrounding the 'free-to-play' payment model, could this update change the minds of a disheartened playerbase?.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 3rd Jul 2017
Adobe brings new AI-powered voice analytics capabilities to its cloud platform
Data Analytics

Adobe brings new AI-powered voice analytics capabilities to its cloud platform

It aims to let brands to deliver more personalised customer experiences and create brand loyalty through voice-based interfaces.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Jul 2017
Exclusive: Three sports cars that embrace an electric future
Cartech

Exclusive: Three sports cars that embrace an electric future

Meet the electric titans redefining speed: Porsche 918 Spyder, BMW i8 and Acura NSX, leading the charge in sports car innovation.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Thu, 29th Jun 2017
Equinix: Alibaba scales-up global cloud and digital services
Hyperscale

Equinix: Alibaba scales-up global cloud and digital services

The company that started out as a B2B portal now touches almost every aspect of the internet and eCommerce sectors.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 21st Jun 2017

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