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Sensay unveils AI-powered government led by historical icons

Wed, 18th Jun 2025
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Sensay launches AI-led government on Sensay Island, governed by digital recreations of historic leaders to innovate transparent policymaking.
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Romano's unveils first brand campaign featuring AI artwork

Tue, 10th Jun 2025
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Romano's has launched its first-ever brand campaign, using generative AI to create Italian art-inspired adverts with a distinct New Zealand twist.
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DreamWorks deepens technology partnership with Lenovo to boost film production

Thu, 29th May 2025
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DreamWorks Animation has deepened its partnership with Lenovo, naming it preferred provider to boost film production with advanced computing solutions.
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Equinix seals new solar energy deal with Sembcorp Power

Tue, 3rd Dec 2024
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Equinix has signed a new renewable energy agreement with Sembcorp Power to generate 58.5 MWp of solar energy for its Singapore data centres from 2029.
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GE Vernova unveils first sustainability report, highlights gains

Tue, 24th Sep 2024
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GE Vernova's first Sustainability Report reveals 2023 milestones, including 29 GW new generating capacity, 20 million tons of CO₂ avoided, and 39% emission cuts.
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Apple unveils iPhone 16 & 16 Plus with enhanced features

Tue, 10th Sep 2024
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Apple unveils iPhone 16 and 16 Plus with the A18 chip, new camera tech, and Apple Intelligence, starting at RRPNZ $1,599. Pre-orders open Saturday.
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Apple unveils iOS 18 with enhanced personalisation & AI features

Tue, 11th Jun 2024
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Apple has unveiled iOS 18, introducing advanced customisation, redesigned Photos, enhanced messaging, and groundbreaking satellite communication, promising a more intelligent, personalised iPhone experience.
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Telstra, Google & APTelecom boost Pacific digital connectivity

Wed, 24th Jan 2024
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Telstra International, Google, and APTelecom are joining forces to boost Pacific connectivity with two new intra-Pacific cables, Bulikula and Halaihai, via the Central Pacific Connect initiative.
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API tech could boost AI growth to $5.4 trillion by 2027

Thu, 26th Oct 2023
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New research explores the massive impact of APIs on the economy, including the rise – and rising cost – of API-related security attacks.
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The SaaS start-up behind Love Island wins innovation award

Mon, 23rd Oct 2023
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Australian start-up, Lumi.Media, earns prestigious Cannes sustainability and innovation award for TV production tech.
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Japanese companies exposed to increased ransomware risk

Thu, 29th Jun 2023
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Rapid7's new Japan Cyber Threat Landscape Report reveals an increase in sensitive data loss and ransomware attacks targeting Japanese businesses.
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IWD 2023: Local Lessons About Driving Global Success

Wed, 8th Mar 2023
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Working from home can present challenges, but remote leadership can still be successful with effective communication, connection, and culture.
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What Amazon wanted from New Zealand's prime minister

Thu, 29th Dec 2022
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Mega-company Amazon asked Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern for help over billion-dollar data centres it is building here, and to have input on policy.
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Gallagher appoints Jones as Technical Account Manager

Fri, 9th Dec 2022
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16-year security expert Robbie Jones joins Gallagher as Technical Account Manager, bringing on-site and government experience to the New Zealand sales team.
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How Omicron-proof technology helped businesses traverse the 'Big Sick'

Mon, 3rd Oct 2022
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When businesses were battling through Covid disruptions, contact centres were utilising innovative technology solutions.
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Kacific appoints Ivan Fong as Managing Director of the Pacific

Fri, 9th Sep 2022
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Ivan Fong, an experienced telecommunications leader, appointed as Managing Director of Pacific-based Kacific to drive strategic growth.
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ST Engineering launches cooling system for greener data centers

Tue, 19th Jul 2022
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ST Engineering has developed the Airbitat DC Cooling System, delivering pre-cooling for data centres and achieving net energy savings of over 20%.
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New leaders promoted at Ingram Micro's New Zealand operation

Mon, 11th Jul 2022
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The local broad-based technology distributor has made two key appointments as a result of combining two business units.
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University of Otago to be anchor tenant for new Datagrid facility

Fri, 3rd Jun 2022
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University of Otago to become anchor tenant for NZ's first carbon-neutral hyperscale data centre, built in Southland.
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G8, ODIN enter agreement to develop renewable charging tower

Thu, 19th May 2022
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G8 has entered into a memorandum of understanding with ODIN to develop a charging tower powered entirely by renewable wind energy.