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Tell-tale hints before volcanic eruptions found using AI

Thu, 21st Apr 2022
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Artificial intelligence algorithms identified precursors to volcanic eruptions, potentially improving alert systems, researchers find.
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Internet of Things helps NZ glass manufacturer disrupt the industry

Tue, 22nd Mar 2022
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manufacturing
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clean technologies
The Internet of Things is helping New Zealand glass manufacturer AGP disrupt the industry with four-day supply delivery.
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Datagrid takes their carbon neutral vision south

Mon, 28th Feb 2022
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Internationally backed data company 'New Zealand Datagrid' plans to build a carbon-neutral $1bn data center in Makarewa near Invercargill.
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SheHacks program provides tech opportunities for Indonesian women

Mon, 21st Feb 2022
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digital transformation
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united nations development programme
Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison enables over 1,500 Indonesian women to share ideas and reduce gender gap in tech through the SheHacks program.
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Cybersecurity veteran joins Aqua Security board of directors

Thu, 10th Feb 2022
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Aqua Security appoints Joseph E. Sexton to its board of directors to help scale and amplify its leadership in cloud native security.
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From the human brain to the stars beyond: Swinburne supercomputer to support new discoveries

Wed, 2nd Feb 2022
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The as-yet-unnamed supercomputer will enable Victoria to stay on the cutting edge of space, medical technology, and sustainability research.
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DCI Data Centers to build 40MW facility in Auckland

Tue, 25th Jan 2022
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DCI Data Centers is set to construct a second data center in Auckland, with the $600m facility expected to be operational in mid-2022.
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Hawaiki set to build 22,000 km cable linking APAC to US

Mon, 8th Nov 2021
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The cable will link internet traffic between Indonesia, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, Hawaii, and the United States.
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Fortinet: Migrating to a security-driven network

Wed, 29th Sep 2021
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Jon McGettigan, Fortinet ANZ Regional Director, explains how you can secure your network services on an incremental basis.
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Contact & Simply Energy to provide renewable power generation for Clyde data centre

Wed, 1st Sep 2021
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datacentre infrastructure
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power / energy
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clean technologies
Simply Energy will provide 10 megawatts (MW) of renewable energy for the NZ data centre through 'demand flexibility' technology.
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AWS consulting partner CMD Solutions casts talent net with IT training boot camp

Fri, 30th Jul 2021
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AWS consulting partner, CMD Solutions, has launched learnCMD, an intensive employment pathway program for IT professionals to address the talent shortage.
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Foodstuffs partners with Fortinet in a major network infrastructure refresh

Fri, 16th Jul 2021
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Foodstuffs have partnered with Fortinet to replace its legacy network infrastructure and centralise its network configuration in a major refresh.
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OpenText expands local support for SAP applications hosted on Google Cloud

Tue, 6th Jul 2021
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OpenText has announced expanded local support for its extensions on SAP applications hosted on Google Cloud in the Asia Pacific Japan (APJ) region.
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Spark turns on Hamilton's first 5G network

Mon, 21st Jun 2021
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Spark launches first 5G network in parts of Hamilton, with coverage across Hamilton Central, Claudelands, Chartwell, and Fairfield. More coverage to come.
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NEC develops next generation of subsea optical cable

Wed, 24th Mar 2021
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network infrastructure
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digital signage
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displays
NEC and OCC Corp. have developed subsea repeaters and optical cable with 50% more fiber pairs than the market standard.
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SES Networks and Southern Cross Cables bring better internet to the Pacific

Wed, 13th Jan 2021
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network infrastructure
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connectivity
SES Networks and Southern Cross Cables Limited (SCCL) have announced plans to increase connectivity resilience in the Pacific region.
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ComCom testing programme improves NZ broadband performance

Fri, 11th Dec 2020
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The Commerce Commission's Measuring Broadband New Zealand programme has helped to identify and fix network problems.
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Guardian Angel releases comms solution for isolated workers

Tue, 1st Dec 2020
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The company has made an APAC distribution agreement with Everywhere Communications for communications, location, and monitoring solutions.
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Spark 5G helps to bring art to live in Dunedin

Fri, 13th Nov 2020
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Dunedin Central brings street art to life with an augmented reality exhibition to celebrate the launch of 5G in central Dunedin.
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Game review: MotoGP 20 (PC)

Thu, 4th Jun 2020
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With the actual MotoGP season postponed, Milestone's MotoGP 20 offers a brutal yet rewarding simulation for fans willing to conquer its steep learning curve.