Waikato stories
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Spark to build data centre & surf park on Auckland's North Shore
Thu, 27th Jun 2024
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power / energy
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ai
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cleantech
Spark secures resource consent for a new 40MW data centre in Auckland’s North Shore, using innovative heat exchange and solar power to enhance sustainability.
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Aware Group appoints Mike Jenkins as chairman of the board of directors
Fri, 27th May 2022
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ai
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ml
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leadership
Kiwi tech entrepreneur Mike Jenkins appointed chairman of the board of directors for Aware Group, bringing experience in tech leadership and governance.
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Waikato District Health Board cyberattack: Cancer hub out of action in chaotic aftermath
Thu, 2nd Dec 2021
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cybersecurity
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waikato
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dhb
Major cyber attack on New Zealand's Waikato District Health Board disrupts cancer treatment, prompting national emergency.
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Waikato DHB warned a cyberattack 'catastrophic for patient safety'
Fri, 12th Nov 2021
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
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waikato
Waikato DHB was warned its IT security was severely compromised months before a massive ransomware attack that brought Waikato Hospital to its knees.
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Govt to launch full inquiry into DHB ransomware attack
Wed, 7th Jul 2021
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ransomware
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malware
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cybersecurity
Minister Andrew Little has announced a full inquiry into the ransomware attack at Waikato DHB in the early hours of May 18.
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Company-X cofounder joins Waikato Regional Skills Leadership Group
Tue, 11th Aug 2020
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waikato
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skills gap
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company-x
Hamilton-based tech firm Company-X's cofounder David Hallett joins Waikato Regional Skills Leadership Group as ICT rep.
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Waikato Regional Council upgrades information management systems
Mon, 15th Jun 2020
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digital transformation
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opentext
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waikato
Waikato Regional Council has upgraded its information management to OpenText systems, enhancing secure collaboration and efficiency for its 600+ employees.
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Hamilton turns on the charm to lure Auckland tech firms further south
Thu, 24th Oct 2019
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waikato
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waikato innovation park
Hey Auckland tech firms, consider a move south, because Hamilton is where New Zealand’s fastest-growing tech sector is booming.
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Impact Hub boosts Waikato’s social enterprise scene
Mon, 17th Jun 2019
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entrepreneur
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waikato
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social enterprise
This month Impact Hub Waikato opened in Cambridge. The hub aims to support and expand the region’s social enterprise sector.
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You can now wander down NZ’s longest river with Google
Wed, 6th Mar 2019
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google
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waikato
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google maps
The Google Street View Trekker has now mapped the length of New Zealand’s longest river - all 425 kilometres of it.
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IoT use cases dominate Techweek’18 Waikato
Wed, 30th May 2018
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iot
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waikato
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techweek
Waikato's Techweek'18 hailed a success, showcasing the region's technology talent and expertise. #Techweek #Waikato.
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Kiwis show 'room for improvement' with cyber security in the workplace
Mon, 17th Oct 2016
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
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workplace
Connect Smart Week in New Zealand aims to improve cyber security awareness with a quiz, but there's room for improvement.
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Key to success is action over instruction, says Kiwi tech innovator
Mon, 5th Sep 2016
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edutech
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government
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waikato
Rachel Kelly, owner of Hamilton-based tech start-up Sparktank, aims to help tech entrepreneurs find their voice and gain market traction.
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Trend alert: NZ businesses move health and safety systems online
Mon, 7th Sep 2015
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healthtech
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nz
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waikato
New Zealand companies are increasingly turning to online tools to manage health and safety, ahead of new legislation.
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Fonterra's Glencoal says Waikato coal mine not on hold, just delayed
Tue, 3rd Mar 2015
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green party
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waikato
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fonterra
Fonterra Cooperative Group subsidiary Glencoal has denied suggestions it has put its plans for an open cast mine in the Waikato on hold indefinitely.
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US FAA approved drone company Aeronavics to crowd fund up to $1.5 million
Fri, 13th Feb 2015
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snowball effect
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waikato
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nz
Aeronavics, a Waikato-based drone company with one of only two US Federal Aviation Authority permissions to be used for filming, is looking to rais.
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Telecom’s invests over $750,000 in North Canterbury mobile network
Tue, 20th May 2014
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uc
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nz
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government
From today locals and visitors to Ohoka, Swannanoa and North Kaiapoi will notice an improvement in mobile coverage...
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Don't leave town before you've seen the booming ICT market
Thu, 13th Feb 2014
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social media
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wellington
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ict
The ICT sector is thriving with 75% of employers planning to hire, driven by new projects. Pay rises are on the horizon as industry confidence grows.
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Win win for Wintec at Microsoft Tertiary ICT Innovation Awards
Wed, 9th Oct 2013
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microsoft
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waikato
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wintec
Wintec (Waikato Institute of Technology) took out the supreme award at the 2013 Microsoft Tertiary ICT Innovation Awards held in Tauranga last week.
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Waikato students win place at international 24hr CaseIT comp
Fri, 18th Jan 2013
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sap
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waikato
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caseit
Students to represent New Zealand at a 24hr IT business case competition in Canada, where it will compete against 15 teams from top international universities.