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Product development in the IoT world: Commercialisation is the real challenge
EduTech

Product development in the IoT world: Commercialisation is the real challenge

Product development is the crucial nexus of testing, refining and delivering a product to market, and the rewards might just be worth it.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 16th Jun 2016
Spotify ditches its data centers for Google cloud
Storage

Spotify ditches its data centers for Google cloud

Spotify is shifting from using its own data centers to Google's Cloud Platform, saying cloud is now as high quality as traditional offerings.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 29th Feb 2016
Kiwi company signs major North American partner
Supply Chain

Kiwi company signs major North American partner

Kiwi Wi-Fi software company Tomizone has expanded its international footprint, signing a major service delivery partner in North America.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 17th Aug 2015
Meet Cisco's new executive team, poised to take company into digital age
Supply Chain

Meet Cisco's new executive team, poised to take company into digital age

Cisco is looking to move the company into its next phase of growth, and has revealed the executive leadership team that will action this.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 9th Jun 2015
Wanted: IT bright sparks
Semiconductors

Wanted: IT bright sparks

Students with a talent for IT, electronics or engineering are being sought for the 2013 Bright Sparks competition.

By Rebecca Wood • 2 min read • Wed, 10th Jul 2013
Freelancer.com smashes 8 million user mark
Engineering

Freelancer.com smashes 8 million user mark

Freelancer.com breaks through 8 million user mark, adding 10 new languages to reach a total of 30. The platform now supports professionals in 234 countries.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 2nd Jul 2013
ICONZ-Webvisions appoints new Country Manager
Management

ICONZ-Webvisions appoints new Country Manager

ICONZ-Webvisions promotes Deidre Steyn, ex-Head of Marketing, to new Country Manager for New Zealand and Australia, based in Auckland.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 13th Jun 2013
Tertiary institutes holding NZ back
Facebook

Tertiary institutes holding NZ back

New Zealand's tertiary institutions lag in preparing software engineers, threatening the nation's cloud computing competitiveness, says Optimizer HQ CEO Kumar.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Jan 2013

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NZ Government launches Unlocking Curious Minds fund
Government

NZ Government launches Unlocking Curious Minds fund

Under the Unlocking Curious Minds contestable fund pilot the NZ Government hopes to engage more young Kiwis with science and technology.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Nov 2015
Wellington students shine at Summer of Tech event
Software Development

Wellington students shine at Summer of Tech event

Wellington engineering students impress at Summer of Tech Hardware Hackfest, showcasing innovative home automation devices.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Sep 2015
5 Minutes with Jim Thompson
Supply Chain

5 Minutes with Jim Thompson

Jim Thompson, Unisys chief engineer and global vice president of engineering and supply chain, has a vast amount of IT industry experience.

By Patrick Pilcher • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd Jun 2015
UPDATE: IkeGPS shares jump on distribution contract with Stanley Black & Decker
Shares

UPDATE: IkeGPS shares jump on distribution contract with Stanley Black & Decker

Shares of IkeGPS climbed 11 percent after the remote measuring device developer signed a manufacturing and distribution deal with Stanley Black & D.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2014
RESEND: Canterbury University gets funding to develop user-friendly wearable computers
Google

RESEND: Canterbury University gets funding to develop user-friendly wearable computers

Two University of Canterbury researchers have received $870,000 in Marsden funding over three years to research how engineering and psychology coul.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Nov 2014
3D printers add a new dimension to technology
EduTech

3D printers add a new dimension to technology

Students at Hutt Intermediate School explore new horizons in technology with a hands-on introduction to 3D printing, led by expert Gordon Dykes.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2014
New Wynyard VP of Engineering to drive product development and growth
Orion Health

New Wynyard VP of Engineering to drive product development and growth

Wynyard Group names Gareth Cronin as new VP of Engineering, tasked with driving innovation and growth in the Advanced Crime Analytics market.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 30th Apr 2014
Dell disputes 15,000 jobs cut rumours
Network Infrastructure

Dell disputes 15,000 jobs cut rumours

Dell denies rumours of 15,000 job cuts, confirming only a small portion of its workforce accepted voluntary severance, as it optimises operations.

By David Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Feb 2014
Callaghan Innovation appoints CEO all the way from Alaska
EduTech

Callaghan Innovation appoints CEO all the way from Alaska

Callaghan Innovation names Dr Mary Quin as its first CEO, bringing her wealth of experience from Xerox and Eastman Kodak from Alaska to New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 14th Mar 2013