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Experts share their opinions on Uber breach - some supportive, some scathing
Firewalls

Experts share their opinions on Uber breach - some supportive, some scathing

A number of experts have come forward to share their opinions on the huge Uber breach affecting 57m people that was kept under wraps for a year.

By Ashton Young • 7 min read • Thu, 23rd Nov 2017
Uber, Airbnb and the problem with South Africa's sharing economy
Uber

Uber, Airbnb and the problem with South Africa's sharing economy

In September 2017, it was announced that Uber's private hire licence as a ride-hauling app would not be renewed in London.

By Andri Johnston • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Nov 2017
LinkedIn's 2017 Global Top Companies list - did you make the cut?
DataCentre infrastructure

LinkedIn's 2017 Global Top Companies list - did you make the cut?

Schneider Electric, a global organisation that specialises in energy management and automation, is one of the companies that made the list.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Mon, 19th Jun 2017
Kiwi carpooling app takes aim at Uber over Trump
Uber

Kiwi carpooling app takes aim at Uber over Trump

New Zealand carpooling app Chariot urges locals to delete Uber app due to ride-hail company's alleged pro-Trump stance.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 2nd Feb 2017
Uber cuts commuting costs with new ride share option for Aucklanders
Google

Uber cuts commuting costs with new ride share option for Aucklanders

Battling traffic is one of the biggest problems for commuters, and now Aucklanders can ride share just a little easier with Uber Driver Destinations.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 19th Sep 2016
Google moves in on Uber's territory with ride sharing app
Uber

Google moves in on Uber's territory with ride sharing app

Google aims to undercut Uber with the launch of Waze Carpool, a real-time ride-sharing app, focusing on community-driven travel.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 6th Sep 2016
The secret to digital success? Don't get caught
Google

The secret to digital success? Don't get caught

The ability to work in the grey areas of regulations is key to the success of organizations in a digital world, according to a colleague.

By Jack Santos • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Apr 2016
Christchurch, Uber has landed
Uber

Christchurch, Uber has landed

Uber rolls into Christchurch offering free rides, promising to shake up local transport and aid the city's rebuild.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 17th Mar 2016

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Funny or misleading? Uber NZ's attempt at comedy land them in the frying pan
Uber

Funny or misleading? Uber NZ's attempt at comedy land them in the frying pan

Uber NZ's comedic ad backfires, ASA deems it misleading, casting doubt on the rigour of driver checks amidst humour claims.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Jul 2017
Uber Central launch will let NZ companies manage Uber rides at scale
Partner Programmes

Uber Central launch will let NZ companies manage Uber rides at scale

Uber Central lets businesses request, manage, and pay for rides for other people, allowing organisations to manage multiple rides at the same time.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Apr 2017
Parents will be pleased with Uber's latest feature, teens not so much
Apps

Parents will be pleased with Uber's latest feature, teens not so much

The transportation app is piloting a new programme that gives teens between the ages of 13 to 17 a way to use Uber.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Fri, 24th Mar 2017
Driving development: Autonomous Uber rides could be coming soon, says Volvo
Cartech

Driving development: Autonomous Uber rides could be coming soon, says Volvo

Uber and Volvo have bold plans to develop autonomous cars for their fleet, in a $411 million joint venture that will use AD and driverless tech.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 22nd Aug 2016
UberEATS its way into the food delivery market
Apps

UberEATS its way into the food delivery market

Uber revolutionises takeaway with UberEATS, serving up local restaurant fare at your door, now tantalising Sydney palates.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Mon, 1st Aug 2016
MYOB IT challenge - Victoria University #1
Biometrics

MYOB IT challenge - Victoria University #1

Victoria University clinches victory with innovative HR tech at NZ's MYOB IT Challenge, redefining employee data management and security.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 5th Jul 2016
New technologies lead Govt to overhaul transport sector rules
Government

New technologies lead Govt to overhaul transport sector rules

New Zealand overhauls transport rules to accommodate new technologies and streamline small passenger services.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Apr 2016
Uber prices drop in Auckland and Wellington
Uber

Uber prices drop in Auckland and Wellington

​Uber this week announced it will be dropping its prices in Auckland and Wellington, while at the same time upping cancellation fees in the capital.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Apr 2016
Need speed? Now you can request an Uber motorcycle
Apps

Need speed? Now you can request an Uber motorcycle

Uber passengers on Thailand have a new way to get around: as of Wednesday, the ride service has added motorcycles to its offerings in Bangkok.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Feb 2016