Hotspot provider Zenbu joins NZ Technology Group
Public Wi-Fi hotspot provider Zenbu has merged with New Zealand Technology Group, which comprise a number of IT and services companies.
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Former Aussie telco executive JB Rousselot named Chorus CEO
Chorus has named JB Rousselot, a former senior executive of Australian telco Telstra and of Australian Government owned National Broadband Network Company (NBN Co) as its new CEO to replace Kate McKenzie.
Computer Forensics NZ moves to secure SMBs
Twenty year old Auckland based digital forensics and data recovery firm Computer Forensics NZ is to expand the scope of its services to offer preventative cyber security services to the SMB market following its acquisition a year ago by two long-term employees of the firm.
National Party attacks Government over Tū Ora PHO hack
The National Party has used news of a cyber security breach at Tū Ora Compass, one of New Zealand’s largest primary health organisations, to attack the Government over its approach to cyber security.
Seequent acquires Geoslope of Canada
Christchurch-based geoscience software company Seequent has acquired Geoslope, a Canadian company that creates integrated geotechnical analysis software.
Quantiful uses AI to improve business forecasting
Auckland based startup Quantiful has revealed the first customers for what it claims is the world’s first consumer insight-led business planning tool.
Smudge sell Staccar to US company
Christchurch-based software company Smudge Apps has sold its augmented reality software application, Staccar, to US-based InContext Solutions, which claims to be the global leader in 3D simulation software for retail.
Southern Cross confirms Telstra’s NEXT role
Southern Cross Cable Network has announced it has signed agreements and received regulatory approval for Telstra to become a 25 per cent shareholder of the company and an anchor customer of the Southern Cross NEXT undersea data cable.
Bitharp promises easy-money bitcoin mining
Wellington-based Bitharp, a manufacturer of crypto-currency mining rigs, has introduced two new products that it claims allow casual enthusiasts and small-time miners to make their fortune out of crypto-currency mining.
Mobile market in good health: Commerce Commission
The Commerce Commission has concluded its year-long investigation into New Zealand’s mobile telecommunications services market, re-iterating its earlier provisional findings that competition is healthy, despite strident complaints on its provisional findings.
Spark 5G goes live in Otago
Spark has switched on New Zealand’s first 5G network, in Alexandra in Central Otago, and says it will roll out 5G in another five heartland NZ towns before Christmas, followed by other locations early next year.
AI Forum sets out AI policy framework
The AI Forum is promoting its latest research report, “Towards our Intelligent Future” released earlier this month, saying it provides a policy framework for artificial intelligence and highlights the significant potential for AI to address well-being, sustainability and economic issues.
Auckland Uni forges links with Japanese tech research body
The University of Auckland’s commercialisation arm, Auckland UniServices has teamed up with Japan’s National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) to develop technology innovation opportunities, a move it says will benefit New Zealand entrepreneurs and researchers
IT recycler Greenbox enters NZ market with Recytech acquisition
Auckland based IT equipment recycler, Recytech has been acquired by Australian IT asset lifecycle management company, Greenbox, which has pledged to expand Recytech’s operations nationwide.
Homes.co.nz brings AI to home hunting
Real estate website Homes.co.nz says it has added artificial intelligence to its website to help house hunters search for desirable features based on an analysis of photos of properties.