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University of Otago to be anchor tenant for new Datagrid facility
Network Infrastructure

University of Otago to be anchor tenant for new Datagrid facility

University of Otago to become anchor tenant for NZ's first carbon-neutral hyperscale data centre, built in Southland.

By Jessie Chiang • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Jun 2022
Why how you store data could make or break your business
Storage

Why how you store data could make or break your business

Data storage can often be a low priority but the consequences can be devastating. Why is this so important and what should NZ companies be thinking about?.

By Jessie Chiang • 10 min read • Mon, 30th May 2022
Ardern meets with Amazon Web Services CEO on US trade trip
Digital Transformation

Ardern meets with Amazon Web Services CEO on US trade trip

Amazon Web Services CEO Adam Selipsky has met with the New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern to discuss AWS' work in the country.

By Jessie Chiang • 3 min read • Mon, 30th May 2022
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from Secureworks
Unified Communications

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from Secureworks

Secureworks leaders discuss evolving cyber threats and the need to address cybersecurity negligence in the Asia-Pacific region.

By Mitchell Hageman • 6 min read • Mon, 30th May 2022
Global Payments appoints Masseh Haidary as CEO for the Oceania region
Payment Technologies

Global Payments appoints Masseh Haidary as CEO for the Oceania region

Global Payments appoints Masseh Haidary as payments CEO for Oceania region. He brings 20 years of experience in technology and telecom industries.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 27th May 2022
Degreed appoints Venkat Subramaniam as APAC regional vice president
Unified Communications

Degreed appoints Venkat Subramaniam as APAC regional vice president

Degreed appoints Venkat Subramaniam as APAC regional VP to drive growth in India, Singapore, and Australia/New Zealand for modern learning solutions.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 27th May 2022
Confluent appoints Gavin Jones as Australia & New Zealand sales vice president
Data Analytics

Confluent appoints Gavin Jones as Australia & New Zealand sales vice president

Confluent has appointed Gavin Jones as Australia and New Zealand sales VP, tasked with growing the company's presence in the region.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 27th May 2022

Stories from Other Regions

New Zealand (NZ) stories

Asbestos and water blasting not a good mix
Risk & Compliance

Asbestos and water blasting not a good mix

Contractors risk prosecution and hefty fines if high-pressure water blasting disturbs asbestos on roofs or cladding in New Zealand.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Mon, 6th Jun 2022
One in six hours lost on rework
Data Analytics

One in six hours lost on rework

Rework is eroding productivity in New Zealand construction, with firms losing 16% of project time to fixing defects, a Procore report says.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 6th Jun 2022
Wairoa cycleway supreme winner at steel awards
Construction

Wairoa cycleway supreme winner at steel awards

Cyclists and pedestrians can now cross safely after a lightweight steel retrofit won top honours at the SCNZ awards.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 5th Jun 2022
GroupM New Zealand appoints Manjit Singh as head of product & technology
Data Analytics

GroupM New Zealand appoints Manjit Singh as head of product & technology

Manjit Singh appointed as Head of Product & Technology at GroupM to accelerate product, technology, and data identity solutions for clients.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 3rd Jun 2022
LINQ system shows University of Otago could save 10,000 hours of time
Digital Transformation

LINQ system shows University of Otago could save 10,000 hours of time

LINQ's modelling showed by consolidating five systems into one, the university could reallocate 10,000 hours of time - the equivalent of six full-time staff.

By Jessie Chiang • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Jun 2022
Widespread fall in house prices continue
Insurance

Widespread fall in house prices continue

Tighter, costlier credit is set to deepen New Zealand's housing downturn, with CoreLogic warning of more price falls and weaker sales.

By Michael Curreen • 6 min read • Wed, 1st Jun 2022
Management pleads ignorance over severed thumb
Risk & Compliance

Management pleads ignorance over severed thumb

A south Auckland egg processor has been fined for safety failings after a worker lost a thumb while cleaning a conveyor in 2020.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Tue, 31st May 2022
Online shopping up 31% this quarter - NZ Post report
Supply Chain

Online shopping up 31% this quarter - NZ Post report

Online shopping spending in New Zealand for Q1 2022 is up 31% YoY and a whopping 86% YoY, according to the NZ Post eCommerce Spotlight report.

By Jessie Chiang • 3 min read • Tue, 31st May 2022
Microsoft and Manaaki Whenua to map NZ's forest cover change
Space

Microsoft and Manaaki Whenua to map NZ's forest cover change

Microsoft and Manaaki Whenua Landcare Research, are teaming up to develop improved detection of land use and forest cover change in New Zealand.

By Jessie Chiang • 3 min read • Mon, 30th May 2022
Redwoods could outperform pine as carbon forests
Sustainability

Redwoods could outperform pine as carbon forests

Redwood could help New Zealand meet its 2050 net-zero target by storing more carbon than radiata pine on suitable sites.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 29th May 2022
Dr Erica Seville appointed to BRANZ Board
Risk & Compliance

Dr Erica Seville appointed to BRANZ Board

Her research on resilience and workforce challenges is set to bolster governance as BRANZ seeks better outcomes for Aotearoa New Zealand's building sector.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Sun, 29th May 2022