Information Communication & Technology (ICT) stories
How AI is driving the convergence of networking and security
Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
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saas
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firewalls
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data protection
AI is reshaping networking and security, driving their convergence as enterprises tackle new challenges to protect and optimise evolving AI-driven infrastructure.
Huawei calls for collaboration to avoid digital divide
Mon, 10th Mar 2025
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uc
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ai
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clean technologies
During the Huawei ICT Sustainability Roundtable at MWC Barcelona 2025, the company's Rotating Chairman urged for collaborative effort to avoid a new digital divide.
Huawei executive forecasts AI-driven 5G network growth
Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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digital twins
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ai
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agentic ai
Huawei's Li Peng predicts that artificial intelligence will revolutionise 5G networks, driving data usage and unlocking significant revenue growth.
WTW appoints Mark Mamone to lead technology transformation
Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
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saas
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digital transformation
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ict
WTW has appointed Mark Mamone as Head of Technology Delivery and Strategy for its ICT business, aiming to enhance its SaaS capabilities in the insurance sector.
$20m boost for digital technologies announced
Mon, 16th May 2022
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saas
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it budget
The government is spending an extra $20m over four years on its plan to transform the digital technologies industry.
US-China trade war a 'double-edged sword' for ICT spending
Tue, 5th Feb 2019
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digital transformation
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ai
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healthtech
The trade war, among other factors, is set to negatively impact global ICT spending but the market will still experience positive growth.
China vs the US – who's winning the ICT market battle?
Wed, 17th Oct 2018
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robots
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iot
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iaas
The IDC's latest report reveals the US dominates software and AI spending, while China leads in IoT, AR/VR, and robotics, igniting the ICT market battle.
Maori and Pacific youth targeted for ICT jobs
Mon, 15th Aug 2016
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ict
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high tech youth network
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ceo
High Tech Youth aims to revolutionise NZ's tech scene by 2020 by harnessing Maori and Pacific youth potential in ICT jobs.
CompTIA survey uncovers top 7 IT employability skills in the channel
Tue, 21st Jun 2016
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ict
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comptia
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skills shortage
IT skills in the channel are more important than ever to understand and keep ahead of the industry's shape and direction.
New Zealand retains rankings in key ITU ICT development index
Wed, 26th Nov 2014
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uc
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international telecommunication union
The report pointed to market competition and best-practice ICT regulation as the key drivers of affordable ICT services.
Do Kiwi self-starters lack leadership skills?
Tue, 19th Aug 2014
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ict
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smb
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managing director
New survey reveals Kiwi entrepreneurs struggle with leadership, lacking key skills to share their vision and elevate their businesses.
US tech giant acquires Auckland-based software developer
Wed, 23rd Apr 2014
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ict
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optima
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partners
Optima Corporation, a Kiwi software developer, has been bought by US tech firm Intermedix, fuelling the worldwide growth of the Auckland-based company.
One in eight NZ business IPs exposed on weekly basis
Wed, 18th Dec 2013
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cybersecurity
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trend micro
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New research reveals 1 in 8 NZ business IPs face weekly web threats, with Australia higher at 1 in 5, spotlighting regional cybersecurity concerns.
Auckland based EverEdge IP extends global footprint
Tue, 12th Nov 2013
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everedge
North Shore firm boasts new offices in North America and Europe as well as key appointments to drive international growth.
Online volunteers putting Not for Profit sector at risk
Wed, 25th Sep 2013
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cloud services
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ict
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marketing
The tendency of Not for Profit organisations in New Zealand to rely on enthusiastic volunteers to manage their social media activities is risky...
New dawn for New Zealand patent landscape
Fri, 30th Aug 2013
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government
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software
Wednesday, August 28 marked the biggest shake up in New Zealand's Intellectual Property landscape in more than 50 years...
Goggle-eyed over Google
Wed, 1st Apr 2009
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google
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it industry
Google's Craig Nevill-Manning, a World Class New Zealander, has been recognised for his work on the Google Maori project.