The Orion Group has extended its advanced communications network across New Zealand with Motorola Solutions’ state-of-the-art digital radio systems The highly flexible communications network is enabling further growth and success for New Zealand’s critical industries including the aviation sector. Continue →

The biggest and most significant event to consider the benefits and impacts of the burgeoning blockchain technology in New Zealand will be held in Auckland on October 12 Blockworks will showcase how blockchain technology is transforming business, government and society through supply chain, smart city development, digital identity, finance and transport. Continue →

New Zealand should get on board with blockchain, including cryptocurrency, according to a report funded by the Law Foundation   A central bank-issued cryptocurrency, thriving cryptocurrency exchanges and the ability for businesses to trade in GST-free cryptocurrency are needed if Aotearoa New Zealand is to enjoy the vast potential benefits from this technology, the report finds. Continue →

Good communications is essential for safety, but the latest Consumer NZ survey reveals some telecommunications companies aren’t getting the message Telco customers rated Vodafone last for both mobile and broadband services in Consumer NZ’s latest satisfaction survey, the same place it occupied last year. Continue →

Pioneering research from the University of South Australia has shown for the first time that drones can be used to detect human vital signs in war zones and natural disasters. Continue →

Kiwis need to keep talking about cybersecurity as criminals are using technologies to find new ways to undertake crime, says NZTech Chief Executive Graeme Muller. Continue →

Living up to New Zealand’s reputation as a standout digital nation, the tech sector and the government will stage a major international tech summit in Auckland next year. Continue →

A leading New Zealand digital health specialist says it is not a matter of if but when a major cyberattack will cause massive disruption to the country’s health sector.  Continue →

It is predicted that within three years 100 percent of all effective IoT efforts will be supported by cognitive or artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities, a landmark New Zealand IoT Alliance study says   For an IoT deployment to be really effective, New Zealand organisations need applications such as machine learning and cognitive systems to obtain insight and action from data, the report says.   Continue →

A landmark national research study estimates the rollout of IoT (Internet of Things) is likely to produce a benefit for the New Zealand economy of billions of dollars. Continue →

New Zealand is well-positioned for the Internet of Things (IoT), but a national tech leader believes much more should be done to capitalise on its benefits  NZTech Chief Executive and chair of the New Zealand IoT Alliance Graeme Muller says only 14 per cent of large businesses have deployed any IoT. Continue →