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McConnell Dowell invests in tech to enhance Melbourne projects
Tue, 4th Jun 2024
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saas
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devops
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digital transformation
McConnell Dowell partners with TechnologyOne to bolster Melbourne's key infrastructure projects through a GBP £45 million investment in cutting-edge SaaS technology.
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Telstra, Google & APTelecom boost Pacific digital connectivity
Wed, 24th Jan 2024
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uc
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partner programmes
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telco
Telstra International, Google, and APTelecom are joining forces to boost Pacific connectivity with two new intra-Pacific cables, Bulikula and Halaihai, via the Central Pacific Connect initiative.
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Global economy faces uncertainty amid AI disruption, survey reveals
Tue, 16th Jan 2024
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risk & compliance
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ai
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world economic forum
Survey ahead of World Economic Forum reveals geopolitical turmoil, financing conditions and AI disruption are set to create a year of global economic unpredictability.
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Kacific enhances disaster resilience with CommsBox Ultra launch
Tue, 16th Jan 2024
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solar power
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indonesia
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civil defence
Kacific Broadband Satellites Group bolsters disaster resilience with the launch of CommsBox Ultra, an upgraded device ensuring rapid, reliable communications in diverse disaster settings.
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SRJ Technologies Group forms key partnership with Air Control Entech
Mon, 18th Dec 2023
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customer service
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safety
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digitisation
SRJ Technologies partners with robotic inspections firm Air Control Entech to deliver novel digital solutions to energy sector.
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Trustwave expands Fusion offering into Pacific region
Tue, 18th Jul 2023
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partner programmes
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pacific
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managed services
Trustwave expands its cloud-native Fusion platform into the Pacific region, allowing Pacific client data to be retained onshore in Australia.
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Spark launches scholarship for women, Māori, and Pasifika
Wed, 2nd Nov 2022
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Qrious, Spark Business Group’s AI and data analytics specialist, has a NZ$1 million scholarship programme for women, Māori and Pasifika.
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Kacific appoints Ivan Fong as Managing Director of the Pacific
Fri, 9th Sep 2022
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uc
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spacetech
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telco
Ivan Fong, an experienced telecommunications leader, appointed as Managing Director of Pacific-based Kacific to drive strategic growth.
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Tower Insurance appoints Greg Moore as chief digital & data officer
Fri, 10th Jun 2022
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uc
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telco
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nz
Insurance firm Tower Insurance appoints Greg Moore, a veteran with over 20 years of experience, as chief digital and data officer.
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Kodum appoints Melanie Davison as technical sales consultant
Fri, 29th Apr 2022
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nz
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datacom
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av
Melanie Davison joins Kodum team as tech sales consultant, offering expertise in AV and IT integration for clients in Auckland.
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Fortinet announces 2021 winners of Australian partner awards
Wed, 2nd Feb 2022
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Fortinet announces Australian partner awards, recognising achievements in facilitating secure network transitions.
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Fortinet partners with Telecom Niue to increase network security
Fri, 21st Jan 2022
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Fortinet has provided the island nation of Niue with a range of cybersecurity solutions in an effort to increase network communications among residents.
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Vodafone, Te Rourou foundation launch emergency grant, match donations for Tonga tsunami recovery
Tue, 18th Jan 2022
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charity
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emergency services
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vodafone
Vodafone and Te Rourou are supporting relief efforts in Tonga, with an emergency grant and matching donations.
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New Zealand’s renewable energy expertise is in worldwide demand
Wed, 26th Jul 2017
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power / energy
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datacentre infrastructure
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nz
New Zealand’s renewable energy expertise is in worldwide demand as our development programme continues to help Pacific Island nations...
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Symantec ANZ managing director quits
Fri, 30th Jan 2015
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symantec
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pacific
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partners
Brenton Smith, Australia New Zealand managing director for Symantec, has vacated his role at the company to pursue other opportunities.
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Symantec appoints NZ Country Manager
Fri, 21st Dec 2012
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symantec
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pacific
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partners
Michelle Amery takes the helm as Symantec's NZ Country Manager, poised to lead enterprise and consumer sectors from 1 January 2013.
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Symantec seeks NZ joint venture partner
Thu, 27th Sep 2012
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symantec
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pacific
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partners
Symantec aims of joint venturing with NZ resellers to help cloud and managed services transition while maximising benefits of ultra fast broadband.
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NZ Software Association steps up
Thu, 18th Mar 2010
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nz
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pacific
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spain
The New Zealand Software Association has become the country's representative body in the Asian-Oceanian Computing Industry Organisation (ASOCIO).