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Nuance brings speech recognition software to New Zealand
Nuance

Nuance brings speech recognition software to New Zealand

​Nuance Communications recently announced Dragon Legal New Zealand, an enterprise-ready speech recognition software targeted at legal professionals.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Thu, 4th Aug 2016
Want to test your app? The Bug-a-thon contest is for you
Cloud Services

Want to test your app? The Bug-a-thon contest is for you

The Bug-a-thon contest is an attempt to allow companies easy access to crowdsourced testing, enabling insights to fix issues.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Thu, 4th Aug 2016
Asia NZ Foundation gives Kiwi entrepreneurs the chance to explore Vietnam
Entrepreneur

Asia NZ Foundation gives Kiwi entrepreneurs the chance to explore Vietnam

The Asia New Zealand Foundation is offering young entrepreneurs a taste of Vietnam, a burgeoning tech sector that's host to 90 million people.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 3rd Aug 2016
Hamilton's Dynamo6 gains coveted AWS consulting partner status
Hyperscale

Hamilton's Dynamo6 gains coveted AWS consulting partner status

Hamilton's Dynamo6 has been become the first Waikato company to be awarded a consulting partnership for Amazon Web Services.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 3rd Aug 2016
Kiwi teachers off to Singapore to bridge online classroom connections
EduTech

Kiwi teachers off to Singapore to bridge online classroom connections

A select group of New Zealand teachers are off to Singapore to learn, study and bring students' cultural connections online.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 3rd Aug 2016
Epson home projectors get ready for the future
Printing

Epson home projectors get ready for the future

Epson unveils a new home cinema lineup, promising 4K, HDR richness and wireless wonders for the most discerning enthusiasts.

By Darren Price • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Aug 2016
InternetNZ launches business transparency tools to report mass surveillance
Surveillance

InternetNZ launches business transparency tools to report mass surveillance

It might just become easier for Kiwis to see if 'mass surveillance' is happening as InternetNZ launches transparency report tools for businesses.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 3rd Aug 2016
Exclusive: Dicker Data NZ closes sales circle with strengthened volume business
Dicker Data

Exclusive: Dicker Data NZ closes sales circle with strengthened volume business

Experiential rewards, a growing reseller and vendor base – Dicker Data's Richard Harri tells ChannelLife his plans for the distie's volume business.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Wed, 3rd Aug 2016
New Zealand takes part in Trans Tasman principal exchange
EduTech

New Zealand takes part in Trans Tasman principal exchange

New Zealand and Australia embark on a pioneering principal exchange program, enhancing educational leadership across the Tasman.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Wed, 3rd Aug 2016
Kiwi born wireless electric vehicle charging technology hits the U.S.
Cartech

Kiwi born wireless electric vehicle charging technology hits the U.S.

A team at the University of Auckland is making waves in the U.S. with a wireless electric vehicle charging technology.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd Aug 2016
Endace signs on as Cisco's newest solution partner
Cisco

Endace signs on as Cisco's newest solution partner

Network monitoring firm Endace has joined Cisco's Solution Partner Program to deliver integrated solutions to joint customers.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd Aug 2016
Govt to invest $35 million in NZ's 'Entrepreneurial Universities'
EduTech

Govt to invest $35 million in NZ's 'Entrepreneurial Universities'

$35 million will be poured into 'Entrepreneurial Universities' that can attract researchers, innovation and ultimately grow New Zealand education.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd Aug 2016
Zynga launches Words With Friends game for educators
EduTech

Zynga launches Words With Friends game for educators

One of the most popular mobile word games has been tailored to educators and students across the world, with the launch of Words With Friends EDU.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd Aug 2016
FunderTech throws Kiwi tech startups a lifeline to China
Investment

FunderTech throws Kiwi tech startups a lifeline to China

Kiwi startups have a new lease on life & funding through a valuable link with angel investors and venture capitalists in China, thanks to FunderTech.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Aug 2016
Exeed eyes cloud, commercial growth on back of new staff promotion
Exeed

Exeed eyes cloud, commercial growth on back of new staff promotion

Exeed has promoted Matt Rummel to NZ sales director as it looks to grow its cloud and commercial businesses, while Aussie business sees strong demand.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Aug 2016
League of Legends competition heading to the Grand Final
Gaming

League of Legends competition heading to the Grand Final

The League of Legends Oceanic Pro League (OPL) is nearly coming to and end with the Grand Final taking place in Australia later this month.

By Damian Seeto • 1 min read • Mon, 1st Aug 2016
UberEATS its way into the food delivery market
Uber

UberEATS its way into the food delivery market

Uber revolutionises takeaway with UberEATS, serving up local restaurant fare at your door, now tantalising Sydney palates.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Mon, 1st Aug 2016
Xbox One August update is now available and adds new features
Gaming

Xbox One August update is now available and adds new features

Xbox One's August upgrade goes live, introducing background music and a slick new games interface, though Cortana's debut is UK and US only.

By Damian Seeto • 1 min read • Mon, 1st Aug 2016
DXRacer gaming chairs and desks hit Kiwi market in Play Distribution deal
Play Distribution

DXRacer gaming chairs and desks hit Kiwi market in Play Distribution deal

Play Distribution is opening up the gaming chair and desk market for Kiwi retailers, with a distie deal to bring DXRacer's offerings to market here.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 1st Aug 2016