Island stories - Page 6
Digital Island's new workshop for superior contact centres
Tue, 9th May 2023
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Digital Island has launched Customer Experience Accelerator Lab to help businesses get the most out of their contact centre operations.
Game review: Redfall (Xbox Series X)
Mon, 8th May 2023
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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graphics
Redfall is an Xbox exclusive only available for the PC and the Xbox Series X/S consoles. It is truly the first AAA exclusive we've had in a long time.
Game review: Dead Island 2 (PC)
Fri, 28th Apr 2023
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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Dead Island 2's oft-delayed journey to release is over, with the game now available on PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5.
Foodstuffs enhances productivity with Zebra Technologies
Tue, 18th Apr 2023
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commerce systems
Foodstuffs South Island has successfully implemented Zebra devices - TC51 and TC52 computers, ET51 Android tablets, and RS5100 Bluetooth wearable scanners.
Spark to close 3G network, makes way for 5G in rural Aotearoa
Wed, 29th Mar 2023
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
Spark will close down its legacy 3G network towards the end of 2025, freeing up limited radio spectrum that will enable its 5G roll out across rural Aotearoa.
IWD 2023: Local Lessons About Driving Global Success
Wed, 8th Mar 2023
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recruitment
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leadership
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iwd
Working from home can present challenges, but remote leadership can still be successful with effective communication, connection, and culture.
Spark delivers $837 million half-year profit following tower sale
Thu, 23rd Feb 2023
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digital entertainment
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video
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streaming
Spark has reported a $837 million profit for the six months to the end of December, thanks to the sale of a majority stake in its cellphone towers.
Answering to the hands-free farmer: How Farmlands pioneered Amazon Connect for Kiwi agritech
Mon, 20th Feb 2023
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agricultural technology
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martech
Hands-free, Bluetooth-savvy and constantly on-the-go, New Zealand's farming community is demanding a 'digital touch' as part of the services they seek out.
The Telehealth service success born during COVID-19
Thu, 2nd Feb 2023
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healthtech
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ministry of health
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telehealth
Reach Aotearoa needed a partner that could implement this solution in a short time span and hire a workforce large enough to run it comfortably.
What Amazon wanted from New Zealand's prime minister
Thu, 29th Dec 2022
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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dc
Mega-company Amazon asked Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern for help over billion-dollar data centres it is building here, and to have input on policy.
Digital Island announces AWS Service Delivery designation for Amazon Connect
Tue, 20th Dec 2022
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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martech
The achievement recognises that Digital Island follows best practices and has proven success in delivering AWS services to end customers.
Gallagher appoints Jones as Technical Account Manager
Fri, 9th Dec 2022
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job moves
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gallagher
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partners
16-year security expert Robbie Jones joins Gallagher as Technical Account Manager, bringing on-site and government experience to the New Zealand sales team.
Foodstuffs trialling an expansion of facial recognition tech to further stores
Mon, 28th Nov 2022
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surveillance
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data analytics
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bi
Foodstuffs admits using facial recognition in some NZ stores, facing criticism while expanding technology trial.
Game review: Return to Monkey Island (PC)
Mon, 17th Oct 2022
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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pc gaming
The creator of the classic Monkey Island games, the legendary Ron Gilbert, returns to the franchise with the aptly named Return to Monkey Island.
Patient details could be compromised as large North Island GP network hit by a cyber attack
Tue, 4th Oct 2022
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breach prevention
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
Large North Island GP network hit by cyber attack, patient details potentially compromised. Investigation underway.
How Omicron-proof technology helped businesses traverse the 'Big Sick'
Mon, 3rd Oct 2022
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open source
When businesses were battling through Covid disruptions, contact centres were utilising innovative technology solutions.
Kacific appoints Ivan Fong as Managing Director of the Pacific
Fri, 9th Sep 2022
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spacetech
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broadband
Ivan Fong, an experienced telecommunications leader, appointed as Managing Director of Pacific-based Kacific to drive strategic growth.
Education Perfect accelerates Māori language through tech
Wed, 7th Sep 2022
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edutech
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te reo māori
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education perfect
New Zealand edtech company, Education Perfect (EP; aims to boost Māori language learning with its online courses and competitions.
Foodstuffs South Island appoints Shayne Tong as chief digital officer
Fri, 12th Aug 2022
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digital transformation
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data science
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power / energy
Foodstuffs South Island appoints Shayne Tong as their Chief Digital Officer to further advance their digital transformation efforts.
Ingram Micro NZ sees $74 million revenue growth in 2021
Wed, 10th Aug 2022
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fintech
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supply chain
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ingram micro
Ingram Micro New Zealand's latest financial report reveals that its revenue from contracts with customers increased by almost $74 million in 2021.