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DCI Data Centers to build 40MW facility in Auckland

Tue, 25th Jan 2022
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DCI Data Centers is set to construct a second data center in Auckland, with the $600m facility expected to be operational in mid-2022.
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Hawaiki set to build 22,000 km cable linking APAC to US

Mon, 8th Nov 2021
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The cable will link internet traffic between Indonesia, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, Hawaii, and the United States.
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Game review: Far Cry 6 (Xbox Series X)

Thu, 14th Oct 2021
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Ubisoft's Far Cry 6 offers chaotic gameplay and vehicles, but lacks innovation and impressive graphics, earning it a 7/10.
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Fortinet: Migrating to a security-driven network

Wed, 29th Sep 2021
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Jon McGettigan, Fortinet ANZ Regional Director, explains how you can secure your network services on an incremental basis.
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Contact & Simply Energy to provide renewable power generation for Clyde data centre

Wed, 1st Sep 2021
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Simply Energy will provide 10 megawatts (MW) of renewable energy for the NZ data centre through 'demand flexibility' technology.
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Game review – Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut (PS5)

Tue, 24th Aug 2021
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'Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut' for PS5 offers improved visuals, faster loading times, and new content on Iki Island. Verdict: 9.0/10.
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AWS consulting partner CMD Solutions casts talent net with IT training boot camp

Fri, 30th Jul 2021
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AWS consulting partner, CMD Solutions, has launched learnCMD, an intensive employment pathway program for IT professionals to address the talent shortage.
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Foodstuffs partners with Fortinet in a major network infrastructure refresh

Fri, 16th Jul 2021
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Foodstuffs have partnered with Fortinet to replace its legacy network infrastructure and centralise its network configuration in a major refresh.
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Kaseya ransomware attack hits New Zealand kindergartens

Tue, 6th Jul 2021
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Schools are offline and more than 100 North Island kindergartens have reverted to pen and paper due to a major international ransomware hit.
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OpenText expands local support for SAP applications hosted on Google Cloud

Tue, 6th Jul 2021
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OpenText has announced expanded local support for its extensions on SAP applications hosted on Google Cloud in the Asia Pacific Japan (APJ) region.
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Spark turns on Hamilton's first 5G network

Mon, 21st Jun 2021
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Spark launches first 5G network in parts of Hamilton, with coverage across Hamilton Central, Claudelands, Chartwell, and Fairfield. More coverage to come.
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SES Networks and Southern Cross Cables bring better internet to the Pacific

Wed, 13th Jan 2021
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SES Networks and Southern Cross Cables Limited (SCCL) have announced plans to increase connectivity resilience in the Pacific region.
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ComCom testing programme improves NZ broadband performance

Fri, 11th Dec 2020
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The Commerce Commission's Measuring Broadband New Zealand programme has helped to identify and fix network problems.
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Guardian Angel releases comms solution for isolated workers

Tue, 1st Dec 2020
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The company has made an APAC distribution agreement with Everywhere Communications for communications, location, and monitoring solutions.
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Spark 5G helps to bring art to live in Dunedin

Fri, 13th Nov 2020
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Dunedin Central brings street art to life with an augmented reality exhibition to celebrate the launch of 5G in central Dunedin.
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Advanced Security buys local electronic security integrator

Wed, 12th Aug 2020
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system integrators
Advanced Security Group has added another company to its portfolio – this time it's South Island-based electronic security integrator VIP Security.
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Game review: Ghost of Tsushima

Wed, 15th Jul 2020
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Ghost of Tsushima is a must-play open world game set in feudal Japan, offering great gameplay and a captivating story.
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Game review: Burnout Paradise Remastered (Switch)

Tue, 7th Jul 2020
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Criterion's Burnout Paradise gets yet another re-release, this time for the Nintendo Switch with Burnout Paradise Remastered.
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Kiwi game developers move forward with indigenous gaming platform Katuku Island

Mon, 29th Jun 2020
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Kiwi game developers are revolutionising indigenous education with Katuku Island, a survival game rooted in Maori culture, aiming to bridge educational gaps.
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Chorus deploys new submarine fibre optic cable to Waiheke Island

Fri, 19th Jun 2020
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Chorus has begun work on a second submarine fibre optic cable to Waiheke Island, significantly increasing its internet and data capacity.