Wellington stories - Page 2
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Kiwi SMEs increasingly shunning technology amid DX fears
Fri, 3rd Nov 2023
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digital transformation
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cloud services
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wellington
New Zealand SMEs are avoiding emerging technologies due to digital transformation fears, warns Smarketing Lab director.
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2023 iSANZ Awards: Finalists announced highlighting Kiwi talent
Tue, 10th Oct 2023
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cybersecurity
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wellington
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kordia
iSANZ Awards 2023 announces finalists for NZ's top cybersecurity honours, with varied categories. Winners to be revealed soon.
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Green Light Worldwide keeps growing with new Wellington Expansion
Thu, 21st Sep 2023
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partner programmes
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managed services
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wellington
Seasoned IT services business leader Nathan Bentley has joined Green Light Worldwide to head growth in Wellington and beyond.
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Mission Ready's grand entry: Wellington's tech talent revolution
Wed, 20th Sep 2023
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partner programmes
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datacom
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wellington
Tech community in Wellington prepares for the eagerly awaited launch event of Mission Ready, a leading tech organization in the city.
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Bluehex acquires 1Call, expanding IT services across New Zealand
Mon, 28th Aug 2023
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partner programmes
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it services
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wellington
A leading IT company in Wellington has acquired a renowned Blenheim-based firm, enhancing its services and reach across NZ.
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Lánluas Expands Team, Boosts Trans-Tasman Presence
Wed, 26th Apr 2023
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auckland council
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wellington
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melbourne
The new hires, based in Melbourne, Australia, and Wellington, New Zealand, bring a wealth of technical and industry experience.
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Silverstripe appoints Tobias Oschwald as CEO
Fri, 31st Mar 2023
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cx
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martech
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mssp
Silverstripe, a leading tech company in New Zealand, has named Tobias Oschwald as its new CEO, aiming to continue on its growth path.
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Gallagher appoints Jones as Technical Account Manager
Fri, 9th Dec 2022
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wellington
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job moves
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gallagher
16-year security expert Robbie Jones joins Gallagher as Technical Account Manager, bringing on-site and government experience to the New Zealand sales team.
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RUSH appoints Tim Packer as Wellington general manager
Fri, 22nd Jul 2022
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collaboration
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nz
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government
RUSH, the leading technology and design studio in New Zealand, appoints Tim Packer as Wellington General Manager for a new phase of growth.
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Game review: Mini Motorways (PC)
Wed, 23rd Feb 2022
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Dinosaur Polo Club’s follow-up to Mini Metro, Mini Motorways has added Wellington, NZ to the list of cities players can cover with roads.
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Morrison & Co join takeover of Australia's Telstra mobile towers
Thu, 1st Jul 2021
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wellington
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telco
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telstra
Wellington-based investment manager Morrison & Co is part of a group buying 49 percent of Australian telecommunication giant Telstra's mobile towers business.
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Wellington Airport offers travellers a sneak peek of 5G
Tue, 3rd Dec 2019
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
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wellington
The trial will run until December 9. But the trial is far from fully-fledged – only five users can connect to the 5G device and only for five minutes at a time.
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Wellington gets the VR treatment as world's first gamified city
Wed, 30th Jan 2019
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ar, vr & metaverse
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wellington
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wellington regional economic development agency
If you’ve never been to ‘the coolest little capital in the world’, now’s your chance to experience it in the comfort of your own home.
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Wellington Regional Council enlists Unit4 to modernise systems
Wed, 22nd Aug 2018
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digital transformation
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hcm
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wellington regional council
Greater Wellington Regional Council partners with Unit4 to modernise its ERP systems, enhancing Finance, HR, and Payroll services with Agilyx and Accela.
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IT remains NZ’s highest earning industry as Auckland and Wellington battle for best wages
Tue, 10th Jul 2018
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wellington
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auckland
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wages
Auckland and Wellington compete closely for top wages in NZ, but IT remains the highest earning industry with average salaries at NZD $112,811.
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Wellington tech companies benefit from record levels of early-stage investment
Fri, 6th Jul 2018
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wellington
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crowdfunding
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angel investors
The rising investment in the New Zealand technology sector is supposedly a reflection of its strong performance globally.
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Two hundred secondary school girls experience ICT in Wellington
Tue, 22nd May 2018
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women in technology
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wellington
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banking
The Wellington ShadowTech is the first in a nationwide series of technology-focused events up and down the country.
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GovTech accelerator set to advance public sector innovation
Wed, 18th Apr 2018
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nz
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wellington
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partners
Wellington's new Lightning Lab GovTech accelerator, backed by Creative HQ, aims to drive public sector innovation, with applications opening next month.
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Wellington City is getting street lamps of the future
Mon, 4th Dec 2017
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smart cities
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wireless networks
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wellington
Telensa to deploy its PLANet intelligent street lighting system for Wellington City Council, with completion expected by June 2018.
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Wellington International Airport gets its own VR experience
Mon, 23rd Oct 2017
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ar, vr & metaverse
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nz
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wellington
The experience takes the user on an interactive journey in a first class seat on board a Singapore Airlines Boeing 777...