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WA council first to adopt new Datacom tech for local government
Datacom

WA council first to adopt new Datacom tech for local government

The early adopter Shire of Majinup's initial priority is to use Datascape to help it engage more closely with its community.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 20th Nov 2018
Community project: Everyday Aussies skew energy market
DataCentre infrastructure

Community project: Everyday Aussies skew energy market

Aussies rally behind local energy projects, ploughing £24 million into renewables, asserting control over their power supply.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd May 2017

Global Stories

Community stories

NZ's iconic Eden Park will be a new home for Oceania esports
Gaming

NZ's iconic Eden Park will be a new home for Oceania esports

famously home to physical sports like cricket, the Rugby World Cup and the All Blacks, will now be home to the Eden Park Esports High Performance Centre.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Jul 2020
Monash University brings power to the people through video project
Digital Entertainment

Monash University brings power to the people through video project

Monash University and IFRC empower remote communities with Indaba, a video storytelling tool, to amplify local voices and raise awareness globally.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2020
Blue Prism brings new automation capabilities to online community
Unified Communications

Blue Prism brings new automation capabilities to online community

Blue Prism expands its Digital Exchange marketplace with new automation capabilities, teaming up with INVOKE, SRI Infotech, and ZyGen to enhance RPA features.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Oct 2019
New app launches to protect our oceans
Clean technologies

New app launches to protect our oceans

OceansCam, a new app aimed at ocean conservation, allows users to share positive experiences and concerns, earning rewards to support The Lewis Pugh Foundation.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Jun 2019
Blue Prism looks to future of collaboration with new launch
Unified Communications

Blue Prism looks to future of collaboration with new launch

Blue Prism has launched a new online community and has also added eCommerce capabilities to its Digital Exchange service.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 30th May 2019
Auckland Council, Spark open their final community basketball court in Glen Innes
Wireless Networks

Auckland Council, Spark open their final community basketball court in Glen Innes

Auckland Council hopes that the free Wi-Fi at this basketball court will encourage the community to increase their physical activity.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Jul 2017
New APAC headquarters for Google in Singapore
EduTech

New APAC headquarters for Google in Singapore

Google's new APAC HQ opens in Singapore, marking growth and aiming to boost regional tech careers and innovation.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 15th Nov 2016
Entrepreneurs to make a 'tangible difference' with creative solutions
EduTech

Entrepreneurs to make a 'tangible difference' with creative solutions

Over 120 entrepreneurs unite in Auckland, championing novel businesses that promise societal benefits in a ground-breaking 54-hour event.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Oct 2016
Call goes out for help with STEM gaming platform for girls
EduTech

Call goes out for help with STEM gaming platform for girls

The call has gone out for Kiwis and Aussies to help with a community based gaming platform designed to encourage girls to pursue STEM-based careers.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Aug 2016
Kiwi startup takes out global award; recognised by Steve Wozniak
Health Technologies

Kiwi startup takes out global award; recognised by Steve Wozniak

New Zealand's oDocs has been named the global Best Startup, Social Impact in the annual Talent Unleashed Awards for technological entrepreneurship.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 22nd Aug 2016

Stories from Other Regions

Community stories

Neighbourly celebrates massive milestone
Social Media

Neighbourly celebrates massive milestone

Neighbourly, the New Zealand community website owned by Stuff, has welcomed its 750,000th member since its launch in 2014.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 26th Jul 2019
Impact Hub boosts Waikato's social enterprise scene
Entrepreneur

Impact Hub boosts Waikato's social enterprise scene

This month Impact Hub Waikato opened in Cambridge. The hub aims to support and expand the region's social enterprise sector.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Jun 2019
In memoriam: Paul Douglas, a man of tremendous intellect and sense of humour
IBM

In memoriam: Paul Douglas, a man of tremendous intellect and sense of humour

Paul Douglas, a well-respected member of the IBM New Zealand team, will be deeply missed by colleagues, clients, and the wider community.

By Sara Barker • 1 min read • Fri, 21st Sep 2018
Letter from the editor: Changing of the guard and on to newer, more exciting things
Fintech

Letter from the editor: Changing of the guard and on to newer, more exciting things

KP is the new editor for bizEDGE, and would like to share her thoughts on the direction she wants the site to head in.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Fri, 12th May 2017
Teacher quality 'single most important influence' on success, study finds
EduTech

Teacher quality 'single most important influence' on success, study finds

Teachers are the most important factor in determining the education outcomes of New Zealand children, according to a new survey.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Aug 2016