Global Stories

Hunter Water IoT trial to detect leaks and protect water infrastructure

A digital innovation trial by Hunter Water and NNNCo will assist in detecting leaks and predicting water main bursts before they occur.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Jun 2019

Internet of Things

Access Networks named distributor for IoT solutions provider Kerlink

Kerlink has tapped Access Networks to distribute its IoT solutions in New Zealand and the Pacific Islands, expanding its footprint in the region.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Jun 2019

Smart Cities

Seven Aussie projects shortlisted in IDC's Smart Cities Awards

The nominated projects include three from Newcastle alone and span smart water metering, solar farms, virtualization and transport.

By Ben Moore • 7 min read • Wed, 15th May 2019

Internet of Things

Kennards Hire connect to Fleet's IoT satellite network

Fleet Space Technologies partners with Kennards Hire to track equipment through its integrated IoT gateway, The Portal.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 26th Feb 2019

Space Technologies

Fleet Space announces three million sensors on its satellite IoT network

Fleet Space Technologies' Project Galaxy hits a milestone, registering 1 million IoT devices within 24 hours and adding 2 million more to its waiting list.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 12th Feb 2019

Smart Cities

NZ's 'smartest street' underway in Auckland

Spark, with the help of several partners, has installed IoT devices in a 300m stretch of an Auckland street in a major step toward smart city status.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Dec 2018

Network Infrastructure

Get ready to ride the new wave of WiFi

With the increasing demand for wireless internet in every space, it is time be thinking about how the inevitable next-generation of WiFi will look.

By Carl Jefferys • 4 min read • Tue, 13th Nov 2018

Network Infrastructure

Spark's new IoT network offers 'huge potential' for Kiwi businesses

Spark's second Internet of Things (IoT) network has now officially launched in New Zealand's main centres, with a wider rollout coming in the coming months.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Sep 2018

Semiconductors

Security takes priority, but is IoT security a barrier to deployment?

Security is critical in IoT deployment, with experts predicting it will compose 20% of annual security budgets. Is it, however, hindering progress?.

By Nick Sacke • 5 min read • Mon, 23rd Jul 2018

Smart Cities

Australian IoT firm set to corner Taiwan's smart gas meter market

Australian-based IoT company Freestyle Technology is set to cash in on Taiwan's AU$1.8 billion smart gas meter market.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Jul 2018

Smart Cities

City of Lake Macquarie prepares for 'groundbreaking' smart city network

The Australian City of Lake Macquarie is set to roll out a smart city network in what is being hailed as a groundbreaking IoT initiative.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Jul 2018

Hyperscale

Kiwi startups provide IoT solution for boaties using AWS

AWS NZ country manager says cloud is reducing the barriers for Kiwi startups to innovate and make a mark on the global stage.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Fri, 18th May 2018

Internet of Things

SenRa announces partnership with myDevices to enable LoRaWAN adoption in India

The partnership between SenRa and myDevices will provide developers and coders free access to commercial grade LoRaWAN connectivity.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Thu, 17th May 2018

Internet of Things

Self-monitoring trash cans & smart dairy herds: Spark rolls out IoT network

Spark's long-range, low-power network for the Internet of Things is now operational in 60% of New Zealand, with plans to extend coverage further.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Thu, 29th Mar 2018

Internet of Things

UK IoT company to share knowledge in Auckland seminar and hackathon

Pycom is having the worldwide launch of their new FiPy development board that supports five different Internet of Things wireless protocols.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Fri, 17th Nov 2017

Internet of Things

Exclusive: Ingram Micro's Connector Systems ups IoT push

Connector Systems is increasing its IoT push, with the distributor bringing on new agencies and looking to connect resellers with relevant parties.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Mon, 9th Oct 2017

Internet of Things

Joint venture with key partners begins roll out of IoT to Aussie farmers

Discovery Ag and NNNCo have joined forces along with key partners like Cisco to roll out the all new NNN for IoT to Australia's farmers.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Jun 2017

Stories from Other Regions

Internet of Things

Gold Coast launches Australia's largest city LoRaWAN network

The City of Gold Coast has launched Australia's largest LoRaWAN network, supporting over 600,000 sensors, furthering its vision to be a leading digital city.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Mon, 20th May 2019