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Matt Hector-Taylor of IoTV will speak at " Agritech and IoT - Progress in Rural Connectivity"

8 April 2021

AgriTechNZ and the IoT Alliance are hosting a panel of speakers to share their experiences, projects and aspirations for the future of IoT in agritech. We will discuss large scale IoT and sensor deployment projects, plus proof-of-concept trials. New infrastructure initiatives and the evolving role of satellite connectivity will also be discussed. 

The event is taking place on Wed 14th Apr 2021, 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm NZST at Fonterra Co-operative Group, 109 Fanshawe Street, Auckland Central, Auckland 1010, New Zealand 

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Join IoT Ventures at TechFest 2020, Hamilton 

26 February 2020

IoT Ventures will be exhibiting at TechFest 2020 in Hamilton, Wednesday 3rd March at Claudelands Event Centre. TechFest 2020 is a free event showcasing and connecting the technology ecosystem, driving technology innovation, and giving attendees an opportunity to see, touch and experience innovative technology products and solutions.

We will be showcasing some of the solutions we have delivered and would love to have a chat about how we can work with you to create a solution for your business needs or cutting edge idea.

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Pine Harbour Electrical now install and provide monitoring service using BoatSecure

18 February 2020

Pine Harbour boat owners have been benefiting from a new monitoring service offered by local marine electrician, Ryan Castles. Castles operates Pine Harbour Electrical providing the BoatSecure monitoring service for boats berthed in the Pine Harbour marina. The service is proving popular with boat owners for the extra peace of mind BoatSecure gives by ensuring their boat is taken care of 24/7.

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LoRaWAN® Is Secure (but Implementation Matters)

5 February 2020

LoRaWAN is by design very secure—authentication and encryption are, in fact, mandatory—but networks and devices can be compromised if security keys are not kept safe, not randomized across devices or if cryptographic numbers used once (nonces) are reused, as is shown by numerous blog posts. That’s why it is critical to look for LoRaWAN CertifiedCM devices to ensure the device has been tested against the standard and works as expected. 

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BoatSecure App saves the day for fishing trip

29 November 2019 

BoatSecure has recently updated its phone app for monitoring boats in marinas and moorings. The new release operates faster and has new features making it easier for boat owners to use. 

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Spark debuts IoT asset tracking with Mainfreight

27 February, 2019

Spark has named New Zealand’s largest freight and logistics company, Mainfreight, as the first customer for Spark Asset Tracking.

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HiveSafe wants to put an end to the honey black market

06 June, 2018

Spark recently switched on its new internet of things (IoT) network. Here’s how HiveSafe are using it to solve the sticky problem of beehive theft.

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IoT Ventures Showcases Solutions, Products, and end to end services at Wellington IoT Event led by Spark

2 March 2020 

On Wednesday 12th March Spark is hosting an IoT Showcase event at which we are exhibiting our expertise in delivering solutions that harness the power of LoraWAN to create value for customers and end users.

Leveraging our experience and track record with defining business requirements and delivering end to end solutions that meet these requirements, we provide:

The event will feature speakers such as Keynote speaker Hassan Baickdeli Head of Emerging Technology and Solutions AN/Z from Lenovo, Leslie Shannon, Head of Ecosystem and Scouting at Nokia, and David Burton, Director of AsBuilt.

Please contact Matt Hector-Taylor if you would like to know more about the event and how IoT Ventures can work with you.