Technology
Visiting academics assist with translation tools aimed at aiding the Cooks economy
Wednesday 1 March 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Culture, National, Technology
A group of academics from the United States are assisting with a Cook Islands initiative aimed at supporting economic recovery here.
‘Leaving nobody behind’: Government developing Digital Transformation Strategy
Wednesday 1 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National, Technology
The Cook Islands Government is in the throes of developing a Digital Transformation Strategy, with the intention of “leaving nobody behind” when it comes to the online world.
Starlink set to enter Cook Islands broadband market
Monday 6 February 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Technology
Billionaire Elon Musk’s Starlink – a high speed satellite internet venture – could soon be a player in the internet market in the Cook Islands.
Vodafail? Telcom provider aware of ‘recent surge in dissatisfaction’
Thursday 2 February 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Technology
A major telecommunications report has revealed a surge in dissatisfaction with Vodafone Cook Islands.
Proposed regulations promote multi-sector utilities regulator
Tuesday 31 January 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National, Technology
People could have a better idea about what they’re getting charged for in their power bill under proposed new regulations.
Bid to improve busy mobile network
Thursday 5 January 2023 | Written by Cameron Scott | Published in Economy, National, Technology
Vodafone Cook Islands has added additional cell site licences to manage increased demand and usage of its mobile phone network on Rarotonga.
Workshop for specialist importers
Thursday 22 December 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, Local, National, Technology
The National Environment Service (NES) has held a training workshop on the Montreal Protocol Licensing system.
Time for cameras on longliners: NGOs
Friday 2 December 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Environment, National, Technology
A Covid-19-induced break in the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission’s (WCPFC) observer programme is evidence cameras are needed on ships, says an environmental NGO.
‘Significant investment’ in low latency data route
Wednesday 23 November 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Business, Economy, National, Technology
The Avaroa Cable has made a ‘significant investment’ by buying capacity on a route that promises better internet connectivity.
New drone can assist with search and rescue missions
Tuesday 22 November 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National, Technology
A new drone which has infrared capabilities is in the country that can help Rarotonga’s search and rescue efforts.
Cooks couple sharing wellbeing dream with Polynesians globally
Saturday 19 November 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Health, Local, National, Technology
A Cook Islands couple have set about getting their people on track to good health through an app.
Consultants to improve online business
Monday 14 November 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Business, National, Technology
A five-person team of consultants will meet in the Cook Islands in early December to improve online transactions for businesses.
Email upgrade for Government
Tuesday 8 November 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Technology
A complete replacement of the Cook Islands Government’s email infrastructure and delivery system is being rolled out, from a 2012 version to the most modern and secure version of Microsoft 365.
Using technology to assist fisheries work, weather forecasting
Tuesday 25 October 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, Technology
The Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR) and the Cook Islands Meteorological Service are working together to employ state-of-the art technology to further their understanding of fisheries and assist with forecasting the weather.
Tech box to speed up disaster response
Friday 7 October 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Technology
The Cook Islands Red Cross Society received its second ITinaB ICT information and communication technology box to help speed up their response, making it more effective and efficient during a disaster.
‘A game changer’
Thursday 22 September 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Entertainment, National, Technology
The Avaroa Cable is switching routes from east to west which it says will improve internet latency – the time it takes data to travel – improving connection for everyone in the Cook Islands, especially for online gamers.
Loading … Cook Islands’ internet speed among the slowest in the world
Thursday 8 September 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Technology
The Cook Islands internet speed is close to the slowest in the world according to one study but the chair of the Competition and Regulatory Authority says the data had no value.
Cooks first: Starlink keen to start satellite service here
Friday 2 September 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Technology
SpaceX, the California-based company launched by the world’s richest man Elon Musk, is understood to be looking to start the Pacific commercial rollout of its Starlink satellite internet service here.
Cook Islanders urged to get cyber savvy
Tuesday 19 October 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Technology
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month with Cook Islanders encouraged to “cyber up” in a combined effort against cyber-attacks.
Slow internet complaint ‘ill-informed’
Thursday 30 September 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Technology
Mobile operator Vodafone says complaint about internet speed made on social media was “ill informed”.
