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'Imagine 2020 reimagined': Westcon's annual event to go online

Mon, 16th Mar 2020
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Westcon-Comstor is taking its annual Imagine conference online this year to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 Coronavirus.
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Feeling lonely online? Share a pic of your pet, says psychologist

Fri, 6th Mar 2020
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Feeling down online? Pedigree's new app encourages Kiwis to share pet pics to combat social media negativity and improve mental health.
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AXA Hong Kong explores what makes people tick

Fri, 27th Dec 2019
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AXA Hong Kong's new wellness survey reveals an overall dissatisfaction with financial and social wellbeing among Hongkongers.
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Motorola Solutions Foundation awards $250m to non-profits

Fri, 20th Dec 2019
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Motorola Solutions Foundation has awarded over $10m to 250 non-profit organizations worldwide, benefiting over 2 million students and community members.
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MacTel works with mental health not-for-profit Open Minds

Thu, 14th Nov 2019
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Macquarie Telecom partners with Open Minds to deliver robust mobile, voice, and data services, enhancing mental health and disability support across Australia.
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Consumers fail to see value of 5G, Deloitte study finds

Thu, 14th Nov 2019
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Despite the business potential of 5G, a Deloitte study reveals consumer scepticism, with 84% unwilling to pay a USD $15 premium for the upgrade.
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Kiwis more accepting of chatbots and digital humans

Thu, 7th Nov 2019
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Chatbots and digital employees are now an established part of communication between New Zealand businesses and customers.
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Virtual assistants could soon help those with mental illness

Wed, 18th Sep 2019
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 Computer scientists have created a new way of using virtual assistants that could potentially help those with mental illnesses.
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'Wealth economy' key to measuring economic growth – University of Cambridge

Mon, 12th Aug 2019
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A University of Cambridge study argues GDP is obsolete for 21st-century policymaking, advocating for a 'wealth economy' focused on sustainability and wellbeing.
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Knock technology off its pedestal, expert says

Thu, 8th Aug 2019
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New Zealand tech expert says it's time to prioritize people over technology in the workplace, as face-to-face communication is crucial for productivity.
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Cisco NZ celebrates two internal promotions

Wed, 24th Jul 2019
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Cisco is welcoming Leanne Buer as its new Zealand country manager, as former country manager Dave Wilson heads to the US for his new role at Cisco HQ.
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Why one in three CEOs would fire the person responsible for a breach - Nominet

Tue, 4th Jun 2019
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One in three CEOs would fire staff responsible for a data breach, finds Nominet's report on the cyber challenges and leadership gaps facing large enterprises.
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Youthline's new AI-powered support service is now live

Mon, 27th May 2019
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Youthline launches its new Digital Assistant, Sam, to provide support and information to young people in New Zealand.
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Social media can improve lives after a disaster

Fri, 22nd Feb 2019
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New research shows social media can boost wellbeing post-disasters. The 'All Right?' campaign's Facebook page inspired 85% of users to take positive action.
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The tech that helped the first woman to sail around Australia

Mon, 17th Dec 2018
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Lisa Blair used devices from supplied by Pivotel to aid her in becoming the first woman to circumnavigate Australia non-stop.
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How AI can improve service desk productivity & staff wellbeing

Mon, 3rd Dec 2018
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AI can drive automation, which could be anything from answering common questions to providing automated actions based on a particular request.
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Three ways to improve mental health support in the workplace

Tue, 13th Nov 2018
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Boosting mental health support in workplaces is crucial, says Dr Tyler Amell of CoreHealth Technologies, outlining three proactive strategies for employers.
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How big data can solve big societal problems

Tue, 30th Oct 2018
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New Zealand's youth mental health crisis is exacerbated by a lack of access to services. Data-driven insights could hold the key to solving this problem.
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Remote working: The ticket to happier and healthier employees?

Wed, 3rd Oct 2018
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Businesses that allow employees to work remotely also reap the benefits of increased employee productivity, happiness and health.
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Nearly half of UK IT workforce overworked and underpaid

Thu, 26th Apr 2018
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The UK's IT workforce is being stretched to breaking point with employers placing priority on cybersecurity and tech innovation.