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Huawei launches 'world's most powerful AI processor'
Semiconductors

Huawei launches 'world's most powerful AI processor'

Huawei debuts the Ascend 910, hailed as the 'world's most powerful AI processor', alongside its versatile AI computing framework, MindSpore.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Aug 2019
Automation Anywhere to provide RPA for Wipro Automation Lab
Robotic Process Automation

Automation Anywhere to provide RPA for Wipro Automation Lab

The Lab will be a playground for co-creating business solutions with Wipro and leading automation providers like Automation Anywhere.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Aug 2019
Aus battery company awarded $3.5M for projects here and Europe
Power / Energy

Aus battery company awarded $3.5M for projects here and Europe

Calix will receive $3 million from the Department of Industry, Innovation and Science, plus $0.5 million for CO2 capture from cement production.

By Ben Moore • 5 min read • Mon, 12th Aug 2019
Aussie telco Pivotel acquires two US satellite companies
Space

Aussie telco Pivotel acquires two US satellite companies

Australian telco Pivotel expands its reach by acquiring US-based MVS USA and Explorer Satellite Communications, boosting annual revenue to over USD $85M.

By Ben Moore • 4 min read • Mon, 5th Aug 2019

Stories from Other Regions

Research and Development (R&D) stories

How Fusesaver is reducing the risk of electrical fires
Research and Development

How Fusesaver is reducing the risk of electrical fires

The device can trip in 10 milliseconds, helping utilities cut wildfire risk and reduce outages on rural networks across 35 countries.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2019
European Plastics manufacturer leads from the front to create circular economy
Research and Development

European Plastics manufacturer leads from the front to create circular economy

Demand for high-quality recycled plastics is rising as Borealis turns waste into branded consumer goods through key partnerships.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Nov 2019
Why industries need to lead the wellbeing charge
Manufacturing

Why industries need to lead the wellbeing charge

Government procurement may soon favour firms able to prove their contribution to wellbeing, putting traditional industries under pressure to adapt.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Sun, 21st Jul 2019
Great Pacific Garbage Patch cleanup: take two
Clean technologies

Great Pacific Garbage Patch cleanup: take two

Redesigned equipment is back in the Pacific as the Ocean Cleanup makes a second bid to trap plastic in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 1st Jul 2019
Call for Kiwi companies to recruit interns into R&D projects
Callaghan Innovation

Call for Kiwi companies to recruit interns into R&D projects

'Hundreds' of New Zealand companies have the chance to recruit new skills and fresh thinking into their businesses.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 13th May 2019
Which AsiaPacific cities compete as global tech hubs?
Data centers

Which AsiaPacific cities compete as global tech hubs?

A CBRE study says Asia Pacific tech firms are splitting operations across cities, with lower costs and R&D talent driving location choices.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 25th Apr 2019
Why having anti-static flooring is important
Data centers

Why having anti-static flooring is important

A single static spark can destroy sensitive circuitry or ignite flammable dust, putting labs, factories and warehouses at risk.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Mon, 22nd Apr 2019
New podcast series tackles the tough issues facing New Zealand’s industries
Robotics

New podcast series tackles the tough issues facing New Zealand’s industries

Metal industry leaders will debate productivity, sustainability and AI in a free new podcast aimed at New Zealand businesses.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Apr 2019
Helius appoints world leader in medical cannabis R&D
Research and Development

Helius appoints world leader in medical cannabis R&D

New Zealand's medicinal cannabis sector gains a major research boost as Dr James Polston joins Helius after leading R&D at Trulieve.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Apr 2019
NSW to give cybersecurity SMEs R&D gift cards
Cybersecurity

NSW to give cybersecurity SMEs R&D gift cards

SMEs in NSW can apply for a 'cyber voucher' which will connect them with cybersecurity research teams from one seven universities.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Apr 2019
Developer on track to build $5b Smart City
Smart Cities

Developer on track to build $5b Smart City

More than 35 companies have joined planning for the project, which aims to make Western Sydney’s 280-hectare site a testbed for autonomous vehicles.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Apr 2019
Callaghan Innovation board welcomes Frances Valintine & Angela Bull
Callaghan Innovation

Callaghan Innovation board welcomes Frances Valintine & Angela Bull

Callaghan Innovation is welcoming property mogul Angela Bull and the reappointment of tech futurist Frances Valintine and to its board this week.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Mar 2019
NZ's Maori innovators are on the rise
Callaghan Innovation

NZ's Maori innovators are on the rise

Māori innovators are making waves, with record participation in R&D and nearly half of the finalists in this year's New Zealander of the Year Awards.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Feb 2019
ICT peak body's policy focus pre-budget
Government

ICT peak body's policy focus pre-budget

The AIIA highlights the need to boost Digital Skills, Innovation and Government ICT Procurement in Pre-Budget Submission.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Feb 2019