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Innovate, don't imitate: Rethinking NZ's economic strategy
Last week
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fintechs
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cleantech
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sustainability
New Zealand must stop mimicking foreign economic models and instead harness its unique strengths to foster innovation, create jobs, and build a resilient economy.
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New Zealand AI research tool reaches 370,000 scientists globally
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ai
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libraries
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us
Litmaps, a New Zealand AI tool, has expanded its growth to 370,000 global users, preparing for a Series A to expand its academic reach.
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Christchurch tech firms team up for geoscience education tool
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e-learning
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christchurch
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university of canterbury
Two Christchurch-based tech firms, Seequent and CerebralFix, launch Visible Geology, an immersive 3D educational tool to combat global shortages in earth scientists.
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Net at Work integrates Sectigo certificates for NoSpamProxy users
Thu, 30th May 2024
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email security
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universities
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code signing
Net at Work integrates Sectigo certificates into NoSpamProxy, automating email encryption for 4,000+ enterprises worldwide, enhancing security and efficiency.
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Highlight integrates Cisco ThousandEyes for enhanced monitoring
Wed, 29th May 2024
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software development
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apm
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universities
Highlight has integrated Cisco ThousandEyes into its Service Observability Platform, aiming to significantly boost digital experience monitoring and network performance visibility.
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MYOB Digital Challenge opens registrations with NZD $10,000 prize
Tue, 28th May 2024
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fintechs
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financial systems
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ai
MYOB invites tech students from Australia and New Zealand to compete for NZD $10,000 in the 10th annual Digital Challenge. Registrations now open.
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Bond University transitions to TechnologyOne SaaS solution
Mon, 20th May 2024
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saas
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edutech
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migration
Bond University transitions to a new cloud-based system in collaboration with TechnologyOne, enhancing its student experience and digital education strategy.
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MI5 warns of UK universities targeted by foreign states
Wed, 1st May 2024
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data privacy
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funding
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mi5
MI5 flags foreign states targeting UK universities to harvest sensitive research data, hinting at universities' increasing role in national security discussions.
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Partners in Performance names two new ANZ Directors
Wed, 24th Apr 2024
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universities
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growth
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transport
Australia's leading consultancy firm, Partners in Performance, welcomes new ANZ Directors, Ben Thompson and Jane Algie, bolstering their global leadership team and fuelling future growth and innovation.
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TCS Sustainathon Malaysia 2024 challenges STEM gender gap
Mon, 8th Apr 2024
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edutech
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students
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tcs
Over 200 Malaysian students from 30 universities joined Tata Consultancy Services' Sustainathon, developing innovative strategies aimed at bridging the gender gap in STEM fields.
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Crimson Education brings Ivy League programme to Kiwis
Thu, 4th Apr 2024
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ai
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entrepreneurship
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leadership
EdTech leader Crimson Education partners with the University of Pennsylvania to provide an innovative, globe-spanning, hybrid entrepreneurship programme, enhancing both online and traditional classroom-based learning methods.
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DTA unveils Learning Pathways to bolster dementia care in Australia
Wed, 3rd Apr 2024
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it training
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healthtech
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universities
Dementia Training Australia (DTA) introduces Learning Pathways, an online tool for enhancing dementia care standards nationwide.
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NVIDIA's breakthroughs redefine quantum computing landscape
Thu, 21st Mar 2024
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edutech
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quantum computing
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power / energy
Nvidia Technologies advances quantum computing with breakthroughs in science, finance, and educational realms, reshaping research strategies and propelling quantum era applications.
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Ordr launches unique training programme to bolster cyber security skills
Wed, 13th Mar 2024
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it training
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digital transformation
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iot
Ordr introduces the innovative Ordr University, a unique AI-based training programme built to equip cybersecurity teams with the skills required to combat growing cyber threats.
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IWD 2024: International Women’s Day 2024: How sharing equity is inspiring inclusion for female founders
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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silicon valley
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iwd
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productivity
In 2023, female-founded US start-ups received only 2% total venture-backed capital; the International Women's Day 2024 theme 'Inspire Inclusion' aims to break down such barriers.
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UK students call for faster AI tool adoption in universities
Tue, 5th Mar 2024
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edutech
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ai
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higher education
Two-thirds of students believe their universities are too slow to adopt AI learning tools, signalling a sizeable need gap, according to a new survey.
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VietCredCare cyber threat rocks Vietnam's social media landscape
Fri, 23rd Feb 2024
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malware
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phishing
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email security
Vietnam is being rocked by an advanced cyber threat, VietCredCare, targeting business social media accounts, leading to widespread data breaches in government, business, and education sectors.
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Crayon partners with Kahoot! to boost global educational engagement
Fri, 23rd Feb 2024
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ai
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students
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schools
IT services innovator, Crayon, joins forces with learning and engagement platform, Kahoot!, in a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing global educational experiences through technology.
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Australian edtech Getmee triumphs in recent funding round
Wed, 10th Jan 2024
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deakin university
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investment
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universities
Australian ed-tech startup Getmee secures funding led by Access Capital Ventures to facilitate its AI-supported English coaching platform's expansion.
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Manchester tech firm Sync reaches £1 billion in Apple product sales in 2023
Thu, 21st Dec 2023
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edutech
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digital transformation
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sales
Manchester's tech firm Sync celebrates GBP £1b billion sales in Apple products and major recognition in a stellar 2023.