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Mark O’Connor appointed Managing Director at Org
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partner programmes
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public sector
Org has appointed Mark O’Connor as Managing Director of its Data, Automation & AI practice, aiming to enhance client strategies in advanced technology.
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Steve Nadin joins Brainstorm as a Functional Consultant
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digital transformation
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entrepreneurship
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covid-19
Steve Nadin, a seasoned supply chain consultant, has joined Brainstorm, eager to leverage his extensive experience in driving operational enhancements.
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Alimetry raises USD $18m for gut health innovation
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data privacy
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gdpr
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funding
Alimetry has secured $18 million in oversubscribed funding to advance its FDA-approved wearable device for gut health monitoring and diagnosis.
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Rising child mental health concerns prompt early action call
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data privacy
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privacy
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information protection
Rising anxiety among Australia's schoolchildren highlights urgent need for enhanced mental health support, with one in seven affected yet many not seeking help.
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Exclusive: Founder of Buildkite reinventing CI/CD to significantly speed software delivery
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supply chain & logistics
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open source
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software development
Keith Pitt, the founder of Buildkite, is redefining CI/CD processes to enhance security amid rising vulnerabilities in tech environments.
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Zilinka Jiang awarded Actuaries Institute AI scholarship
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uc
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data science
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ai
Zilinka Jiang has been awarded the 2024 Actuaries Institute Women Leaders in AI/Data Science Scholarship, enabling her to enhance leadership skills at Stanford.
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Flexible working crucial for NZ office workers, survey shows
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hcm
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hybrid & remote work
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recruitment
A recent survey reveals that 45% of New Zealand office workers would reconsider their jobs if work-from-home options were reduced, highlighting a shift in workplace preferences.
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Re-Leased raises USD $12.5 million to boost AI in real estate
Wed, 4th Sep 2024
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productivity
Re-Leased, a New Zealand property software firm, secures USD $12.5 million funding led by Movac to boost AI capabilities, expand in the UK and US, and support investor liquidity.
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National disaster coordination system still on ice
Tue, 30th Jul 2024
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civil defence
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nz government
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covid-19
Despite 20 years of attempts, New Zealand still lacks an effective disaster coordination system. Locals fear they remain unprepared for the next Cyclone Gabrielle.
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ISMS.online CEO discusses growth, innovation, and compliance
Thu, 4th Jul 2024
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risk & compliance
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api
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hybrid & remote work
ISMS.online CEO Luke Dash discusses the company’s 500% growth, innovations in compliance technology, and global expansion plans, including a new US office.
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New digital programme aims to boost immunisation for migrants
Fri, 7th Jun 2024
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e-learning
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healthtech
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mental health
UniServices and Whāraurau have launched a digital programme on D2L Brightspace to improve immunisation for migrants in New Zealand, addressing critical post-pandemic training gaps.
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UK SMEs eye global expansion despite banking challenges
Thu, 6th Jun 2024
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fintech
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brexit
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regulation
A new report by IFX Payments reveals that 78% of UK SMEs are set to expand globally despite facing challenges from ring-fencing regulations and Brexit.
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Exclusive: How Katana is supporting Paralympics New Zealand
Tue, 4th Jun 2024
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saas
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phishing
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email security
Katana's Steve Rielly talks IT security, global reach, and a new initiative donating 15% of DMARC revenues to support New Zealand Paralympians.
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Exclusive: How New Era Technology is focusing on the cloud
Tue, 30th Apr 2024
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edutech
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origins
New Era Technology, a global service provider, is strategically leveraging cloud technologies and AI, enabling businesses and educational institutions to focus on their primary activities.
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Manchester, Oxford universities use AI to track COVID-19 variants
Thu, 14th Mar 2024
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ai
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covid-19
Mathematicians at Manchester and Oxford universities are employing an AI framework to identify and track COVID-19 variants.
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Queensland tech workforce boom eclipses Australian average
Wed, 13th Mar 2024
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robots
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covid-19
Queensland's tech workforce has grown 21%, thrice the national average, taking total roles to over 139,000, as per the ACS Digital Pulse Report.
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IWD 2024: Resilience: is it the most important leadership trait of all?
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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cisco
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leadership
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covid-19
Resilience deemed critical leadership trait in a study of 3000 women, with personal narratives reinforcing its key role in overcoming adversity.
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Security risks plague SMEs in shift to remote working
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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malware
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hybrid & remote work
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cybersecurity
A surge in remote working triggered by COVID-19 exposes SMEs to increased security risks despite its benefits in flexibility and cost reduction.
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IWD 2024: Between you and success, is YOU only
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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dei
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hybrid & remote work
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social media
Samina Hanif, a ten-year veteran in customer success software, shares her journey of overcoming fears and doubts to achieve success, emphasising the belief in oneself and the power of mentorship.
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Exclusive: Aura sheds insights on the state of cybersecurity in NZ
Wed, 6th Mar 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
Alastair Miller of Aura Information Security illuminates New Zealand's cybersecurity landscape, discussing escalating cyber threats and the importance of robust, proactive security measures.