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UoA conducts industrial robotics 5G trial with Spark

In collaboration with Spark, researchers from the University of Auckland are exploring the potential of 5G to transform the world of industrial robotics.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Jul 2023

Network Infrastructure

Blockchain NZ appoints Ben Rose as Executive Council

Ben Rose of Binance NZ has been appointed to the executive council of Blockchain NZ, aimed at promoting blockchain and cryptocurrency in Aotearoa.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 4th Nov 2022

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

The link between cybersecurity, extremist threat and misinformation online in Aotearoa

Long story short, it's often the case that misinformation, threat and extremism link closely to cybersecurity issues and cyber harm.

By Mitchell Hageman • 6 min read • Mon, 27th Jun 2022

Data Protection

The GDPR and NZ: Why this relationship is so important to the future of data privacy in Aotearoa

In 2018, a new unprecedented data privacy law took the EU and, by association, the rest of the world by storm.

By Mitchell Hageman • 7 min read • Mon, 29th Nov 2021

Facebook

Facebook teams up with UoA for information governance

Facebook partners with University of Auckland to support new information governance course, offering scholarships to underrepresented students.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 13th Jul 2021

Health Technologies

UoA researchers work with Māori to evaulate online mental health platform

Researchers want to understand what encourages and prevents Māori from using an online platform to support mental health and wellbeing.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 5th May 2021

Unified Communications

University of Auckland selects AWS as strategic cloud provider

The University of Auckland has chosen Amazon Web Services as its strategic cloud provider for digital transformation.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 30th Apr 2021

Unified Communications

University of Auckland utilises AWS to improve student experience

The University of Auckland has upgraded its student experience with enhanced communication capability utilising Consegna and Amazon Web Services.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 14th Feb 2020

Apps

University of Auckland students launch app for Stress Less Week

University of Auckland students have launched an app-based digital treasure hunt for Stress Less Week, engaging peers in a fun, interactive game before exams.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Oct 2019

EduTech

UiPath brings automation skills to ANZ students

UiPath launches its Academic Alliance in Australia and New Zealand, starting with the University of Auckland, to equip students with critical automation skills.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Jun 2019

Crypto

Students raise the investment stakes in trading challenge

For the first time, teams were allowed to trade on cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin, Cardano, and Ethereum as well as more traditional investments.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 29th May 2019

Global Stories

Auckland University stories

Artificial Intelligence

AI better equipped to determine company value – report

University of Auckland researchers use artificial intelligence to accurately value stocks, outperforming traditional methods. #AI #Finance.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 16th May 2023

Digital Transformation

88% of C-suites will increase digital solutions for sustainability

A TCS study finds that 88% of C-suites in the Asia Pacific will increase the use of digital solutions to help drive sustainability over the next three years.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Apr 2022

Fintech

University of Auckland students win trans-Tasman IT Challenge

University of Auckland students have won the trans-Tasman MYOB IT Challenge with an app designed to help SMEs gain customer insights.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 23rd Aug 2021

Storage

Auckland uni selects Datrium for DX via BEarena and ASI Solutions

UoA teams up with Datrium to revamp its IT infrastructure by adopting cloud solutions for better disaster recovery.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Jun 2020

Supply Chain

University of Auckland takes top spot in sustainability rankings

The University of Auckland tops the Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings for sustainability, excelling in key UN Sustainable Development Goals.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 29th Apr 2020

Customer Relationship Management

Soul Machines raises $40m, steps closer to global aspirations

Soul Machines raises $40m to advance human-machine collaboration. Investment led by Temasek and includes Salesforce Ventures.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Jan 2020

Data Analytics

University of Auckland signs deal with Dropbox to drive collaborative research

University of Auckland partners with Dropbox, granting researchers access to secure, collaborative tools over a four-year deal to bolster innovative research.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 27th May 2019