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Zoe Udy elected as Deputy Chair of the TUANZ Board
Health Technologies

Zoe Udy elected as Deputy Chair of the TUANZ Board

Zoe Udy, with a rich tech background, has been elected Deputy Chair of TUANZ, positioning her to drive New Zealand's digital future and health tech advocacy.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Jun 2024

Global Stories

Computer Science stories

Machine Learning's Evolution: Past, Present, and Future
Data Science

Machine Learning's Evolution: Past, Present, and Future

As machine learning transforms industries, the importance of diverse creators in shaping AI's future grows, echoing the need for inclusivity on International Women's Day.

By Katya Kalache • 4 min read • Fri, 7th Mar 2025
ReliaQuest report reveals rapid evolution in cyber threats
Firewalls

ReliaQuest report reveals rapid evolution in cyber threats

ReliaQuest's Annual Threat Report reveals cybercriminals executing attacks in as little as 27 minutes, urging security teams to adopt AI and automation strategies.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Feb 2025
Manifold Valley unveils tech for realistic digital humans
Gaming

Manifold Valley unveils tech for realistic digital humans

Manifold Valley, a Los Angeles start-up, is pioneering hyper-realistic digital humans for triple-A video games, blending AI with artistic performance capture.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Sun, 5th Jan 2025
Matthew Bellizia named new CEO of Dubber
Telstra

Matthew Bellizia named new CEO of Dubber

Dubber appoints Matthew Bellizia as CEO, effective 10 September 2024, marking the start of an 'exciting new era' under his experienced leadership.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Sep 2024
Umbraco appoints Mats Persson as new CEO amid rapid growth
Enterprise Content Management

Umbraco appoints Mats Persson as new CEO amid rapid growth

Umbraco names Mats Persson as new CEO amidst rapid growth, aiming to scale its open-source CMS internationally, and build on impressive client roster.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Sep 2024
Increased educational focus needed to bridge the skills gap
EduTech

Increased educational focus needed to bridge the skills gap

Technology leaders urge increased educational focus to bridge the skills gap as A-Level results come through in the United Kingdom.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
Kais Education to launch inclusive robot 'KaiBot' for Swift Playgrounds
eLearning

Kais Education to launch inclusive robot 'KaiBot' for Swift Playgrounds

Kais Education revolutionises inclusive STEM learning with the launch of 'KaiBot for Swift Playgrounds,' a venture aiming to provide comprehensive computer science education to all students, including those with disabilities.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 8th May 2024
BlackLine appoints Jeremy Ung as new Chief Technology Officer
Hyperscale

BlackLine appoints Jeremy Ung as new Chief Technology Officer

Jeremy Ung joins digital finance transformation leader, BlackLine, Inc. as CTO, leveraging over two decades of software engineering expertise to guide their cloud platform's tech direction.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 17th Apr 2024
Kais Education reaches finals of EdTech Awards with learning robot
Robotics

Kais Education reaches finals of EdTech Awards with learning robot

EdTech startup Kais Education is making waves with its AI-based learning robot, Kaibot, and online platform, both in the final stages of the EdTech Awards.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Apr 2024
Cat Starkey named as new CTO of cybersecurity firm Expel
Cybersecurity

Cat Starkey named as new CTO of cybersecurity firm Expel

Expel's new CTO, Cat Starkey, former VP of engineering, is set to foster growth and innovation, utilising her extensive SaaS expertise to steer the firm's technical strategy.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Apr 2024
Generative AI and the rise of 'AI-nxiety'
Data Analytics

Generative AI and the rise of 'AI-nxiety'

'AI-nxiety' amongst tech professionals is prevalent, but generative AI presents an opportunity rather than a threat, potentially driving further innovation and efficiency within the industry.

By Jeremiah Stone • 5 min read • Thu, 14th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: New paths for women into data analytics
EduTech

IWD 2024: New paths for women into data analytics

IWD 2024: Unconventional strategies such as mid-career resets and conversion courses seek to increase women's representation in data analytics, amid concerning gender gap.

By Dr Clare Walsh • 4 min read • Sat, 9th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Why I'm a passionate advocate for inclusion in the IT sector
IT Industry

IWD 2024: Why I'm a passionate advocate for inclusion in the IT sector

Laura Thomson, Senior Vice President of Engineering at Fastly, shares her experiences breaking down barriers to promote diversity and inclusion in the sector.

By Laura Thomson • 4 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Computer Science stories

Informatica partners with Carnegie Mellon to boost GenAI in data
Hybrid Cloud

Informatica partners with Carnegie Mellon to boost GenAI in data

Informatica has teamed up with Carnegie Mellon University to advance generative AI in data management, enhancing its CLAIRE AI platform for enterprises.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
From dreams to reality: My journey into IT
DevOps

From dreams to reality: My journey into IT

Matthew Bereens reflects on his journey from a tech-obsessed child in Sydney to securing a graduate role at Orro through invaluable industry support.

By Matthew Bereens • 4 min read • Wed, 9th Apr 2025
Five ways AI is already strengthening cyber-defences
Firewalls

Five ways AI is already strengthening cyber-defences

While attackers leverage AI for phishing and automated attacks, it also bolsters defenders' toolkit with enhanced threat detection, email security, training, response, and application security.

By Matt Caffrey • 4 min read • Tue, 12th Mar 2024