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Toi Mai announces reforms in New Zealand vocational education
Gaming

Toi Mai announces reforms in New Zealand vocational education

Toi Mai has unveiled significant updates to enhance work-based learning and vocational education in New Zealand amidst the shift to Industry Skills Boards by 2026.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
New Zealand agencies issue security guidance for tech start-ups
Unified Communications

New Zealand agencies issue security guidance for tech start-ups

New Zealand's security agencies have issued guidance for emerging tech firms, addressing risks from foreign-state actors amid rising cyber threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Oct 2024
Kiwi charities urged to prioritise expert IT over volunteers
Digital Transformation

Kiwi charities urged to prioritise expert IT over volunteers

Not-for-profits are urged to prioritise specialised IT expertise over volunteer support to enhance security and operational efficiency, warns Kinetics' Andrew Hunt.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Oct 2024
How to safeguard your data with DataCentre220 and UPSPS
DataCentre infrastructure

How to safeguard your data with DataCentre220 and UPSPS

DataCentre220 teams up with UPS Power Solutions to enhance data security and accessibility for organisations, countering cloud storage hurdles with advanced, reliable technology.

By Tom Raynel • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Apr 2024

Global Stories

Emerging Technology stories

AI integration in UK civil service garners expert reactions
Digital Transformation

AI integration in UK civil service garners expert reactions

Experts respond positively to the UK Government's move to integrate artificial intelligence into the civil service, highlighting the need for effective governance and quality data.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 14th Mar 2025
QuSecure raises USD $28 million to boost quantum security
Quantum Computing

QuSecure raises USD $28 million to boost quantum security

QuSecure has successfully raised USD $28 million in a Series A funding round aimed at bolstering its post-quantum cryptography solutions and client expansion.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Feb 2025
DeepSeek's rise: Navigating the AI data and security challenge in Australia
Data Protection

DeepSeek's rise: Navigating the AI data and security challenge in Australia

DeepSeek, a Chinese AI startup, has surged to 3 million downloads in Australia, prompting concerns over data privacy, national security and misuse.

By Steve Moros • 6 min read • Tue, 11th Feb 2025
What procurement can teach us about GenAI
Document Management

What procurement can teach us about GenAI

As Generative AI (GenAI) struggles to prove business value, procurement emerges as a surprising leader in demonstrating its true potential by enhancing user experiences.

By Timothy Harfield, PhD • 5 min read • Wed, 14th Aug 2024
Are you maximising Customer Lifetime Value (CLV) with your loyalty program?
Data Analytics

Are you maximising Customer Lifetime Value (CLV) with your loyalty program?

In an era dominated by Big Data and AI, businesses are urged to revisit and optimise their loyalty programmes to enhance Customer Lifetime Value and boost growth.

By Jonathan Reeve • 7 min read • Tue, 13th Aug 2024
Forrester reveals top 10 emerging technologies for 2024
IoT Security

Forrester reveals top 10 emerging technologies for 2024

Forrester's 2024 emerging tech report highlights genAI for visual content and language, TuringBots, and IoT security as top investments with a 2-year benefit horizon.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Jun 2024
AutoStore opens new factory in Thailand to expand APAC operations
Robotics

AutoStore opens new factory in Thailand to expand APAC operations

AutoStore is set to double its production capacity with a new factory in Thailand, aiming to serve APAC markets more effectively by manufacturing 15,000 robots in 18 months.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Jun 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Emerging Technology stories

UK Govt budget announcement draws mixed responses from tech leaders
Quantum Computing

UK Govt budget announcement draws mixed responses from tech leaders

The UK government's budget announcement has drawn mixed reactions from tech leaders, with concerns over a lack of investment in AI and quantum computing.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Oct 2024
CIISec adds AI & quantum modules to CyberEPQ curriculum
EduTech

CIISec adds AI & quantum modules to CyberEPQ curriculum

The Chartered Institute of Information Security introduces AI and quantum computing modules to its CyberEPQ programme, enhancing cybersecurity education for students.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Sep 2024
UK boards lack trust in executives, focus on cybersecurity
Artificial Intelligence

UK boards lack trust in executives, focus on cybersecurity

Heidrick and Struggles' 2024 Board Monitor Report reveals a lack of trust between UK boards and executives, with 22% of respondents noting distrust concerns.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 15th Aug 2024
Millions of dollars at risk over new tech FOMO – report
Gaming

Millions of dollars at risk over new tech FOMO – report

Ardoq's 2024 report reveals millions of dollars are at risk as CIOs admit investments are driven by the fear of missing out.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 16th May 2024
How organisations can build a meaningful technology roadmap for success
Data Analytics

How organisations can build a meaningful technology roadmap for success

In an evolving market complex with technology choices, organisations need a robust technology roadmap to leverage digital solutions for operational success, stay competitive and meet growing customer expectations.

By Antoinette De Marco • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Apr 2024
UK government drafts new law to regulate artificial intelligence
Large Language Models

UK government drafts new law to regulate artificial intelligence

In a move towards regulating AI, the UK government is expected to focus on bias and safety within emerging tech after prolonged deliberations. Details of the legislation remain undisclosed.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Apr 2024