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How safe is New Zealand's disabled community online?
Cybersecurity

How safe is New Zealand's disabled community online?

New Zealand invests over $75m in cybersecurity for health system amid growing cyber threats and questions arise over online safety for disabled individuals.

By Zach Thompson • 7 min read • Tue, 22nd Mar 2022
Covid-19 self-isolation changes – your questions answered
University of Canterbury

Covid-19 self-isolation changes – your questions answered

Shortening isolation to seven days may speed staff back to work, but experts warn it could leave more infected people mixing in workplaces.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Thu, 10th Mar 2022
Canstar awards Mighty Ape for Most Satisfied Customers
EduTech

Canstar awards Mighty Ape for Most Satisfied Customers

Canstar has announced that the results of its survey for Most Satisfied Customers in the Online Retailers category reveal Mighty Ape as the winner.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Mar 2022
Kiwi tech founder pitching VR health tech startup at SXSW
Health Technologies

Kiwi tech founder pitching VR health tech startup at SXSW

Christchurch-based tech founder Adam Hutchinson has been selected to pitch oVRcome at the South by Southwest Festival in Austin, Texas.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Mar 2022
AI company raises $105m to create people for 'digital' workforces
Digital Transformation

AI company raises $105m to create people for 'digital' workforces

An Auckland based artificial intelligence company Soul Machines has raised $US70 million ($NZ105m) to meet growing demand for 'digital people'.

By RNZ • 2 min read • Wed, 16th Feb 2022
How to qualify for the close contact exemption scheme
Labour

How to qualify for the close contact exemption scheme

Critical services can keep close contacts at work, easing staff shortages as New Zealand’s Omicron response begins on Wednesday.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 10th Feb 2022

Global Stories

Health stories

New technology from OPPO extends the life of lithium batteries
Power / Energy

New technology from OPPO extends the life of lithium batteries

OPPO's Battery Health Engine extends the life of lithium batteries for better user experience and environment sustainability.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Mar 2022
InterSystems unveils its new PaaS healthcare solution
Platform-as-a-Service

InterSystems unveils its new PaaS healthcare solution

InterSystems has announced the official release of its HealthShare Health Connect Cloud, a new platform-as-a-service to help improve patient outcomes.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Mar 2022
Fortinet names Wavelink 2021 APAC Distributor of the Year
Firewalls

Fortinet names Wavelink 2021 APAC Distributor of the Year

Wavelink announced today that it was named Fortinet's 2021 APAC Distributor of the Year, recognising the dedication Wavelink has put into the partnership.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Mar 2022
Axonius closes $200 million Series E at $2.6 billion valuation
Software-as-a-Service

Axonius closes $200 million Series E at $2.6 billion valuation

Axonius, a cybersecurity and SaaS management company, has announced it closed $200 million in Series E funding.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Mar 2022
SMX strengthens partner program and appoints new CEO
Data Analytics

SMX strengthens partner program and appoints new CEO

SMX is giving extra support and resources to its partner program, allowing for more data insights to advise partners and customers on cybersecurity threats.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Mar 2022
Ordr's latest release protects connected medical devices
Risk & Compliance

Ordr's latest release protects connected medical devices

Ordr Clinical Defender enables Healthcare Technology Management teams to more efficiently and accurately manage their connected medical devices.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Mar 2022
Growfin targets US$125 trillion global payments market
Software-as-a-Service

Growfin targets US$125 trillion global payments market

Growfin has launched its platform to transform how finance functions in B2B companies track and collect payments from their customers.

By Zach Thompson • 4 min read • Thu, 3rd Mar 2022
Cyber criminals not fussy when choosing their next victim
Cybersecurity

Cyber criminals not fussy when choosing their next victim

Small-to-medium-sized companies with an online presence are just as at risk as large, multinational corporations and Government departments.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Mar 2022
Alcatel-Lucent teams up with Uplinx for new opportunities in public sector
Unified Communications

Alcatel-Lucent teams up with Uplinx for new opportunities in public sector

Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise partners with Uplinx Advanced Services to target new opportunities in the public sector.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Feb 2022
Verdantix warns EHS executives must be operationally ready for AI
EduTech

Verdantix warns EHS executives must be operationally ready for AI

Environment, health, and safety executives should be operationally ready to deploy AI projects as adoption benefits become too great to ignore.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Feb 2022

Stories from Other Regions

Health stories

Report shows Instagram Singapore's most engaging platform
Facebook

Report shows Instagram Singapore's most engaging platform

Singapore government's use of social media channels to engage with residents revealed in Emplifi report, with Instagram as the most popular platform.

By Zach Thompson • 4 min read • Thu, 10th Mar 2022