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How likely are you to be infected?
Schools

How likely are you to be infected?

A new University of Colorado Boulder model suggests crowded, poorly ventilated spaces raise coronavirus risk, especially without masks.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Sun, 23rd Aug 2020
Are robust digital experiences the future of healthcare in New Zealand?
Health Technologies

Are robust digital experiences the future of healthcare in New Zealand?

Investing in digital experiences and understanding the relationship between people and technology is key for the future of care, says Accenture.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Aug 2020
New responsibilities under Level Two and Three
Hybrid & Remote Work

New responsibilities under Level Two and Three

Contractors must now issue travel letters and display QR posters as COVID-19 rules tighten across Alert Levels 2 and 3.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 16th Aug 2020

Global Stories

Health stories

COVID-19: Is technology New Zealand's silver bullet?
Health Technologies

COVID-19: Is technology New Zealand's silver bullet?

Technology will provide the silver bullet that New Zealand needs to manage COVID-19, according to NZTech chief executive Graeme Muller.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Sep 2020
Amazon surges ahead of eCommerce competitors in market capitalisation
Marketing Technologies

Amazon surges ahead of eCommerce competitors in market capitalisation

Amazon's market capitalisation soars to $1tn in H1 2020, with a 41.8% rise in Q2, leaving Alibaba in the dust.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Aug 2020
OPPO Watch debuts featuring a 'world-first' 3D hyperboloid screen
Wearables

OPPO Watch debuts featuring a 'world-first' 3D hyperboloid screen

With OPPO's growing reputation for style, reliability and innovation, I confidently think they're onto a winner.

By Owen McCarthy • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Aug 2020
Social distancing tech amongst top emerging technology trends - Gartner
Artificial Intelligence

Social distancing tech amongst top emerging technology trends - Gartner

Social distancing technologies have been identified as a top emerging trend by Gartner, with health passports also fast-tracked due to the pandemic.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 21st Aug 2020
NZ tech sector helping Govt's COVID-19 response
Government

NZ tech sector helping Govt's COVID-19 response

The tech sector is significantly supporting the government on its journey to embrace an enhanced digital future.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Aug 2020
Fitbit stats: More intense workouts are better for your body
Health Technologies

Fitbit stats: More intense workouts are better for your body

Fitbit data shows that more Active Zone Minutes (AZMs) lead to better health stats, including lower resting heart rate and BMI.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Aug 2020
Schneider Electric shares sustainability statistics
DataCentre infrastructure

Schneider Electric shares sustainability statistics

Schneider Electric has shared the numbers behind its efforts to increase its sustainability in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Aug 2020
Cognizant snaps up Microsoft specialists New Signature
Public Cloud

Cognizant snaps up Microsoft specialists New Signature

Cognizant acquires cloud-native company New Signature to expand its Microsoft cloud solutions. The acquisition is expected to close in Q3 2020.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Jul 2020
Microsoft business applications support safer workspaces
Microsoft

Microsoft business applications support safer workspaces

Microsoft Inspire event announces major business application updates including Power Platform, Dynamics 365, and Microsoft ISV Connect Program.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Jul 2020
MyFiziq takes majority stake in Body Composition Technologies
Health Technologies

MyFiziq takes majority stake in Body Composition Technologies

MyFiziq Limited will increase its majority stake in Body Composition Technologies Pte Ltd (BCT) to 54.5% in a capital raising move.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 20th Jul 2020
Unprecedented Twitter bitcoin scam targets Elon Musk, Bill Gates, Apple
Crypto

Unprecedented Twitter bitcoin scam targets Elon Musk, Bill Gates, Apple

Twitter accounts of Elon Musk, Bill Gates, and Apple were hacked in an unprecedented bitcoin scam, amassing BTC worth more than USD $100,000.

By Nick Forrester • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Jul 2020
Soul Machines joins WHO to bring better health support and info to global public
Hyperscale

Soul Machines joins WHO to bring better health support and info to global public

Soul Machines joins WHO's AI initiative, launching digital health worker Florence to aid in global tobacco quit.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Jul 2020
Time to take responsibility: E-waste - a global crisis
Unified Communications

Time to take responsibility: E-waste - a global crisis

e-Waste is the world's fastest-growing domestic waste stream, fueled by consumption rates of equipment, short life cycles, and few options for repair.

By Ben Moore • 5 min read • Fri, 3rd Jul 2020

Stories from Other Regions

Health stories

Australian Red Cross completes significant DX milestone with Boomi
Digital Transformation

Australian Red Cross completes significant DX milestone with Boomi

Boomi helps Australian Red Cross achieve digital transformation milestone through unified experience platform. #DigitalTransformation #Technology.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Jul 2020