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Mr Humfreez: The sheep that shows Kiwis their cold, damp homes
EduTech

Mr Humfreez: The sheep that shows Kiwis their cold, damp homes

This isn't a living, breathing animal but a model sheep with hygroscopic horns and a nose coated in thermochromic ink.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Sep 2019
Look out for your workmate – it could save their life
Hybrid & Remote Work

Look out for your workmate – it could save their life

In New Zealand’s construction sector, a simple check-in from colleagues is being urged as a potentially life-saving response to mounting suicide risks.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Sep 2019
eGrowth charts considered a success for NZ's Northern region
Health Technologies

eGrowth charts considered a success for NZ's Northern region

Digital growth charts in New Zealand's Northern Region lauded as over 200,000 created since launch, enhancing paediatric care despite traditional methods.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 30th Aug 2019
Fitbit launches Versa 2 with Amazon Alexa, announces new subscription service
Wearables

Fitbit launches Versa 2 with Amazon Alexa, announces new subscription service

Fitbit unveils the Versa 2 smartwatch with Amazon Alexa integration, Spotify control, and advanced sleep features, alongside a new subscription service.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2019
Red zoned: How a remote monitoring solution constantly analyses building safety
Software-as-a-Service

Red zoned: How a remote monitoring solution constantly analyses building safety

After earthquakes, managers could know within minutes whether buildings are safe, cutting weeks of waiting for engineering reports.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 26th Aug 2019
Science and common sense are the only way forward
Sustainability

Science and common sense are the only way forward

Pragmatic solutions are needed to cut waste, trim compliance costs and keep safety goals intact as prescriptive rules prove too rigid.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Fri, 12th Jul 2019
KiwiNet secures funding from MBIE for research commercialisation of deep tech
KiwiNet

KiwiNet secures funding from MBIE for research commercialisation of deep tech

KiwiNet secures GBP £2.18 million yearly from MBIE to commercialise deep tech, with an enhanced PreSeed investment of GBP £4.97 million to propel NZ research.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Jul 2019
In brief: A look at Samsung's latest gadgets
Wearables

In brief: A look at Samsung's latest gadgets

Samsung has been busy releasing a bunch of products including smartphones, watches and tablets – here are the latest gadgets you should watch out for.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2019

Global Stories

Health stories

LaTrobe Uni's autism detection app wins award
Apps

LaTrobe Uni's autism detection app wins award

An Australian-designed app that is able detect early signs of autism has won an award from the Business Higher Education Round Table.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Sep 2019
VMware unlocks future of hybrid IT with new offerings
Virtualisation

VMware unlocks future of hybrid IT with new offerings

VMware developed its VMCloud to unlock the future of hybrid IT and deliver customers' application needs through hybrid cloud.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Tue, 27th Aug 2019
Is the government putting Kiwi SMEs on struggle street?
Clean technologies

Is the government putting Kiwi SMEs on struggle street?

Kiwi SMEs are facing strain due to anticipated government regulations and social engineering, warns OneHQ's Vinay Iswar, urging businesses to plan ahead.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 21st Aug 2019
Massey Uni & Stats NZ launch first research database
Data Analytics

Massey Uni & Stats NZ launch first research database

Massey University, in collaboration with Statistics New Zealand, has opened NZ's first teaching and research database at its Wellington campus.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Aug 2019
Prudential Corporation Asia launches next generation health app
Artificial Intelligence

Prudential Corporation Asia launches next generation health app

Prudential Corporation Asia has introduced 'Pulse,' an AI-powered health app, providing users with 24/7 personal health management and real-time information.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 13th Aug 2019
The threat of disaster leaves many companies worried
Disaster Recovery

The threat of disaster leaves many companies worried

Only one third (35%) of organisations have confidence in their disaster recovery (DR) plans, according to new research from Databarracks.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Aug 2019
Increasing talent shortage in ANZ cybersecurity market
Cybersecurity

Increasing talent shortage in ANZ cybersecurity market

As cybersecurity threats grow, ANZ faces a critical talent shortage, with 61% finding it difficult to recruit skilled professionals, Hays reports.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Jul 2019
Health app to track Kiwis' diabetes medication
Health Technologies

Health app to track Kiwis' diabetes medication

A new health app by Zoom Pharmacy will help over 200,000 New Zealanders with diabetes adhere to their medication, with trials in Counties Manukau and Auckland.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 3rd Jul 2019

Stories from Other Regions

Health stories

Cybersecurity: Starting with the human factor
Phishing

Cybersecurity: Starting with the human factor

In a recent report by Dell EMC, it was discovered that data-loss incidents cost Singapore organisations an average of US$1.4 million over 12 months.

By Nilesh Mistry • 4 min read • Wed, 3rd Jul 2019