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Synspective & Fujitsu Vietnam unite for disaster defence boost
Tue, 13th Feb 2024
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Japanese satellite firm Synspective and Fujitsu Vietnam collaborate to bolster Vietnam's disaster defences and to advance socio-economic growth with space tech.
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NZ business leaders anticipate growth & government support in 2024
Tue, 30th Jan 2024
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Datacom's survey of New Zealand business leaders sheds light on a strategic focus on growth for 2024, with promising optimism for improved government support and industry backing, despite ongoing productivity challenges.
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Great Office Return sees 92% of firms initiate mandatory in-office policy
Tue, 30th Jan 2024
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Amid the 2023 'Year of the Great Office Return', 92% of UK firms enacted mandatory in-office policies leading to 40% reinstating a full workweek, despite notable commuting costs and disruptions.
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Australia poised to maximise AI benefits with new risk-based approach
Mon, 22nd Jan 2024
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Australia's Federal government's risk-based approach to Artificial Intelligence (AI) regulation is seen as a critical move for Australia's economy and societal growth, according to ACS.
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ST Engineering unveils new advanced security platform
Wed, 17th Jan 2024
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network security
ST Engineering has launched its next-gen AGIL Secure Integrated Security Management Platform at Indonesia's Dhoho Kediri International Airport.
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Consumer NZ unveils guide to aid Kiwis in cost-of-living squeeze
Fri, 29th Dec 2023
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Consumer NZ launches has introduced a new guide to assist New Zealanders in making significant savings in 2024 amid the cost-of-living squeeze.
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Kiwis hopeful of economic upswing amidst looming concerns
Thu, 28th Dec 2023
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In contrast to the global outlook, New Zealanders are more optimistic about the future economic climate, according to the latest Global Predictions Survey.
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ASB bank rolls out Clean Tech Fund for New Zealand's green startups
Thu, 28th Dec 2023
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ASB bank launches Clean Tech Fund to financially back New Zealand's green technology start-ups with up to $5m each.
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ISG secures contract to build secondary 30MW data centre in Slough
Thu, 21st Dec 2023
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ISG will construct a second datacentre with a 30MW capacity in Slough, marking a new phase for UK's largest data centre hub. .
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E-CTC calls for better online trade support for small businesses
Tue, 5th Dec 2023
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E-Commerce Trade Commission (E-CTC) campaigners for enhanced online trade support to boost UK small business growth.
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Isle of Man launches biggest Innovation Challenge to tackle global business issues
Tue, 28th Nov 2023
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Isle of Man announces largest Innovation Challenge, seeking global enterprises to pitch solutions for key business issues.
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AI could alleviate rising Australian burnout rates
Tue, 7th Nov 2023
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AI could curb Australia's rising burnout rates and boost workforce productivity, according to new research from HubSpot.
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Digital Poverty Alliance hosts UK discussions on inclusive technology future
Mon, 16th Oct 2023
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Digital Poverty Alliance leads industry talks on eradicating digital poverty for a more inclusive UK tech future.
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Creativity deficit looms amid time and funds challenges
Sat, 14th Oct 2023
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VistaPrint study reveals a creativity deficit as tech erodes authenticity; this is despite its benefits like mood boost.
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Australians having hard time paying for telco services
Thu, 12th Oct 2023
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Phone and internet complaints in Australia have decreased by 16.5%, but complaints about mobile services remain high, according to Optus.
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NZ tech firms RUSH and Downer to develop road safety AI
Wed, 11th Oct 2023
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New Zealand technology company RUSH and Downer Transport & Infrastructure have secured funding to develop AI technology to increase road safety.
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PC market continues on downward spiral as global volumes drop
Tue, 10th Oct 2023
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While most of the top 5 vendors experienced double-digit declines during the quarter, Apple experienced an outsized decline.
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UK's FinTech sector thrives: Driving growth & social impact
Sat, 7th Oct 2023
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UK FinTech's booming, fueling growth and positive social impact, according to a new report by Innovate Finance and Accenture.
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Next decade to see us mining landfills for valuable resources: ISB Global CEO
Thu, 5th Oct 2023
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Mining landfills may become a reality in the next decade as resources deplete, warns Chris Williams, CEO of ISB Global.
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Government selects ICEYE to strengthen disaster response
Thu, 7th Sep 2023
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ICEYE will empower national and provincial agencies throughout Australia to enhance country-wide resilience and supply flood and bushfire hazard data.