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New Zealand (NZ) stories - Page 19

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Virtual reality app oVRcome reduces social anxiety by 35%
Mon, 18th Nov 2024
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ar, vr & metaverse
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university of canterbury
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university of otago
A clinical trial in New Zealand shows the virtual reality app oVRcome cuts social anxiety symptoms by 35.3%, marking a breakthrough in mental health treatment.
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EonFibre launches high-capacity fibre in New Zealand
Mon, 18th Nov 2024
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uc
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ciena
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broadband
EonFibre has commenced operations, providing high-capacity wholesale fibre services across New Zealand, powered by cutting-edge technology from Ciena.
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REA issues guidance on Gen AI use in real estate services
Mon, 18th Nov 2024
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data protection
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
The Real Estate Authority has published guidance for real estate professionals on the responsible use of generative AI, stressing accountability for service delivery.
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Chorus advocates stricter guidelines for broadband marketing
Mon, 18th Nov 2024
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uc
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chorus
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commerce commission
Chorus urges New Zealand's Commerce Commission to enforce stricter broadband marketing guidelines, promoting transparency for informed consumer choices.
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Interactive enhances Fletcher network with Cisco services
Mon, 18th Nov 2024
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partner programmes
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cisco
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managed services
Interactive has teamed up with Fletcher Building to enhance its network services, promoting efficiency and cost savings across the construction giant's operations.
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ASUS launches ExpertBook P5 with advanced AI features
Mon, 18th Nov 2024
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personal computing devices
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productivity
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asus
ASUS launches its first Copilot+ PC, the ExpertBook P5, in Australia and New Zealand, offering enhanced AI performance and productivity features.
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Microsoft Cloud Region launch sparks hybrid infrastructure debate in New Zealand
Mon, 18th Nov 2024
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data protection
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private cloud
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public cloud
Microsoft's launch of a Cloud Region in New Zealand highlights a shift towards hybrid infrastructure, sparking debate on optimal data storage strategies.
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Tesserent warns AI will fuel cyber threats by 2025
Fri, 15th Nov 2024
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siem
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
Tesserent predicts a rise in AI-powered social engineering attacks and threats to critical infrastructure as cybersecurity challenges escalate by 2025.
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'My job found me!' - recruitment reinvented for the future
Fri, 15th Nov 2024
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recruitment
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employment
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job market
A revolutionary shift in recruitment technology is transforming the job market, empowering candidates to say, 'A job came looking for me!'.
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Kiwis rush to cryptocurrency trading amid Bitcoin surge
Fri, 15th Nov 2024
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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bitcoin
Interest in cryptocurrency trading is surging in New Zealand, with Bitcoin reaching an all-time high of USD $90,000, boosting trading activity significantly.
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Cloudera launches AI assistant to boost data governance
Fri, 15th Nov 2024
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digital transformation
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genai
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ai
Cloudera has unveiled its new AI assistant, Cloudera Copilot, designed to boost productivity and compliance for data practitioners in Australia and New Zealand.
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Mako Networks partners with Dynamic Supplies in NZ
Thu, 14th Nov 2024
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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sd-wan
Mako Networks has partnered with Dynamic Supplies to bring its PCI-certified network security solutions to businesses across New Zealand.
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Trump victory boosts trading activity on Tiger Trade platform
Thu, 14th Nov 2024
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fintech
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elections
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digital economy
Donald Trump's election victory has sparked a trading frenzy across Asia-Pacific markets, with volumes on Tiger Trade soaring by up to 96%.
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Australia-NZ space research to boost land management
Thu, 14th Nov 2024
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cleantech
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sustainability
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smartsat crc
The New Zealand Space Agency and SmartSat CRC unveil four new space research projects to boost environmental and agricultural management across both nations.
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Prime Video introduces add-on subscriptions in New Zealand
Thu, 14th Nov 2024
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digital entertainment
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amazon
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netflix
Prime Video has launched add-on subscriptions and a new Store in New Zealand, allowing users to personalise their viewing experience across various services.
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iSANZ Awards honour New Zealand's cybersecurity leaders
Thu, 14th Nov 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
The 2024 iSANZ Awards celebrated ten years of cybersecurity excellence in New Zealand, honouring outstanding contributions and innovation in the field.
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Australia, NZ retail workers voice need for security technologies to feel safe
Wed, 13th Nov 2024
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motorola solutions
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safety
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mental health
Ahead of the holiday shopping rush, a report reveals one in three retail workers in Australia and New Zealand feel unsafe due to rising crime and understaffing.
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Exclusive: Farm Focus CEO highlights tech-driven transformation in farming
Wed, 13th Nov 2024
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
As farmers face growing challenges, Farm Focus is embracing technology to lead a transformation in financial management for New Zealand’s agricultural sector.
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Airwallex pledges over USD $56m for social impact scheme
Tue, 12th Nov 2024
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university of melbourne
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airwallex
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entrepreneurship
Airwallex pledges 1% of its equity, valued at over USD $56 million, to enhance its support for startups and entrepreneurs through the Pledge 1% initiative.
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Employment Hero & Clearhead partner for NZ small firms
Tue, 12th Nov 2024
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gen z
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accessibility
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burnout
Employment Hero has teamed up with Clearhead to deliver affordable mental health support for 10,000 small businesses in New Zealand, addressing rising worker stress.