Aotearoa stories
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Aotearoa launches first AI impact survey on productivity
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New Zealand will measure AI's impact on productivity via quarterly surveys by AI Forum NZ, Te Herenga Waka Victoria University, and Callaghan Innovation.
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Canon NZ launches 2024 Grants Program with $20,000 in funds
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Canon New Zealand's 2024 Grants Program offers $20,000 in funding to support initiatives in education, community, environment, and introduces a cultural category.
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Cybercrime costs New Zealanders $6.6 million in Q1
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Cybercrime hits New Zealand hard in early 2024, with financial losses topping NZD $6.6 million, reveals CERT NZ's latest report, despite fewer incident reports.
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Elle Archer honoured at 2024 New Zealand Hi-Tech Awards
Thu, 30th May 2024
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Elle Archer, honoured as the Inspiring Individual at the 2024 NZ Hi-Tech Awards, exemplifies the growing influence of Māori professionals in Aotearoa’s tech industry.
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AI partnership revives Te Reo Māori in New Zealand media
Wed, 29th May 2024
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Microsoft and Straker launch an advanced translation tool to help preserve the language's vibrancy and cultural significance.
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NZTech unveils tech strategy for emissions reduction
Fri, 12th Apr 2024
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NZTech unveils a report outlining the crucial role technology may have in cutting emissions and promoting environmental sustainability.
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CCL unveils Copilot readiness workshop for Microsoft 365
Wed, 27th Mar 2024
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cloud services
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compliance
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CCL has launched a readiness workshop for Copilot, a Microsoft 365 service. Expected to empower private enterprises and public organisations with AI capabilities, it aims to boost productivity, creativity, and connectivity securely.
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Aotearoa gets a new Privacy Commissioner: Michael Webster replaces John Edwards
Wed, 8th Jun 2022
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big data
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Michael Webster, who is currently the Secretary of the Cabinet, will step into the Privacy Commissioner role on 5 July 2022.