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UoA conducts industrial robotics 5G trial with Spark
Robotics

UoA conducts industrial robotics 5G trial with Spark

In collaboration with Spark, researchers from the University of Auckland are exploring the potential of 5G to transform the world of industrial robotics.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Jul 2023
National’s new housing strategy ‘a mixed bag’
Auckland University

National’s new housing strategy ‘a mixed bag’

The plan could cut central-city housing capacity, even as stronger transit-zone density and funding reforms win praise from some analysts.

By Michael Curreen • 8 min read • Sun, 28th May 2023
Blockchain NZ appoints Ben Rose as Executive Council
Network Infrastructure

Blockchain NZ appoints Ben Rose as Executive Council

Ben Rose of Binance NZ has been appointed to the executive council of Blockchain NZ, aimed at promoting blockchain and cryptocurrency in Aotearoa.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 4th Nov 2022
The link between cybersecurity, extremist threat and misinformation online in Aotearoa
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

The link between cybersecurity, extremist threat and misinformation online in Aotearoa

Long story short, it's often the case that misinformation, threat and extremism link closely to cybersecurity issues and cyber harm.

By Mitchell Hageman • 6 min read • Mon, 27th Jun 2022
New Zealand roading project wins top engineering prize
Auckland University

New Zealand roading project wins top engineering prize

The award underlines how the state highway network’s maintenance spending will be steered, as Waka Kotahi seeks reliable roads over the next decade.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 9th May 2022
Rise of women in trades – will it end skill shortages?
Auckland University

Rise of women in trades – will it end skill shortages?

Women hold just 12% of New Zealand trade jobs, as Competenz warns employers must do more to ease shortages and bias.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 7th Mar 2022
The GDPR and NZ: Why this relationship is so important to the future of data privacy in Aotearoa
Data Protection

The GDPR and NZ: Why this relationship is so important to the future of data privacy in Aotearoa

In 2018, a new unprecedented data privacy law took the EU and, by association, the rest of the world by storm.

By Mitchell Hageman • 7 min read • Mon, 29th Nov 2021
Facebook teams up with UoA for information governance
Facebook

Facebook teams up with UoA for information governance

Facebook partners with University of Auckland to support new information governance course, offering scholarships to underrepresented students.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 13th Jul 2021
UoA researchers work with Māori to evaulate online mental health platform
Health Technologies

UoA researchers work with Māori to evaulate online mental health platform

Researchers want to understand what encourages and prevents Māori from using an online platform to support mental health and wellbeing.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 5th May 2021
University of Auckland selects AWS as strategic cloud provider
Unified Communications

University of Auckland selects AWS as strategic cloud provider

The University of Auckland has chosen Amazon Web Services as its strategic cloud provider for digital transformation.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 30th Apr 2021
University of Auckland utilises AWS to improve student experience
Unified Communications

University of Auckland utilises AWS to improve student experience

The University of Auckland has upgraded its student experience with enhanced communication capability utilising Consegna and Amazon Web Services.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 14th Feb 2020
University of Auckland students launch app for Stress Less Week
Auckland University

University of Auckland students launch app for Stress Less Week

University of Auckland students have launched an app-based digital treasure hunt for Stress Less Week, engaging peers in a fun, interactive game before exams.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Oct 2019
UiPath brings automation skills to ANZ students
EduTech

UiPath brings automation skills to ANZ students

UiPath launches its Academic Alliance in Australia and New Zealand, starting with the University of Auckland, to equip students with critical automation skills.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Jun 2019

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88% of C-suites will increase digital solutions for sustainability
Digital Transformation

88% of C-suites will increase digital solutions for sustainability

A TCS study finds that 88% of C-suites in the Asia Pacific will increase the use of digital solutions to help drive sustainability over the next three years.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Apr 2022
University of Auckland students win trans-Tasman IT Challenge
Fintech

University of Auckland students win trans-Tasman IT Challenge

University of Auckland students have won the trans-Tasman MYOB IT Challenge with an app designed to help SMEs gain customer insights.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 23rd Aug 2021
Auckland uni selects Datrium for DX via BEarena and ASI Solutions
Storage

Auckland uni selects Datrium for DX via BEarena and ASI Solutions

UoA teams up with Datrium to revamp its IT infrastructure by adopting cloud solutions for better disaster recovery.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Jun 2020
University of Auckland takes top spot in sustainability rankings
Supply Chain

University of Auckland takes top spot in sustainability rankings

The University of Auckland tops the Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings for sustainability, excelling in key UN Sustainable Development Goals.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 29th Apr 2020
Soul Machines raises $40m, steps closer to global aspirations
Customer Relationship Management

Soul Machines raises $40m, steps closer to global aspirations

Soul Machines raises $40m to advance human-machine collaboration. Investment led by Temasek and includes Salesforce Ventures.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Jan 2020