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Auckland University of Technology (AUT) stories

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Milestone Systems aims for NZD $15 million NZ market growth by 2025
Wed, 25th Sep 2024
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smart cities
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digital entertainment
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healthtech
Milestone Systems targets NZD $15 million growth in New Zealand by 2025, emphasising the power of video technology beyond traditional security at its Wellington event.
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Institute of Data's training yields 96% tech employment rate
Mon, 2nd Sep 2024
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data science
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cybersecurity
The Institute of Data's intensive programme has placed 96% of its graduates in tech roles, aiming to boost New Zealand's tech growth amidst economic challenges.
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Gallagher Security marks record attendance at Auckland showcase
Thu, 11th Jul 2024
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aut
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eaton
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motorola solutions
Gallagher Security's second annual Security Showcase at Eden Park, Auckland drew over 300 professionals, marking their largest event ever with key partners demonstrating cutting-edge integrations.
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Female leaders are better employers than male counterparts - AUT study
Mon, 25th May 2020
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dei
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massey university
Female leaders have a more positive impact on employees' wellbeing, according to a survey of New Zealand workers.
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Study: A decade before we see boardroom equality
Wed, 20th Nov 2019
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dei
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Slow progress in gender and ethnic diversity on New Zealand's top company boards, with men still dominating, says study.
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Digital detox akin to smoking and drinking withdrawal
Fri, 16th Aug 2019
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google
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aut
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travel
Research from AUT reveals tourists on tech-free holidays experience withdrawal symptoms similar to quitting smoking or drinking, but gain valuable life skills.
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The safest altitude for flying drones above marine life
Fri, 12th Jul 2019
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drones
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aut
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film production
If you’re planning to use a drone for a birds-eye-view of nature at its finest, it’s best to consider how high up you’re flying that drone.
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NZ's aged care population held back by digital divide
Tue, 26th Mar 2019
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aut
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digital divide
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internetnz
Aged care facilities are slow to provide WiFi access for residents, and interviewees said they would like to see aged care operators provide more support.
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AUT launches online course to support Kiwi entrepreneurship
Fri, 16th Mar 2018
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edutech
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online courses
The Practical Innovation and Entrepreneurship Paper (ENTR770) welcomed its first official intake of students on March 14.
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Haier and AUT partner to create AR charity campaign
Fri, 16th Mar 2018
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ar, vr & metaverse
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aut
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applab
An augmented reality colouring-in mobile application will take the Big Hoot art trail from the streets of Auckland to kids nationwide.
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Ākina Foundation wins AUT Business Support Award
Tue, 10th Oct 2017
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new zealand post
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kiwirail
The award recognises organisations that deliver quality products and services to help businesses maximise their endeavours.
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$12m invested into developing wireless charging for electric vehicles
Fri, 15th Sep 2017
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cartech
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grants
Nearly $12m boost for the University of Auckland's quest to create roadways that wirelessly charge electric vehicles on the move.
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New co-working space promises prototyping facilities & tech partnerships
Wed, 30th Aug 2017
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software development
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3d printing
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aut
Auckland's Tech Bunker is set to boost innovation with unique prototyping amenities and key tech partnerships.
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Are electric trucks and buses the key to a greener New Zealand?
Mon, 3rd Jul 2017
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cartech
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evs
Electric trucks and buses could help New Zealand achieve its goal of 64,000 EVs on the road by 2021, reducing emissions in the process.
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Kiwi code-cracker heads to Oxford to hone her craft
Thu, 25th May 2017
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cybersecurity
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cloud services
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aut
She possesses a rare mind hard-wired to navigate complex algorithms in a way that even the most mathematically savvy out there would find difficult.
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New centre launched to create data tech platforms and retain young NZers
Tue, 26th Jul 2016
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drones
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data analytics
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data science
​They call it the ‘brain drain’, where talented young New Zealanders leave our shores to seek better prospects elsewhere - this could soon change.
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Study finds Kiwis worried about data privacy by state and private companies
Mon, 16th May 2016
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data protection
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aut
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aura information security
World Internet Project New Zealand study discovered that users care more about private surveillance by companies than government surveillance.
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New Zealand's top schools to study IT revealed
Fri, 15th Apr 2016
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edutech
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cloud services
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aut
NZ's elite computing degrees achieve industry acclaim, promising global recognition and solid IT career foundations.
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Wellington supercomputing conference aims to ignite innovation
Tue, 9th Feb 2016
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hpc
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cloud services
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it industry
This month will see some of the most recognised authorities in computing converging in Wellington for the 5th Multicore World event.
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AUT professor takes out innovation award
Tue, 27th Oct 2015
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kode biotech
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volution
AUT's biotech pioneer, Prof Steve Henry, scoops top prize at NZ Innovators Awards for cancer disguise tech set to revolutionise treatment.