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NextOre & UTS bring medical tech to sustainable mining
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NextOre teams up with UTS's Robotics Institute to integrate medical tech into mining, enhancing sustainability and creating skilled job opportunities.
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Google Cloud: Navigating the new AI landscape for startups
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A new report from Google Cloud highlights how startups must adapt in 2025 by focusing on responsible AI practices and product innovation to thrive.
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Macquarie Cloud Services achieves Dell's Titanium status
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Macquarie Cloud Services has achieved Titanium status from Dell Technologies, highlighting its expertise and commitment to innovative cloud solutions.
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Kaspersky expands global training with new Partner Locator
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Kaspersky has enhanced its Partner Locator by adding Authorized Training Centers, boosting access for cybersecurity professionals to vital training worldwide.
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Apple Maps updates feature Indigenous lands & cultures
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Apple has unveiled initiatives in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand focusing on cultural preservation through updated Indigenous mapping and educational grants.
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Scottish digital achievements honoured at tech awards gala
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The Digital Tech Awards in Glasgow honoured the Scottish tech sector's innovation, announcing 12 winners while celebrating ScotlandIS's 25th anniversary.
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UK Government to cut jobs, save GBP £2bn with AI use
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The UK Government's plan to cut civil service jobs and utilise AI aims to save over GBP £2 billion a year, sparking industry discussions on efficiency.
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Nbn network boosts digital inclusion & life satisfaction
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A report by Ember Advisors reveals that 76% of nbn users experienced improved life satisfaction in FY24, with significant benefits in employment and education.
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MHP & Innoactive reveal new XR Streaming technology
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MHP and Innoactive unveil breakthrough XR Streaming technology, enhancing the delivery of 3D models to devices like Apple Vision Pro for industries including automotive.
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Rapid7 announces new cybersecurity hub in Pune, India
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Rapid7 is set to establish a new Global Capability Centre in Pune, strengthening its global security operations and enhancing local cybersecurity talent.
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Global education sector unprepared for rising cyberattacks
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A report from KnowBe4 reveals educational institutions are ill-equipped to handle escalating cyber threats, becoming prime targets amid rising digital reliance.
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IBM & Specialisterne partner to boost neurodiverse skills
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IBM and Specialisterne have announced an expansion of their partnership, enhancing digital skills for over 200 neurodivergent job seekers by 2025.
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Google launches AI courses to support Canadian businesses
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Google Canada has launched two AI learning programmes to enhance skills among Canadians, addressing the strong demand for AI training revealed in a recent report.
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Students struggle to identify AI use in homework tasks
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A recent Save My Exams survey reveals that 75% of students use AI for homework, complicating the ability to distinguish human from machine-generated answers.
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Proto Hologram explores AI holograms for deaf access
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Brittany Barry from Proto Hologram will showcase how volumetric displays can enhance sign language understanding at California State University Northridge's conference.
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DoodleMaths app enhanced for tailored learning in the UK
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Discovery Education has unveiled significant enhancements to its DoodleMaths app, promoting personalised maths practice for UK students from EYFS to KS3.
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Majority of UK teachers rely on AI, despite training gap
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A significant 60% of UK teachers are now integrating artificial intelligence into their work, revealing a major shift in educational practices, according to Twinkl.
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Beyond Key celebrates women's empowerment on Women's Day
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Beyond Key celebrated International Women's Day 2025 with talks from inspiring speakers and initiatives aimed at empowering women within the workplace.
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Technology feeds curiosity – and it needs inquisitive women
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On International Women's Day, a women in tech shares her passion for STEM, encouraging others to embrace their curiosity and creativity in a dynamic industry.
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IWD 2025: The Untapped Power: How Women Will Catalyse Innovation in AI
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With women making up less than 30% of the AI workforce, their involvement is critical to driving innovation and tackling bias in technology.