Engineering stories - Page 11

Under the Unlocking Curious Minds contestable fund pilot the NZ Government hopes to engage more young Kiwis with science and technology.

Wellington engineering students impress at Summer of Tech Hardware Hackfest, showcasing innovative home automation devices.

Kiwi Wi-Fi software company Tomizone has expanded its international footprint, signing a major service delivery partner in North America.

Jim Thompson, Unisys chief engineer and global vice president of engineering and supply chain, has a vast amount of IT industry experience.

Cisco is looking to move the company into its next phase of growth, and has revealed the executive leadership team that will action this.

Shares of IkeGPS climbed 11 percent after the remote measuring device developer signed a manufacturing and distribution deal with Stanley Black & D.

Two University of Canterbury researchers have received $870,000 in Marsden funding over three years to research how engineering and psychology coul.

Students at Hutt Intermediate School explore new horizons in technology with a hands-on introduction to 3D printing, led by expert Gordon Dykes.

Wynyard Group names Gareth Cronin as new VP of Engineering, tasked with driving innovation and growth in the Advanced Crime Analytics market.

Dell denies rumours of 15,000 job cuts, confirming only a small portion of its workforce accepted voluntary severance, as it optimises operations.

Students with a talent for IT, electronics or engineering are being sought for the 2013 Bright Sparks competition.

Freelancer.com breaks through 8 million user mark, adding 10 new languages to reach a total of 30. The platform now supports professionals in 234 countries.

ICONZ-Webvisions promotes Deidre Steyn, ex-Head of Marketing, to new Country Manager for New Zealand and Australia, based in Auckland.

Callaghan Innovation names Dr Mary Quin as its first CEO, bringing her wealth of experience from Xerox and Eastman Kodak from Alaska to New Zealand.

New Zealand's tertiary institutions lag in preparing software engineers, threatening the nation's cloud computing competitiveness, says Optimizer HQ CEO Kumar.

<strong>Dave Rosenberg reveals a few secrets to </strong><strong>Heather Wright</strong><strong> as he talks Westcon, leadership and the importance of family.

Central Innovation’s IC3D snags US brand Boxx Technologies, providing top-tier customised hardware for businesses with intense rendering demands.

LinkedIn reports over 100% growth in revenue for Q4, with $167.7m earned compared to $81.7m in 2010. Shares rise 9%.

Finalists for Greentree’s Game On contest include a traffic control firm and a vintners' product importer, competing for a USD $250,000 software package.

200 Square's new virtual estate agent automates listings to contracts, cutting admin costs while offering expert support through online and direct channels.