Hackathon stories
Unihack 2025 returns with support from Logitech Australia
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hyperscale
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software development
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google
Australia's largest student hackathon, Unihack, returns from 14-16 March 2025, backed by major sponsor Logitech, with an expected 600 participants.
New Zealand hosts first Web 3 hackathon to explore solutions
This month
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edutech
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data analytics
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cryptocurrency
New Zealand will host its inaugural Web 3 hackathon at the University of Auckland, focusing on innovative solutions like government expenditure tracking.
PanIIT summit 2025 concludes with over 3,500 delegates
Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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edutech
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digital transformation
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government
The PanIIT World of Technology Summit 2025 in Mumbai attracted over 3,500 delegates, focusing on digital transformation and innovation across industries.
AbuSearch team wins award at SAS hackathon for AI project
Tue, 14th Jan 2025
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data analytics
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ai
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sas
A UK team, AbuSearch, has won a global hackathon's 'Data for Good' award for developing AI-driven solutions to combat online child sexual abuse.
OutSystems announces winners of 2024 Innovation Awards
Tue, 22nd Oct 2024
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digital transformation
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iot
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cartech
OutSystems has announced the winners of its 2024 Innovation Awards and Build for the Future Hackathon, recognising leading advancements in low-code development.
OutSystems sees 30% rise in AI use among developers
Mon, 20th May 2024
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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low-code
OutSystems reports a 30% annual rise in developers using AI tools, highlighting a shift towards AI-driven low-code platforms that boost productivity and quality.
MongoDB launches pioneering AI Applications Program
Thu, 2nd May 2024
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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genai
MongoDB introduces the trailblazing MongoDB AI Applications Program, merging expertise with industry leaders to guide businesses.
RKVST takes part in Tokyo hackathon, showcases capabilities
Wed, 29th Mar 2023
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ransomware
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supply chain & logistics
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risk & compliance
RKVST has participated in the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) 116 Hackathon that took place earlier this week in Japan.
NTT Research appoints Takashi Goto as Head of its Technology Promotion Team
Fri, 23rd Sep 2022
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encryption
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data privacy
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hackathon
Takashi Goto is appointed as Head of Technology Promotion Team at NTT Research, responsible for exploring market potential for well-developed research concepts.
Cybersecurity hackathon aims to boost digital awareness
Wed, 13th Apr 2022
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
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digital literacy
Global cybersecurity provider Secureworks is hopes growing digital literacy will also boost interest in the field.
The Worthy Web Hackathon - 1,200 developers, 83 countries, and $40,000 in prizes
Mon, 12th Jul 2021
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apm
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low-code
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software development
Winners of The Worthy Web Hackathon announced: 1,200 developers from 83 countries competed for $40,000 in prizes.
National Missing Persons Hackathon returns for a second year
Wed, 4th Nov 2020
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hackathon
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community
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austcyber
The National Missing Persons Hackathon has taken place in Australia, with 650 participants generating leads for national missing person cases.
Australian women-focusd hackathon #SheHacks expands across Victoria
Fri, 28th Feb 2020
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hackers
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hack
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hacking
Women-focused hackathon #SheHacks, run by Girl Geek Academy, will take place statewide across Victoria, Australia from February to April.
VMware shines spotlight on tech as a force for good
Thu, 21st Nov 2019
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virtualisation
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it automation
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cloud services
VMware's vFORUM Singapore uplifted APSN with the award-winning APSNLive web platform, enabling persons with mild disabilities to connect and upskill.
Blockworks Hackfest celebrates 2018 winners
Fri, 12th Oct 2018
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blockchain
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lightning lab
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hackathon
Blockchain goes beyond cryptocurrency trading in New Zealand's Blockworks Hackfest, with 13 innovative ideas showcased.
Tech with heart: Datacom kicks off annual hackathon in Auckland
Fri, 24th Aug 2018
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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public cloud
Datacom's annual Datacomp hackathon in Auckland has attracted hundreds of participants from across Australasia to develop innovative technology.
Wellington hackathon helps local non-profits create digital tools
Wed, 1st Aug 2018
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nfp
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bizdojo
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content creation
BizDojo Wellington played host to a charity hackathon last month, which brought together four NPOs to help them build digital solutions for their busi.
The young Kiwi teams taking innovative thinking into space
Tue, 10th Jul 2018
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spacetech
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hackathon
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actinspace
Two local teams that recently travelled to France as part of the global ActInSpace semi-final event in Toulouse recently.
DIGMYIDEA Maori Innovation Challenge launches
Tue, 17th Apr 2018
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cloud services
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hackathon
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digital technology
The DIGMYIDEA Māori Innovation Challenge is now open, with the competition calling on budding Māori digital entrepreneurs to put their ideas forward.
Chch tech brains team up to solve city’s challenges in hackathon
Tue, 20th Mar 2018
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hackathon
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mental health
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epic innovation
WaiWatch was announced the overall winner for their innovative solution to the problem of inefficient and high volume residential water use.