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ALS breakthrough could be worth billions for global health systems

Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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An effective ALS treatment could create up to USD $143 billion in value over ten years, easing healthcare burdens in seven major economies including the US and UK.
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Alibaba DAMO Academy partners to drive AI in health, climate

Thu, 24th Jul 2025
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Alibaba DAMO Academy partners with the International Telecommunication Union to advance global AI solutions in health, climate, and science through joint initiatives.
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Litmaps acquires ResearchRabbit, raises $1 million for AI

Thu, 8th May 2025
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New Zealand's Litmaps has acquired US tool ResearchRabbit and secured USD $1 million in funding to advance AI-driven research discovery and expand its reach.
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Education Perfect's AI tool set to transform student learning

Wed, 22nd May 2024
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Education Perfect launches AI Powered Feedback Tool to revolutionise learning with immediate, adaptive support, enhancing outcomes in various subjects.
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Logicalis wins official approval for science-led emissions goals

Thu, 25th Apr 2024
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Global tech service provider, Logicalis' net-zero emissions targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
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NVIDIA's breakthroughs redefine quantum computing landscape

Thu, 21st Mar 2024
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Nvidia Technologies advances quantum computing with breakthroughs in science, finance, and educational realms, reshaping research strategies and propelling quantum era applications.
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IWD 2024: The big risk of too few women in Aotearoa's tech sector

Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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The scarcity of women in Aotearoa's tech sector, including cybersecurity, exacerbates risks of talent shortage, low productivity, staff turnover, and weaker business outcomes, experts warn.
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IWD 2024: From Chennai to California: What I've learned from a lifetime in STEM

Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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Gayathri Natarajan, a Program Manager at Synopsys Inc, shares her journey from Chennai to California as she explores the significance of STEM in her life and role as a female empowerment advocate.
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IWD 2024: Accelerating progress: One challenge and one day at a time

Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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A seasoned technology executive reflects on her 30-year journey, confronting biases and championing change in a male-dominated industry, this International Women's Day.
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Hologram Sciences teams up with Mayo Clinic for revolutionary health tech

Fri, 5th Jan 2024
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Hologram Sciences plans to combat malnutrition during surgical recovery with a 'Precision Nutrition Platform', using Mayo Clinic's expertise and predictive analytics.
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Seagate reveals Exos CORVAULT 4U106 with extraordinary 2.5PB storage capacity

Thu, 16th Nov 2023
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Seagate Technology unveils Exos CORVAULT 4U106, a multi-petabyte block storage system with a massive 2.5PB capacity.
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Generative AI in Search expands to over 120 new countries with more language support

Thu, 9th Nov 2023
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Generative AI in Search now supports four additional languages and extends to over 120 new territories, enhancing search experiences.
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Tax Traders awards Cultivate Technology Scholarship to two promising students

Thu, 2nd Nov 2023
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Tax Traders awards Cultivate Technology Scholarship to budding video game developer and cybersecurity enthusiast.
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Infragistics launches App Builder Design Contest for developers

Sat, 14th Oct 2023
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Infragistics initiates App Builder Design Contest, giving entrants a chance to show their creativity and win prizes.
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Publicis Sapient helps Salesforce users' integrate with WhatsApp

Fri, 6th Oct 2023
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Publicis Sapient plans to improve Salesforce via Business WhatsApp integration, promising a seamless customer experience.
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KiwiNet appoints Dr Will Barker as Board Chair

Fri, 23rd Sep 2022
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Dr Will Barker appointed new Board Chair of KiwiNet to lead NZ's research commercialisation. Katherine Sandford and Amanda Davies join as new board members.
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How TruSens air purifiers can create healthier workspaces

Wed, 22nd Jun 2022
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The pandemic has heightened our awareness of our own and others' health, and made us all much more conscious of the environments we work in.
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Duality Technologies and NTT DATA help ensure mutlisource data privacy

Wed, 27th Apr 2022
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Duality Technologies and NTT DATA collaborate to evaluate sensitive multisource data while protecting privacy.
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Tell-tale hints before volcanic eruptions found using AI

Thu, 21st Apr 2022
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Artificial intelligence algorithms identified precursors to volcanic eruptions, potentially improving alert systems, researchers find.
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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Vertiv drives edge and sustainability for the data centre

Thu, 10th Mar 2022
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Faraz Ali joins us today to discuss edge infrastructure and its application in industry, and Vertiv's role in gaming and sustainability in the data centre. .