Universities stories

Sophos report reveals education sector's ransomware battle
Tue, 17th Sep 2024
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firewalls
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Sophos' State of Ransomware in Education 2024 report shows escalating pressures on schools and universities, as ransom demands soar.

NVIDIA enhances AI education with GPU-accelerated curriculum
Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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robots
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data science
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ai models
NVIDIA teams up with top universities, integrating GPU-accelerated AI into STEM curriculums globally, prepping students with future-ready skills.

GARR selects Infinera's 800G tech to boost network capacity
Tue, 30th Jul 2024
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network infrastructure
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data analytics
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quantum computing
GARR has chosen Infinera's 800G technology to double the capacity of its optical network, enhancing connectivity for Italy’s research institutions and universities.

Innovate, don't imitate: Rethinking NZ's economic strategy
Mon, 15th Jul 2024
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cleantech
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agritech
New Zealand must stop mimicking foreign economic models and instead harness its unique strengths to foster innovation, create jobs, and build a resilient economy.

New Zealand AI research tool reaches 370,000 scientists globally
Mon, 8th Jul 2024
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ai
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libraries
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Litmaps, a New Zealand AI tool, has expanded its growth to 370,000 global users, preparing for a Series A to expand its academic reach.

Christchurch tech firms team up for geoscience education tool
Thu, 6th Jun 2024
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e-learning
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collaboration
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university of canterbury
Two Christchurch-based tech firms, Seequent and CerebralFix, launch Visible Geology, an immersive 3D educational tool to combat global shortages in earth scientists.

Net at Work integrates Sectigo certificates for NoSpamProxy users
Thu, 30th May 2024
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email security
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universities
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code signing
Net at Work integrates Sectigo certificates into NoSpamProxy, automating email encryption for 4,000+ enterprises worldwide, enhancing security and efficiency.

Highlight integrates Cisco ThousandEyes for enhanced monitoring
Wed, 29th May 2024
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apm
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software development
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it departments
Highlight has integrated Cisco ThousandEyes into its Service Observability Platform, aiming to significantly boost digital experience monitoring and network performance visibility.

MYOB Digital Challenge opens registrations with NZD $10,000 prize
Tue, 28th May 2024
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fintech
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financial systems
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genai
MYOB invites tech students from Australia and New Zealand to compete for NZD $10,000 in the 10th annual Digital Challenge. Registrations now open.

Bond University transitions to TechnologyOne SaaS solution
Mon, 20th May 2024
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saas
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edutech
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migration
Bond University transitions to a new cloud-based system in collaboration with TechnologyOne, enhancing its student experience and digital education strategy.

MI5 warns of UK universities targeted by foreign states
Wed, 1st May 2024
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data privacy
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mi5
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funding
MI5 flags foreign states targeting UK universities to harvest sensitive research data, hinting at universities' increasing role in national security discussions.

Partners in Performance names two new ANZ Directors
Wed, 24th Apr 2024
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transport
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universities
Australia's leading consultancy firm, Partners in Performance, welcomes new ANZ Directors, Ben Thompson and Jane Algie, bolstering their global leadership team and fuelling future growth and innovation.

TCS Sustainathon Malaysia 2024 challenges STEM gender gap
Mon, 8th Apr 2024
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students
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universities
Over 200 Malaysian students from 30 universities joined Tata Consultancy Services' Sustainathon, developing innovative strategies aimed at bridging the gender gap in STEM fields.

Crimson Education brings Ivy League programme to Kiwis
Thu, 4th Apr 2024
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ai
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leadership
EdTech leader Crimson Education partners with the University of Pennsylvania to provide an innovative, globe-spanning, hybrid entrepreneurship programme, enhancing both online and traditional classroom-based learning methods.

DTA unveils Learning Pathways to bolster dementia care in Australia
Wed, 3rd Apr 2024
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it training
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healthtech
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federal government
Dementia Training Australia (DTA) introduces Learning Pathways, an online tool for enhancing dementia care standards nationwide.

NVIDIA's breakthroughs redefine quantum computing landscape
Thu, 21st Mar 2024
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edutech
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quantum computing
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power / energy
Nvidia Technologies advances quantum computing with breakthroughs in science, finance, and educational realms, reshaping research strategies and propelling quantum era applications.

Ordr launches unique training programme to bolster cyber security skills
Wed, 13th Mar 2024
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it training
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digital transformation
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iot
Ordr introduces the innovative Ordr University, a unique AI-based training programme built to equip cybersecurity teams with the skills required to combat growing cyber threats.

IWD 2024: International Women’s Day 2024: How sharing equity is inspiring inclusion for female founders
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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productivity
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universities
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In 2023, female-founded US start-ups received only 2% total venture-backed capital; the International Women's Day 2024 theme 'Inspire Inclusion' aims to break down such barriers.

UK students call for faster AI tool adoption in universities
Tue, 5th Mar 2024
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edutech
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genai
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ai
Two-thirds of students believe their universities are too slow to adopt AI learning tools, signalling a sizeable need gap, according to a new survey.

VietCredCare cyber threat rocks Vietnam's social media landscape
Fri, 23rd Feb 2024
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malware
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phishing
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email security
Vietnam is being rocked by an advanced cyber threat, VietCredCare, targeting business social media accounts, leading to widespread data breaches in government, business, and education sectors.