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Capture The Bug adds US tech leaders for North American push
DevOps

Capture The Bug adds US tech leaders for North American push

Hamilton-born Capture The Bug taps top US tech leaders to drive North American growth as demand rises for continuous security testing.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 19th Jan 2026
Carbn's management buyout to drive growth in green mobility
Fleet Management

Carbn's management buyout to drive growth in green mobility

Carbn has gone fully private in a management buyout, aiming to expand its green mobility services for businesses and government clients across New Zealand.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Sep 2025
AI Expert Advisory Panel to shape public sector use in New Zealand
Artificial Intelligence

AI Expert Advisory Panel to shape public sector use in New Zealand

New Zealand has formed an AI Expert Advisory Panel led by Professor Michael Witbrock to guide responsible AI use in the public sector.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Jul 2025
Waikato University & Company-X join forces on AI project
Data Analytics

Waikato University & Company-X join forces on AI project

A partnership between the University of Waikato and Company-X aims to enhance research impact in transport and infrastructure, boosting decision-making efficiency.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Oct 2024
University of Waikato & Spark Health form health tech partnership
Health Technologies

University of Waikato & Spark Health form health tech partnership

The University of Waikato partners with Spark Health to develop tech-driven health workforce, highlighting tech's role in improving education and patient care access.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Jul 2024
Spark invests $15m in Waikato's digital infrastructure in NZ
Cloud Services

Spark invests $15m in Waikato's digital infrastructure in NZ

Spark plans to invest over $15m into improving digital infrastructure in New Zealand's Waikato region, in conjunction with the University of Waikato.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Apr 2024
Kordia Group appoints Joshua Reedy as new CISO
Unified Communications

Kordia Group appoints Joshua Reedy as new CISO

Kordia Group hires Joshua Reedy from Vodafone as Chief Information Security Officer, responsible for internal cyber security posture and team leadership.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Mar 2023
2degrees promotes Emma-Kate Greer to Chief Corporate Affairs Officer
EduTech

2degrees promotes Emma-Kate Greer to Chief Corporate Affairs Officer

Emma-Kate Greer promoted to Chief Corporate Affairs Officer by 2degrees. Will continue to focus on sustainability and Kaupapa Mori initiatives.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 1st Mar 2023
University scholarship honours former Kordia CEO Scott Bartlett
Kordia

University scholarship honours former Kordia CEO Scott Bartlett

ASB, Kordia and the University of Waikato have announced a new scholarship to provide financial support to outstanding students.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Mar 2022
University of Waikato awards contract to global education technology SaaS provider
Software-as-a-Service

University of Waikato awards contract to global education technology SaaS provider

Tribal Group wins three-year contract with University of Waikato to deploy Student Marketing-Recruitment solution.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Jan 2022
University of Waikato says it's 'game on' for esports
Gaming

University of Waikato says it's 'game on' for esports

In what might just be a New Zealand first, budding esports stars can now study this booming industry as part of their university degrees.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 17th Dec 2021
Roadmap launched to grow New Zealand's robotics industry
Robotics

Roadmap launched to grow New Zealand's robotics industry

New Zealand launches national strategy to boost robotics and automation sector, set to replace up to 46% of jobs by 2040.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Dec 2021
Aotearoa's cyber skills shortage: The tug-of-war between talent supply & demand
Risk & Compliance

Aotearoa's cyber skills shortage: The tug-of-war between talent supply & demand

Like any balance of supply and demand, there's a frustrating gap between what graduates are taught and what the market needs.

By Sara Barker • 11 min read • Wed, 1st Dec 2021
Arista Networks to build networking infrastructure for University of Waikato
Wireless Networks

Arista Networks to build networking infrastructure for University of Waikato

The build, which covers the university's data centre, campus, and wireless environments, will support more than 12,000 students and 1,600 staff.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Apr 2021
University of Waikato installs NVIDIA supercomputer to advance AI research
Artificial Intelligence

University of Waikato installs NVIDIA supercomputer to advance AI research

Supercomputer dubbed 'The Ferrari of computing' installed at University of Waikato to boost AI research capabilities.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 20th Apr 2021
Researchers to examine Māori perspectives on ethical data management
Data Science

Researchers to examine Māori perspectives on ethical data management

University of Waikato professors secure funding for research on Māori approaches to privacy and governance in the digital environment.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Oct 2020

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The good and bad: What AI means for the future of New Zealand
EduTech

The good and bad: What AI means for the future of New Zealand

New Zealand AI expert Heitor Gomes explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping job markets and raises ethical concerns, urging Kiwis to stay ahead.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Tue, 2nd Jul 2024
University of Waikato launches AI research institute 'Te Ipu o te Mahara'
Data Analytics

University of Waikato launches AI research institute 'Te Ipu o te Mahara'

Te Ipu o te Mahara, which means 'A Receptacle of Consciousness', is an institute that will explore real-time analytics in big data and machine learning.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Apr 2021