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Kaleah Salmon
News Editor
Kaleah Salmon is a journalist in the TechDay editorial team. She has a keen interest in health, fitness, travel and sport. She previously worked as a journalist for Australian publication, Ministry of Sport.

Stories by Kaleah - Page 21

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HammerTech launches AI tools to streamline construction safety admin

Fri, 11th Jul 2025
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HammerTech launches HammerTech Intelligence, AI tools designed to automate construction site safety admin and provide real-time insights for contractors.
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Genesis hot water trial cuts energy use & eases grid strain

Wed, 9th Jul 2025
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Genesis' trial remotely controls hot water heating for 17,000 homes, cutting energy use by 10% and easing peak demands on New Zealand's grid.
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aconso unveils Insights tool for real-time HR data analytics

Wed, 9th Jul 2025
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aconso launches aconso Insights, a real-time HR analytics tool integrating with PowerBI and Tableau to enhance workforce data-driven decision-making.
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Black Salt Games reveals new project & launches Disc 2 Games

Wed, 9th Jul 2025
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Black Salt Games of Christchurch unveils a new game in pre-production and launches Disc 2 Games, a second studio led by familiar faces from Black Salt.
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BNZ launches Founder Housing to help tech founders buy homes

Wed, 9th Jul 2025
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home loans
BNZ launches Founder Housing to help tech founders in New Zealand buy homes by recognising business growth and backing, not just profit and personal income.
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Shirofune unlocks predicted LTV & new customer metrics for Amazon Ads

Tue, 8th Jul 2025
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data analytics
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Shirofune's new integration with Amazon Marketing Cloud adds predicted LTV and new customer metrics, helping advertisers optimise Amazon Ads for long-term value.
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HOYTS adds 539 D-BOX haptic seats across Australia & NZ

Fri, 4th Jul 2025
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HOYTS is adding 539 D-BOX haptic seats across 19 cinemas in Australia and New Zealand, boosting immersive motion recliner offerings by 70%.
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Unison launches free online Safe Sparks safety lessons for kids

Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
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power / energy
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online safety
Unison Networks launches the free Safe Sparks Digital Programme, teaching children aged 5-11 electrical safety online across Hawke's Bay, Taupō and Rotorua.
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ADLINK unveils rugged DLAP Edge AI platforms for industry use

Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
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ADLINK launches rugged DLAP Edge AI platforms with Intel Core processors, Nvidia GPUs, designed for harsh industrial environments and scalable AI applications.
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Isle of Man pioneers a new data-as-asset framework

Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
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clean technologies
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sustainability
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data sharing
The Isle of Man and EDM Council launch a global framework treating data as a capital asset to boost value, investment, and innovation in the data economy.
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Qantas data breach highlights need for strong risk management

Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
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supply chain
Qantas's robust data management at least identified a recent breach via a third party, protecting sensitive customer information amid rising cyber threats.
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Forterro expands industrial software with TARGIT acquisition

Fri, 27th Jun 2025
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manufacturing
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Forterro is set to acquire Danish BI firm TARGIT, adding 1,000+ SME clients and boosting its industrial software with new analytics expertise.
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Verax launches Protect to tackle AI data leak risks for firms

Fri, 27th Jun 2025
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data protection
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breach prevention
Verax AI launches Verax Protect globally to help firms prevent AI-driven data leaks, enhancing security and compliance amid rising AI adoption in businesses.
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Digital Future Aotearoa finalist for tech award bridging the divide

Fri, 27th Jun 2025
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education, learning & training
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digital literacy
Digital Future Aotearoa is a finalist for the Community Tech Champions award, recognised for advancing digital equity and opportunity across New Zealand.
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ReliaQuest launches GreyMatter automation to speed threat response

Fri, 27th Jun 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
ReliaQuest unveils GreyMatter Workflows, automating security operations to cut response times by 64% and reduce manual tasks by over half.
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Genesys unveils AI Studio to power safe, scalable virtual agents

Fri, 27th Jun 2025
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Genesys launches Cloud AI Studio with AI Guides, enabling firms to build scalable, ethical virtual agents for complex customer interactions without coding.
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Artificial intelligence helps create world's first opera at Mariinsky

Tue, 24th Jun 2025
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The Mariinsky Theatre unveiled Mandragora, the world's first opera created with artificial intelligence, blending tradition with cutting-edge technology.
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Most firms overestimate AI governance as privacy risks surge

Fri, 20th Jun 2025
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risk & compliance
Most firms overestimate their AI governance despite rising privacy risks and growing AI-related incidents, with only 17% deploying strong technical controls globally.
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Travel eSIM market set for growth as awareness remains low

Fri, 20th Jun 2025
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Only 23% of consumers in the US, UK and China have used eSIMs, though 49% are open to travel eSIMs once informed, showing strong growth potential.
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Sony brings climate change education to PlayStation 5 & VR2

Fri, 20th Jun 2025
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Sony launches Climate Station, a free PlayStation 5 and VR2 app using interactive data to educate users on climate change and future scenarios.