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Optimation reaches the NZ Hi-Tech Awards 2024 finals
Optimation

Optimation reaches the NZ Hi-Tech Awards 2024 finals

Optimation, a tech solutions provider, is a finalist in the NZ Hi-Tech Awards 2024 for their pioneering product, Optimation Connect.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Apr 2024
Rural Connectivity Symposium 2024 registration opens, TUANZ leads
Health Technologies

Rural Connectivity Symposium 2024 registration opens, TUANZ leads

The Tech Users Association launches registration for the Rural Connectivity Symposium 2024, aimed at addressing tech challenges in rural communities post-national election.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 27th Feb 2024

Global Stories

Accessibility stories

APhone teams up with Aethir for decentralised cloud services
Unified Communications

APhone teams up with Aethir for decentralised cloud services

APhone and Aethir announce a partnership to decentralise cloud smartphone and GPU cloud computing, enhancing full node deployment accessibility.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 21st May 2024
GitHub unveils new initiatives for Global Accessibility Day
Platform-as-a-Service

GitHub unveils new initiatives for Global Accessibility Day

GitHub launches innovative accessibility initiatives, led by their first Head of Accessibility, Ed Summers, to enhance inclusivity for over 100 million developers.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 17th May 2024
Dramatic increase in business focus on digital accessibility
Risk & Compliance

Dramatic increase in business focus on digital accessibility

Revealing a growing corporate focus on digital accessibility, Applause's annual survey highlights an upward trend towards inclusive design principles.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 15th May 2024
Dasera partners with Cisco, Cohesity & Intuitive Cloud to extend DSPM reach
Data Protection

Dasera partners with Cisco, Cohesity & Intuitive Cloud to extend DSPM reach

Data security firm Dasera has announced partnerships with Cisco, Cohesity, and Intuitive Cloud along with platform enhancements and a flexible monthly pricing model as part of its bid to become more accessible.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 8th May 2024
Global tech firms boost human-centred design investment
Investment

Global tech firms boost human-centred design investment

Over half of global tech firms plan to up investment in user-friendly software design amid increasing importance of digital accessibility.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Apr 2024
Fastrack Technology's three keys to making the most of colocation
Disaster Recovery

Fastrack Technology's three keys to making the most of colocation

As more businesses seek cloud-like features with regulatory compliance and security, colocation facilities have proven essential.

By Grace Tran • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Mar 2024
DS-Compliance & Blue Fusion alliance reshapes data analysis in intelligence
Natural language processing

DS-Compliance & Blue Fusion alliance reshapes data analysis in intelligence

DS-Compliance and Blue Fusion Technologies have forged an alliance to revolutionise data analysis in intelligence and law enforcement, merging AI-driven analytics with advanced data processing.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: To facilitate advancement in equality, we must replace legacy systems
Customer Experience

IWD 2024: To facilitate advancement in equality, we must replace legacy systems

Replacement of longstanding systems with advancing technology is key to promoting equality and progress, as seen from this year's International Women's Day focus.

By Brooke Eddie • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: AI as your child's new study buddy and guide
EduTech

IWD 2024: AI as your child's new study buddy and guide

AI's enhanced role in education offers a personalised learning experience, easing teachers' workload, while providing tailored study schedules and multi-language support for students.

By Penelope Barton • 5 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Speak with your subconscious to enhance progress everywhere
Investment

IWD 2024: Speak with your subconscious to enhance progress everywhere

A focus of International Women's Day 2024 supports personal investment to enrich lives, enhance careers, and empower industries.

By Bronwyn Penhaligon • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
SNS launches upgraded Nomad v.2.1 for enhanced remote workflows
Workflow

SNS launches upgraded Nomad v.2.1 for enhanced remote workflows

Studio Network Solutions unveils Nomad v.2.1, the next iteration of their remote workflow tool, with enhanced features to improve accessibility and streamline remote workflows amid the increasingly remote production landscape.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Mar 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Accessibility stories

Barriers inhibiting uptake of human-centric app development
Software Development

Barriers inhibiting uptake of human-centric app development

Despite believing human-centric app development is crucial, just 24% of Australians are implementing relevant measures.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Apr 2024
Giga! boosts app accessibility for Singapore's disabled community
Large Language Models

Giga! boosts app accessibility for Singapore's disabled community

StarHub's Giga! enhances digital inclusivity for People with Disabilities (PWDs) in Singapore through new, integrated accessibility features and continued free service, endorsing the Digital for Life initiative.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Apr 2024
How voice recognition technology can transform customer experience in Australia
Customer Experience

How voice recognition technology can transform customer experience in Australia

Voice recognition technology is predicted to accelerate Australia's customer experience revolution, offering streamlined, secure, and personalised interactions across industries.

By Robert Woolfrey • 4 min read • Wed, 27th Mar 2024
TerraPay & Alfardan Exchange partner to boost digital remittances
Payment Technologies

TerraPay & Alfardan Exchange partner to boost digital remittances

TerraPay partners with Qatar's Alfardan Exchange with a strategic aim to create advanced digital cross-border remittance solutions, enhancing global financial inclusivity.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Mar 2024