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New Zealanders showing major concern over misuse of AI
Artificial Intelligence

New Zealanders showing major concern over misuse of AI

A substantial 72% of New Zealanders are apprehensive about AI misuse and under-regulation, highlighting a significant knowledge gap.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Feb 2024
Concern grows over children's online safety in Aotearoa
Artificial Intelligence

Concern grows over children's online safety in Aotearoa

73% of New Zealanders, particularly women and adults aged 30-49, express high concern about children accessing inappropriate content online.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Feb 2024
Over half of New Zealand's internet workforce want more remote work
Artificial Intelligence

Over half of New Zealand's internet workforce want more remote work

Over half of New Zealand's internet-capable workforce want to increase remote working, according to InternetNZ's latest findings; however, employer restrictions remain a significant barrier.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Feb 2024
InternetNZ research highlights Kiwis' concerns about online world
EduTech

InternetNZ research highlights Kiwis' concerns about online world

InternetNZ's upcoming research, unveiling NZ's attitudes to the online world and AI, also highlights increasing concerns about cyberbullying and online harm.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Feb 2024

Global Stories

Aras stories

IWD 2024: How and why tech companies should help women reach the c-suite
Workplace

IWD 2024: How and why tech companies should help women reach the c-suite

Revealing only 26% of UK tech staff are women, an op-ed explores how tech firms can secure gender balance and women's progress to leadership roles.

By Katharina Richter-Weiss • 4 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Let's create a secure digital world for women, together
Unified Communications

IWD 2024: Let's create a secure digital world for women, together

On International Women's Day 2024, it's a crucial necessity to jointly combat gender-based cyber crimes and establish a secure digital space for women worldwide.

By Saba Hasan • 5 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
EIZO & Aras Innovator unite to streamline manufacturing processes
Manufacturing

EIZO & Aras Innovator unite to streamline manufacturing processes

Aras, the digital thread supplier, and EIZO, the industry electronics manufacturer, team up to modernise and economise manufacturing via a reliable digital connectivity solution.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Lessons learned: Reflecting on career growth and diversity
Human Capital Management

IWD 2024: Lessons learned: Reflecting on career growth and diversity

Reflecting on her journey on International Women's Day, Aras's general counsel shares her career growth insights, highlighting adaptability and the importance of pursuing diverse paths.

By Lalitha Gunturi • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
Tech sector tackles gender diversity in lead up to International Women's Day
Health Technologies

Tech sector tackles gender diversity in lead up to International Women's Day

Female tech leaders from Tanium and Sekuro shed light on gender diversity within the industry and the need for inclusive environments to retain women, ahead of International Women's Day.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Mar 2024
Microsoft AI in healthcare: From data interpretation to tailored training
Data Analytics

Microsoft AI in healthcare: From data interpretation to tailored training

AI advancements, with companies like Volpara and Techion leading the charge, are revolutionising the healthcare industry, promising unprecedented capabilities and potentially triggering a transformation as significant as the discovery of penicillin.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 27th Feb 2024
Johnson Matthey chooses Aras Innovator for digital transformation
Software-as-a-Service

Johnson Matthey chooses Aras Innovator for digital transformation

Johnson Matthey has selected Aras Innovator to upgrade its legacy systems and facilitate the digitisation of its worldwide operations starting Q1 2024.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Mon, 26th Feb 2024
'Accessing Connection' report sheds light on LGBTI digital divide
Digital divide

'Accessing Connection' report sheds light on LGBTI digital divide

'Accessing Connection' report by ILGA World unveils the extensive digital divide faced by the global LGBTI community, as they grapple with issues impacting digital inclusion.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Feb 2024
'Artificial Inflation of Traffic' scams skyrocket in 2023
Artificial Intelligence

'Artificial Inflation of Traffic' scams skyrocket in 2023

A Swedish report exposes a disturbing surge in Artificial Inflation of Traffic (AIT) fraud, with 20 billion fraudulent SMS messages costing organisations a total of $1.16 billion in 2023.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Feb 2024
Bumble launches AI tool Deception Detector to counter fake profiles
Email Security

Bumble launches AI tool Deception Detector to counter fake profiles

Bumble Inc. unveils AI-powered Deception Detector to combat fake profiles and scams, resulting in a 45% drop in user reports of false accounts in two months.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Feb 2024

Stories from Other Regions

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Flexible work & menopause leave top female worker's demands
Hybrid & Remote Work

Flexible work & menopause leave top female worker's demands

Flexible hours, anti-harassment measures, pay openness and menopause leave emerge as top priorities for retaining female staffers.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 20th Feb 2024
Indian woman's bedtime story aids AI & financial knowledge
EduTech

Indian woman's bedtime story aids AI & financial knowledge

Baby Rajaram Bokale's bedtime readings make a wider social impact in India, training AI in overlooked languages and gaining key financial knowledge through a Karya initiative.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 9th Feb 2024
Hitachi launches financial inclusion drive in India
Unified Communications

Hitachi launches financial inclusion drive in India

Hitachi Payment Services unveils Hitachi Money Spot Plus, a financial inclusion initiative aimed at extending its reach within underserved regions in India.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Jan 2024