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VivaTech 2024: AI, sustainability & first Tesla collaboration

Fri, 5th Apr 2024
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VivaTech's 2024 event in Paris is set to create waves in AI, sustainability and mobility, boasting a record 30% increase in international guests.
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Sarah-Jane Peterschlingmann elected as Vice Chair of ACS Queensland BEC

Tue, 28th Nov 2023
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ATech's Sarah-Jane Peterschlingmann elected as Vice Chair of the Australian Computer Society Queensland BEC for 2024/2025.
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Hands-on Review: Satechi 100W USB-C Compact Charger

Thu, 20th Jul 2023
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Satechi's 100W USB-C Compact Charger is the perfect solution for charging multiple devices, with its small size and powerful capabilities.
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Ashurst hires Anthony Lloyd as partner in Digital Economy team

Mon, 5th Jun 2023
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Ashurst builds digital economy practice with the appointment of Anthony Lloyd as Partner in its Sydney office from DLA Piper.
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CompTIA event to discuss how generative AI will affect MSPs

Tue, 9th May 2023
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The ANZ Computer Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) is hosting its latest industry networking event series to discuss the impact of ChatGPT on MSPs.
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FMI: Water desalination equipment market value $25b by 2032

Wed, 29th Mar 2023
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Future Market Insights (FMI) has released new research that forecasts the water desalination equipment market will value USD$25 billion by the end of 2032.
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Thorn Financial merges with Limelight to create new fintech

Mon, 28th Mar 2022
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Thorn Financial Services has announced a merger with Limelight Software, a vehicle dealership management software provider, to form Limelight Group.
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Hands-on Review: Satechi Trio Wireless Charger & Satechi Slim X3 Bluetooth Backlit Keyboard

Fri, 10th Dec 2021
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Satechi's Trio Wireless Charging Pad and Slim X3 Bluetooth Keyboard offer sleek and efficient solutions for charging and working with multiple devices.
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Aquila Technology customers urged to change passwords after data breach

Wed, 29th Sep 2021
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A data breach of the Lower Hutt retailer's systems may have compromised customers' personal and credit card information.
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Claroty raises $140m, marks largest investment ever for the sector

Mon, 21st Jun 2021
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Claroty raises $140m in funding round to meet growing demand for industrial and critical infrastructure cybersecurity.
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Hands-on Review: BenQ PD3220U monitor

Mon, 16th Nov 2020
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This outstanding display is one to look out for if you're a Mac user searching for a good-looking, well-performing monitor for your setup.
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16 reasons why you should move your backup to a NZ-hosted solution

Mon, 3rd Aug 2020
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Cloud backups are a popular choice for enterprises, but where are they really being stored? Here's why hosting in New Zealand is a better option.
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HP drives 3D printing for the manufacturing industry

Fri, 10th May 2019
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The new products and partnerships are designed to bring new levels of manufacturing predictability and quality to customers scaling to full production.
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Is NZ's tech industry starting to mature?

Wed, 17th Apr 2019
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New Zealand's tech industry, the nation's fastest-growing sector, is maturing rapidly, with successful exits spurring reinvestment and new ventures.
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Callaghan Innovation: 'Unicorns' create $34b for New Zealand

Mon, 8th Apr 2019
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New Zealand's 'unicorns', including Rocket Lab and Xero, have driven more than NZD $34 billion in value, boosting the nation's innovation ecosystem.
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The Kiwi company driving commercial drone tech growth

Mon, 5th Nov 2018
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Dotterel Technologies, a New Zealand drone technology company, has raised NZ$1.06m in a capital raising round led by Jelix Ventures, and has partnered with MIT.
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Exclusive: The opportunities and challenges for Kiwi tech companies

Mon, 30th Jul 2018
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Kiwi tech businesses face challenges in accessing talent, capital, and larger customer markets, according to Augen Software Group director Mitchell Pham.
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NZ Super Fund invests US$65m in American cloud company

Mon, 14th May 2018
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Following the Rubicon investment, around 2% of the NZ Super Fund is invested in expansion capital investments.
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Tech Data appointed as Autodesk's ASEAN distributor

Wed, 24th Jan 2018
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Tech Data appointed as Autodesk's Value Added Distributor in ASEAN markets, offering full solution portfolio to partners.
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Founder of the Tech Girls movement wins entrepreneur award

Tue, 10th Oct 2017
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Jenine Beekhuyzen wins 2017 Pearcey Queensland Entrepreneur Award for her work in STEM education and entrepreneurship. #tech #awards.