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Robinson secures $71 million for advanced tech platform
EduTech

Robinson secures $71 million for advanced tech platform

Robinson Research Institute secures $71 million over seven years to boost New Zealand's advanced magnetic technology and materials innovations.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 9th May 2025
Using building materials for carbon storage
University of Canterbury

Using building materials for carbon storage

Replacing conventional materials in new infrastructure could lock away 16.6 billion tonnes of CO2 a year, researchers say.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Feb 2025
Netsafe report urges urgent reform of digital safety law
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Netsafe report urges urgent reform of digital safety law

Netsafe's Annual Report reveals a sharp rise in online threats in New Zealand, urging urgent reforms to the Harmful Digital Communications Act.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Dec 2024

Global Stories

Building materials stories

Hands-on Review: Cricut Maker 4 brings pro-grade crafting to the desktop
Microsoft Windows

Hands-on Review: Cricut Maker 4 brings pro-grade crafting to the desktop

The Cricut Maker 4 is a powerful, fast desktop tool for precise DIY crafting, but its software issues may test users' patience.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Jun 2025
BlueVoyant unveils SBOM tool to tackle third-party software risk
Supply Chain

BlueVoyant unveils SBOM tool to tackle third-party software risk

BlueVoyant has launched a Software Bill of Materials tool to help firms manage third-party software risks and improve supply chain cyber defence.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Jun 2025
Lineaje survey reveals software supply chain security gaps
Digital Transformation

Lineaje survey reveals software supply chain security gaps

Lineaje's survey reveals software supply chain security gaps, with 48% of experts missing SBOM compliance amid rising AI-related risks and vulnerabilities.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 29th May 2025
NTT DATA unveils Smart AI Agent Ecosystem for business growth
Private Cloud

NTT DATA unveils Smart AI Agent Ecosystem for business growth

NTT DATA launches Smart AI Agent Ecosystem to boost business transformation with intelligent automation and industry-specific AI solutions worldwide.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 5 min read • Fri, 16th May 2025
Cybersecurity spend to surpass $200B as risks surge
Software-as-a-Service

Cybersecurity spend to surpass $200B as risks surge

Global cybersecurity spending is set to exceed USD $200 billion in 2024 as firms boost defences against rising cyber threats amid digital growth.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 5 min read • Thu, 15th May 2025
Semiconductor materials market set to reach USD $119.8 billion
Unified Communications

Semiconductor materials market set to reach USD $119.8 billion

The electronics and semiconductor materials market is set to more than double from USD $58.0bn in 2023 to USD $119.8bn by 2034, driven by tech advances and digitisation.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 1st May 2025
Massive attack on GitHub affects over 23,000 repositories
Supply Chain

Massive attack on GitHub affects over 23,000 repositories

A recent cyber attack has compromised over 23,000 GitHub repositories, raising alarms over software supply chain security and the exploitation of trusted components.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Mar 2025
BRKZ secures USD $17 million to enhance Saudi expansion
Supply Chain

BRKZ secures USD $17 million to enhance Saudi expansion

BRKZ has secured USD $17 million in Series A funding to enhance construction procurement in Saudi Arabia, raising total funds to USD $22.5 million.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 11th Feb 2025
DigiCert predicts AI & quantum impact on cybersecurity 2025
Internet of Things

DigiCert predicts AI & quantum impact on cybersecurity 2025

DigiCert's 2025 cybersecurity predictions highlight the urgent need for Australian businesses to enhance digital trust amid rising AI-driven risks.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Dec 2024
Cloudsmith achieves full compliance with OCI v1.1 standard
Virtualisation

Cloudsmith achieves full compliance with OCI v1.1 standard

Cloudsmith has announced its compliance with the Open Container Initiative v1.1 standard, enhancing container image management and software supply chain relationships.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
Matrak enhances sustainability with CBME partnership
Supply Chain

Matrak enhances sustainability with CBME partnership

Matrak has partnered with the China Building Material Exhibition/Trade Centre to boost supply chain transparency and sustainability for Australian builders.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Nov 2024
Memory safety vulnerabilities continue to plague ICS: Here's what to do about it
Cybersecurity

Memory safety vulnerabilities continue to plague ICS: Here's what to do about it

Memory safety vulnerabilities are surging in industrial control systems, with over 3,000 reported in 2022, prompting urgent calls for enhanced security measures.

By Shane Fry • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Oct 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Building materials stories

Honeywell acquires Li-ion Tamer to boost battery fire safety
Cartech

Honeywell acquires Li-ion Tamer to boost battery fire safety

Honeywell acquires Li-ion Tamer from Nexceris to enhance early detection and prevent fires in lithium-ion batteries amid soaring global demand.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
Azul enhances Java security detection, cutting false positives by 99%
Software-as-a-Service

Azul enhances Java security detection, cutting false positives by 99%

Azul's new Java security tool cuts false positives by 99%, boosting detection accuracy and helping DevOps teams focus on real risks in production code.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Jun 2025