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Uber updates bug bounty terms to stop extortion and unauthorised data collection

Tue, 1st May 2018
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Uber updates bug bounty program to include safe harbour for good faith hackers, but warns against illegal activity and extortion.
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GTC18 - SAS on how to make money with deep learning

Thu, 29th Mar 2018
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Implementing and getting an ROI with deep learning is achievable for any business, says SAS chief data scientist Wayne Thompson.
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OMG Tech bridges gender gap early by keeping girls curious

Fri, 23rd Mar 2018
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By the time girls reach high school, they've already made major decisions about life direction – so it's vital to foster an interest in tech early.
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Cure Kids the winners at Ingram's fourth Annual Golf Tournament

Mon, 19th Mar 2018
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For the fourth year in a row, Ingram Micro NZ hosted their Annual Charity Golf Tournament, raising $53,000 for the very deserving Cure Kids.
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Photo Gallery: Ingram Micro NZ's Cure Kids Golf Day

Fri, 16th Mar 2018
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See the highlights from the huge fundraising day that Ingram Micro facilitated to benefit Cure Kids at the North Shore Golf Club.
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Haier and AUT partner to create AR charity campaign

Fri, 16th Mar 2018
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An augmented reality colouring-in mobile application will take the Big Hoot art trail from the streets of Auckland to kids nationwide.
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Social media campaigns secure $1million for Kiwi charities

Thu, 15th Mar 2018
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Social media campaigns help New Zealand charities secure $1m in funding in less than two weeks through online community initiative.
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Ingram Micro NZ staff get fit and go bush for Cure Kids

Fri, 19th Jan 2018
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Eight staff members have signed up for the Cure Kids Great Adventure race in a bid to raise at least $20,000 for the charity.
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FOUR- sorry, TWO months until Ingram Micro Cure Kids Golf Day 2018

Fri, 19th Jan 2018
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Ingram Micro are getting teed up for another day of golf and charity in just a couple of months. Partners - get your clubs at the ready.
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SafeStack offers free 'Security Big Day Out' for Wellington not-for-profits

Tue, 31st Oct 2017
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SafeStack to run 'Security Big Day Out' seminar in Wellington to help not-for-profit sector with tight budgets.
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Westcon-Comstor gets on the bike to support mental health

Wed, 18th Oct 2017
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Westcon-Comstor is throwing its weight behind the Mental Health Foundation, linking its latest Cisco promotion with fundraising for the charity.
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Propellerhead helps Kiwi kids get access to digital education

Tue, 17th Oct 2017
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Propellerhead donates tech gear to empower Kiwi youngsters in digital skills, boosting OMGTech!'s visionary education drive.
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Dell plans $14m donation: “It's our responsibility to prepare the next generation”

Fri, 13th Oct 2017
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By encouraging youth regardless of gender, ethnicity or social class to study STEM, there's an opportunity to bring in different perspectives.
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Social enterprise helps measure impact and equips minority groups with IT skills

Mon, 9th Oct 2017
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Luis Duenas, EmpowerSE CEO, has over 10 years of experience in the industry, with a career across non-for profit and corporate sectors.
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Gamers to the rescue: Developers raise funds for the disabled

Mon, 2nd Oct 2017
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UK gamers unite in charity play, raising over £185k for disabled peers with custom tech for inclusive gaming fun.
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Ingram Micro exec takes the plunge for Cure Kids

Wed, 27th Sep 2017
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Ingram Micro's Jason Langley will take a plunge later today as the distie continues its support for Cure Kids. Here's how you can help give him a push.
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Movember Foundation replaces spreadsheets with new financial system

Thu, 14th Sep 2017
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Board International partners with Movember Foundation, replacing spreadsheets and manual processes with performance management software.
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Datacom hackathon pushes social impact and CSR to the fore

Tue, 29th Aug 2017
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The first prize went to Team Happy Life for charity Child Matters which provides adult training to help prevent child abuse.
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Facebook announces major updates that redefine the news feed and birthday posts

Fri, 18th Aug 2017
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Facebook to crack down on clickbait in news feed, targeting fake video play buttons and static images disguised as videos.
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Kiwi social enterprise drops a cherry bomb with new cola flavour

Mon, 14th Aug 2017
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Wellington's Roxy Cinema teams up with Karma Cola to unveil a nostalgic cherry flavoured cola that supports Sierra Leone farmers.