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Climate resilience is becoming a core technology strategy
Agricultural Technology

Climate resilience is becoming a core technology strategy

Weather-related outages are pushing technology firms to treat resilience as vital as emissions cuts, with connectivity now a business continuity issue.

By Nicky Preston • 5 min read • Last month
QBE provides support for the growth of a resilience culture
Disaster Recovery

QBE provides support for the growth of a resilience culture

Grant funding will back New Zealand groups tackling climate risk and inclusion, as QBE links recovery support to stronger resilience.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sat, 27th Jun 2026
Rod Drury awarded knighthood for services to tech
EduTech

Rod Drury awarded knighthood for services to tech

Xero founder Rod Drury has been made a Knight Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to business and technology.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 31st Dec 2025
NZ innovators using artificial intelligence traps in conservation fight against pests
Artificial Intelligence

NZ innovators using artificial intelligence traps in conservation fight against pests

Innovators in New Zealand are employing artificial intelligence traps to enhance conservation efforts, aiming for a pest-free nation by 2050 amid rising challenges.

By Kate Green • 4 min read • Mon, 3rd Feb 2025

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Eighteen Australians awarded 2025 John Monash Scholarships
Space

Eighteen Australians awarded 2025 John Monash Scholarships

Eighteen Australians have been awarded the prestigious John Monash Scholarships for 2025, recognising leaders in fields like aerospace and cancer research.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Oct 2024
Smart Water Meters set to revolutionise Australian utilities
Data Analytics

Smart Water Meters set to revolutionise Australian utilities

Australian utility adopts smart meters, partnering with Amdocs for data-driven water conservation and enhanced digital metering capabilities.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Apr 2024
IWD 2024: The demand for more women in tech deepens
Unified Communications

IWD 2024: The demand for more women in tech deepens

IWD 2024 hails the call for more women in the technology sector as the industry diversifies women's communication skills, empathy and creative problem-solving abilities.

By Libby Shade • 5 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024

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Cambridge releases open AI map of Earth's land surface
Agricultural Technology

Cambridge releases open AI map of Earth's land surface

Governments and researchers can now track land-use change, crop health and biodiversity globally without proprietary systems after Cambridge opened its dataset.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Cellnex UK sets up £180k fund for mast host communities
Artificial Intelligence

Cellnex UK sets up £180k fund for mast host communities

Local groups in host areas can now seek grants of up to GBP £5,000 for projects after Cellnex UK earmarked GBP £180,000 in year one.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Wed, 20th May 2026
AI infrastructure growth threatens 14 million Australian bees a year
Agricultural Technology

AI infrastructure growth threatens 14 million Australian bees a year

A University of Sydney study warns AI infrastructure growth could cause the loss of up to 14 million Australian bees annually, threatening agriculture and biodiversity.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Nov 2025
Indigenous knowledge & eDNA unite for climate resilience in Australia
Data governance

Indigenous knowledge & eDNA unite for climate resilience in Australia

An Australian project combines Indigenous knowledge with eDNA technology to empower local communities in climate-resilient biodiversity monitoring and conservation.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 1st Aug 2025
Indosat launches Jaga Raya to boost ecosystem monitoring
EduTech

Indosat launches Jaga Raya to boost ecosystem monitoring

Indosat has launched Jaga Raya, an IoT-driven programme monitoring ecosystems in Indonesia to boost environment protection and community livelihoods.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 28th May 2025
AI speeds up Tasmanian wildlife monitoring & conservation work
Artificial Intelligence

AI speeds up Tasmanian wildlife monitoring & conservation work

Tasmania's WildTracker utilises AI to sort over 774,000 wildlife images, saving 900 volunteer hours and boosting conservation efforts across the region.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Fri, 2nd May 2025
Sphere Drones secures $1.89m deal with NSW National Parks
Drones

Sphere Drones secures $1.89m deal with NSW National Parks

Sphere Drones wins $1.89 million contract with NSW's NPWS to improve natural hazard management using their HubX drone systems.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Oct 2024
Breakthrough in RFID tech revolutionises fossil tracking
Storage

Breakthrough in RFID tech revolutionises fossil tracking

A breakthrough in fossil tracking, combining RFID from HID, InfraMarker's system, and Esri's mapping software has boosted excavation efficiency.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Jul 2024
UK households respond to energy crisis with conservation strategies
Power / Energy

UK households respond to energy crisis with conservation strategies

With energy bills on the rise across the UK, Sergey Ogorodnov, CEO of Voltaware, suggests four key strategies, including energy-efficient lighting and insulation, to maintain costs amidst the ongoing energy crisis.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Feb 2024
Synspective & Fujitsu Vietnam unite for disaster defence boost
Unified Communications

Synspective & Fujitsu Vietnam unite for disaster defence boost

Japanese satellite firm Synspective and Fujitsu Vietnam collaborate to bolster Vietnam's disaster defences and to advance socio-economic growth with space tech.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Feb 2024