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Salesforce event in Auckland highlights AI transformation
Customer Experience

Salesforce event in Auckland highlights AI transformation

The Salesforce Agentforce World Tour in Auckland attracted over 1,300 attendees, showcasing the impact of autonomous AI agents on New Zealand businesses.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Nov 2024
Auckland's Spark Game Arena Live dazzles with NZD $240K tourney
Gaming

Auckland's Spark Game Arena Live dazzles with NZD $240K tourney

Auckland's Spark Game Arena Live attracted thousands this weekend, featuring a NZD $240,000 Fortnite tournament and an innovative gaming experience.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Sep 2024

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RØDE updates Wireless Micro with Bluetooth, new app features
Content Creation

RØDE updates Wireless Micro with Bluetooth, new app features

RØDE's new firmware update adds Bluetooth to its Wireless Micro, enabling direct pairing with iOS via the free RØDE Capture app for seamless audio recording.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025
Manufacturing leaders to tackle digital transformation challenges
Manufacturing

Manufacturing leaders to tackle digital transformation challenges

Object Edge will host the Manufacturing Edge Leadership Summit, focusing on digital transformation to tackle key challenges in the sector amid economic turbulence.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
Event organisers urged to improve translation impact metrics
EduTech

Event organisers urged to improve translation impact metrics

Research from Interprefy unveils that event organisers must better evaluate live translation services to enhance attendee engagement and facilitate decision-making.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Feb 2025
AI transforms multilingual event planning landscape
EduTech

AI transforms multilingual event planning landscape

A recent study by Interprefy reveals that 94% of multilingual event planners are keen to embrace AI-powered speech translation to enhance future events.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Feb 2025
Live Group unveils Envoku for personalised engagement
Marketing Technologies

Live Group unveils Envoku for personalised engagement

Live Group has unveiled Envoku, an AI-driven platform aimed at revolutionising audience engagement and personalisation for businesses and event organisers.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Nov 2024
Research shows 94% of event planners consider AI for translation
EduTech

Research shows 94% of event planners consider AI for translation

A new Interprefy report reveals that 94% of event planners would consider AI for live translation, indicating a trend towards multilingual support in corporate events.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Sep 2024

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Rockwell Automation showcases AI & digitalisation in Jakarta
Manufacturing

Rockwell Automation showcases AI & digitalisation in Jakarta

Nearly 400 industrial leaders gathered as manufacturers in Indonesia weighed AI, analytics and digital tools to tackle costs and complexity.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
SOUTHSTART 2026 brings global tech & culture to SA
EduTech

SOUTHSTART 2026 brings global tech & culture to SA

SOUTHSTART 2026 will bring OpenAI, Canva, Derek Sivers and Peter Helliar to Adelaide for a three-day tech, climate and culture forum.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Feb 2026
Samsung launches new Galaxy devices in Australia with AI focus
Digital Entertainment

Samsung launches new Galaxy devices in Australia with AI focus

Samsung launches its AI-powered Galaxy Tab S11 and S25 FE phones in Australia, starting at AUD $349, with new tablets, earbuds, and smartphones now available.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Fri, 26th Sep 2025
British sailors trial uncertainty-aware AI to boost race tactics
Artificial Intelligence

British sailors trial uncertainty-aware AI to boost race tactics

British offshore sailors Next Step Racing are trialling digiLab's uncertainty-aware AI to enhance race tactics and optimise performance in the 2025 Défi Paprec race.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025
Advance.CBP unveils new Makati office & plans for credit access
Fintech

Advance.CBP unveils new Makati office & plans for credit access

ADVANCE.CBP opens new office in Makati, unveiling advanced credit scoring solutions to boost financial inclusion across the Philippines.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025
TechWorks unveils AI community for UK deep tech sectors
Robotics

TechWorks unveils AI community for UK deep tech sectors

TechWorks has launched TechWorks-AI, a new initiative aimed at promoting AI and machine learning innovation across the UK's deep tech sectors from Bletchley Park.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Mar 2025
UK cybersecurity budgets to rise by over 30% in 2025
Firewalls

UK cybersecurity budgets to rise by over 30% in 2025

Cybersecurity budgets in the UK are set to rise by 31% in 2025, significantly outpacing the global average of 15%, as organisations enhance their security frameworks.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Jan 2025
PanIIT summit 2025 concludes with over 3,500 delegates
EduTech

PanIIT summit 2025 concludes with over 3,500 delegates

The PanIIT World of Technology Summit 2025 in Mumbai attracted over 3,500 delegates, focusing on digital transformation and innovation across industries.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
Indonesia AI Day 2024 to boost AI sovereignty vision
Unified Communications

Indonesia AI Day 2024 to boost AI sovereignty vision

Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison is set to host 'Indonesia AI Day 2024' on 14 November in Jakarta, focusing on AI Sovereignty and its economic impact.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Nov 2024