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New modular quantum platform QUB promises flexible research deployment

Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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QuantWare, Q-CTRL and Qblox launch QUB, a modular quantum computing platform offering 5 to 41 qubits for enterprise and research flexibility.
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One New Zealand unveils sustainable office in Wynyard Quarter

Thu, 6th Nov 2025
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One New Zealand has opened a sustainable office in Auckland's Wynyard Quarter, blending flexible workspaces with Māori culture and eco-friendly design.
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Graphic design tops New Zealand freelance roles amid AI growth

Wed, 15th Oct 2025
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Graphic design leads New Zealand's freelance jobs despite AI growth, as demand for creatives and tech specialists surges in 2024, says global report.
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StorMagic & SNUC launch AI-ready edge infrastructure appliances

Thu, 25th Sep 2025
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StorMagic and SNUC launch AI-ready edge infrastructure appliances, combining rugged servers with SvHCI software for easy, flexible deployment worldwide.
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Developers save 7.3 hours weekly with AI, but many companies lag behind

Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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Developers save 7.3 hours weekly using AI tools, but company investment in upskilling and formal AI training significantly lags behind, survey reveals.
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Age as an asset: Inclusive hiring solutions for Australia's over-50 workforce

Tue, 5th Aug 2025
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Nearly 25% of Australia's 2025 workforce is over 50, yet 42% face age discrimination, despite their vital skills in sectors like healthcare and construction.
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Major gap found between HR spend & employees' top priorities

Wed, 16th Jul 2025
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Research reveals flexible work and mental health support top employees' priorities for 2026, urging firms to align budgets with actual workforce needs.
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New research reveals flaws in cybersecurity recruitment approach

Wed, 16th Jul 2025
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New research reveals enterprise cybersecurity recruitment struggles stem from inconsistent roles, poor pay, limited remote work, and neglect of mental health support.
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Exclusive: Lightspeed on why tech and AI are 'key' to hospitality's future

Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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Lightspeed's Asia-Pacific MD Nicole Buisson says AI and smarter tech are vital for Aussie hospitality to tackle inflation, labour costs and changing consumer habits.
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Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise & Versa boost secure network access

Wed, 18th Jun 2025
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Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise has deepened its partnership with Versa to enhance secure network access with expanded Zero Trust and Secure SD-WAN solutions for enterprises.
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AI: The future belongs to those who put the humans in the machine first

Tue, 17th Jun 2025
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AI in law is evolving to amplify human judgment, using curated data and reasoning to enhance legal advice, not just recall case law.
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Siemens gains ABET recognition for circular economy credential

Wed, 28th May 2025
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Siemens Digital Industries Software's 'Design for the Circular Economy' microcredential gains ABET recognition, marking a first for industry credentials under new standards.
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Hybrid working forecasted to reshape work by 2025 - IWG

Tue, 7th Jan 2025
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The International Workplace Group forecasts significant shifts in work practices by 2025, warning that enforcing daily office attendance may trigger mass resignations.
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Flexible working crucial for NZ office workers, survey shows

Wed, 9th Oct 2024
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A recent survey reveals that 45% of New Zealand office workers would reconsider their jobs if work-from-home options were reduced, highlighting a shift in workplace preferences.
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Zoom unveils smart name tags to enhance hybrid meeting inclusivity

Thu, 29th Aug 2024
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Zoom has launched the open beta of smart name tags, an AI-driven feature in Zoom Rooms, to boost inclusivity and engagement in hybrid meetings.
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The surprising soft ROI of cloud ERP systems

Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
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Despite the clear financial benefits of cloud ERP systems, a new study reveals that the softer, less tangible returns may be even more impactful for businesses.
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Snowflake reveals major platform advances at 2024 Summit

Thu, 20th Jun 2024
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At the Snowflake Summit 2024, Snowflake unveiled key advancements to its AI Data Cloud platform, enhancing data flexibility, interoperability, and performance.
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Titans of Tech - Nabil Bukhari of Extreme Networks

Fri, 31st May 2024
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Nabil Bukhari steers Extreme Networks towards innovation and transformation, emphasising AI and infinite connectivity, and redefining tech leadership.
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Flexible work practices boost diversity in tech roles

Thu, 11th Apr 2024
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Flexible working practices have fuelled a significant rise in diverse job applicants within the tech sector, suggests a report from Wiley Edge.
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FDM Group highlights ways to tackle motherhood penalty

Thu, 15th Feb 2024
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FDM Group urges businesses to tackle the 'motherhood penalty'—a root cause of the gender pay gap—and issues recommendations to promote gender parity.