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The kids are alright: Social media helps Kiwi parents monitor their grownup kids
Health Technologies

The kids are alright: Social media helps Kiwi parents monitor their grownup kids

No matter how old you are, some parents just want to make sure you're okay when you're having a night out on the town.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Jul 2019
Kiwi robot climbs the world venture capital stage
Robotics

Kiwi robot climbs the world venture capital stage

Top tech investors support global expansion of the world's first non-magnetic, climbing inspection robot for hazardous environments from Invert Robotics.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Fri, 3rd May 2019
Ionisation smoke alarms not good enough, says Consumer NZ
Health Technologies

Ionisation smoke alarms not good enough, says Consumer NZ

When fitting a home or business with smoke detectors, you might want to steer clear of ionisation alarms and stick with photoelectric.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Jun 2018
Bored of health and safety? Vodafone now educates staff by gaming
Gaming

Bored of health and safety? Vodafone now educates staff by gaming

H&S education is often put on the same 'boring level' as watching paint dry and the deliberations of the NZ election - but now it's in a game.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Sep 2017
Artificial intelligence: What are the legal implications?
Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence: What are the legal implications?

Chapman Tripp urges action on AI's legal impact, highlighting urgent need for regulation and adaptation within law.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Oct 2016
Technology and broadband vital for Kiwi businesses
Unified Communications

Technology and broadband vital for Kiwi businesses

Of businesses using the internet, just under one-quarter used a fibre-optic connection for ultra-fast broadband in 2014.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 9th Apr 2015

Global Stories

Reducing OH&S risks with push-to-talk over cellular (PoC) services
Network Infrastructure

Reducing OH&S risks with push-to-talk over cellular (PoC) services

Australian companies can cut occupational health and safety risks with push-to-talk over cellular services, blending mobile tech with two-way radio perks.

By Tony Hudson • 4 min read • Mon, 15th Jun 2020
Hitachi Vantara expands digital manufacturing portfolio
Storage

Hitachi Vantara expands digital manufacturing portfolio

Includes new manufacturing practice and expanded portfolio of digital manufacturing solutions, services and consulting services.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 25th May 2020
Safety app made free for business to support remote working during COVID-19
Health Technologies

Safety app made free for business to support remote working during COVID-19

Many businesses have turned to remote working as the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic continue to affect the business community.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2020
AI tech to bolster suicide prevention efforts in Australia
IT Automation

AI tech to bolster suicide prevention efforts in Australia

New project will utilise artificial intelligence to streamline clinical records to better inform responses to suicide prevention.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Feb 2020
Sustainability issues prevalent in the IT industry
Supply Chain

Sustainability issues prevalent in the IT industry

Sustainability issues in IT are proving difficult to solve, despite growing demand for more sustainable IT products.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Oct 2019
Tencent Games rolls out time limits & ID checks for Chinese minors
Gaming

Tencent Games rolls out time limits & ID checks for Chinese minors

Is it a case of 'big brother', or a way of responsibly curbing the amount of time kids spend in front of their computer screens?.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 7th Nov 2018
Callaghan Innovation funds OHS app Forsite
Health Technologies

Callaghan Innovation funds OHS app Forsite

Forsite, a pioneering OHS app, gets a £15m boost from Callaghan Innovation to enhance safety in the construction and property sectors.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Fri, 18th Aug 2017
Can the internet save you from food poisoning?
Health Technologies

Can the internet save you from food poisoning?

Food gradings are a handy way to check the health and safety rating of a restaurant or cafe so you get all of the delicious with none of the disease.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 7th Oct 2014