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Kiwi Stories

Health stories

Spirometry testing advised to resume
Risk & Compliance

Spirometry testing advised to resume

Businesses may now restart lung checks for welders and silica workers, after WorkSafe said COVID-19 risks have eased enough.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Thu, 25th Aug 2022
Getting tough on tobacco well overdue
Ministry of Health

Getting tough on tobacco well overdue

If enforced well, the bill could cut youth smoking and shrink tobacco access, but critics warn loopholes may fuel a black market.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Sun, 14th Aug 2022

Global Stories

Health stories

Apple announces the new Apple watch ultra - For the outdoors
Wearables

Apple announces the new Apple watch ultra - For the outdoors

Suitable for water sports, it is a technical tool for adventurers and explorers, built with a compass app in watchOS 9.

By Nadine Rogers • 3 min read • Fri, 9th Sep 2022
Apple announces the Apple watch series 8 and the new Apple watch SE
Wearables

Apple announces the Apple watch series 8 and the new Apple watch SE

Apple has announced the Apple watch series 8 and the new Apple watch SE, which brings advanced technology and performance.

By Nadine Rogers • 3 min read • Fri, 9th Sep 2022
OPPO reveals new Smartphone, Pad and IoT products for Australasian market
Unified Communications

OPPO reveals new Smartphone, Pad and IoT products for Australasian market

OPPO launches Reno8 series Smartphone in Europe and Australasia, along with OPPO Pad Air and new IoT products.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Mon, 5th Sep 2022
VMware advances multi-cloud management with VMware Aria
Virtualisation

VMware advances multi-cloud management with VMware Aria

Managing apps and infrastructure in a multi-cloud, especially public cloud, and multi-technology environment is complex.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 1st Sep 2022
Aotearoa's new Privacy Commissioner shares focus moving forward
Breach Prevention

Aotearoa's new Privacy Commissioner shares focus moving forward

New Privacy Commissioner Michael Webster aims to prioritize privacy and increase data safety in New Zealand organizations.

By Mitchell Hageman • 7 min read • Mon, 29th Aug 2022
Why cloud adoption is only the first step
Data Analytics

Why cloud adoption is only the first step

What's holding healthcare providers back from improving healthcare resilience? Cloudera VP industry solutions Cindy Maike explains.

By Cindy Maike • 5 min read • Wed, 24th Aug 2022
Hands-on Review: Huawei Watch Fit 2 and Huawei Band 7
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Huawei Watch Fit 2 and Huawei Band 7

Huawei releases new Watch Fit 2 and Band 7, offering affordable smartwatch and fitness tracker options for summer.

By Tom Richmond • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Aug 2022
Hands-on Review: Huawei Watch D smart watch
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Huawei Watch D smart watch

The Huawei Watch D is a strong contender in the premium smart watch market, with innovative features and a sleek design.

By Tom Richmond • 5 min read • Mon, 15th Aug 2022
Vectra AI appoints Myrna Soto as key advisor
Cloud Access Security Broker

Vectra AI appoints Myrna Soto as key advisor

Myrna Soto, a cybersecurity industry veteran, joins Vectra's leadership team and board of directors as a key advisor to support accelerated growth plans.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 12th Aug 2022
Foodstuffs South Island appoints Shayne Tong as chief digital officer
Digital Transformation

Foodstuffs South Island appoints Shayne Tong as chief digital officer

Foodstuffs South Island appoints Shayne Tong as their Chief Digital Officer to further advance their digital transformation efforts.

By Zach Thompson • 1 min read • Fri, 12th Aug 2022
Cloudera and ADF partner for e-health management system
Data Analytics

Cloudera and ADF partner for e-health management system

The Australian Defence Force (ADF) has selected Cloudera as a strategic data partner to help transform its e-health management system.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Aug 2022
Advancing genomic sequencing and public health with digital infrastructures
Data Protection

Advancing genomic sequencing and public health with digital infrastructures

Advancements in genomic sequencing and digital infrastructure are revolutionizing healthcare and accelerating research and collaboration.

By Eric Hui • 5 min read • Fri, 12th Aug 2022
Data analytics a struggle for ANZ healthcare organisations
EduTech

Data analytics a struggle for ANZ healthcare organisations

Most Australian and New Zealand healthcare organizations struggle to use data analytics, according to a study by InterSystems and Ecosystm.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Aug 2022

Stories from Other Regions

Health stories

Gold Coast private hospital improves comms with Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise solutions
Unified Communications

Gold Coast private hospital improves comms with Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise solutions

Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise helps Australian healthcare provider Ramsay Health Care improve communication and patient care with innovative technology solutions.

By Mitchell Hageman • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Aug 2022
Optic Security Group on Australia recruitment drive
Risk & Compliance

Optic Security Group on Australia recruitment drive

Trans-Tasman security integrator looks to meet the twin challenges of high client project demand tight & labour market supply with new opportunities. .

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Aug 2022