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HP Inc reveals winners of annual HP Partner Awards 2023
Fri, 24th Nov 2023
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HP Inc celebrated top-performing partners in its annual awards, honouring industry contribution and sustainable impact.
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Cisco unveils AI-powered enhancements for Webex in bid to strengthen hybrid work
Wed, 1st Nov 2023
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Cisco's WebexOne event revealed significant enhancements to its Webex software powered by AI, improving user productivity, experience, and preventing burnout.
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Australians' trust in AI declining due to privacy concerns: Cisco says
Thu, 19th Oct 2023
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Cisco's 2023 survey reveals rising privacy concerns among Australians, leading to faltering trust in AI technology.
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Yubico Announces Exciting Leadership Changes
Thu, 16th Feb 2023
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Yubico announces leadership changes: co-founder Stina Ehresnvard becomes Chief Evangelist and Mattias Danielsson takes over as CEO. #cybersecurity.
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First Europe organisation to defend rights online forms
Tue, 24th Jan 2023
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A first-of-its-kind European organisation has formed in the Hague to defend human rights online, providing legal and technical assistance to victims.
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Australia's first ethical AI advisory opens its doors
Fri, 24th Apr 2020
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The Ethical AI Advisory aims to support public and private companies in their quest to develop ethical approaches to AI design and deployment.
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Metadata retention laws “abused” by enforcement agencies
Mon, 10th Feb 2020
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The PJCIS, Human Right Law Centre, Digital Rights Watch and Access Now are calling for the repeal or amendment of the controversial laws.
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Salesforce accused of sex trafficking in lawsuit by 50 women
Thu, 28th Mar 2019
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The 50 ‘Jane Does’ allege that Salesforce built customised services for the web forum Backpage while publicly boasting about fighting sex trafficking.
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Apple says it's 'protecting the planet's resources'
Tue, 12th Mar 2019
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Apple says it’s ‘protecting the planet’s resources’ and expanding educational opportunities for workers who assemble Apple products.
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Report finds GCSB in compliance with NZ rights
Mon, 10th Dec 2018
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GCSB earns compliance approval for the 4th year, asserts sound legal & human rights adherence.
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Human rights groups call for speakers to boycott Salesforce conference
Wed, 12th Sep 2018
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A number of human rights groups are rallying for a number of major speakers to pull out of Salesforce’s upcoming Dreamforce conference.
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Ministry of Social Development: Is it right to use data just because there's access to it?
Thu, 10th May 2018
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New framework introduced by Minister for Social Development in New Zealand to ensure privacy and human rights are considered in government initiatives.
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NZ Super Fund's Orr says responsible investing now a groundswell globally
Tue, 25th Nov 2014
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NZ Superannuation Fund chief executive Adrian Orr said long-term and responsible investing has become a groundswell globally, rather than a ripple.
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Countdown begins for Nethui 2012
Tue, 20th Mar 2012
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Last year's event was a sell-out; register now to have your say on topics like the digital divide, copyright, and making the most of online opportunities.
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Microsoft champions same-sex marriage
Mon, 23rd Jan 2012
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Microsoft endorses same-sex marriage, citing diversity and economic benefits ahead of Washington vote.
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UN: Forced 'net disconnection violates civil rights
Fri, 20th May 2011
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A UN report on the right to freedom of expression calls the denial of internet service a violation of civil rights.
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KNOWLEDGE = PROFIT
Mon, 1st Mar 2010
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$1.7 billion dollars could be saved by New Zealand businesses each year through investing in digital skills training for staff, says report.
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Google threatens to pull out of China
Wed, 13th Jan 2010
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Google has threatened to pull its search engine from the People’s Republic of China, after an attack originating from the country.