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IWD 2020 interview: LogRhythm's Joanne Wong & Ping Identity's Vivienne Horsfall

Fri, 6th Mar 2020
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On International Women's Day 2020, we interview Joanne Wong of LogRhythm and Vivienne Horsfall of Ping Identity to discuss the future of women in cybersecurity.
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Callaghan Innovation empowers women in STEM careers

Mon, 17th Feb 2020
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New Zealand's Callaghan Innovation and Hutt Science hosted female students in science and technology to tackle the industry's gender imbalance.
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Motorola Solutions Foundation awards $250m to non-profits

Fri, 20th Dec 2019
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Motorola Solutions Foundation has awarded over $10m to 250 non-profit organizations worldwide, benefiting over 2 million students and community members.
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Clear winners and losers in UFB race, research finds

Fri, 13th Dec 2019
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New research indicates that the adoption of Ultra Fast Broadband in New Zealand has led to 'winners and losers' among businesses.
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Congratulations to all Skills Bright Sparks winners

Fri, 8th Nov 2019
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Young innovators Agam Aharon and Adam Smith take top honours at the Skills Bright Sparks 2019 Awards for their inspiring tech solutions.
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The dawn of a new age: Google cracks quantum supremacy

Thu, 24th Oct 2019
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Google's Sycamore quantum computer achieves quantum supremacy by solving a complex computation in 200 seconds, outperforming classical computers.
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Infosys' global internship program earns accolades

Thu, 17th Oct 2019
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Infosys' InStep internship program ranks top globally in Vault.com's 2020 Internship Rankings, excelling in multiple categories including tech and diversity.
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Skills Bright Sparks finalists announced

Mon, 14th Oct 2019
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Young Kiwis from all over the country are demonstrating a passion for environmental issues and a passion for keeping the planet safe.
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On the front line: Perspectives from women in the tech industry

Fri, 11th Oct 2019
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October 8 marked Ada Lovelace Day, a memorial for the first computer programmer. But it was a lot more than celebrating one woman's achievements.
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Company-X encourages girls to rule NZ's tech industry

Tue, 8th Oct 2019
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There aren't too many women in STEM fields because there is an unconscious bias against women. This doesn't just come from men, but other women too.
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NetEvents announces Innovation Award finalists for 2019

Fri, 27th Sep 2019
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Darktrace, Mellanox, and NetFoundry are among the finalists for the 2019 NetEvents Innovation Awards, celebrating groundbreaking advancements in technology.
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Mr Humfreez: The sheep that shows Kiwis their cold, damp homes

Wed, 25th Sep 2019
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This isn't a living, breathing animal but a model sheep with hygroscopic horns and a nose coated in thermochromic ink.
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Aruba recognises APAC partners at Channel Partner Awards

Tue, 24th Sep 2019
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The award categories recognise a range of channel partners that have excelled in demonstrating a service excellence across key sectors.
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GirlBoss Awards celebrate NZ's trailblazing young women

Wed, 18th Sep 2019
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This year's winners hailed from all corners of New Zealand including Dunedin, Wellington, Kāpiti, Taupō, Coromandel, and Auckland.
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Singapore fintech festival roadshow lands in New Zealand

Thu, 12th Sep 2019
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The festival reflects the need for industry and policy makers to collaborate to create a sustainable and inclusive future.
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Deloitte and AWS build advanced portal for Tech Girls Movement Foundation

Wed, 11th Sep 2019
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Deloitte and AWS have developed a competition portal for Tech Girls Movement Foundation to enhance STEM participation among girls in Australia and New Zealand.
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Ditch the certificate, it's all about practical skills in the world of data

Tue, 10th Sep 2019
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A major survey by Qlik reveals practical skills trump degrees in data science, highlighting vast career opportunities for data-literate individuals.
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Gen Z will look elsewhere if tech companies don't get their act together

Fri, 30th Aug 2019
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Tech companies risk missing out on hiring top Generation Z talent if they don't adapt their recruitment strategies, according to Mesmet.
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Bridging the gender gap in IIoT - Claroty

Thu, 29th Aug 2019
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As industries invest heavily in IIoT, Claroty co-founder Galina Antova is pioneering advancements in cybersecurity while championing gender diversity in tech.
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Sphero buys littleBits to create new ways of inspiring kids in STEM

Mon, 26th Aug 2019
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Sphero will purchase littleBits in order to further the companies' common mission: to inspire the creators and inventors of tomorrow.