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Community startup and home care platform join forces to care for the elderly
Social enterprise

Community startup and home care platform join forces to care for the elderly

Together, WeVisit and Mycare aim to address some of the most essential, personal challenges facing New Zealanders.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Mon, 27th Nov 2017
Forget Labour, AI is taking over New Zealand
Artificial Intelligence

Forget Labour, AI is taking over New Zealand

New Zealand urged to embrace AI at a faster rate due to its potential to transform economy, society and improve health outcomes.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Oct 2017
Westcon-Comstor gets on the bike to support mental health
Cisco

Westcon-Comstor gets on the bike to support mental health

Westcon-Comstor is throwing its weight behind the Mental Health Foundation, linking its latest Cisco promotion with fundraising for the charity.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 18th Oct 2017
Ingram Micro NZ appoints industry veteran to Lenovo role
Hyperscale

Ingram Micro NZ appoints industry veteran to Lenovo role

Ingram Micro New Zealand has appointed former Distribution Central NZ boss Stewart Williams to its Lenovo team.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 18th Oct 2017
Sync Grip Pullers offer safe, precise bearing removal
Education, Learning & Training

Sync Grip Pullers offer safe, precise bearing removal

One worker can now remove stubborn bearings more safely, as synchronised jaws cut slip risks and speed up shaft-mounted part removal.

By Geoff • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Oct 2017
How to choose the right safety knife
Supply Chain

How to choose the right safety knife

Choosing the wrong knife can raise cut risks, so workplaces should weigh the task, material, frequency and safety level before buying.

By Geoff • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Oct 2017
Kiwi digital health company wins international acclaim
Health Technologies

Kiwi digital health company wins international acclaim

NZ's Melon Health bags global tech award with its life-saving mental health apps, earning international recognition in New Orleans.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Oct 2017
Kiwi software enhances Pūhoi to Warkworth project
Software-as-a-Service

Kiwi software enhances Pūhoi to Warkworth project

A cloud-based compliance platform is giving the NZ Transport Agency, Auckland Council and contractor a single live view of consents on the $709.5m motorway.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 10th Oct 2017
Wellbeing toolkit aims to create flourishing workplaces
Human Capital Management

Wellbeing toolkit aims to create flourishing workplaces

New guidance aims to lift engagement and productivity as employers are urged to tackle mental health risks in the workplace.

By Geoff • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Oct 2017
New research shows surge in outdoor smokefree action
University of Otago

New research shows surge in outdoor smokefree action

Councils and businesses are widening smoke-free zones across New Zealand, as researchers say current laws are lagging behind overseas standards.

By Geoff • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Oct 2017
Risk present in all work spaces
Risk & Compliance

Risk present in all work spaces

A Rangiora Carpets worker suffered significant injuries after a 2.5-metre fall, prompting a warning to assess rarely used storage areas.

By Geoff • 2 min read • Sun, 8th Oct 2017

Global Stories

Health stories

Intel's AI revolution: Introducing the world's first neural network processor
Semiconductors

Intel's AI revolution: Introducing the world's first neural network processor

Neuromorphic chips are inspired by the human brain, which will help computers make decisions based on patterns and associations.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Thu, 19th Oct 2017
Robo-advisors, chatbots & NZ's artificially intelligent future
Unified Communications

Robo-advisors, chatbots & NZ's artificially intelligent future

Artificial Intelligence Forum of New Zealand encourages Kiwis to embrace AI benefits and warns of potential impacts on economy and society.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Oct 2017
Seagate launches new 12TB 'Guardian' HDD range
Storage

Seagate launches new 12TB 'Guardian' HDD range

Seagate says the new drives offer the highest capacity and performance in the industry, among network-attached storage (NAS) and desktop HDDs.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Oct 2017
Workday bridges business intelligence silos with Prism Analytics
Data Analytics

Workday bridges business intelligence silos with Prism Analytics

The self-service analytics solution delivers context, security, and experience organisations need to uncover critical business insights.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Oct 2017

Stories from Other Regions

Health stories

How government can safeguard identity on the blockchain
Data Protection

How government can safeguard identity on the blockchain

Amid rising cyber threats, the Australian government is considering blockchain to improve identity security and guard sensitive citizen data from breaches.

By Allen Koehn • 5 min read • Mon, 30th Oct 2017
Malaysian companies win big at WITSA, ASOCIO awards
Resellers

Malaysian companies win big at WITSA, ASOCIO awards

Malaysian companies have picked up key awards at the WITSA Global ICT Excellence Awards and the Asia-Oceanian Computing Industry Organisation awards.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Oct 2017