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Lt Gen Larry James joins SmartSat & Monash University
Mon, 27th May 2024
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science
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Monash University and SmartSat have appointed ex-NASA leader Lt Gen Larry James to boost their space research, leveraging his extensive expertise.
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Education Perfect's AI tool set to transform student learning
Wed, 22nd May 2024
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e-learning
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Education Perfect launches AI Powered Feedback Tool to revolutionise learning with immediate, adaptive support, enhancing outcomes in various subjects.
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Australian budget overlooks cybersecurity amidst AI threats
Wed, 15th May 2024
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it training
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power / energy
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ai
Despite addressing innovation and renewable energy, Australia's recent budget missed crucial investments in cybersecurity, raising AI threat concerns.
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How marketers can leverage the ‘art and science’ power of generative and predictive AI
Thu, 25th Apr 2024
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data privacy
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martech
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ai
Marketing professionals are increasingly harnessing the power of generative and predictive AI to drive campaign efficiency and insights; however, a solid data foundation is a prerequisite for success.
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Logicalis wins official approval for science-led emissions goals
Thu, 25th Apr 2024
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cleantech
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logicalis
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climate change
Global tech service provider, Logicalis' net-zero emissions targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
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Scientific sector sees significant 8% spike in sick leave
Fri, 19th Apr 2024
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hcm
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science
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payroll systems
Research reveals an 8% rise in sick leave within the professional, scientific and technical activities industry in 2023, according to Access PeopleHR.
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Kinetic IT & CSIRO team up to boost Indigenous women in STEM
Wed, 3rd Apr 2024
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science
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engineering
Kinetic IT collaborates with CSIRO's Young Indigenous Women's STEM Academy, aiming to encourage First Nations women to seek tech industry opportunities in Australia.
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NVIDIA's breakthroughs redefine quantum computing landscape
Thu, 21st Mar 2024
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edutech
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quantum computing
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power / energy
Nvidia Technologies advances quantum computing with breakthroughs in science, finance, and educational realms, reshaping research strategies and propelling quantum era applications.
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IWD 2024: The big risk of too few women in Aotearoa's tech sector
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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cybersecurity
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cleantech
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engineering
The scarcity of women in Aotearoa's tech sector, including cybersecurity, exacerbates risks of talent shortage, low productivity, staff turnover, and weaker business outcomes, experts warn.
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IWD 2024: From Chennai to California: What I've learned from a lifetime in STEM
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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edutech
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Gayathri Natarajan, a Program Manager at Synopsys Inc, shares her journey from Chennai to California as she explores the significance of STEM in her life and role as a female empowerment advocate.
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IWD 2024: The STEM forest: Cultivating a diverse workforce for sustainable growth
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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ai
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engineering
Despite progress, Indian tech and finance sectors still lack female representation in leadership roles, sparking discussions on STEM education's role in fostering a diverse and sustainable workforce.
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IWD 2024: Accelerating progress: One challenge and one day at a time
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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esg
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women in technology
A seasoned technology executive reflects on her 30-year journey, confronting biases and championing change in a male-dominated industry, this International Women's Day.
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Singapore's Geniebook recognised in top 150 digital learning companies
Wed, 28th Feb 2024
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edutech
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e-learning
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Singapore-based EdTech company, Geniebook, has been recognised in the GSV 150: Top Growth Companies in Digital Learning and Workforce Skills 2024, being the only entity from Southeast Asia to make the list.
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State of UK research and innovation in science and tech in 2024
Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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science
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r&d
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stem
Council on Geostrategy to launch a substantial survey determining strengths and weaknesses of UK's science and technology sector.
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Hologram Sciences teams up with Mayo Clinic for revolutionary health tech
Fri, 5th Jan 2024
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ai
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data analytics
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healthtech
Hologram Sciences plans to combat malnutrition during surgical recovery with a 'Precision Nutrition Platform', using Mayo Clinic's expertise and predictive analytics.
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Seagate reveals Exos CORVAULT 4U106 with extraordinary 2.5PB storage capacity
Thu, 16th Nov 2023
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storage
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science
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seagate
Seagate Technology unveils Exos CORVAULT 4U106, a multi-petabyte block storage system with a massive 2.5PB capacity.
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Generative AI in Search expands to over 120 new countries with more language support
Thu, 9th Nov 2023
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ai
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search
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nz
Generative AI in Search now supports four additional languages and extends to over 120 new territories, enhancing search experiences.
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Tax Traders awards Cultivate Technology Scholarship to two promising students
Thu, 2nd Nov 2023
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edutech
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manukau institute of technology
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support
Tax Traders awards Cultivate Technology Scholarship to budding video game developer and cybersecurity enthusiast.
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Infragistics launches App Builder Design Contest for developers
Sat, 14th Oct 2023
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martech
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software development
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twitter
Infragistics initiates App Builder Design Contest, giving entrants a chance to show their creativity and win prizes.
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Roke secures £40m contract for the British Army's ISTAR programme
Sat, 14th Oct 2023
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software development
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science
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engineering
UK innovator Roke secures £40m contract with British Army for creating an integrated ISTAR system to enhance data-led decision making.