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Australia facing 'systematic and wilful degradation of human rights online'
Data Privacy

Australia facing 'systematic and wilful degradation of human rights online'

Digital Rights Watch believes Australians' human rights are being 'severely breached' through the actions of private organisations and governments.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 15th May 2018

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Digital natives love the blockchain because they trust it
Crypto

Digital natives love the blockchain because they trust it

The younger 'digital native' generation may turn out to be blockchain's driving force in years to come, argues Dentacoin's Donika Kraeva.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd Aug 2018
Why NEXTDC believes corporate social responsibility is vital
Hyperscale

Why NEXTDC believes corporate social responsibility is vital

NEXTDC launches 'Live to Give' CSR program, partnering with The Smith Family, Pledge 1%, and offering $1 to $1 donation matching for key charities.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 6th Aug 2018
Exclusive interview: Okta CSO on skill shortages, passwordless authentication, and UX
Multi-factor authentication

Exclusive interview: Okta CSO on skill shortages, passwordless authentication, and UX

The tension between security and user experience is one IT practitioners have had to grapple with as businesses become more vulnerable to breaches.

By Kai Ping Lew • 10 min read • Tue, 12th Jun 2018
Uber updates bug bounty terms to stop extortion and unauthorised data collection
Uber

Uber updates bug bounty terms to stop extortion and unauthorised data collection

Uber updates bug bounty program to include safe harbour for good faith hackers, but warns against illegal activity and extortion.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 1st May 2018
Acronis & Yellow Ribbon Fund provide IT training to Singapore prison inmates
Education, Learning & Training

Acronis & Yellow Ribbon Fund provide IT training to Singapore prison inmates

The YRF-Acronis IT Skills Programme, inmates will receive certified IT training and computer skills that will increase their chances of future.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Apr 2018
GTC18 - SAS on how to make money with deep learning
Data Science

GTC18 - SAS on how to make money with deep learning

Implementing and getting an ROI with deep learning is achievable for any business, says SAS chief data scientist Wayne Thompson.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Mar 2018
Haier and AUT partner to create AR charity campaign
AR, VR & Metaverse

Haier and AUT partner to create AR charity campaign

An augmented reality colouring-in mobile application will take the Big Hoot art trail from the streets of Auckland to kids nationwide.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Fri, 16th Mar 2018

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Tech with heart: Datacom kicks off annual hackathon in Auckland
Digital Transformation

Tech with heart: Datacom kicks off annual hackathon in Auckland

Datacom's annual Datacomp hackathon in Auckland has attracted hundreds of participants from across Australasia to develop innovative technology.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Aug 2018
Wellington hackathon helps local non-profits create digital tools
Not for profit

Wellington hackathon helps local non-profits create digital tools

BizDojo Wellington played host to a charity hackathon last month, which brought together four NPOs to help them build digital solutions for their busi.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Aug 2018
The All Blacks and Black Ferns to squad up and play Fortnite this Wednesday with LPL
Gaming

The All Blacks and Black Ferns to squad up and play Fortnite this Wednesday with LPL

As previously reported, Let's Play Live (LPL) is hosting a new show with NZ celebrities playing Fortnite. The first guests are several sports stars.

By Damian Seeto • 2 min read • Mon, 4th Jun 2018
Several NZ celebrities to play/stream Fortnite with Let's Play Live (LPL)
Gaming

Several NZ celebrities to play/stream Fortnite with Let's Play Live (LPL)

Let's Play Live (LPL) is hosting a weekly streaming event that will have many NZ celebrities teaming up to play Fortnite for an evening of fun.

By Damian Seeto • 2 min read • Thu, 31st May 2018
Rescue Run 2018 - Have you got what it takes to save a life?
Cisco

Rescue Run 2018 - Have you got what it takes to save a life?

This year Youthline joins the line-up of life-saving organisations that you can support by joining the 2018 Rescue Run.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Fri, 4th May 2018
Kiwi business called to rally and run for our youths' lives
Cisco

Kiwi business called to rally and run for our youths' lives

Kiwi businesses are challenged to join the Rescue Run, raising NZD $500,000 for life-saving emergency services and Youthline, spotlighting youth mental health.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Fri, 4th May 2018
OMG Tech bridges gender gap early by keeping girls curious
Fintech

OMG Tech bridges gender gap early by keeping girls curious

By the time girls reach high school, they've already made major decisions about life direction – so it's vital to foster an interest in tech early.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Mar 2018
Cure Kids the winners at Ingram's fourth Annual Golf Tournament
Hybrid & Remote Work

Cure Kids the winners at Ingram's fourth Annual Golf Tournament

For the fourth year in a row, Ingram Micro NZ hosted their Annual Charity Golf Tournament, raising $53,000 for the very deserving Cure Kids.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Mon, 19th Mar 2018
Photo Gallery: Ingram Micro NZ's Cure Kids Golf Day
Ingram Micro

Photo Gallery: Ingram Micro NZ's Cure Kids Golf Day

See the highlights from the huge fundraising day that Ingram Micro facilitated to benefit Cure Kids at the North Shore Golf Club.

By Ben Moore • 1 min read • Fri, 16th Mar 2018