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ASEAN-Australia codeathon brings innovation to the fight against cybercrime
Data Analytics

ASEAN-Australia codeathon brings innovation to the fight against cybercrime

The ASEAN-Australia Codeathon saw over 100 tech experts creatively counter cybercrime in just 32 hours, with Project Iceberg securing the top prize.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 20th Mar 2018
Apple says DON'T fear about leaked source code – experts say DO
Cybersecurity

Apple says DON'T fear about leaked source code – experts say DO

After a critical source code for the iPhone was leaked online recently, Apple reassured there was nothing to fear but experts think otherwise.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Sat, 10th Feb 2018
Apple to pump up data center spending by $10 billion
Manufacturing

Apple to pump up data center spending by $10 billion

Apple expects to invest over $30 billion in capital expenditures in the US over the next five years and create over 20,000 new jobs.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jan 2018
Report: The importance of low-code apps in the age of digital transformation
DevOps

Report: The importance of low-code apps in the age of digital transformation

The availability of a variety of cloud application development services is reducing the complexity of delivering applications.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Mon, 11th Dec 2017
The global enterprise getting Kiwi kids into coding
Coding

The global enterprise getting Kiwi kids into coding

Accenture employees across 55 of these countries have pledged to volunteer more than 10,000 hours to Hour of Code.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Dec 2017
MatataLab's robot could be the future of education
EduTech

MatataLab's robot could be the future of education

With robotic technology quickly evolving, and the use of robots ever-expanding, children are now exposed to robots at a very young age...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 5th Dec 2017
Hands-on Review: Anki's Cozmo, play with the AI of the future
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Anki's Cozmo, play with the AI of the future

Experience the future of AI play with Anki's Cozmo! This smart, interactive robot learns, recognises faces, and teaches coding through playful interaction.

By Owen McCarthy • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Dec 2017
Vodafone fuels new course to tackle AU's low female STEM employment rate
Coding

Vodafone fuels new course to tackle AU's low female STEM employment rate

Vodafone partners with Coder Academy to deliver tech course for Australian girls, aiming to boost participation in STEM subjects.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Nov 2017
Microsoft teaches kids to code for Minecraft
Microsoft

Microsoft teaches kids to code for Minecraft

Microsoft's research team has developed tools to teach kids how to code within the context of Minecraft, making learning more engaging and fun.

By Peli de Halleux • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Oct 2017
The future is technology: Another company invests into coding for kids
EduTech

The future is technology: Another company invests into coding for kids

Seeed Studio unveils a new STEM kit making coding a snap for kids, bolstering tech skills for a digital future. Available globally Oct 10.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 2nd Oct 2017
Low-code or no-code: Gartner releases new high-productivity app development Quadrant
Marketing Technologies

Low-code or no-code: Gartner releases new high-productivity app development Quadrant

Solutions in this new category provide application development, deployment and execution in the cloud using a low-code or no-code approach.

By Julia Gabel • 1 min read • Mon, 4th Sep 2017

Stories from Other Regions

Coding stories

Kiwi firm Code Avengers exports EdTech to Chile
Schools

Kiwi firm Code Avengers exports EdTech to Chile

A Hamilton tech innovator has scored a breakthrough deal with the Chilean government that will benefit 1500 disadvantaged students in Chile.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Aug 2018
Major tech competition launches for Kiwi students
Coding

Major tech competition launches for Kiwi students

New Zealand's Ministry of Education and IT sector launch 123Tech Challenge to promote digital technology in schools, sparking national engagement.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Apr 2018
The biggest kid on the block?
Crypto

The biggest kid on the block?

New Zealand’s blockchain sector is growing fast, but regulators risk falling behind as firms and startups draw global attention.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Apr 2018
Accenture: How to get more girls into technology
Coding

Accenture: How to get more girls into technology

Girls, we need you: New Zealand's technology sector calls for more female talent to achieve a fairer, gender-balanced workforce.

By Justin Gray • 5 min read • Fri, 1st Dec 2017
Kiwi company trains future innovators with robotics, coding and more
EduTech

Kiwi company trains future innovators with robotics, coding and more

'Normal' people like you and I could soon be left in the dust by the generation or two below us as OMGTech! trains our future innovators.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Nov 2017
OMGTech launches more coding for kids workshops around NZ
Coding

OMGTech launches more coding for kids workshops around NZ

OMGTech! expands its coding workshops to schools across New Zealand during Hour of Code week, partnering with tech giants to foster youth digital skills.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 31st Oct 2017
Bluff Marae takes on coding for kids with the help of CodeCamp
Coding

Bluff Marae takes on coding for kids with the help of CodeCamp

Coding skills are fundamentally important to young Kiwis, who may well live in a world where IT is the dominating industry...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Jul 2017