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AI radiology platform launched to boost NHS cancer research
EduTech

AI radiology platform launched to boost NHS cancer research

The Royal Marsden NHS Trust has launched the UK's first large-scale AI radiology platform, funded by NIHR, to advance cancer diagnosis and treatment research.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 28th May 2025
Tenable launches AI Aware to tackle escalating AI security risks
Data Protection

Tenable launches AI Aware to tackle escalating AI security risks

As AI adoption surges, Tenable launches AI Aware to tackle cybersecurity risks in AI applications, offering proactive measures to safeguard data and systems.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Sep 2024
Record rise in zero-day vulnerabilities exposed in Google-Mandiant report
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Record rise in zero-day vulnerabilities exposed in Google-Mandiant report

Google and Mandiant's cybersecurity report reveals a 50% rise in exploited zero-day vulnerabilities in 2023, with China being the leading perpetrator.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd Apr 2024
NVIDIA unveils enterprise-grade AI microservices for custom applications
Robotics

NVIDIA unveils enterprise-grade AI microservices for custom applications

NVIDIA unveils an extensive array of enterprise-grade generative AI microservices, allowing businesses to develop and distribute custom applications while retaining full intellectual property ownership.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Mar 2024
RAD project marks impressive 2023 with donations & accolades
DevOps

RAD project marks impressive 2023 with donations & accolades

In 2023, the Recycle A Device (RAD) project achieved remarkable milestones, including donating 2,374 laptops and winning notable accolades.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Mon, 4th Dec 2023
First Azul State of Java survey reveals Java's crucial role in tech industry
Private Cloud

First Azul State of Java survey reveals Java's crucial role in tech industry

Azul's inaugural State of Java survey highlights Java's vital role in global tech, with 98% of firms reporting usage.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Oct 2023
Whangarei is the next region to Jump the digital divide
Unified Communications

Whangarei is the next region to Jump the digital divide

Whangarei takes a leap forward in digital inclusion, boosting students' access to essential online learning tools.

By Matthew Bain • 2 min read • Wed, 17th May 2017
How the modern librarian is guiding research in the online era
EduTech

How the modern librarian is guiding research in the online era

Librarians today are pivotal in combating misinformation, coaching critical online research skills for all ages.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Jan 2017
Students and teachers offered free coding workshop
EduTech

Students and teachers offered free coding workshop

Lower Hutt students and teachers are being invited to attend a free workshop to learn about coding and computer programming this school holidays.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 31st Aug 2015
Come to the fair
DNA

Come to the fair

Calling all New Zealand genealogists! New Zealand's first Family History Fair is being held at the Kingsgate Hotel in Hamilton on July 17th and 18th.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sat, 1st May 2010

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Rush acquires Pixel Fusion to target GLAM, education & energy
Digital Transformation

Rush acquires Pixel Fusion to target GLAM, education & energy

RUSH has acquired Pixel Fusion, boosting its managed services and expanding into education, energy and GLAM sectors with stronger recurring revenue growth.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Oct 2025
RAD celebrates five years empowering youth with digital skills
Education, Learning & Training

RAD celebrates five years empowering youth with digital skills

RAD marks five years empowering New Zealand youth with digital skills by refurbishing laptops and bridging technology gaps nationwide.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Sep 2025
New Zealand AI research tool reaches 370,000 scientists globally
Artificial Intelligence

New Zealand AI research tool reaches 370,000 scientists globally

Litmaps, a New Zealand AI tool, has expanded its growth to 370,000 global users, preparing for a Series A to expand its academic reach.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Mon, 8th Jul 2024
Rebuilding after ransomware – The case of The British Library
Malware

Rebuilding after ransomware – The case of The British Library

Rogue Russian hackers crippled The British Library's operations, pushing the respected institution into the pre-digital age through a malicious ransomware attack, sparking months of system rebuilding efforts.

By Conan Bradley • 5 min read • Thu, 4th Apr 2024
Unverified open Wi-Fi networks expose half of British internet users to risk
EduTech

Unverified open Wi-Fi networks expose half of British internet users to risk

Half of UK internet users risk cyber threats by connecting to unverified public Wi-Fi networks, reveals a study.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Oct 2023
NZ ranks high in literacy levels
Libraries

NZ ranks high in literacy levels

NZ shines on global stage with top five ranking in world literacy levels, hailing a more nuanced approach to measuring literacy for future societies.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 10th Mar 2016
Scholarship unveiled to honour Paul Reynolds
National Library of New Zealand

Scholarship unveiled to honour Paul Reynolds

A 'No Numpties' scholarship has been launched in honour of late internet pioneer Paul Reynolds, set to support the NZ cultural sector biennially.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 8th Dec 2010