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Mandalay partners with Hatcher+ to drive agrifood innovation
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Mandalay Venture Partners and Hatcher+ have joined forces to drive agrifood innovation, starting with Cropify's AI tech to boost grain grading accuracy and efficiency.
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Unlocking AI: Strategic moves to revolutionise the food sector
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Australia's food sector eyes AI to boost efficiency and transparency. While major firms embrace AI, smaller players need strategic guidance to leverage its benefits.
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Forrester forecasts 4% rise in Australian tech spending for 2024
Thu, 1st Aug 2024
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dei
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martech
Australia's tech spending is set to rise by 4% in 2024 despite formidable economic headwinds, according to Forrester's latest forecast.
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Engineering biology to disrupt UK industries – Capgemini report
Wed, 31st Jul 2024
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robots
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ai
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cleantech
A Capgemini report reveals engineering biology's disruptive reach beyond traditional sectors like healthcare and agriculture, impacting UK industries.
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New Zealand unveils AI blueprint aiming for global leadership by 2030
Mon, 29th Jul 2024
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edutech
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data privacy
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cleantech
New Zealand's AI Forum unveils a detailed AI Blueprint for Aotearoa, aiming to make the country a leading hub for responsible AI innovation by 2030.
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Innovate, don't imitate: Rethinking NZ's economic strategy
Mon, 15th Jul 2024
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fintechs
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cleantech
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sustainability
New Zealand must stop mimicking foreign economic models and instead harness its unique strengths to foster innovation, create jobs, and build a resilient economy.
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The good and bad: What AI means for the future of New Zealand
Tue, 2nd Jul 2024
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edutech
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ai
New Zealand AI expert Heitor Gomes explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping job markets and raises ethical concerns, urging Kiwis to stay ahead.
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TDCX partners with SUPA to solve AI data labelling challenges
Tue, 25th Jun 2024
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storage
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cx
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martech
TDCX has teamed up with SUPA to tackle AI data labelling hurdles, aiming to streamline the process and enhance enterprise AI implementations.
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Chirp Network & Farmsent join forces for global IoT farming push
Tue, 11th Jun 2024
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blockchain
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supply chain systems
Chirp Network partners with Farmsent to bring IoT connectivity to over 160,000 farmers, aiming to optimise the global food supply chain and increase small farmers' profits.
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Google to invest US$2 billion in Malaysia's digital future
Thu, 30th May 2024
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digital transformation
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edutech
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supply chain systems
Google is investing US$2 billion in Malaysia to build its first data centre and a Google Cloud region, boosting the nation's digital transformation efforts.
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Myriota launches FlexSense to revolutionise satellite IoT solutions
Wed, 22nd May 2024
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iot
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supply chain systems
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apm
Myriota launches FlexSense, a satellite IoT hardware platform, promising to cut IoT solution development from years to months.
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Chirp Network partners with XMAQUINA to boost AI in robotics
Wed, 15th May 2024
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robots
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iot
Chirp Network and XMAQUINA announced a partnership to enhance AI, integrating wireless IoT connectivity with autonomous robots, revolutionising sectors like logistics and agriculture.
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New Zealand small businesses show job growth, sales lag behind
Wed, 24th Apr 2024
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fintechs
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financial systems
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accounting systems
New Zealand's small businesses reported 7% year-on-year job growth in the March quarter, surpassing the long-term average of 3%.
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Ransomware attacks rise in global food & agriculture sector
Tue, 23rd Apr 2024
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physical security
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cybersecurity
Ransomware attackers are increasingly targeting global food and agriculture, with the sector suffering 167 attacks in 2023, says a report by Food and Ag-ISAC.
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NZTech unveils tech strategy for emissions reduction
Fri, 12th Apr 2024
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iot
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NZTech unveils a report outlining the crucial role technology may have in cutting emissions and promoting environmental sustainability.
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Drones aid bushfire monitoring in ground-breaking NSW trial
Tue, 2nd Apr 2024
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cleantech
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drones
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climate change
Advanced drone technology facilitates safer bushfire monitoring across Western NSW in a landmark trial, proving critical in both early detection and rapid response.
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5G-enabled drones usher in era of smart possibilities
Thu, 28th Mar 2024
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data analytics
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iot
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supply chain systems
1,500 5G-enabled drones commanded a magical spectacle over Marina Bay, heralding a revolution in drone technology offering limitless smart solutions.
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Salient Predictions unveils upgraded model for weather risk management
Thu, 21st Mar 2024
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power / energy
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risk & compliance
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agriculture
Salient Predictions introduces an upgraded model aimed at transforming risk management in key sectors such as energy, agriculture, and insurance, offering advanced foresight for weather-related disasters.
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Revolutionary Wi-Fi system promises connectivity in remote areas
Mon, 11th Mar 2024
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connectivity
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emergency services
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wifi
A revolutionary large-area Wi-Fi system, engineered for seamless deployment in remote and disaster-hit regions, has been jointly developed by tech firms and universities.
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IWD 2024: Fostering diversity and inclusivity within the tech sector
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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agriculture
Leveraging IWD 2024 theme 'Inspire Inclusion', tech industry rallies to diversify recruitment, unlock women's potential, and provide flexible work arrangements.