Agriculture stories
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Innovate, don't imitate: Rethinking NZ's economic strategy
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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
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edutech
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uc
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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
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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
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iot
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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
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supply chain systems
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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advanced persistent threat protection
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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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cartech
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ai
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.
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NVIDIA to host first physical GTC conference in five years
Mon, 4th Mar 2024
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edge computing
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robots
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martech
NVIDIA prepares to reignite its flagship GTC 2024 conference at San Jose Convention Center, expecting over 300,000 attendees for the behemoth tech event after an absence of five years.
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Australia's 5G edge at risk over slow business adoption
Mon, 4th Mar 2024
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
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agriculture
Australia is at risk of losing 5G technology advantage due to slow business uptake, despite sturdy infrastructure and consumer adoption, warns AMTA.
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Ex-Orange VP Miloud Bensaada joins Cubic Telecom as Commercial Chief
Thu, 29th Feb 2024
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iot
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investment
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orange
Former Orange VP of Sales, Miloud Bensaada, steps into new role as Chief Commercial Officer at Cubic Telecom, strengthening the firm's strategy to dominate the global software-defined connected vehicle and IoT markets.
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Myriota appoints Robert Barnes as VP EMEA in global expansion move
Tue, 27th Feb 2024
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digitisation
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sales
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oracle
Australian satellite IoT firm, Myriota, appoints Robert Barnes as VP EMEA, marking a significant stride in global expansion after successful growth in APAC and the Americas.
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Samsung Australia names winners of nationwide STEM contest
Thu, 15th Feb 2024
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cleantech
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sustainability
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awards
Perth-based Team ORS claims top prize in Samsung Australia's nationwide STEM competition, 'Solve for Tomorrow', with a device addressing pesticide overuse in agriculture.