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Soul Machines joins WHO to bring better health support and info to global public
Hyperscale

Soul Machines joins WHO to bring better health support and info to global public

Soul Machines joins WHO's AI initiative, launching digital health worker Florence to aid in global tobacco quit.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Jul 2020
Time to take responsibility: E-waste - a global crisis
Unified Communications

Time to take responsibility: E-waste - a global crisis

e-Waste is the world's fastest-growing domestic waste stream, fueled by consumption rates of equipment, short life cycles, and few options for repair.

By Ben Moore • 5 min read • Fri, 3rd Jul 2020
Apple's new watchOS 7 features handwashing detection, new watch faces
Wearables

Apple's new watchOS 7 features handwashing detection, new watch faces

At WWDC, Apple reveals watchOS 7 with handwashing detection, sleep tracking, and customisable watch faces, aiming to enhance health and wellness.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Jun 2020
Apple previews iOS 14 at WWDC
Gaming

Apple previews iOS 14 at WWDC

Apple's worldwide sneak preview of the new iOS 14 app may not have a fancy name like its macOS 'Big Sur' counterpart, but there is still plenty on offer.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 23rd Jun 2020
F&S report growing opportunity in 5G indoor systems
Unified Communications

F&S report growing opportunity in 5G indoor systems

Frost & Saullivan say that adoption in Asia-Pacific will be driven by key developments in policies, business models, and technology innovations.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 22nd Jun 2020
AI could be used to detect pandemic patterns - NZ Health IT
Artificial Intelligence

AI could be used to detect pandemic patterns - NZ Health IT

Artificial intelligence could soon held detect pandemic virus patterns very early, including those like COVID-19, according to NZ Health IT.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Jun 2020
ForgeRock: Identity security crucial for healthcare providers
Cybersecurity

ForgeRock: Identity security crucial for healthcare providers

Australian healthcare sector may not be aware of the extent of cyber attacks targeting identity credentials, according to new research.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Jun 2020
Xero pushes pause on planned price increase due to COVID-19 crisis
Fintech

Xero pushes pause on planned price increase due to COVID-19 crisis

Xero delays price hike for its accounting plans amid ongoing COVID-19 concerns, prioritising customer support.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Jun 2020
Aruba unveils tech solutions for reimagined workplace
Hybrid & Remote Work

Aruba unveils tech solutions for reimagined workplace

Aruba has unveiled innovative workplace solutions and a new vision for the future of work, including returning to the office and working from home.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 3rd Jun 2020
Google sending relief to thousands of SMBs across ANZ
Marketing Technologies

Google sending relief to thousands of SMBs across ANZ

Google has this week rolled out a Google Ad credit scheme, available to all SMBs with active accounts over the past year.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 29th May 2020
How to work from home securely
Wireless Networks

How to work from home securely

Here's what you need to do to make your home working environment and systems secure, and protect yourself and your employer.

By Jon Lang • 6 min read • Fri, 29th May 2020

Stories from Other Regions

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Building a better health system – why the Government is failing
Health Technologies

Building a better health system – why the Government is failing

A shake-up of district health boards could ease long-standing failures, but the Government may lack the clout to deliver it.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Fri, 19th Jun 2020
Five easy ways to reduce stress at work
Productivity

Five easy ways to reduce stress at work

Chronic pressure at the office can harm health and performance, but simple changes in routine may help workers cope more easily.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Jun 2020
National assessment reveals critical state of health infrastructure
Ministry of Health

National assessment reveals critical state of health infrastructure

Hospitals need GBP £14 billion over the next decade to fix ageing assets and close major infrastructure gaps, the report says.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Jun 2020
Level One: What you can do, should do and can’t do
Risk & Compliance

Level One: What you can do, should do and can’t do

Physical distancing has been eased on building sites, but workers must still sign in, wash hands and stay home if unwell.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 8th Jun 2020
Government scraps low-risk building consents
Construction

Government scraps low-risk building consents

Homeowners could save NZD $18 million a year as councils drop consents for sheds, carports and other low-risk work from August.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Wed, 27th May 2020
Expert urges NZ to begin health system's digital upgrade
Digital Transformation

Expert urges NZ to begin health system's digital upgrade

The chief executive of NZHIT says the Government should release a report that will kickstart the digital transformation of NZ's health services.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 19th May 2020