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Property industry jobs top 1.4 million, report says
Taxation

Property industry jobs top 1.4 million, report says

Property now supports more than 1.4 million Australian jobs, with AEC Group saying its GDP contribution hit USD $202.9 billion in 2015-16.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Jan 2018
Three big tech trends critical for Kiwis in 2018
Robotics

Three big tech trends critical for Kiwis in 2018

Demand for digital skills is set to outpace graduates in New Zealand, with smarter homes and medical drone trials also set to affect daily life.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Jan 2018
First scaffolding apprenticeship designed to help boost construction
Education, Learning & Training

First scaffolding apprenticeship designed to help boost construction

The new training path could help ease labour shortages as the sector targets 250 apprentices and more certified scaffolders by next year.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 29th Jan 2018
Top Google researcher to address Auckland digital summit
Smart Cities

Top Google researcher to address Auckland digital summit

Auckland’s biggest global tech summit will draw more than 450 delegates as New Zealand pushes a national digital roadmap.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Jan 2018
New report shines a light on the reality of sustainability in NZ
Clean technologies

New report shines a light on the reality of sustainability in NZ

Kiwi report reveals deep concern for UN goals, with stark gender divide on priorities for a sustainable future.

By Julia Gabel • 5 min read • Thu, 25th Jan 2018
New IT training initiative targeting 1m people launched by World Economic Forum
Data Analytics

New IT training initiative targeting 1m people launched by World Economic Forum

The Initiative has the goal of sorting the global skills gap and addressing job displacement arising from automation - with a number of big partners.

By Ashton Young • 6 min read • Thu, 25th Jan 2018
NZ central and local Govt partnership deploy Promapp for quality management
Promapp

NZ central and local Govt partnership deploy Promapp for quality management

Promapp will support the provision of GoShift's centrally held QMS by providing the capability to standardise policy and procedures.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Thu, 25th Jan 2018
Construction begins on Cato Square parkland in Stonnington
Smart Cities

Construction begins on Cato Square parkland in Stonnington

The 10,000-square-metre Cato Square will add urgently needed open space in Prahran, with underground parking opening before the parkland is finished.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 25th Jan 2018
Innovative technology used to clean council wastewater
Local Government

Innovative technology used to clean council wastewater

A new camera on jetting hoses will help Waikato District Council inspect 40 kilometres of wastewater pipes this year more quickly and cheaply.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 23rd Jan 2018
The top five phishing challenges that lie ahead in 2018
Malware

The top five phishing challenges that lie ahead in 2018

Phishing is expected to drive bigger breaches in 2018 as mobile scams, cloud attacks and ransomware spread beyond email filters.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Sun, 21st Jan 2018
Tech Data launches new portfolio to help manage 'tech ecosystem at every step'
Manufacturing

Tech Data launches new portfolio to help manage 'tech ecosystem at every step'

Portfolio enables OEMs and solution providers to focus on the future by providing end-to-end customer and product lifecycle management.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Thu, 18th Jan 2018
CheckPoint aims to tackle mental health issues using video games
Gaming

CheckPoint aims to tackle mental health issues using video games

CheckPoint has unveiled its first trailer for a new webseries aimed at tackling mental health issues through video games, launching on 29 January.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 17th Jan 2018
Assassin's Creed Rogue gets a second chance to shine on PS4
Gaming

Assassin's Creed Rogue gets a second chance to shine on PS4

Ubisoft announced that Assassin's Creed Rogue Remastered will be available on March 20, 2018, for PlayStation 4.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 16th Jan 2018
New tech platform for solar photovoltaic
Power / Energy

New tech platform for solar photovoltaic

Solar sites could deliver up to 50 percent more power and smooth out cloud-driven swings under Fluence's new storage platform.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Jan 2018
Hands-on Review: Edifier Spinnaker e30 Multimedia Speakers
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Edifier Spinnaker e30 Multimedia Speakers

Edifier's Spinnaker e30 speakers: striking design meets quality sound, enhancing any tech-savvy home's aesthetic.

By Darren Price • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Jan 2018
Toyota's bus of the future may deliver your pizza
Cartech

Toyota's bus of the future may deliver your pizza

Toyota announces new mobility service alliance and unveils e-Palette concept vehicle at CES. Launch partners include Amazon, Uber and Pizza Hut.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 10th Jan 2018
Photo Gallery: Vertiv ANZ and Asia channel summit in Perth
Synnex

Photo Gallery: Vertiv ANZ and Asia channel summit in Perth

Vertiv partner delegates from Australia, New Zealand and Asia gathered in Perth last week to attend the Vertiv Asia Channel Summit 2017.

By Ben Moore • 1 min read • Tue, 12th Dec 2017
Tech Data appoints new VP as they continue their APAC expansion
Tech Data

Tech Data appoints new VP as they continue their APAC expansion

Tech Data appoints Samuel Poh as VP of operations, Asia Pacific, boosting their regional growth amidst recent financial fluctuations and expansion efforts.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Tue, 12th Dec 2017
Machine learning vs deep learning: what's the difference?
Artificial Intelligence

Machine learning vs deep learning: what's the difference?

Machine learning and deep learning are transforming tech, but what's the difference? Discover how deep learning powers driverless cars and voice assistants.

By Johanna Pingel • 5 min read • Tue, 12th Dec 2017