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Kiwi Stories

Meteorology stories

Outsmarting storms
Data Analytics

Outsmarting storms

Customers in Auckland could face shorter outages as Vector and IBM use weather forecasts and AI to spot storm and vegetation risks up to 72 hours ahead.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Oct 2019
Weather tantrums more likely with global warming
Sustainability

Weather tantrums more likely with global warming

Pacific islands face more floods and droughts as extreme El Niño events are expected to double, even if warming stays at 1.5C.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 30th Jul 2017

Global Stories

Meteorology stories

Australian supercomputer Gadi ranks 25 in Global 500
DataCentre infrastructure

Australian supercomputer Gadi ranks 25 in Global 500

Australia's fastest supercomputer, 'Gadi' WHERE id = has achieved the country's highest ranking in the Global 500 Supercomputer index.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Jun 2020
Time series database vendor expands into APAC
Open source

Time series database vendor expands into APAC

InfluxData's new strategic partnerships include Australian reseller Intellify and will support increased demand for InfluxDB across the region.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Apr 2020
Lenovo, Intel & Harvard build liquid-cooled supercomputer
DataCentre infrastructure

Lenovo, Intel & Harvard build liquid-cooled supercomputer

Lenovo, Intel, and Harvard University are the driving forces behind an effort to create Harvard's first liquid-cooled supercomputer, nicknamed Cannon.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Nov 2019
Fujitsu tapped to upgrade Australia's most powerful supercomputer
DataCentre infrastructure

Fujitsu tapped to upgrade Australia's most powerful supercomputer

The new machine will provide a 10-fold increase in speed and provide Australian researchers with world-class, high-end computing services.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Jul 2019
Mellanox HDR 200G InfiniBand accelerates AI supercomputers
High Performance Computing

Mellanox HDR 200G InfiniBand accelerates AI supercomputers

Mellanox's new HDR 200G InfiniBand aims to accelerate supercomputers worldwide, revolutionizing research and scientific discovery.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2019
Gemalto's perspective: Hacking for the greater good
Malware

Gemalto's perspective: Hacking for the greater good

Ethical hackers are now one of the most important and effective tools at strengthening collective security and making the cyber landscape safe.

By Graeme Pyper • 3 min read • Mon, 29th May 2017
Cybersecurity & software vulnerability management: The ounce of prevention that's worth a pound of cure
Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity & software vulnerability management: The ounce of prevention that's worth a pound of cure

A recent cyberattack on the BBC, the New York Times & MSN saw tens of thousands of computers potentially exposed to hacker threats through online ads.

By Steve Beards • 5 min read • Mon, 27th Jun 2016
AU Govt Cyber Security Strategy: More insider insights
Cybersecurity

AU Govt Cyber Security Strategy: More insider insights

We published a story last week to share some authoritative opinions from the industry about the Govt strategy - here's some more expert commentary.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Thu, 5th May 2016
The lowdown on Aussie Govt's Cyber Security Strategy
Cybersecurity

The lowdown on Aussie Govt's Cyber Security Strategy

Malcom Turnbull recently announced Australia's Cyber Security Strategy for the future - here are some insights from professionals in the industry.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Tue, 26th Apr 2016

Stories from Other Regions

Meteorology stories

Australian economy at risk of losing billions to cyber attacks
EduTech

Australian economy at risk of losing billions to cyber attacks

Cyber attacks could cost Australia up to $16bn, according to a new study by specialist insurance firm Lloyd's. Sydney is the 12th most at-risk city.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 3rd Nov 2016
It's about time Australian businesses invested in cyber security
Cybersecurity

It's about time Australian businesses invested in cyber security

Cyber crime costs Australia over $1 billion annually, but many businesses fail to publicly acknowledge breaches.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 17th May 2016