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What is composite rebar and why it could be the future of lasting infrastructure
Construction

What is composite rebar and why it could be the future of lasting infrastructure

Corrosion-free reinforcement is gaining traction as engineers seek lower maintenance costs and longer-lasting bridges, seawalls and dams.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 7th Aug 2020
Young Kiwi scientist competes at Google Science Fair
EduTech

Young Kiwi scientist competes at Google Science Fair

At this time of year there are plenty of foggy patches around the country – but what if it was possible to turn that fog into drinkable water?.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 26th Jul 2019
NZ's international tech reputation on the rise
Government

NZ's international tech reputation on the rise

New Zealand's tech sector is attracting international attention, with South Korea's SK Group visiting to explore collaboration opportunities.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 17th Jul 2019
SparkLabs Cultiv8 demoday kicks off in September
Agricultural Technology

SparkLabs Cultiv8 demoday kicks off in September

Agri-tech visionaries gear up for SparkLabs Cultiv8 Demoday in Sydney, spotlighting sustainable food innovation.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Jul 2019
China’s Tallest Skyscraper Announced
Energy efficient

China’s Tallest Skyscraper Announced

Shenzhen’s skyline is set for a new landmark, with the 701-metre tower poised to become the world’s third tallest building.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 24th Jan 2019

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Gamers targeted as identity theft, bullying and cheating increases online
Gaming

Gamers targeted as identity theft, bullying and cheating increases online

More than a tenth of gamers have had their ID stolen – which could be worth as much as $347bn globally, according to new research.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Dec 2020
Oracle launches second Gen 2 Cloud region in India
Network Infrastructure

Oracle launches second Gen 2 Cloud region in India

Oracle's second Gen 2 Cloud region in India is live in Hyderabad, expanding support for over 15,000 customers amid a global cloud region expansion.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Jul 2020
Revealed: The countries with the worst internet freedom
Unified Communications

Revealed: The countries with the worst internet freedom

Turkmenistan tops Tech.co's list of worst countries for internet freedom, followed by North Korea and China. Western net neutrality also faces scrutiny.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Feb 2020
GSMA reveals 2020 GLOMO Awards winners
Unified Communications

GSMA reveals 2020 GLOMO Awards winners

The awards included 35 categories ranging from 5G leadership to mobile apps, mobile network infrastructure, diversity in tech, and STEAM efforts for children.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Feb 2020
U.S. face meets egg – used telecom tech to spy on own allies
Spying

U.S. face meets egg – used telecom tech to spy on own allies

Huawei revels in a 'gotcha' moment in the wake of The Washington Post's revelation that the US Govt used backdoors in CIA-owned tech company to spy on allies.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Feb 2020
Smart building market boosted by climate change concerns
Internet of Things

Smart building market boosted by climate change concerns

New sustainability regulations will create growth opportunities for the market which is projected to reach US$109.48 billion by 2026.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Tue, 28th Jan 2020
How internet networks and cybersecurity will change in 2020
Firewalls

How internet networks and cybersecurity will change in 2020

In 2020, cybersecurity faces new challenges as the Splinternet grows more fragmented and DNS vulnerabilities could lead to significant global outages.

By Angelique Medina • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Dec 2019
Tata Consultancy Services revamps policies to support LGBTQ employees
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Tata Consultancy Services revamps policies to support LGBTQ employees

Tata Consultancy Services has reportedly modified its health insurance policies to cover same sex relationships, by replacing the word 'spouse' with 'partner'.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Dec 2019
20 by 2020: Oracle Cloud's ambitious global expansion
Supply Chain

20 by 2020: Oracle Cloud's ambitious global expansion

Oracle has bold plans to launch 20 new cloud regions by 2020, equating to one region every 33 days for the next 15 months.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 18th Sep 2019
HP study illuminates booming counterfeit print supply industry
HP

HP study illuminates booming counterfeit print supply industry

Businesses that purchase print supplies are in danger of falling victim to the multi-billion dollar industry of counterfeits and fakes.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Jun 2019
SAS recognises global partner innovation and collaboration
Partner Programmes

SAS recognises global partner innovation and collaboration

SAS celebrates partners' innovation at awards; Alliance with Accord, ITOCHU & FACTS honoured for analytics excellence.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 2nd May 2019
Twitter suspects state-sponsored ties to support forum breach
Breach Prevention

Twitter suspects state-sponsored ties to support forum breach

One of Twitter's support forums was hit by a data breach that may have ties to a state-sponsored attack, however users' personal data was exposed.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Dec 2018
HPE to supply tech to Formula E racing team
Hyperscale

HPE to supply tech to Formula E racing team

Monaco-based VENTURI Formula E Team has partnered with Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) to enhance its operational efficiency and engineering excellence.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Dec 2018