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Toshiba hypes new miracle algorithm
‘Simulated bifurcation algorithm’ could revolutionise logistics, finance, and even drug development, says tech multinational… read more...
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Most workers would prefer a robot manager
Forget the fear-mongering about AI taking over. Most of us would prefer to be managed by the algorithms… read more...
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Behind the All Black’s new AI-powered video analytics
Statistical modeling meets machine learning meets Kiwi know-how… read more...
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SAP fronts up for NZ’s gun buyback data breach
Software giant SAP has ‘unreservedly’ apologised for unapproved changes that lead to the data leak… read more...
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KPMG launches new supply chain offering
KPMG launches its own blockchain ‘track and trace’ platform to an increasingly competitive market… read more...
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NZ/AU tech workers much unhappier than the global average
A happy workplace is a productive workplace. So why is everyone in tech so miserable?… read more...
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PwC says VR’s going to be huge but seeing is believing
You’ve heard it before, now hear it again: VR and AR are going to revolutionise everything. But when?… read more...
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When good drones go bad
As UAV tech and risks proliferate the counter-drone market is booming… read more...
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Tired of leaks, Google scales back its Friday meetings, says leaked document
Beset by scandals, leaks and employee discontent, Google scales back the transparency… read more...
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The real future of blockchain, no BS
Juniper looks to have the final word (for today at least) on the future of blockchain tech… read more...
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Is it time for human rights to be digitised?
Privacy, transparency, ethics: What protects the population from scary government tech?… read more...
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Watson crunches 170m job postings to predict tomorrow’s work
Conclusion: All jobs will change… read more...
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Airtree brings superfunds, cash to downunder tech startups
AirTree Ventures has secured $275m to ‘double down’ on early stage Kiwi and Australian technology startups… read more...
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Chief Data Steward releases govt algorithm charter
Consultation on algorithms in the public sector is now underway… read more...
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Councils under pump to deliver self service. Now.
New studies track a rapidly-changing local government tech landscape… read more...
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Is IoT the ‘asbestos of the future’?
Just what is the cost of unfettered connected-device growth?… read more...
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New Chrome extension reveals all your compromised passwords
Google aims to plug password leaks with browser-based hacked credential checker… read more...
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Kiwi gig-economy fintech raises $2.15m
Hnry finds investor interest in accounting admin platform for gig workers… read more...
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CIOs uneasy about hybrid cloud complexity
Smarter diagnostics needed to unravel root causes across multiple platforms… read more...
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You’ll be hearing from my IT guy
Forget the courtroom, I’ll see you in the cloud… read more...