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Kiwi code-cracker heads to Oxford to hone her craft

She possesses a rare mind hard-wired to navigate complex algorithms in a way that even the most mathematically savvy out there would find difficult.

By Alex Crossan • 3 min read • Thu, 25th May 2017

Drones

New centre launched to create data tech platforms and retain young NZers

They call it the 'brain drain', where talented young New Zealanders leave our shores to seek better prospects elsewhere - this could soon change.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Tue, 26th Jul 2016

Data Protection

Study finds Kiwis worried about data privacy by state and private companies

World Internet Project New Zealand study discovered that users care more about private surveillance by companies than government surveillance.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 16th May 2016

EduTech

New Zealand's top schools to study IT revealed

NZ's elite computing degrees achieve industry acclaim, promising global recognition and solid IT career foundations.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Apr 2016

High Performance Computing

Wellington supercomputing conference aims to ignite innovation

This month will see some of the most recognised authorities in computing converging in Wellington for the 5th Multicore World event.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 9th Feb 2016

EduTech

AUT University opens new centre... Boosts NZ science and tech education

AUT University has opened a new Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Tertiary Education Centre (STEM-TEC) in New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 18th Sep 2014

Apps

Creative Kiwi app helps to tell collaborative stories in the digital age...

New app Imagistory allows children to tell their own stories by flipping through images - no text necessary. Education experts support its use.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 11th Sep 2014

University of Canterbury

Research grants awarded to find a 'better internet'

Around the country this week recipients of several InternetNZ grants were a step closer to realising their research goals.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 7th Apr 2014

Digital Entertainment

Kiwis have golden opportunity to hook into multicore computing's promise

The newness of many computer cores on one chip, known as multicore, is an IT opportunity for New Zealand says Nicolas Erdody.

By David Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 3rd Feb 2014

Microsoft

Auckland students provide eyes for the blind

Unique app that 'crowdsources' audio descriptions of smartphone photos takes out New Zealand Imagine Cup final.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 1st May 2012

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AUT professor takes out innovation award

AUT's biotech pioneer, Prof Steve Henry, scoops top prize at NZ Innovators Awards for cancer disguise tech set to revolutionise treatment.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 27th Oct 2015

EduTech

Yellow reaches out to tech graduates

For the first time Yellow is running a structured graduate programme, providing graduates with the opportunity to gain real world hands-on experience.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 7th May 2015

Microsoft

Microsoft NZ to bury Google for Work with price reduction

Microsoft NZ launches a bold campaign, offering a USD $25 rebate per user to entice Kiwi SMBs away from Google Apps for Work and onto Office 365.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 29th Jan 2015

Microsoft

AUT scores Microsoft award for interactive app...

Auckland University of Technology (AUT) wins supreme award at Microsoft Tertiary ICT Innovation Awards for 'student scorecard' app.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 10th Sep 2014

Unified Communications

Gen-i's donated supercomputer to supercharge NZ research

Gen-i's donation of a supercomputer, formerly used by Weta Digital, supercharges NZ research and student learning at AUT University.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2014

Auckland University of Technology

Kiwi tech entrepreneur aims to hit the jackpot in Vegas

Kiwi entrepreneur Sam Lee is set to unveil meMINI, a revolutionary wearable camera with Recall tech, at the Consumer Electronics Show in Vegas today.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Jan 2014

Schools

Technology to change teaching and learning

Technology developed by an AUT student to add speech capability to presentations could lead to collaborative and socially responsible learning.

By Rebecca Wood • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Sep 2013

Network Infrastructure

IBM completes major upgrade for AUT

IBM has completed the first phase of a five-year IT network services deal with Auckland University of Technology as AUT gears up for its new Learning Precinct.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 25th May 2012