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How cutting-edge technology is helping mental health
Health Technologies

How cutting-edge technology is helping mental health

SafeWatch is redefining mental health care with its community-focused approach by combining tech, therapy, and support.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Jun 2024
Zeller supports regional Aussie businesses with grants & film
eCommerce

Zeller supports regional Aussie businesses with grants & film

Australian fintech Zeller is launching a regional initiative, offering AUD $10,000 in annual grants to support small businesses with tech and resources amid economic shifts.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd May 2024

Global Stories

Community stories

SafeWatch wins award for mental health care innovation
Health Technologies

SafeWatch wins award for mental health care innovation

SafeWatch, lauded for its innovative mental health platform, wins the Consensus MedTech Award, transforming global mental wellness with advanced tech and community support.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 25th Jul 2024
SentinelOne wins top honours at 2024 Beyond Awards by Pax8
Community

SentinelOne wins top honours at 2024 Beyond Awards by Pax8

SentinelOne bagged the MVP Vendor award for APAC and the Global Partner's Choice award at the 2024 Beyond Awards, celebrating their impactful partnership with Pax8.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Jun 2024
Umbraco launches latest CMS with enterprise scalability focus
Platform-as-a-Service

Umbraco launches latest CMS with enterprise scalability focus

Umbraco 14 has been launched, offering enhanced scalability and ease of use, making it an ideal CMS for complex enterprise solutions and omnichannel strategies.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 30th May 2024
Ververica celebrates as Apache Paimon becomes top-level project
Digital Entertainment

Ververica celebrates as Apache Paimon becomes top-level project

Ververica celebrates as Apache Paimon becomes a top-level project, enhancing streaming data capabilities with real-time lakehouse architecture, benefiting businesses and data products.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Apr 2024
Canva acquires Affinity to enhance its professional design toolkit
Acquire

Canva acquires Affinity to enhance its professional design toolkit

Canva boosts professional design capabilities with the acquisition of the creative software suite Affinity, targeting the untapped 1% of industry professionals and expanding its enterprise offering.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Mar 2024
Exclusive: How Alteryx is supporting the data revolution
Hybrid Cloud

Exclusive: How Alteryx is supporting the data revolution

Alteryx, an AI analytics automation platform, is mastering the data revolution, leveraging its 25-year history and comprehensive data solutions to empower industries across the globe.

By Tom Raynel • 4 min read • Tue, 19th Mar 2024
EdTech set to transform education across Asia, says UNESCO
EduTech

EdTech set to transform education across Asia, says UNESCO

HP and Cambridge launch fellowship to empower Asian education leaders to strategically utilise EdTech, addressing key educational challenges and improving access, relevance, and quality.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Mar 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Community stories

UK's Griffin digital bank achieves B Corp certification milestone
Customers

UK's Griffin digital bank achieves B Corp certification milestone

UK digital bank Griffin becomes the first in Europe to obtain B Corp certification, underlining its commitment to sustainability and ethical practices.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Jul 2024
Unison Networks reveals 10-year plan, seeks community feedback
Clean technologies

Unison Networks reveals 10-year plan, seeks community feedback

Unison Networks unveils a decade-long Asset Management Plan, inviting community feedback to ensure their evolving needs are met in Rotorua, Taupo, and Hawkes Bay.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Jul 2024
Canon NZ launches 2024 Grants Program with $20,000 in funds
EduTech

Canon NZ launches 2024 Grants Program with $20,000 in funds

Canon New Zealand's 2024 Grants Program offers $20,000 in funding to support initiatives in education, community, environment, and introduces a cultural category.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Jun 2024
academyEX launches campaign with 76% boost in engagement
Unified Communications

academyEX launches campaign with 76% boost in engagement

academyEX's new Find your EXfactor campaign, featuring a vibrant explainer video, has boosted engagement by 76%, reshaping how postgraduate education is marketed.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Jun 2024
Addressing New Zealand's productivity crisis by tapping into digital skills
Digital Transformation

Addressing New Zealand's productivity crisis by tapping into digital skills

New Zealand's productivity faces stagnation, but Digital Boost, a free Government-funded platform, aims to empower businesses with vital digital skills.

By Ana Ivanovic-Tongue • 4 min read • Thu, 6th Jun 2024
RAD celebrates 2024 milestones, seeks more laptop donations
EduTech

RAD celebrates 2024 milestones, seeks more laptop donations

Recycle A Device (RAD) celebrates milestones in tech literacy and sustainability in 2024 while seeking more laptop donations to meet increasing community demands.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 30th May 2024
Marie Helm: Leading Dynamic Supplies with purpose and passion
Partner Programmes

Marie Helm: Leading Dynamic Supplies with purpose and passion

The General Manager at Dynamic Supplies NZ is transforming corporate culture, prioritising personal growth and a drive for team success over traditional measures.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Apr 2024
Neil Livingston steps in as interim CEO at Kordia
Customers

Neil Livingston steps in as interim CEO at Kordia

Neil Livingston to take over as interim Group CEO of tech firm Kordia on 2nd April 2024, bringing three decades of industry experience and leadership.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Mar 2024