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Class in the clouds: How AI and cloud can transform education

The global education landscape is changing, and Australia no exception. Michael Chetner explains how AI and the cloud will create a new way to learn.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 3rd Jan 2019

Converged Infrastructure

Skill retention and cloud cost real concerns, research shows

New Nutanix research has shown that Australian enterprises are struggling to retain AI talent. Also, they love the cloud, but not the price tag.

By Ben Moore • 4 min read • Fri, 28th Dec 2018

Government Communications Security Bureau

GCSB names Women in STEM scholarship winners

The GCSB has awarded three NZD $10,000 Women in STEM scholarships, aiming to boost diversity in STEM fields and reduce the gender pay gap.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 27th Nov 2018

Network Infrastructure

AU startup hitches a ride to space with Rocket Lab

Rocket Lab and Australian IoT startup Fleet Space Technologies have signed a contract to launch two Proxima IoT satellites this month.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Nov 2018

Digital Transformation

The key to a successful digital transformation journey

Despite 90% of firms feeling threatened by digital competitors, many lack the right skills to adapt. See how focusing on people development is key.

By Tara O'Sullivan • 4 min read • Tue, 6th Nov 2018

DataCentre infrastructure

Exclusive: ServerFarm CEO discusses data centre workforce woes

Not only is there a clear gender disparity in the industry, but Papouchado says the existing workforce is aging.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Oct 2018

Not for profit

TechOne donates over $260k to alleviate youth poverty

TechnologyOne has donated more than a quarter of a million dollars to its charity partners to benefit youth development across Australian communities.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Oct 2018

EduTech

The STEM crisis: What the technology sector can do to help

Lack of qualified STEM teachers in Australian schools is hindering students' access to quality education in science and maths.

By Peter Croft • 4 min read • Wed, 3rd Oct 2018

DataCentre infrastructure

Catch-22: Rapid data centre growth colliding with ageing workforce

The IT industry as a whole is facing a shortage of skilled workers and the data center segment is no exception, with no quick fix available.

By Tony DeSpirito • 4 min read • Mon, 3rd Sep 2018

Schools

NZ and Aussie tech girls become superheroes in Silicon Valley

The next generation of New Zealand and Australian female entrepreneurs had the chance to pitch their apps to Silicon Valley's top executives.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Aug 2018

Hyperscale

Google: Measuring our impact in data center communities

As of 2016, Google data centers generated $1.3 billion in economic activity across the US, and have generated over 11,000 jobs.

By Gary Demasi • 2 min read • Mon, 13th Aug 2018

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Exclusive: Tackling the challenges faced by women in cybersecurity

Some companies though do an incredible job of recruiting women into their workforces, but they have problems retaining them.

By Kai Ping Lew • 5 min read • Fri, 3rd Aug 2018

Unified Communications

Exclusive: The future of AI as a business tool

Recently I had the opportunity to discuss the implications and implementations of AI within enterprise with Bluewolf ANZ MD Gavin Diamond.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 7 min read • Mon, 23rd Jul 2018

Hyperscale

Facebook commits to 100% solar power for data center campus

Facebook's Prineville data center campus will be powered 100% by renewable energy, thanks to a partnership with Pacific Power.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Jul 2018

Stories from Other Regions

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) stories

Entrepreneur

GirlBoss wins 2018 YES Emerging Alumni of the Year Award

The people have spoken – GirlBoss CEO and founder Alexia Hilbertidou has been crowned this year's Young Enterprise Scheme (YES) Emerging Alumni of the Year.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Dec 2018

Kordia

Kordia launches Women in Tech scholarship at the University of Waikato

The scholarship is established to acknowledge and support up-and-coming female talent and future technology leaders.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 12th Nov 2018

Entrepreneur

Venture Up accelerator for young entepreneurs coming to Queenstown

The mountainous backdrop of Queenstown is set to become the location of Creative HQ's newest 2019 Venture Up accelerator for young entrepreneurs.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Oct 2018

Education, Learning & Training

Young Enterprise & BP launch STEM scholarship for students

Young Enterprise and BP have launched the BP Innovation Scholarship, awarding five NZD $1000 scholarships to Year 12 and 13 students excelling in STEM subjects.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Sep 2018

Trade Me

GirlBoss Awards calls forth NZ's trailblazing young females

Celebrating young female leaders, the GirlBoss Awards call for New Zealanders aged 11-18 who defy stereotypes and inspire change in their communities.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Jul 2018

University of Waikato

NZ Cyber Security Challenge confronts issues facing women in cybersecurity

The NZ Cyber Security Challenge confronts the industry's gender issues, with women making up just 11% of the workforce and facing significant pay disparities.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Jul 2018