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Bringing autonomous vessels to the open water
Cartech

Bringing autonomous vessels to the open water

The Aussies took silver at the Maritime RobotX Challenge, which saw entries from across the world competing with their self-driving tech on the ocean.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Thu, 31st Jan 2019
Adobe acquires leading 3D creation software Substance
Gaming

Adobe acquires leading 3D creation software Substance

With the acquisition of Allegorithmic, Adobe takes on the industry leading 3D textures and materials creation software for Creative Cloud.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Jan 2019
Emulate3D's software enables customers to virtually test system designs
Data Analytics

Emulate3D's software enables customers to virtually test system designs

Rockwell Automation acquires Emulate3D, enhancing its digital design portfolio with software that allows customers to virtually test industrial system designs.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 29th Jan 2019
Cybercrime could cost companies US$5.2tril over next five years – survey
Data Protection

Cybercrime could cost companies US$5.2tril over next five years – survey

A global survey by Accenture reveals that companies may face USD $5.2 trillion in cybercrime costs over the next five years due to inadequate security measures.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Jan 2019
Oracle Java Card update boosts security for IoT devices
Semiconductors

Oracle Java Card update boosts security for IoT devices

Oracle has released Java Card 3.1, an open application platform for IoT device security, providing flexible ways to meet hardware and security requirements.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Jan 2019
Security platform provider Deep Instinct expands local presence
Artificial Intelligence

Security platform provider Deep Instinct expands local presence

The company has made two ANZ specific leadership hires and formed several partnerships with organisations in the region.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Wed, 16th Jan 2019
Tesla wants people to hack its Model 3
Virtualisation

Tesla wants people to hack its Model 3

Tesla is offering white hat hackers what could be the chance of a lifetime – the opportunity to hack one of its Model 3 vehicles.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Jan 2019
2019 data centre predictions from Interxion's Europe MD
Unified Communications

2019 data centre predictions from Interxion's Europe MD

The coming year looks set to be one of implementation where we see a lot of technologies that have been present on the fringes become mainstream.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Thu, 27th Dec 2018
The pillars of ethical automation
IT Automation

The pillars of ethical automation

As AI and automation rapidly advance, business leaders face pressing ethical dilemmas, especially evident in the transformative automotive industry.

By Lourens Swanepoel • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Dec 2018
This could be the future of ridesharing
Cartech

This could be the future of ridesharing

When you hear the words 'driverless vehicle technology', the company Bosch may not immediately spring to mind.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 18th 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
AWS offers devs tiny autonomous vehicles for machine learning
Hyperscale

AWS offers devs tiny autonomous vehicles for machine learning

AWS introduces DeepRacer, a 1/18th scale autonomous racecar, offering developers hands-on reinforcement learning. Pre-orders available now.

By Sara Barker • 7 min read • Fri, 30th Nov 2018
Tesla's software updates: Dashcams and Atari and navigation, oh my!
Cartech

Tesla's software updates: Dashcams and Atari and navigation, oh my!

Tesla's latest update enhances dashcams, obstacle avoidance, navigation, and introduces in-car Atari games for an improved driving experience.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Fri, 23rd Nov 2018
Why the automation industry is living up to the hype
Robotics

Why the automation industry is living up to the hype

The use of robots to eliminate mundane and repetitive tasks is helping retailers to cut costs without compromising service quality.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Nov 2018
5G expected to hit ANZ by 2020, according to MIT
Customer Relationship Management

5G expected to hit ANZ by 2020, according to MIT

According to a report by MIT Technology Review Insights, APAC is well on the way to being a digital landscape with 5G just around the corner.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Nov 2018
Why the mobility industry is moving towards 5G
Unified Communications

Why the mobility industry is moving towards 5G

Reliable and timely radio performance is a crucial requirement for all those with a stake in transport safety.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Nov 2018

Stories from Other Regions

Cybercrime could cost NZ$8 trillion over next five years
Supply Chain

Cybercrime could cost NZ$8 trillion over next five years

Cybercrime may cost businesses worldwide NZD $8 trillion over five years, as firms struggle to secure increasingly complex digital systems, warns Accenture.

By Ben Moore • 4 min read • Tue, 22nd Jan 2019
Next-gen mobile signal booster launches in NZ
Vodafone

Next-gen mobile signal booster launches in NZ

After a successful launch across the ditch, the Cel-Fi GO has come to the New Zealand market for people and businesses.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Dec 2018