Computer Science stories - Page 2
Curtin University appoints Professor Andrew Turpin as inaugural Lions Curtin ophthalmic big data chair
Fri, 8th Jul 2022
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bi
Professor Andrew Turpin has been appointed as the inaugural Lions Curtin ophthalmic big data chair to enhance research in eye health using data science.
New Relic appoints Jason Leonidas as Regional Vice President
Fri, 18th Mar 2022
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data analytics
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bi
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big data
Jason Leonidas promoted to Regional Vice President ANZ at New Relic. Responsible for customer success, strategic direction & business growth.
University researchers succeed in boosting computer speeds by 2.5 times
Mon, 3rd Feb 2020
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datacentre infrastructure
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computer science
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study
The scientists have found a novel approach that significantly improves the storage efficiency and output speed of computer systems.
Kiwi code-cracker heads to Oxford to hone her craft
Thu, 25th May 2017
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cybersecurity
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cloud services
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aut
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.
Industry experts to share insights at free code conference
Wed, 19th Apr 2017
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coding
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computer science
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industry experts
Wellington Code Camp 2017 could be your chance to absorb some expert knowledge and make new partnerships in the tech industry.
Satya Nadella visits Kiwi school, sees Microsoft computer science grant in action
Fri, 18th Nov 2016
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microsoft
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computer science
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partners
Microsoft's Satya Nadella witnesses innovative Kiwi computing scheme's boost, as local school benefits from fresh grant.
Microsoft donates $625,000 to give Kiwi youth a head start
Thu, 21st Apr 2016
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edutech
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microsoft
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high tech youth network
NZ's High Tech Youth and OMGTech! groups have received $625k in grants from Microsoft to support technology education for young people.
Top computer science university revealed
Wed, 30th Mar 2016
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edutech
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computer science
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mit
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has been ranked as the best university for Computer Science, according to a global survey.
Founding Wynyard CTO to lead Crime Science Research Institute
Mon, 5th May 2014
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university of canterbury
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orion health
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wynyard group
Wynyard Group has appointed founding Chief Technology Officer, Roger Jarquin, to lead the company’s Crime Science Research Institute in New Zealand.
Marlborough schools to get slice of Pi
Wed, 7th Aug 2013
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cloud services
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schools
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nmit
Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology donates Raspberry Pi computers to 13 local schools, empowering students to compete in the {Codeworx} challenge.
Resume error not my fault: Yahoo CEO
Fri, 11th May 2012
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martech
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commerce systems
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payment technologies
Reports say Scott Thompson has claimed an executive placement firm introduced the erroneous qualification before he started work with PayPal.
Google Waves Goodbye
Wed, 1st Sep 2010
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open source
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google
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developers
Google is discontinuing its real-time communication app, Google Wave, due to low user adoption despite initial enthusiasm from developers.
Attacks on Google linked to schools
Mon, 22nd Feb 2010
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google
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nsa
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hack
The Aurora cyber attacks on Google and other US entities have been traced to Chinese schools, including one affiliated with the military.
M?ori language added to Google Translator Toolkit
Mon, 19th Oct 2009
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uc
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telco
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māori
Google Translator Toolkit now supports M?ori, enhancing efforts to revitalise the language among New Zealanders.