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How artificial intelligence could help prevent diabetes blindness
Artificial Intelligence

How artificial intelligence could help prevent diabetes blindness

New AI technology could prevent blindness in 1.7 million Australians with diabetes, after successful trial in Perth. #diabetes #AI #healthcare.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Wed, 13th Sep 2017
CSIRO builds facility focused on keeping Australians & the economy healthy
Health Technologies

CSIRO builds facility focused on keeping Australians & the economy healthy

New 'one stop shop' facility M2 has been launched in Australia to accelerate the development of life-changing medicine and medical devices.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Wed, 6th Sep 2017

Global Stories

Intel invests US$1billion in AI to 'make the impossible possible'
Artificial Intelligence

Intel invests US$1billion in AI to 'make the impossible possible'

Intel splurges $1bn on AI, vowing to revolutionise healthcare, climate research and more, with a robust tech and R&D investment plan.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Wed, 20th Sep 2017
Fujitsu develops hands-free speech translation device
Health Technologies

Fujitsu develops hands-free speech translation device

Fujitsu unveils a pioneering wearable translator, freeing hands in medical settings for enhanced patient care.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Sep 2017
The rise of AI: should we be scared or ecstatic?
Space Technologies

The rise of AI: should we be scared or ecstatic?

Elon Musk warns AI's rise could eclipse North Korea threat, yet a tech utopia beckons. Are we on the brink of brilliance or disaster?.

By Simran Gambhir • 6 min read • Mon, 18th Sep 2017
Medical record software startup raises over $500,000 through PledgeMe
Software-as-a-Service

Medical record software startup raises over $500,000 through PledgeMe

Noted hit their maximum goal of its private equity crowdfunding campaign $500,000 in less than two weeks after launching its campaign.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Sep 2017
Warnings issued: 'Hackable' hospital syringes could be fatal
Internet of Things

Warnings issued: 'Hackable' hospital syringes could be fatal

A skilled cybercriminal can hack the automated syringe from anywhere in the world to take over and control it to adjust dosages. Is the IoT worth it?.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Wed, 13th Sep 2017
Expert spells out how businesses can 'block the spears'
Malware

Expert spells out how businesses can 'block the spears'

There is no doubt about it, but spear-phishing is big business in 2017 - Menlo Security's Jason Steer explains how businesses can protect themselves.

By Jason Steer • 9 min read • Tue, 12th Sep 2017
Microsoft fuels digital transformation for Kiwi health company
Customer Relationship Management

Microsoft fuels digital transformation for Kiwi health company

New Zealand's Manuka Health chooses Microsoft Dynamics 365 for digital transformation project. #healthcare #technology.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Sep 2017
EMOTET banking malware returns with a wider scope & vengeance
Malware

EMOTET banking malware returns with a wider scope & vengeance

The EMOTET banking malware has emerged with a wider target scope than ever before, three years after it was originally found.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Sep 2017
Redlock signals company growth with new appointments
Cloud Security

Redlock signals company growth with new appointments

RedLock appoints Ankur Shah as VP of products and Viswa Subramanian as VP of engineering to drive product development and research.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Mon, 11th Sep 2017
4K TVs become old news, as new 8K TVs enter the fray
Digital Entertainment

4K TVs become old news, as new 8K TVs enter the fray

Sharp redefines viewing as its 8K TV hits shelves, promising a tech revolution in daily life with unparalleled detail and an ecosystem to match.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Sep 2017
ESET welcomes new network security provider into its Alliance
Malware

ESET welcomes new network security provider into its Alliance

​ESET has brought a new network security provider into its Technology Alliance after announcing the agreement with GREYCORTEX.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Mon, 4th Sep 2017
IGEL introduces UD Pocket for Apple Mac to simplify remote working
Desktop-as-a-Service

IGEL introduces UD Pocket for Apple Mac to simplify remote working

IGEL's new UD Pocket now turns Apple Macs into secure remote working hubs, boosting BYOD security for mobile workforces.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Mon, 4th Sep 2017

Stories from Other Regions

Former SpaceX employee accelerating NZ companies solving the world's problems
Health Technologies

Former SpaceX employee accelerating NZ companies solving the world's problems

Scott Nolan looks for founders with a unique view of the world, deep internal motivation, and a level of rigour driven by their own expectations.

By Edmund Hillary • 5 min read • Thu, 7th Sep 2017
Kiwi health group concerned about Govt. rural broadband pledge
Unified Communications

Kiwi health group concerned about Govt. rural broadband pledge

The Rural Health Alliance of Aotearoa New Zealand applauds the Govt's NZD $270 million rural broadband investment but urges no extra costs for small towns.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Wed, 6th Sep 2017
Air NZ, Fonterra, ARANZ Geo...finalists of the NZ Innovation Awards announced
Risk & Compliance

Air NZ, Fonterra, ARANZ Geo...finalists of the NZ Innovation Awards announced

Finalists for New Zealand Innovation Awards announced, including game-changing innovations such as ethical corporate workwear and Te Reo Maori smartphones.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Sep 2017