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Emojis in the workplace struggle to span generations

Wed, 17th Jul 2019
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New research reveals the generation gap when it comes to the use of emojis at work, with mixed perceptions about their appropriateness.
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Kiwibank receives the Gender Tick accreditation

Tue, 11th Jun 2019
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Kiwibank chief executive Steve Jurkovich said fairness was an important attribute for the New Zealand-owned bank.
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May 17 is Pink Shirt Day: How you can help prevent cyberbullying

Wed, 15th May 2019
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This Friday May 17 is Pink Shirt Day, which is a colourful way to raise awareness about a serious and in some cases tragic issue: cyberbullying.
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Adobe launches platform to power customer experience management

Wed, 27th Mar 2019
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Adobe Experience Platform stitches together data from across the enterprise, enabling real-time customer profiles leveraging Adobe Sensei.
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Dropbox brings in-country document hosting to ANZ & Japan

Mon, 25th Mar 2019
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Dropbox Business users in New Zealand, Australia, and Japan will be able to store their Dropbox files in-country, beginning in the second half of 2019.
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Report: Women being sexually harassed at tech conferences

Wed, 13th Mar 2019
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A new survey has uncovered some startling findings, with not only misrepresentation of women but also sexual harassment.
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NEC launches new 5G vertical business platform

Thu, 21st Feb 2019
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NEC launches global provision of the NEC 5G Vertical Business Platform to help CSPs deliver networks, clouds and applications for the 5G era.
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Uber wants you to hail a speedboat in Mumbai

Fri, 8th Feb 2019
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Uber launches speedboat service in Mumbai, allowing riders to hail boats via its app; the boats will cover coastal routes and cost from INR ₹5,700.
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70% of organisations to adopt AI by 2021 – still 'human' work though

Wed, 30th Jan 2019
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Gartner says while there are obvious concerns for today's workforce, the massive rise of AI will be about augmentation, not total automation.
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CUJO AI and Cylance partner to secure connected homes

Thu, 10th Jan 2019
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63% of providers still use DNS blacklisting for end-user protection, and 45% do not feel confident they are ready to manage internet of things (IoT) security.
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Informatica releases its next-generation iPaaS in APAC

Fri, 9th Nov 2018
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Enterprises in APAC can now leverage Informatica's iPaaS, which delivers a secure microservices-based solution.
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Report gives voice to Kiwis experiencing digital exclusion

Tue, 6th Nov 2018
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People surveyed in the report say they feel excluded, isolated, powerless and have limited opportunities because they are unable to access the internet.
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$444 million: The devastating cost of cyberbullying in NZ

Wed, 10th Oct 2018
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Can you put a dollar figure on the damage cyberbullying causes New Zealanders? One economist says that cost is around $444 million every year.
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More people are reporting online bullying to Netsafe than ever before

Mon, 27th Aug 2018
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Online abuse, bullying and harassment are continuing to cause harm to New Zealanders nationwide, and more people are reporting incidents to Netsafe.
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UC senior lecturer a finalist in Kiwi innovation awards

Sat, 2nd Jun 2018
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Dr Deborah Crittenden has been named as a finalist for her efforts in research behind an 'infinitely' rechargeable battery.
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How to turn water into power with this new turbine

Fri, 16th Mar 2018
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Vortical Tech's new turbine converts household tap water flow into 120 watts of electricity, providing sustainable energy with every wash and flush.
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Is there an answer for soaring numbers of cyberbullying cases?

Fri, 16th Mar 2018
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In the wake of the mass digitisation taking homes by storm, cyberbullying and online harassment has accelerated 60 percent with no signs of slowing.
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Microsoft women file over 200 complaints of gender discrimination & sexual harassment

Thu, 15th Mar 2018
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New court documents reveal female Microsoft staff filed 238 complaints of gender discrimination and harassment in U.S-based tech roles between 2010-2016.
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These oversized headphones have no bass, but they do pinch your ears

Wed, 14th Mar 2018
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NIRVANA, an ear acupressure device, promises relief from stress and better sleep, but its fit and lack of bass may disappoint audiophiles.
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Waikato execs discuss how the #MeToo movement impacts Kiwi businesses

Wed, 7th Mar 2018
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Waikato business leaders are calling on Kiwi companies to address sexual harassment allegations in the workplace following the #MeToo movement.