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Lost or found someone's pet? PiP facial recognition will reunite our furry friends
Surveillance

Lost or found someone's pet? PiP facial recognition will reunite our furry friends

New Zealand rolls out PiP facial recognition technology to help reunite lost pets with their owners, revolutionising animal recovery services.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Thu, 15th Mar 2018
Grumpy tech guy: Shock collars shouldn't be on shop shelves
Opinion

Grumpy tech guy: Shock collars shouldn't be on shop shelves

I love it when my two biggest passions (that's gadgetry and my two greyhounds) come together. Unfortunately, technology and pets don't always mix.

By Patrick Pilcher • 9 min read • Mon, 19th Sep 2016

Global Stories

Veterinarian stories

Scribenote launches free AI scribe to fight vet burnout
Artificial Intelligence

Scribenote launches free AI scribe to fight vet burnout

Scribenote launches a free AI scribe service to ease vet burnout by automating medical records, helping clinics save time on admin and focus on care.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 25th Jun 2025
AI scribe Scribenote raises USD $8.2m to ease vet burnout
Artificial Intelligence

AI scribe Scribenote raises USD $8.2m to ease vet burnout

Amid a veterinary burnout crisis, AI medical scribe Scribenote raises USD $8.2m in seed funding to ease documentation burdens and improve vet care.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 24th Sep 2024
NZ-made virtual vet nurse launches to help struggling vets
Unified Communications

NZ-made virtual vet nurse launches to help struggling vets

A New Zealand-made virtual vet nurse named Sophie, developed by tech firm Ambit, launches free of charge to support struggling vet clinics amidst COVID-19.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Tue, 12th May 2020
Qld RSPCA embraces video conferencing to save animals' lives
Unified Communications

Qld RSPCA embraces video conferencing to save animals' lives

The RSPCA in Queensland has used video conferencing technology by Avaya to increase the number of animals it cares for to over 51,000 each year.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Jul 2017
Measuring the high costs of web malware protection
Malware

Measuring the high costs of web malware protection

The costs of recovering from a ransomware or other cyberattack are well understood…but how much should an organization spend to prevent one?.

By Kowsik Guruswamy • 7 min read • Mon, 5th Sep 2016
Heyrex: Remote health monitoring for animals
Health Technologies

Heyrex: Remote health monitoring for animals

Heyrex, the Fitbit for pets, is revolutionizing animal healthcare by remotely collecting data on pets' behavior.

By Dave Moskovitz • 5 min read • Mon, 20th Jun 2016

Stories from Other Regions

Veterinarian stories

Doctors urged to tackle rising cyber threats in healthcare
Ransomware

Doctors urged to tackle rising cyber threats in healthcare

As cyber attacks surge, doctors warn clinics to protect operations, with some even considering a return to paper records.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Jun 2024
Powering and advancing Australia's connectivity landscape
Network Infrastructure

Powering and advancing Australia's connectivity landscape

2023 Federal Budget Funds Initiatives to Bridge Australia's Digital Divide and Enhance Connectivity in Transport, Manufacturing, and Stadium sectors.

By Kevin Pike • 5 min read • Tue, 18th Jul 2023
Why being a CFO is not just about the numbers anymore
Digital Transformation

Why being a CFO is not just about the numbers anymore

The role of the CFO is expanding beyond finance as technology becomes increasingly important in decision-making.

By Francois Lacas • 5 min read • Mon, 24th Apr 2023