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UK universities & insurers launch GBP £2 million AI risk project
Fintech

UK universities & insurers launch GBP £2 million AI risk project

UK universities and insurers have launched a GBP £2 million project to develop insurance products addressing risks from commercial artificial intelligence use.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2025
Highlight integrates Cisco ThousandEyes for enhanced monitoring
Network Infrastructure

Highlight integrates Cisco ThousandEyes for enhanced monitoring

Highlight has integrated Cisco ThousandEyes into its Service Observability Platform, aiming to significantly boost digital experience monitoring and network performance visibility.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 29th May 2024

Global Stories

Universities stories

Hazy Hawk exploits cloud DNS to hijack subdomains for scams
Cloud Security

Hazy Hawk exploits cloud DNS to hijack subdomains for scams

Security firm Infoblox links the Hazy Hawk group to global subdomain hijacks via abandoned Amazon and Azure cloud services, spreading scams and malware.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 21st May 2025
Social robots tipped as future friends to tackle loneliness in elders
EduTech

Social robots tipped as future friends to tackle loneliness in elders

Research by a University of Calgary PhD student suggests social robots may help ease loneliness among seniors, offering companionship beyond traditional interventions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 16th May 2025
Exclusive: Workforce skills gap hits critical point in ANZ
Identity and Access Management

Exclusive: Workforce skills gap hits critical point in ANZ

Australia and New Zealand face a critical skills shortage as demand for managerial and professional roles surges, experts warn. Upskilling is urgent.

By Melania Watson • 6 min read • Thu, 1st May 2025
Photoshelter unveils new tool to streamline UGC collection
Customer Experience

Photoshelter unveils new tool to streamline UGC collection

PhotoShelter has launched its UGC Management tool, enabling brands and teams to easily collect and utilise user-generated content to enhance engagement.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 28th Feb 2025
Sophos report reveals education sector's ransomware battle
EduTech

Sophos report reveals education sector's ransomware battle

Sophos' State of Ransomware in Education 2024 report shows escalating pressures on schools and universities, as ransom demands soar.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 17th Sep 2024
NVIDIA enhances AI education with GPU-accelerated curriculum
Robotics

NVIDIA enhances AI education with GPU-accelerated curriculum

NVIDIA teams up with top universities, integrating GPU-accelerated AI into STEM curriculums globally, prepping students with future-ready skills.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Wed, 14th Aug 2024
GARR selects Infinera's 800G tech to boost network capacity
Network Infrastructure

GARR selects Infinera's 800G tech to boost network capacity

GARR has chosen Infinera's 800G technology to double the capacity of its optical network, enhancing connectivity for Italy's research institutions and universities.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 30th Jul 2024
Education sector to boost public cloud budgets as sustainability leads
Storage

Education sector to boost public cloud budgets as sustainability leads

Education institutions globally will boost public cloud storage budgets, prioritising sustainability and AI adoption, as cloud-first strategies gain momentum in 2024.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 29th Jul 2024
Innovate, don't imitate: Rethinking NZ's economic strategy
Agricultural Technology

Innovate, don't imitate: Rethinking NZ's economic strategy

New Zealand must stop mimicking foreign economic models and instead harness its unique strengths to foster innovation, create jobs, and build a resilient economy.

By Rupert Carlyon • 5 min read • Mon, 15th Jul 2024
Christchurch tech firms team up for geoscience education tool
Gaming

Christchurch tech firms team up for geoscience education tool

Two Christchurch-based tech firms, Seequent and CerebralFix, launch Visible Geology, an immersive 3D educational tool to combat global shortages in earth scientists.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 6th Jun 2024
Net at Work integrates Sectigo certificates for NoSpamProxy users
Email Security

Net at Work integrates Sectigo certificates for NoSpamProxy users

Net at Work integrates Sectigo certificates into NoSpamProxy, automating email encryption for 4,000+ enterprises worldwide, enhancing security and efficiency.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 30th May 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Universities stories

Just 3% of New Zealand domains enforce top anti-phishing policy
EduTech

Just 3% of New Zealand domains enforce top anti-phishing policy

Just 3% of New Zealand domains enforce the strict DMARC p=reject policy, leaving most vulnerable to phishing despite upcoming government mandates.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Jun 2025
TechnologyOne to deploy MortarCAPS data standard nationwide
EduTech

TechnologyOne to deploy MortarCAPS data standard nationwide

TechnologyOne will implement the MortarCAPS Higher Learning Data Standard nationwide, enhancing data integration for Australian higher education and vocational sectors.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 28th May 2025
Indosat launches Jaga Raya to boost ecosystem monitoring
EduTech

Indosat launches Jaga Raya to boost ecosystem monitoring

Indosat has launched Jaga Raya, an IoT-driven programme monitoring ecosystems in Indonesia to boost environment protection and community livelihoods.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 28th May 2025
New Zealand AI research tool reaches 370,000 scientists globally
Artificial Intelligence

New Zealand AI research tool reaches 370,000 scientists globally

Litmaps, a New Zealand AI tool, has expanded its growth to 370,000 global users, preparing for a Series A to expand its academic reach.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Mon, 8th Jul 2024