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Digital Future Aotearoa finalist for tech award bridging the divide
EduTech

Digital Future Aotearoa finalist for tech award bridging the divide

Digital Future Aotearoa is a finalist for the Community Tech Champions award, recognised for advancing digital equity and opportunity across New Zealand.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Jun 2025
Unitec launches Doctor of Computing for advanced research
EduTech

Unitec launches Doctor of Computing for advanced research

Unitec has launched a Doctor of Computing programme, offering advanced research opportunities for skilled professionals in AI, cybersecurity, and more.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Jun 2025

Global Stories

Computer Science stories

Bugcrowd names Umesh Shankar to board, bolstering AI security
Data Protection

Bugcrowd names Umesh Shankar to board, bolstering AI security

Bugcrowd appoints Umesh Shankar, Microsoft AI's VP of Data Security, to its advisory board to strengthen AI security expertise and innovation.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 9th Jul 2025
Alex van Someren joins Paladin to boost cybersecurity advisory
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Alex van Someren joins Paladin to boost cybersecurity advisory

Cybersecurity expert Alex van Someren has joined Paladin Capital Group as Strategic Advisor to enhance guidance on global cyber and AI threats.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Sat, 14th Jun 2025
Machine Learning's Evolution: Past, Present, and Future
Data Science

Machine Learning's Evolution: Past, Present, and Future

As machine learning transforms industries, the importance of diverse creators in shaping AI's future grows, echoing the need for inclusivity on International Women's Day.

By Katya Kalache • 4 min read • Fri, 7th Mar 2025
ReliaQuest report reveals rapid evolution in cyber threats
Firewalls

ReliaQuest report reveals rapid evolution in cyber threats

ReliaQuest's Annual Threat Report reveals cybercriminals executing attacks in as little as 27 minutes, urging security teams to adopt AI and automation strategies.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Feb 2025
Manifold Valley unveils tech for realistic digital humans
Gaming

Manifold Valley unveils tech for realistic digital humans

Manifold Valley, a Los Angeles start-up, is pioneering hyper-realistic digital humans for triple-A video games, blending AI with artistic performance capture.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Sun, 5th Jan 2025
Matthew Bellizia named new CEO of Dubber
Telstra

Matthew Bellizia named new CEO of Dubber

Dubber appoints Matthew Bellizia as CEO, effective 10 September 2024, marking the start of an 'exciting new era' under his experienced leadership.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Sep 2024
Umbraco appoints Mats Persson as new CEO amid rapid growth
Enterprise Content Management

Umbraco appoints Mats Persson as new CEO amid rapid growth

Umbraco names Mats Persson as new CEO amidst rapid growth, aiming to scale its open-source CMS internationally, and build on impressive client roster.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Sep 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Computer Science stories

WiseTech opens 2026 Earn & Learn path for school leavers
EduTech

WiseTech opens 2026 Earn & Learn path for school leavers

WiseTech opens 2026 Earn & Learn, a paid four-year pathway blending software engineering work with a computer science degree.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 21st Aug 2025
Canada invests $5.6M into unstructured data research project
Data Analytics

Canada invests $5.6M into unstructured data research project

Canadian researchers, led by McGill's Professor Fung, secure CAD $5.6m to develop advanced tools for analysing vast unstructured data sets over four years.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Jul 2025
Rokt & UNSW offer AUD $250,000 boost to support tech students
EduTech

Rokt & UNSW offer AUD $250,000 boost to support tech students

Rokt has donated AUD $250,000 to UNSW Sydney to fund scholarships for tech students from disadvantaged backgrounds, with UNSW matching the gift.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Jul 2025
ESET Canada awards CAD $15,000 to women in cybersecurity
Cybersecurity

ESET Canada awards CAD $15,000 to women in cybersecurity

ESET Canada has awarded CAD $15,000 in scholarships to seven women, marking the 10th year of its programme supporting diversity in cybersecurity.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 4th Jul 2025
SuperDial secures USD $15M to expand healthcare voice AI
Artificial Intelligence

SuperDial secures USD $15M to expand healthcare voice AI

SuperDial has raised USD $15 million to expand its voice AI platform automating healthcare administrative calls, aiming to cut costs and boost efficiency in US providers.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 25th Jun 2025
HackerOne appoints Nidhi Aggarwal to lead AI security vision
AI Security

HackerOne appoints Nidhi Aggarwal to lead AI security vision

HackerOne appoints Nidhi Aggarwal as Chief Product Officer to lead its AI-driven security platform and enhance vulnerability detection and remediation.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025
Informatica partners with Carnegie Mellon to boost GenAI in data
Hybrid Cloud

Informatica partners with Carnegie Mellon to boost GenAI in data

Informatica has teamed up with Carnegie Mellon University to advance generative AI in data management, enhancing its CLAIRE AI platform for enterprises.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
From dreams to reality: My journey into IT
DevOps

From dreams to reality: My journey into IT

Matthew Bereens reflects on his journey from a tech-obsessed child in Sydney to securing a graduate role at Orro through invaluable industry support.

By Matthew Bereens • 4 min read • Wed, 9th Apr 2025