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South Australia's Kanyini satellite launched via SpaceX mission
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spacetech
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cleantech
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development
Australia's first State Government-funded satellite, Kanyini, has been successfully launched into orbit onboard SpaceX's Transporter-11 mission, marking a significant milestone for South Australia's space sector.
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How government support can bolster business cybersecurity
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edutech
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data protection
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it training
With cyber threats at an all-time high, the UK’s new Labour government has a critical opportunity to strengthen business cybersecurity through legislative reform and support.
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MAT finance leaders urge Labour for increased school funding
Tue, 16th Jul 2024
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edutech
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fintechs
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financial systems
MAT finance leaders have urged Labour to boost school funding, highlighting rising costs, pay awards, and SEND provisions as critical concerns from an IMP Software survey.
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Netsafe warns of inadequate response to rising online fraud
Tue, 2nd Jul 2024
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edutech
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victim support
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netsafe
The Ministry of Justice's latest crime survey reveals a surge in online fraud, highlighting an urgent need for a coordinated multi-agency response, says Netsafe.
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Quantum computing faces hype & hurdles, EY & Oxford caution
Wed, 26th Jun 2024
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quantum computing
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cleantech
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sustainability
A whitepaper by EY and the University of Oxford’s RTI highlights the transformative potential of quantum computing while urging responsible innovation and risk mitigation.
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Australian budget overlooks cybersecurity amidst AI threats
Wed, 15th May 2024
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it training
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power / energy
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ai
Despite addressing innovation and renewable energy, Australia's recent budget missed crucial investments in cybersecurity, raising AI threat concerns.
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UK Tech Minister emphasises trust for AI uptake in SMEs
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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ai
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government funding
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transparency
UK Tech Minister, Saqib Bhatti, emphasises the need for trust and transparency in AI to boost its acceptance among SMEs, highlighting a knowledge gap despite growing interest.
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Scrumconnect awarded GBP £3.6m DWP contract for SME digital health service
Tue, 6th Feb 2024
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healthtech
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productivity
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government funding
UK tech firm Scrumconnect Consulting secures a GBP £3.6m DWP contract to launch a digital service aiding SMEs in accessing government funding for occupational health assessments.
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Aussie businesses want more support from Government - Xero survey
Tue, 4th May 2021
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fintechs
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financial systems
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australian government
High expectations for Australian businesses ahead of the country's Federal Budget 2021-2022, says Xero survey. 27% want more support.
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Fresh injection for Maori digital tech fund
Fri, 9th Feb 2018
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government funding
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maori in tech
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ka hao
Māori Digital Tech Fund receives a fresh GBP £3.6 million boost, aiming to grow digital capabilities and create high-value jobs for Māori in NZ.
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NSW government invests in local VR projects
Tue, 12th Sep 2017
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ar, vr & metaverse
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government funding
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r&d
The aim of the initiative is to help artists and cultural practitioners develop their skills and extend their audiences.
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Akina welcomes $1.85m Government commitment to social enterprise
Thu, 6th Jul 2017
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social enterprise
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akina
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government funding
The Government's funding of $1.85m for New Zealand's social enterprise sector is welcomed by Akina, says CEO Alex Hannant.
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Funding to help put a stop to online bullying
Tue, 4th Apr 2017
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cyberbullying
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online safety
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government funding
Steps towards responsible digital citizenship have been made as a student led programme receives funding to tackle online bullying head on.
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$6 million classrooms for Wellington school
Tue, 2nd Feb 2016
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edutech
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ministry of education
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collaboration
Government to invest $6m in Khandallah School for a new nine-classroom block to improve infrastructure and accommodate roll growth.
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Pushpay to raise $13.8 million from shareholders
Thu, 23rd Apr 2015
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pushpay
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investment
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sales
NZ mobile payment app developer Pushpay Holdings aims to raise $13.8m from shareholders through discounted share offer.
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Rex Bionics widens full-year loss as commercialisation costs rise
Wed, 4th Mar 2015
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nz
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rex bionics
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r&d
Rex Bionics Plc, the New Zealand company listed on the London Stock Exchange's AIM market, said higher costs to commercialise its robotic exoskeletons.
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SkyCity backs down, will stick to $402m convention centre budget
Sun, 15th Feb 2015
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skycity
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construction
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auckland
Casino and hoospitality operator SkyCity Entertainment will go back to the drawing board to design an international convention centre for Auckland.
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Drought declared on NZ's South Island east coast, IRD invokes tax relief
Thu, 12th Feb 2015
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government
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government funding
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farming
The government has declared drought conditions on the east coast of the South Island, triggering a range of support measures, and said the tax depa.
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Sky City 1H profit falls 11% as Adelaide weighs
Wed, 11th Feb 2015
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new zealand dollar
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investment
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skycity
Sky City Entertainment Group, New Zealand's only listed casino company, posted an 11 percent decline in first-half profit as it got less benefit th.
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Rex Bionics stock almost halves in value after sales warning
Mon, 22nd Dec 2014
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callaghan innovation
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sales
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rex bionics
Rex Bionics, the New Zealand company listed on the London Stock Exchange's growth-orientated AIM market, almost halved in value last week after it.