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NTU Singapore teams with US firm to sharpen up cybersecurity research
EduTech

NTU Singapore teams with US firm to sharpen up cybersecurity research

NTU Singapore has partnered with US firm GrammaTech to sharpen up the university's research projects with better static and binary analysis tools.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 26th Jun 2017
Kiwis keen on flexible working – but only if it doesn't hinder their career
EduTech

Kiwis keen on flexible working – but only if it doesn't hinder their career

Over 93% of New Zealanders would choose flexible working if it didn't harm their career, according to a poll by Hays.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Thu, 15th Jun 2017
A trillion-dollar boost: Salesforce releases new research on the economic impact of AI on CRM
EduTech

A trillion-dollar boost: Salesforce releases new research on the economic impact of AI on CRM

By 2021, AI-powered CRM activities could increase global business revenues by US$1.1 trillion and create 800,000 net-new jobs.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Jun 2017
Honeywell launches 'cybersecurity center of excellence' in Singapore
Honeywell

Honeywell launches 'cybersecurity center of excellence' in Singapore

Singapore's Changi Business Park will soon be home to a new cybersecurity hub, thanks to a major investment by industrial consulting firm Honeywell.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Jun 2017
Social media makes academic research more accessible
EduTech

Social media makes academic research more accessible

Academics say social media is making research more accessible, allowing for broader conversations and public debates.

By Rebecca Wood • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Apr 2017
National University of Singapore ushers in country's newest security research hub
Cybersecurity

National University of Singapore ushers in country's newest security research hub

National University of Singapore's National Cybersecurity R&D Laboratory is the latest facility to become a focal point for security research.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd Feb 2017
Avaya looks to drive digital transformation in India with new R&D team
Unified Communications

Avaya looks to drive digital transformation in India with new R&D team

Avaya recently announced a new leadership team to drive product innovation in its research and development (R&D) centers across Pune and Bangalore.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Tue, 14th Feb 2017

Stories from Other Regions

Research and Development (R&D) stories

Callaghan applauds Team NZ's third Americas Cup victory using winning R&D projects
Callaghan Innovation

Callaghan applauds Team NZ's third Americas Cup victory using winning R&D projects

Callaghan Innovation lauds Emirates Team New Zealand's 2017 America's Cup win, attributing success to advanced R&D initiatives backed by its grants programme.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Tue, 27th Jun 2017
Explore infrastructure funding options, OECD urges
Agricultural Technology

Explore infrastructure funding options, OECD urges

Limited housing growth in Auckland is being blamed on poor infrastructure funding, with the OECD urging new ways to pay for public works.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Thu, 15th Jun 2017
New alliance to develop bio-based bottles
Clean technologies

New alliance to develop bio-based bottles

Consumers could soon see fully renewable water bottles as Danone, Nestle Waters and Origin Materials race to commercial scale.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 6th Jun 2017
New report offers a bold vision of a digital future
Robotics

New report offers a bold vision of a digital future

Sent to MPs and officials, the manifesto urges faster action on digital skills, broadband and cyber security to keep New Zealand competitive.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 24th May 2017
Vivid pointers for a brighter future
Māori

Vivid pointers for a brighter future

New Zealand could hit net zero only by changing land use, as the report says a clean power grid and more electric transport are not enough.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Sun, 7th May 2017
Automation: Vendors investing in new service offerings to gain prominence
EduTech

Automation: Vendors investing in new service offerings to gain prominence

​Recent research from Frost & Sullivan has revealed what will transform the Indonesian automation and process control market.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Apr 2017
Significant drone insurance cover increase, expert says
Smart Cities

Significant drone insurance cover increase, expert says

As drones multiply in New Zealand, operators are increasingly seeking cover to protect against crashes, liability and legal action.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Apr 2017
SMU professor receives prestigious AXA Chair Professorship of Cybersecurity
EduTech

SMU professor receives prestigious AXA Chair Professorship of Cybersecurity

Professor Robert Deng from Singapore Management University (SMU) has been selected to receive the AXA Chair Professorship of Cybersecurity this week.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Apr 2017
Kiwi businesses finally begin to invest in innovation
Callaghan Innovation

Kiwi businesses finally begin to invest in innovation

Kiwi businesses are investing more in their R&D to create innovation and success, according to Callaghan Innovation.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Apr 2017
ChinaCache sells off 79% stake in Xin Run data center business
Partner Programmes

ChinaCache sells off 79% stake in Xin Run data center business

ChinaCache is selling a 79% stake in its Xin Run data center business to three major Chinese players for a price tag of ¥221 million in cash.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2017
World-first initiative to power energy innovation
Data Protection

World-first initiative to power energy innovation

New Zealand innovators will access anonymised half-hour power data for the first time, aiming to cut network costs and speed new energy products.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 5th Mar 2017