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Atturra, Comtrac partner on AI-driven investigation tools

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Atturra teams with Comtrac to roll out AI-powered investigation tools for Australian law enforcement and regulators via a single service channel.
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AMD & Oak Ridge announce USD $1 billion AI supercomputing push

Tue, 28th Oct 2025
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AMD and Oak Ridge National Labouratory partner with the US Department of Energy in a USD $1 billion investment to launch two AI supercomputers, Lux AI and Discovery.
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Onside launches digital platform to boost agri supply safety

Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
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Onside has launched PCBU Enterprise, a digital platform designed to enhance safety coordination across agriculture supply chains in Australia and New Zealand.
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AI cameras help save Motutapu Island's rare birds

Tue, 8th Oct 2024
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A Norway rat has been eradicated from Motutapu Island in the Hauraki Gulf with the use of DOC's AI camera.
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Onside unveils new biosecurity tech to protect NZ's primary sector

Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
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New Zealand’s agri-tech firm Onside has rolled out a biosecurity app mapping 16,000 rural properties, enhancing monitoring and compliance across primary industries.
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Drones aid bushfire monitoring in ground-breaking NSW trial

Tue, 2nd Apr 2024
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Advanced drone technology facilitates safer bushfire monitoring across Western NSW in a landmark trial, proving critical in both early detection and rapid response.
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AWEX protects biosecurity, integrity and traceability with RFID tags

Tue, 26th Mar 2024
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Amid biosecurity threats, AWEX leverages RFID tags to improve wool traceability and bolster industry integrity, initiating a digital transition set to optimise global efficiencies.
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SmartSat & NZ Space Agency unite for space exploration growth

Wed, 31st Jan 2024
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Australia's SmartSat and the New Zealand Space Agency unite in a landmark MoU, strategising to boost innovation, R&D, and workforce development in their local space industries.
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Atturra appoints Ash Colmer to Lead Advisory Expansion in Perth

Tue, 5th Sep 2023
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Ash Colmer appointed as General Manager for Atturra Advisory and Consulting in WA, expanding their services in Western Australia.
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First Nations’ tech businesses building digital capability

Fri, 1st Sep 2023
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Winyama Pty Ltd and Goanna Education are helping improve the digital capabilities of the First Nations’ workforce.
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New program to develop Aussie agriculture from space

Tue, 23rd May 2023
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Australia's SmartSat CRC has launched the Maya Nula research program to develop satellite Earth Observation technology for the agriculture industry.
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Partnership to develop platform for New Zealand agritech AI research

Thu, 11th Feb 2021
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New scientific partnership accelerates research in New Zealand's agritech sector by removing computer processing bottlenecks.
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Technology 'critical' for the future of Australia's agriculture industry

Tue, 29th Sep 2020
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Technology to boost Australian agriculture, says ACOLA report. Adoption of innovation crucial for sector growth, profitability, and sustainability.
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NZ's agritech sector 'urgently' needs to focus on AI

Fri, 1st Nov 2019
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New Zealand’s agritech sector must urgently embrace AI to maintain its competitiveness and address critical challenges, asserts a new AI Forum report.
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Company-X creates new reality for AR & VR technologies

Wed, 21st Aug 2019
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Hamilton-based software firm Company-X has acquired local AR/VR specialists Pepper Creative to expand its virtual and augmented reality capabilities.
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Government closes GST loophole for offshore companies

Wed, 2nd May 2018
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Government closes loophole giving offshore firms an advantage by not requiring them to collect GST on goods sold to local consumers.
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Cendio ThinLinc anticipates major ANZ channel growth

Thu, 19th Apr 2018
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The company will be based in NZ, serving the wider ANZ region with the help of channel partners and distributors.
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Unisys to build on Dept of Home Affairs' biometric tech to track travellers

Tue, 20th Mar 2018
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Department of Home Affairs has accepted Unisys’ bid to supply biosecurity tech to track travellers moving in and out of Australia’s borders.
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AI biosecurity officer now on duty at Auckland Airport

Fri, 9th Mar 2018
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A digital biosecurity officer has started working at Auckland Airport with the goal of helping international visitors.
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Passengers are landing in the future with holographic tech on display at Auckland Airport

Mon, 4th Sep 2017
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The hologram will give a 3D display of biosecurity risk items and explain why they aren’t allowed in New Zealand...