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EdTech News: Reflecting on Founders Day

We recently closed the curtains on ‘Founders Day,’ a vibrant unconference in Wellington. This two-day gathering served as a meeting ground for leading founders in the EdTech space. It wasn’t just about exchanging insights; it was a real opportunity for community members to unite, explore opportunities, and empathise with shared challenges. Thank you to Education … Continue reading "EdTech News: Reflecting on Founders Day"
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EdTech in the spotlight

JackBord Works provides tools to encourage students of all learning abilities and backgrounds, to engage with STEM and realise their potential through problem solving, creating solutions, collaboration and learning new skills.
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IoT Alliance Annual Meeting and Executive Council Elections 2023

The New Zealand IoT Alliance was launched in 2017 and is governed by an independent elected Executive Council and there are vacancies for five positions in 2023. Our key purpose is to actively contribute to the prosperity of New Zealand through accelerating the uptake of IoT. We aim to accelerate IoT innovation by promoting collaboration across industry … Continue reading "IoT Alliance Annual Meeting and Executive Council Elections 2023"
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BioTechNZ News: Challenging times

Forging a better tomorrow for biotech. Insights from our Executive Director  Challenging times have brought us face-to-face with the need to scrutinise our daily spending. Rising mortgage payments, soaring food prices, increasing power, insurance and petrol costs are just a few of our concerns. During our recent event in Dunedin, supported by ASX and the … Continue reading "BioTechNZ News: Challenging times"
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Embracing Infrastructure 4.0: The Role of IoT in a Digital Twin of Auckland City

In the era of technological advancements, cities around the world are transforming themselves into smart and sustainable urban centers. One innovative approach gaining traction is the concept of a Digital Twin—a virtual representation of a physical city, with real-time data integration to help optimise infrastructure and operations. 
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Influencing beyond the education sector

As our influence extends beyond the education sector, we are honoured to witness the growing interest from various groups within the NZTech community. The EdTechNZ collaborative spirit and forward-thinking approach have garnered interest from groups such as AI Forum, IoT Alliance and BlockchainNZ, reinforcing the idea that education and technology are powerful allies.
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MyMahi | CEO and Co-Founder Jeff King | Using technology to ensure young people leave school with a range of tools in their kete.

MyMahi supports young people to manage their school life and plan for their next steps beyond the school gates. “Students use MyMahi to keep track of their grades, find tertiary courses, create CVs, and find part time work. Because the profile belongs to the student it is transportable, allowing for an ongoing continuous build on … Continue reading "MyMahi | CEO and Co-Founder Jeff King | Using technology to ensure young people leave school with a range of tools in their kete."
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Meta and Microsoft Introduce the Next Generation of Llama

Source: Meta Recent breakthroughs in AI, and generative AI in particular, have captured the public’s imagination and demonstrated what those developing these technologies have long known — they have the potential to help people do incredible things, create a new era of economic and social opportunities, and give individuals, creators, and businesses new ways to … Continue reading "Meta and Microsoft Introduce the Next Generation of Llama"