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Mila is a research institute and innovation hub focused on advancing artificial intelligence from the lab into real-world impact. Stories under this tag explore how Mila collaborates with industry, investors and policymakers to turn strong AI research foundations into thriving startup ecosystems and practical applications.

By reading Mila-tagged articles, you’ll gain insight into how AI research organizations are shaping investment priorities, influencing venture capital flows and advocating for the infrastructure needed to scale cutting-edge ideas. These stories highlight the strategies, partnerships and policy recommendations that can help transform scientific advances in AI into sustainable companies and long-term economic value.

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Cybersecurity experts offer critical advice on eve of Data Protection Day

Sat, 27th Jan 2018
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The day is about raising awareness and promoting privacy and data protection - we have 5 experts providing insights, with GDPR a strong factor.
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Australia & New Zealand named innovation champions by U.S association

Tue, 16th Jan 2018
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Australia, New Zealand, Finland and the United Kingdom have been named the most innovative countries, according to the Consumer Technology Association.
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Understanding artificial intelligence and machine learning in digital business

Wed, 13th Dec 2017
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Machine learning is pivotal in AI, enhancing decision-making in robotics and enterprise applications alike. Major firms are integrating sophisticated AI tools.
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Kiwi Startup Spotlight: AR gaming app Magical Park eyeing expansion to US and Canada

Mon, 14th Aug 2017
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By September, Magical Park will be active in 28 parks and 44 primary schools in New Zealand, 12 parks in Australia, and two parks in the UK.
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India using alternative channels to enable widespread broadband services

Tue, 31st Jan 2017
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The Government of India is working to bring cost-effective broadband services to all its citizens, through the use of white spaces.
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No more hurdles: Microsoft to close LinkedIn deal in 'coming days'

Wed, 7th Dec 2016
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Microsoft's acquisition of LinkedIn has been cleared by the European Commission, completing all necessary regulatory approvals for the deal.
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Megaport wins contracting deal with Verizon Digital Media Services

Thu, 2nd Jun 2016
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Megaport has announced that Verizon Digital Media Services will be using its services to provide direct connections to Verizon content.
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Empired offers up eScribe paperless meetings for public sector

Thu, 2nd Jun 2016
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Empired has signed a deal with Canada's eScribe Software, which will see it spearheading the company's expansion here and pushing paperless meetings.
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Microsoft NZ 2016 Awards: And the finalists are…

Thu, 3rd Mar 2016
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Microsoft has revealed the finalists in this year's hotly contested Microsoft New Zealand Partner Awards. So who's in the running?.
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Canada's Parliament buildings host Northern Lights

Fri, 19th Feb 2016
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Christies is taking the 'Northern Lights' to Canada's Parliament buildings with a new 472-foot long projection mapping show.
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No Microsoft store for New Zealand? Don't fret.

Thu, 23rd Apr 2015
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Aussie gains, NZ waits: Microsoft's Sydney flagship store to offer full range, with no current plans for a Kiwi equivalent.
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Michael Hill knuckles down on North American market, CEO Parsell says

Thu, 4th Dec 2014
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Michael Hill International, the jewellery retailer named for its founder, is bedding in a strategy to gain traction in North America, which it even.
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Kickstarter sets NZ launch date

Wed, 16th Oct 2013
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The world's largest funding platform for creative projects has revealed it's opening up New Zealand-based projects next month.
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Kiwi IT customers ready to spend more…

Fri, 9th Aug 2013
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New Zealand leads global customer satisfaction, with Kiwis eager to spend in IT services as satisfaction hits 92%.
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BB10: Re-designed Re-engineered and Re-invented

Thu, 31st Jan 2013
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BlackBerry unveils its transformative BB10 and new LTE smartphones in New York, promising a cutting-edge mobile computing experience.
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Managing money: The online accounting revolution

Tue, 1st Feb 2011
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Online accounting revolutionises SME finance management, making crunching numbers less daunting and more efficient.
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BE A BUSINESS OLYMPIAN

Mon, 1st Mar 2010
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Becoming a business Olympian requires a dedicated team and robust systems, akin to the support behind an Olympic athlete's success.
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Hiring new grads in a tight labour market

Tue, 1st Jul 2008
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Unemployment levels in New Zealand are at a historic low, with the shortage of skilled workers in the ICT industry particularly acute.