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At RUSH our mission is to "build and design technology to better serve humankind" - this is essentially a belief that wielding technology with clear and ethical intent is critically important to solving the world’s challenges and securing our collective future... and I am pragmatically vocal about it - as we should all be. When our friends over at Microsoft launched Co-Pilot PC there was a lot of concern raised over the new Co-Pilot PC's Recall AI feature (link to video below of my time on TVNZ Breakfast a month ago) I'm glad to now raise that Microsoft has responded swiftly, and in good faith, by (1) making the feature opt-in (rather than opt-out - my largest criticism of the system), (2) authenticating the feature; and (3) improving technical security with better encryption. I for one am looking forward how AI enables better work and personal experiences, and it's good to see the largest players paying close attention to community feedback and guidance, so hats of to you on this one Microsoft. More on Microsoft's recent changes to Recall: https://lnkd.in/gtjastjr https://lnkd.in/gdPDgKEs #Microsoft #Copilot #RecallAI #artificialintelligece #ai #livefortherush #tvnzbreakfast #tvnz #RUSH

The best use case for digital: keeping people safe. That's the angle our CTO & Founder Danu Abeysuriya is bringing to the 'Technologies for Safer and Resilient Infrastructure' session at #ttech24 next week. Collaborations with clients like Downer Transport & Infrastructure , NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, KiwiRail and Mainfreight have led us to design and develop tech solutions to manage key risks, control verification and leading indicators to prevent injuries. Look forward to sharing more at Intelligent Transport Systems New Zealand (ITSNZ) T-Tech24 #ai #computervision #transport #infrastructure #amplifyawareness

We've been working with the Farmlands Co-operative Society Limited team since 2022, and it's been the kind of genuine, bold and collaborative relationship that makes digital products succeed 🤩 Some of the RUSH crew were keen to muck in at #fieldays last week, joining the Farmlands team behind the Innovation Hub counter as FarmlandsPro was launched to the public. FLPRO - the outcome of our collaboration to date - was met with enthusiasm by farmers and growers who are excited to take greater control over their essential rural supplies. With more features on the roadmap, we're looking forward to the next stage of this journey with Farmlands 🚜 #digitalproduct #agribusiness #cx #makebetterhappen

Last Thursday, we talked about Flutter state management for React Devs, a tech talk from Hamish Friedlander A big shout out to everyone who was a part of our June Flutter meetup hosted by GDG Auckland and Flutter Auckland in collaboration with RUSH. Look forward to seeing you all in our future meetups. To get updates about more events like this follow us on: Meetup - https://lnkd.in/gEhwXQvb Facebook - https://lnkd.in/gmnu6jfh Instagram - https://lnkd.in/g4KsWdFR #GDGAuckland #FlutterAuckland #GDG #Flutter

We are excited to announce that RUSH has been shortlisted for the 2024 Best Places to Work Awards! 🏆 This recognition reflects our people first approach and commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, where innovation thrives and every voice is valued. We champion collaboration, wellbeing, and personal growth, empowering our people to deliver great work and achieve their full potential. Being named on the shortlist is a significant milestone for us and reflects our team's hard work and dedication. Stay tuned for the final results, and please join us in celebrating this fantastic achievement and the other shortlisted workplaces. #bestplacestowork #employeeengagement #culture #people #RUSH Terry Williams-Willcock Danushka Abeysuriya Stephen Horner Hamish Friedlander Alaina Luxmoore

'The joy of electric driving' is bang on how to describe last Thursday... Our long-time partner Z Energy NZ has recently been taking big steps towards supporting the transition to low emission vehicles 🌿⚡️ We're proud to have played a role in this initiative; integrating the EV charging experience into the existing Z app. With EV Charging alongside all other features in the Z App, electric vehicle customers can now do everything they need in one convenient place. So what better way to celebrate this milestone than behind the wheel of an electrifying vehicle! Our friends Auckland City BMW gave the RUSH and Z teams the incredible opportunity to take a fleet of brand new BMW EVs (BMW i4, i7, and iX) for a spin! 🚗💨 We're thrilled to journey alongside Z as they deliver enhanced charging services to EV drivers and work on the next phase of transport energy. #evcharging #EV #electricvehicle #zenergy #bmw #livefortherush

Another fantastic Meet Up hosted by Women In Tech NZ. This event focused on leadership and the lessons we wish we’d learned earlier in our careers. RUSH’s very own Alexandra Hall was a guest speaker, sharing her inspiring transition from Civil Engineering to Product. She emphasised the importance of career advisors, gaining diverse experiences and hunting this out however you can get it, and finding the right company fit. Her advice on identifying the “sweet spot” where passion, skill, and money intersect resonated deeply, emphasising that it's almost an obligation to pursue this balance for both individual and company success. I also appreciated Anne Bilek’s advice on the importance of practicing interviews and her reflections on the relevance of technical assessments for software engineering roles. It made me think about how we could improve our own interview processes. Alecia Liebenberg’s inspiring story of making a “rebellious” choice in her youth, which set her on a path of discovering her craft and leadership Matthew Berrigan’s journey was incredibly moving, leaving us with the powerful message that being a woman is a superpower, highlighting our strengths in empathy and compassion. Moana Lee’s talk provided a meaningful conclusion to the event. She urged us to strive to uphold everyone’s mana, emphasising the importance of achieving this in workplace situations like meetings. She left us with the resonant message: “we are stronger together.” 🫶 A big thank you to all the speakers and organisers for such an inspiring event. Looking forward to the next meet up in July! #womenintech #womeninleadership #careers #community #RUSH

GDG Auckland and Flutter Auckland, in collaboration with RUSH, are excited to announce the June Flutter Meetup. RUSH, a design and technology company focused on creating better digital experiences, will feature Hamish Friedlander, Head of Engineering, as our speaker. Agenda: 5:00 PM - 5:30 PM: Networking & Refreshments 🍕🍕🍕 5:30 PM - 5:40 PM: Introduction to RUSH 5:40 PM - 6:30 PM (With Q&A): Flutter State Management for React Developers Register now to ensure you don't miss this event: https://lnkd.in/gqBc3vfZ #GDGAuckland #FlutterAuckland #Flutter #RUSH #React #Meetup

Back at it again, Danushka Abeysuriya demystifying the world of #AI one use case at a time ✨