High Tech Meets Hawaiian Tradition
UH-West O‘ahu's Create(x) lab and community partners help restore endangered ecosystems using ancestral knowledge.
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FHB Foundation Awards $25,000 Grant to Center for Marine Debris Research
Funds come at crucial time for the Honolulu center that aims to recycle tons of fishing nets and other debris removed from oceans around Hawaiʻi. Center was a victim of slashed federal funding for science programs.
New Soil Lab Helps Rejuvenate the ʻĀina
Makali‘i Metrics is blending advanced technology with ʻike (traditional Hawaiian knowledge) to support farmers and land stewards.
URGENT ACTION REQUIRED: Read this Article on Digital Dangers!
Ransomware, email compromises and phishing scams are hurting businesses across the Islands. Learn about the most recent attacks and get local cybersecurity experts’ advice to avoid becoming the next victim.
Two Hawaiʻi Founders Score Major Deals in Breakout Quarter for Island Tech
kWh Analytics and Vinovest acquired by global and mainland companies, respectively
The Trash on Hawai‘i's Beaches Tells a Global Story
Tons of plastic trash wash up on Hawaiʻi beaches every day. Forensic scientists using chemical analysis and other means to trace the sources say 80% is abandoned fishing gear from global fleets in the Pacific. Here's what comes next.
Matson Tops Our Most Profitable List, But Hawaiian Electric Posted Outsized Loss
In our annual Hawaii Business ranking of most profitable companies, Matson took the crown for a fourth year. But the bigger story was the huge loss by Hawaiian Electric, linked to the Maui fires settlement.
How Hawaiʻi Businesses Use Artificial Intelligence
Here are how business leaders in Hawai'i use AI
My Job Is Bringing Homes to Life Through Technology
Andy Kinghan is the go-to guy when you want a “smart home” that takes advantage of the latest technology in audio, video, networking, security, lighting and even automatic window shades.
Zippy’s Upgrades Its Restaurant Digital Experience
Zippy's, the popular Hawaiian restaurant chain which expanded into the mainland last year in Las Vegas, has released new digital ordering programs. On Wednesday, Zippy's launched a new digital experience update focused on pre-ordering on its app and order.zippys.com. When…
Even Small Businesses Are Targeted for Cyberattacks. Here Are 7 Ways to Protect Your Company.
A local tech consultant explains how to build cyber resilience, and to bounce back quickly when the worst happens.
How AI and Automation Can Support Your Life, Work and Team
Local experts discuss the present and future of work in a session from Hawaii Business Magazine’s AI Summit.
Commentary: Great, Now We Need AI to Fend Off AI Hacking
Cybersecurity experts explain how to fight back against sophisticated attacks – and what’s coming in the near future.
An Important Hawai‘i Nonprofit That You Probably Haven't Heard Of
The Pacific Telecommunications Council helps set the pace for digital infrastructure throughout the Pacific.
Commentary: Two Executives of Global Companies Share Their AI Pro Tips
Mike Trinh from OpenAI and Michael Mattmiller from Microsoft explain how to get started with AI and simplify work.
AI Apps You Can Use to Save Time and Money
Tips from local experts on the best AI platforms, mobile apps, design timesavers, programming tools and a favorite called Zapier.
Artificial Intelligence Is Already Shaping Hawai‘i
Five local experts discuss how AI is helping to synthesize data, generate ideas and handle tedious tasks.
How Ag Tech Is Helping Hawai‘i Farmers Grow More Food
Innovations such as data sensors, drones and controlled environments make farming easier, more productive and more profitable.
Powering O‘ahu 24/7 for 60 Years
Behind the scenes at the Kahe Power Plant, which opened in 1963 and still generates firm power to supplement solar- and wind-generated electricity.
Purple Mai‘a Is Building a Tech and Innovation Ecosystem, Starting with Keiki
The nonprofit’s ambitious “Malaplex” is grounded in Hawaiian culture, says co-founder Kelsey Amos.
CEO Says New Investment Gives ProService Hawaii a Chance to Be Major Mainland HR Provider
Ben Godsey believes technology investor Silver Lake provides ProService with the expertise to expand its HR outsourcing into key national markets while staying based in Hawai‘i
Crypto in Hawai‘i Is Still a “Lab” Experiment
Eleven companies participate in the Digital Currency Innovation Lab while the state explores regulations and advocates push for open markets.
What’s Up with All the Email Disclaimers?
A local attorney says some can be helpful. For instance, a disclaimer can stop a proposal from becoming a legal obligation.
Improving Mental Health with an Innovative App
The MindKloud developers explain how it measures anxiety and depression as well as mental health resilience.