TECHNOLOGY
WHEN YOU THINK of a hackathon what springs to mind ? The chances of you thinking of the modern mining industry are quite slim , but that ’ s exactly what Unearthed Solutions is doing , bringing hackathons to the resources industry .
But what role do hackathons play in the industry ?
“ Hackathons are a means of quickly prototyping solutions to industry challenges and opening up the realms of possibility . How technology can unlock and solve a problem that a global resources company has ,” says Justin Strharsky , Director , Unearthed Solutions .
Unearthed Solutions is a company that believes the answer to many of the world ’ s industry problems , including those in mining and resources , lies in the minds of entrepreneurs .
Through hackathons , online challenges , and a technology accelerator , Unearthed Solutions provides opportunities for entrepreneurs to address these industry challenges head on and improve the efficiency and competitiveness of the industry as a whole .
But while hackathons are a major factor in the way in which Unearthed works , Strharsky is keen to stress that the company certainly didn ’ t invent them .
20 June 2017