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Evnex to boost Australia operations with new investment
Wed, 22nd May 2024
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cartech
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power / energy
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cleantech
Evnex is set to expand its Australian operations after securing investment from Adamantem Capital's Environmental Opportunities Fund.
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Scaleup Mediafund boosts Hawkes Brewing with new investment
Wed, 22nd May 2024
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advertising
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investment
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ooh!media
Scaleup Mediafund, Australia's only media-for-equity fund, commits AUD $15 million in ads to boost Hawkes Brewing and Bare Funeral Group in a new funding round.
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New Zealand must overhaul digital tech education system
Tue, 21st May 2024
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edutech
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it training
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investment
New Zealand’s digital tech sector, poised to become the top export industry, requires a major educational overhaul to meet future workforce demands.
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Exclusive: How Cado Security continues to innovate
Tue, 21st May 2024
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cx
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martech
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In talks with CEO James Campbell, detrimental digital threats are tackled by cybersecurity firm, Cado Security, through innovative solutions and strategic growth.
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UK establishes new independent Semiconductor Institute
Tue, 21st May 2024
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uc
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telco
The UK Government has unveiled plans to create an independent UK Semiconductor Institute, backed by a GBP £1 billion commitment, to drive innovation and global competitiveness in the semiconductor sector.
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Data Army unveils new dataset for property market insights
Mon, 20th May 2024
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smart cities
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data privacy
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Data Army has launched the Australia Post Movers Statistics dataset on Snowflake, aiding real estate firms in strategic planning and decision-making with enriched data insights.
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AI in manufacturing; A clear opportunity For Australia, but not without challenges
Fri, 17th May 2024
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genai
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collaboration
AI brings transformative potential to Australia’s manufacturing sector, but challenges remain in tech capabilities and data management that must be addressed.
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AI, skills gaps, security and startups: Tech experts react to 24-25 fed budget
Thu, 16th May 2024
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genai
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data privacy
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AI, cybersecurity, and tech skills dominate the 2024—25 Federal Budget, but experts say more support for startups is essential for long-term innovation.
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Australian budget overlooks cybersecurity amidst AI threats
Wed, 15th May 2024
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it training
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power / energy
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ai
Despite addressing innovation and renewable energy, Australia's recent budget missed crucial investments in cybersecurity, raising AI threat concerns.
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Telcom Group chosen for phase two of Cardiff fibre network
Tue, 14th May 2024
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uc
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telco
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digital divide
Cardiff Council has selected Telcom Group to deploy the next phase of its full fibre internet network, aiming for 100% coverage by 2025.
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Sprout Agritech invests $1m in Metrovate's sustainable farming tech
Tue, 14th May 2024
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ai
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cleantech
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agritech
Sprout Agritech invests $1m in Metrovate, a startup marrying computational methods and agri-science to produce precision biostimulants.
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Why obsessing over crypto headlines is a dangerous investment habit
Mon, 13th May 2024
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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bitcoin
Janine Grainger discusses the dangers of an excessive focus on sensational crypto headlines, stressing the importance of understanding broad market dynamics for astute investment.
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Executives plan to boost generative AI investments, Accenture survey shows
Thu, 9th May 2024
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it training
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fintech
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financial systems
Nearly 90% of executives managing supply chains and production seek to ramp up investment in generative AI, but there's a recognised need for advanced training and comprehension of the technology, Accenture's 'Pulse of Change' survey reveals.
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IT modernisation spending to rise by 30% due to AI investment
Thu, 9th May 2024
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genai
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cloud services
UK businesses are set to ramp up IT modernisation spending by nearly 30% in 2024, with a hefty focus placed on investing in artificial intelligence.
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Cognizant's Bluebolt programme boosts client savings by $150m in a year
Wed, 8th May 2024
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cognizant
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investment
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bluedot innovation
Cognizant's Bluebolt programme is reportedly reshaping tech investment, driving an estimated $150m in annualised client savings and fostering over 130,000 solutions within its first year.
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Under the knife: Healthcare sector grappling with rising ransomware threat
Fri, 3rd May 2024
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siem
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digital transformation
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encryption
Australia's healthcare sector faces an increase in potentially fatal ransomware attacks, highlighting the importance of prioritised cybersecurity amidst digital transformation.
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Seeing Machines announces major automotive program extension
Thu, 2nd May 2024
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investment
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expansion
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computer vision
Canberra's Seeing Machines is set to invest $26m in the expansion of its partnership with a North American OEM, widening its initial programme to include 19 vehicle models marketed globally.
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Alphinity & CSIRO launch Responsible AI framework for investing
Wed, 1st May 2024
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ai
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investment
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csiro
Alphinity Investment Management and Australia's CSIRO develop Responsible AI framework to bridge gap between AI sector investments and traditional ESG principles.
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Xero invests USD $25m in Deputy for seamless business management solution
Wed, 1st May 2024
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
In a strategic partnership, small business platform Xero invests USD $25 million in shift work platform Deputy to offer comprehensive business solutions, integrating the companies' accounting, payroll, and workforce management systems.
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STACK Infrastructure plans 220MW tech campus in Dallas
Tue, 30th Apr 2024
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hyperscale
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dc
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STACK Infrastructure reveals plans for a 220MW technology campus in Dallas, underlining its dedication to fulfilling rising tech infrastructure demand globally.