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Queensland harnesses Optimation Connect for justice rehabilitation
3 days ago
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auckland
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Queensland Corrective Services pioneers a digital revolution in justice rehabilitation by introducing Optimation Connect, a biometric-enabled system aimed at inclusive and accessible case management.
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Optimation reaches the NZ Hi-Tech Awards 2024 finals
3 days ago
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auckland
Optimation, a tech solutions provider, is a finalist in the NZ Hi-Tech Awards 2024 for their pioneering product, Optimation Connect.
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Barriers inhibiting uptake of human-centric app development
Last week
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investment
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talent retention
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Despite believing human-centric app development is crucial, just 24% of Australians are implementing relevant measures.
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Giga! boosts app accessibility for Singapore's disabled community
Last week
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app development
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mobility
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digitisation
StarHub's Giga! enhances digital inclusivity for People with Disabilities (PWDs) in Singapore through new, integrated accessibility features and continued free service, endorsing the Digital for Life initiative.
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How voice recognition technology can transform customer experience in Australia
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cloud services
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cx
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martech
Voice recognition technology is predicted to accelerate Australia's customer experience revolution, offering streamlined, secure, and personalised interactions across industries.
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Fastrack Technology's three keys to making the most of colocation
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cloud services
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dr
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colocation
As more businesses seek cloud-like features with regulatory compliance and security, colocation facilities have proven essential.
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DS-Compliance & Blue Fusion alliance reshapes data analysis in intelligence
Last month
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law enforcement
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accessibility
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nlp
DS-Compliance and Blue Fusion Technologies have forged an alliance to revolutionise data analysis in intelligence and law enforcement, merging AI-driven analytics with advanced data processing.
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TerraPay & Alfardan Exchange partner to boost digital remittances
Last month
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cloud services
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security
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accessibility
TerraPay partners with Qatar's Alfardan Exchange with a strategic aim to create advanced digital cross-border remittance solutions, enhancing global financial inclusivity.
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IWD 2024: To facilitate advancement in equality, we must replace legacy systems
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Replacement of longstanding systems with advancing technology is key to promoting equality and progress, as seen from this year's International Women's Day focus.
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IWD 2024: AI as your child's new study buddy and guide
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AI's enhanced role in education offers a personalised learning experience, easing teachers' workload, while providing tailored study schedules and multi-language support for students.
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IWD 2024: Speak with your subconscious to enhance progress everywhere
Last month
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mental health
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investment
A focus of International Women's Day 2024 supports personal investment to enrich lives, enhance careers, and empower industries.
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SNS launches upgraded Nomad v.2.1 for enhanced remote workflows
Fri, 1st Mar 2024
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workflow
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accessibility
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studio network solutions
Studio Network Solutions unveils Nomad v.2.1, the next iteration of their remote workflow tool, with enhanced features to improve accessibility and streamline remote workflows amid the increasingly remote production landscape.
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Rural Connectivity Symposium 2024 registration opens, TUANZ leads
Tue, 27th Feb 2024
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nz
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tuanz
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connectivity
The Tech Users Association launches registration for the Rural Connectivity Symposium 2024, aimed at addressing tech challenges in rural communities post-national election.
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Platinum Accounting advocates for artificial intelligence
Thu, 22nd Feb 2024
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contact centre
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chatbots
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creative technologies
Platinum Accounting Australia urges the accounting industry to utilise AI technology to enhance services and reduce costs.
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Setting the AI agenda in 2024: what does the C-suite think?
Fri, 9th Feb 2024
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compliance
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ai
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equality
AI's impact on nearly 40% of jobs requires swift actions to ensure compliance in 2024, but a gap in technical knowledge poses challenges.
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More & Tangerine to align with Teleco Financial Hardship Standard 2024
Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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accessibility
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telecom
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policy
More and Tangerine adapting to Telecommunications Financial Hardship Industry Standard 2024, affirming commitment to affordability and accessibility of services amid financial challenges.
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The ABCs of top 2024 trends For digital experience success
Tue, 30th Jan 2024
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bi
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big data
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martech
Integrating these trends into your digital CX this year is a strategic imperative to future-proof your brand and ensure success in the months ahead.
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OVHcloud strides forward on mission to democratise AI
Wed, 24th Jan 2024
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crm
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bi
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big data
OVHcloud, a leading European Cloud provider, has rolled out a strategy to make artificial intelligence (AI) affordable, in response to rising global demand.
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Australia's digital equity in government websites improves significantly
Fri, 19th Jan 2024
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martech
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cx
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creative technologies
Digital equity and site performance in Australian government websites showed significant improvements over the last year, bagging the second spot in global rankings, reports Adobe.
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GEN8 announces Generative AI training for knowledge workers
Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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physical security
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ai
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intellectual property
Australian firm GEN8 has announced the Generative AI Navigator (GAIN) programme, a 3-week course designed to equip knowledge workers with the skills and insight required to navigate the emerging field of generative AI.
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AI & hybrid work: Predicting 2024's technology trends
Wed, 17th Jan 2024
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big data
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bi
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martech
AI advancements to shape 2024's tech trends include virtual communications improvements, robust cybersecurity needs, and hybrid working challenges.
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Digital transformation boosts public sector accessibility in Australia
Tue, 16th Jan 2024
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digital transformation
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app development
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apm
Australian public sector’s landscape revolutionised by digital transformation initiatives, according to a recent survey by Appian, despite challenges in data accessibility and workload reduction.
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Partisia Blockchain spearheads decentralisation discourse at World Crypto Forum
Wed, 10th Jan 2024
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blockchain
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compliance
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identity
Swiss-based Partisia Blockchain takes centre stage at the inaugural World Crypto Forum, promoting the discourse on decentralisation alongside launching a new product.
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Code Institute celebrates year of successes in tech education
Wed, 10th Jan 2024
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web development
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javascript
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development
Renowned global tech educator, Code Institute, hails a year of extraordinary achievements, with a 98% graduate employment rate and initiatives supporting inclusivity in tech.