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JFrog clears IRAP check for Australian government use
Australian agencies can now assess JFrog faster, after the platform cleared a PROTECTED-level IRAP review for security approvals.
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Australia could cut AI emissions with data centres
A shift to renewable-powered computing could save millions of tonnes of carbon and unlock billions of dollars in investment, new research says.
Samsung targets changing TV habits with portable Movingstyle
Australian homes are driving demand for moveable screens as Samsung's new 27-inch set targets gaming, workouts and work.
Macquarie Cloud Services tops Australia workplace list
Employee retention and recruitment may be bolstered as Macquarie Cloud Services retains the top small business workplace ranking in Australia for a third year.
Question marks over valuation as Canva makes AI pivot
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Operators can cut cabling costs and improve fault detection as Semtech pushes LoRa for remote monitoring across vast solar farms.
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Gartner: firms shift growth to monetisation & platforms
Large firms are increasingly squeezing more revenue from existing assets as product innovation loses edge to copycat rivals and tighter capital scrutiny.
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