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Sumit Mukhija appointed CEO of DCI Data Centers
Fri, 29th Nov 2024
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partner programmes
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cleantech
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microsoft
DCI Data Centers has appointed Sumit Mukhija as Chief Executive Officer to drive strategic growth in Asia Pacific markets and enhance data centre services.
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Litera acquires Office & Dragons to boost legal tech
Fri, 29th Nov 2024
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genai
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ai
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legal tech
Litera has acquired Office & Dragons to enhance its legal tech offerings, leveraging automation and AI to improve document workflows for legal professionals.
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AnythingLLM unveils new hub advancing agentic AI skills
Fri, 29th Nov 2024
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rpa
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genai
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data privacy
Agentic AI is transforming generative AI with customisable autonomous models, allowing businesses to improve workflows while ensuring data privacy.
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Commonwealth Bank uses AI to enhance customer service
Fri, 29th Nov 2024
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crm
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fintech
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cx
Commonwealth Bank of Australia is leveraging AI to improve customer service, reducing scam losses by 50%, fraud by 30%, and call wait times by 40%.
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IREN's Q1 FY25 results reveal shift in mining & AI focus
Fri, 29th Nov 2024
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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cleantech
IREN reported Q1 FY25 results, revealing USD $49.6 million in Bitcoin mining revenue and a net loss of USD $51.7 million amid expanding AI cloud services.
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AI adoption in the workplace hindered by security fears
Fri, 29th Nov 2024
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ai
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ai ethics & governance
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work-life balance
A new report from Lucid Software reveals that despite 60% of companies reportedly using AI tools, 34% of employees engage with them less than once a month.
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AI success hinges on data integration & culture shift
Fri, 29th Nov 2024
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ai
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data infrastructure
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integrated systems
Rich Waldron, CEO of Tray.ai, warns that enterprises face hurdles in adopting AI, driven by fragmented data and outdated cultures needing urgent change.
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TCO Certified unveils new IT sustainability criteria focus
Fri, 29th Nov 2024
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cleantech
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sustainability
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green it
TCO Certified is set to launch new sustainability criteria for IT products, addressing e-waste and supply chain issues this December, marking a significant update.
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Gratifii & Fastter launch mobile plans as rewards
Fri, 29th Nov 2024
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uc
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cx
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martech
Fastter has partnered with Gratifii to launch 'Member's Mobile' plans, aimed at delivering savings to 23 million users across Australia.
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WalkMe unveils AI features to enhance enterprise platform
Fri, 29th Nov 2024
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saas
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digital transformation
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genai
WalkMe has launched significant updates to its WalkMeX platform, introducing enterprise-grade AI features aimed at enhancing user interaction and adoption.
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Progress unveils Sitefinity with Next.js support & Gen AI
Fri, 29th Nov 2024
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digital transformation
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ecm
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cx
Progress unveils enhancements to its Sitefinity platform, adding native support for Next.js and Gen AI-powered workflows for faster digital experience delivery.
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Canary Technology acquires Layer 8 Security to expand
Fri, 29th Nov 2024
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edutech
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
Canary Technology Solutions has acquired Layer 8 Security, enhancing its cybersecurity offerings and promising a comprehensive approach to digital protection.
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Zoom financials reveal moderate growth in AI sector push
Fri, 29th Nov 2024
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uc
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video conferencing
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financial results
Zoom Communications has reported a 3.6% increase in revenue for Q3 2025, reaching USD $1,177.5 million, while key AI innovations drive user growth.
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Trend Micro enhances cloud security for healthcare sector
Fri, 29th Nov 2024
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data protection
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hyperscale
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cloud security
Trend Micro has unveiled new AI-driven security solutions to bolster cloud safety for healthcare organisations, enhancing data protection and compliance.
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Have you built an AI strategy for your finance function?
Fri, 29th Nov 2024
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
As AI transforms finance operations, many firms lack a clear strategy for its integration, risking inefficiencies and missed opportunities.
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Cyber security spending to hit USD $212B amid AI threats
Thu, 28th Nov 2024
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digital transformation
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application security
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devsecops
The cyber security sector anticipates a dramatic rise in threats by 2025, with global information security spending predicted to hit USD $212 billion.
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Global trade challenges rise with AI & customs complexity
Thu, 28th Nov 2024
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supply chain & logistics
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ai
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outsourcing
A report reveals growing challenges in global trade, citing complex customs regulations, skills shortages, and AI's impact amid geopolitical disruptions.
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Australian SMBs set to face rising challenges in 2025
Thu, 28th Nov 2024
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smb
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inflation
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entrepreneurship
Australian small businesses are set to face significant challenges in 2025, grappling with rising costs, competition, and inadequate government support.
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Generative AI boosts productivity in ANZ workplaces
Thu, 28th Nov 2024
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it training
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genai
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ai
A new study reveals that generative AI is enhancing productivity in Australian and New Zealand workplaces, with many saving over two hours daily.
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CTOs reflect on ChatGPT's impact & future challenges
Thu, 28th Nov 2024
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digital transformation
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genai
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llms
As ChatGPT celebrates its second anniversary, CTOs share insights on its transformative potential, future challenges, and the evolution of AI in their sectors.