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New Relic uses AI observability with NVIDIA NIM integration
Tue, 25th Jun 2024
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ai security
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aiops
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genai
New Relic integrates NVIDIA NIM inference microservices, bringing AI observability to its platform.
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Aquila secures AUD $2 million to advance drone charging tech
Tue, 25th Jun 2024
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drones
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icehouse
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recruitment
Aquila clinches AUD $2 million in follow-on funding led by Alua Group to accelerate Lightway Sentry's development.
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Firetrace report warns of fire risk in renewable projects
Tue, 25th Jun 2024
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storage
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hyperscale
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power / energy
A new report highlights significant fire risks in co-located renewable energy projects, stressing the under-protection of solar and wind components despite advances in battery safety.
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Doctors urged to tackle rising cyber threats in healthcare
Tue, 25th Jun 2024
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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healthtech
As cyber attacks surge, doctors warn clinics to protect operations, with some even considering a return to paper records.
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Directo launches AUD$3 million capital raise to boost growth
Tue, 25th Jun 2024
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crm
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erp
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Melbourne-based Directo has launched a $3 million capital raise to boost its growth, having onboarded 54% of Australian pharmacies and doubled its revenue.
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Cyber threats surge during Australia's EOFY tax season
Tue, 25th Jun 2024
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ransomware
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mfa
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phishing
As Australia's EOFY approaches, businesses and individuals rush to complete tax tasks, opening the door for heightened cyber threats.
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Cloudera using AI to boost data & analytics development
Tue, 25th Jun 2024
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data science
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llms
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ai
Cloudera has unveiled three AI-driven assistants to speed up data and AI business apps, as 84% of Asia-Pacific firms embrace AI for business impact.
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Open Banking in Australia sees rapid growth in consumer adoption
Tue, 25th Jun 2024
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fintech
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martech
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commerce systems
The fourth edition of FinTech Australia's Open Banking Ecosystem Map shows a 165% rise in Consumer Data Right adoption, supported by Mastercard.
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UK energy consumers call for more incentives for renewables
Tue, 25th Jun 2024
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power / energy
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cleantech
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government
A new study by Solar Together reveals that 90% of UK energy consumers are urging the Government to provide more incentives for renewable energy.
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Experts advocate post-summit steps and vision for AI adoption
Tue, 25th Jun 2024
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martech
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cdp
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ai models
Following the AI Seoul and AI Summit in Sydney, international experts from various sectors emphasised the importance of pragmatic steps and strategic vision in adopting AI.
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Boomi & Connor Group launch Enterprise GenAI governance tool
Tue, 25th Jun 2024
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genai
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ai
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boomi
Boomi and Connor Group, alongside academic researchers, unveil the first-ever Enterprise GenAI Governance Framework, aimed at guiding responsible AI adoption.
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Hyperconn unveils versatile Hyconext NextWav 2.5G PoE Series
Tue, 25th Jun 2024
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hyperconn
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poe series
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hyconnext
Hyconnext launches the NextWav 2.5G PoE Series, which addresses power allocation and device compatibility for enterprises and is priced at USD $1,299.
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Only 46% of Australian businesses active in innovation
Tue, 25th Jun 2024
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Less than half of Australian businesses were active in innovation by mid-2023, with a shortage of skilled labour cited as a major barrier, according to ABS.
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Dovetail partners with Siemens to design zero-emission aircraft
Tue, 25th Jun 2024
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cleantech
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collaboration
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sustainability
Dovetail Electric Aviation selects Siemens Xcelerator to retrofit aircraft with zero-emission propulsion systems, aiming to cut emissions and operating costs by up to 40%.
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LoveHeart AI tool aims to revolutionise Australian early education
Tue, 25th Jun 2024
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ai
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cloud services
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early childhood education
An Australian startup, LoveHeart, has unveiled the world's first AI-based teacher's aide, aiming to revolutionise early childhood education and cut educators' paperwork by 4.2 hours weekly.
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Spot by NetApp earns FinOps certification, launches new tools
Tue, 25th Jun 2024
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ai
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finops
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edge ai
Spot by NetApp earns FinOps Certified Platform status and debuts new cloud financial management tools, enhancing its ability to unify cost and infrastructure optimisation.
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Whatfix partners with Tech Mahindra to drive digital adoption
Tue, 25th Jun 2024
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ai
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productivity
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onboarding
Whatfix teams up with Tech Mahindra to accelerate global enterprise digital transformation with data-driven analytic tools, boosting efficiency and user experience.
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Survey reveals key challenges for SMEs in Australia & NZ
Tue, 25th Jun 2024
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recruitment
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inflation
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cybercrime
A Pin Payments survey reveals Australian SMEs are most concerned about cybercrime, while New Zealand SMEs struggle with late payments, economic hardships hitting both.
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LEA Professional unveils Connect Series Half-Rack amplifiers
Mon, 24th Jun 2024
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wireless networks
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ethernet
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wifi
LEA Professional unveiled its Connect Series Half-Rack amplifiers, designed for small to medium installations. Winning the Best of Show at ISE 2024, the models feature DSP, WebUI, and cloud connectivity.
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Survey reveals burnout crisis among Australian knowledge workers
Mon, 24th Jun 2024
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edutech
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fintech
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financial systems
A UiPath-commissioned survey reveals 82% of Australian knowledge workers feel burnt out, with a third extremely so, citing heavy workloads and lack of AI tools as key stressors.