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Western Digital unveils world's highest capacity portable 6TB HDDs
Tue, 21st May 2024
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cloud services
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western digital
Western Digital unveiled the world's highest capacity 2.5-inch portable HDDs, including a 6TB WD My Passport, WD_BLACK P10 Game Drive, and SanDisk G-DRIVE ArmorATD.
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Opera launches Arm-optimised browser for Snapdragon-powered PCs
Tue, 21st May 2024
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ai pc
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personal computing devices
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windows
Opera releases an Arm-Optimised version of its browser, promising over double the speed for Snapdragon-based Windows systems, just in time for new product launches.
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Nexxen chooses Stagwell for audience discovery & consumer insights solution
Mon, 20th May 2024
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martech
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risk & compliance
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cdp
Stagwell partners with Nexxen to enhance audience discovery and advertising efficacy, leveraging the new Nexxen Data Platform for deeper consumer insights and compliance.
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Vudoo partners with AWS to revolutionise shoppable video tech
Mon, 20th May 2024
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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cx
Melbourne's Vudoo partners with Amazon Web Services, elevating its status as a top eCommerce tech provider through innovative in-stream checkout technology.
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OutSystems sees 30% rise in AI use among developers
Mon, 20th May 2024
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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low-code
OutSystems reports a 30% annual rise in developers using AI tools, highlighting a shift towards AI-driven low-code platforms that boost productivity and quality.
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Alibaba tests AI-enhanced replays for Paris 2024 Olympics
Mon, 20th May 2024
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ai
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olympic games
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ml
Alibaba Cloud and Olympic Broadcasting Services are testing an AI-enhanced multi-camera replay service in Shanghai, preparing for Paris 2024 to revolutionise sports broadcasting.
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Konica Minolta & Kinrise Snackfoods automate manufacturing
Mon, 20th May 2024
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robots
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it in manufacturing
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data analytics
Konica Minolta partners with Kinrise Snackfoods to revolutionise manufacturing efficiency with Autonomous Mobile Robots, enhancing productivity, safety, and operational oversight.
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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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ai
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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New program boosts digital inclusion for disabled Aussies
Mon, 20th May 2024
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personal computing devices
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support
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digital divide
A new initiative by The Benevolent Society and WorkVentures aims to enhance digital literacy for people with disabilities, providing free laptops and internet access.
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GitLab reveals AI-driven updates for enhanced DevSecOps platform
Mon, 20th May 2024
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application security
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devsecops
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ai
GitLab has announced cutting-edge AI-driven updates to its DevSecOps platform, including Duo Enterprise and CI/CD catalog, promising enhanced security and efficiency.
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Complex hiring processes deter 70% of Australian job seekers
Mon, 20th May 2024
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hcm
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payroll systems
New research shows nearly 70% of Australian job applicants abandon applications due to complex hiring processes, creating a hiring crisis amid a 4.1% unemployment rate.
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Sekuro appoints Scott Waters as security advisor to government
Mon, 20th May 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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public sector
Australian cyber security consultancy Sekuro appoints Scott Waters as Security Advisor to the Federal Government amid rising cyber threats targeting critical infrastructure.
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Zitcha names Josh Forsyth as APAC sales lead amid expansion
Mon, 20th May 2024
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digital signage
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martech
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yahoo
Zitcha has named Josh Forsyth as APAC sales lead to drive its growth in Australia, New Zealand, and Asia, leveraging the retail media market’s burgeoning potential.
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Australian public cloud spending to exceed AUD $23.3 billion
Mon, 20th May 2024
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saas
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paas
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datacentre infrastructure
Australian organisations are set to spend over AUD $23.3 billion on public cloud services in 2024, a 19.7% rise, fuelling innovation in GenAI.
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Kore.ai & A2B Transformation partner to boost AI for Aussie firms
Mon, 20th May 2024
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cx
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martech
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genai
Kore.ai partners with A2B Transformation to boost AI and automation for Australian businesses, integrating conversational AI to elevate digital operating models.
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Australian businesses link sustainability to better performance
Mon, 20th May 2024
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power / energy
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cleantech
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sustainability
Recent SAP research finds 68% of Australian businesses link sustainability with competitiveness and profitability, driving new corporate strategies nationwide.
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Bond University transitions to TechnologyOne SaaS solution
Mon, 20th May 2024
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saas
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edutech
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migration
Bond University transitions to a new cloud-based system in collaboration with TechnologyOne, enhancing its student experience and digital education strategy.
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Australian start-up EnergyFlex launches energy management app
Sat, 18th May 2024
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power / energy
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cba
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energy consumption
EnergyFlex, an Aussie start-up founded by RAAF veterans, launches an app to cut energy costs and emissions by aligning usage with renewable availability.
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Triomics secures $15M to boost oncology workflows with AI
Fri, 17th May 2024
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ai
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healthtech
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ai models
Triomics secures $15 million in Series A funding to revolutionise oncology workflows in the US with AI tech, speeding clinical trial matching and patient care.
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ABBYY launches redesigned AI document skills marketplace
Fri, 17th May 2024
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document management
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ecm
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martech
ABBYY unveils a revamped AI marketplace to meet the surging demand for accurate data, essential for effective large language models, revolutionising document processing.