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SevenRooms acquires AI SMS marketer HeyPluto to boost offerings
Wed, 31st Jan 2024
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acquire
Hospitality software provider, SevenRooms, acquires AI SMS marketing firm, HeyPluto, to enhance client engagement, drive profits and innovate personalised marketing solutions in Australia's hospitality industry.
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IT & security teams converge to boost cyber resilience, study finds
Wed, 31st Jan 2024
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firewalls
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data protection
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network security
A Commvault study reveals increased collaboration between IT and security teams in businesses, signalling trend towards enhanced cyber-resilience.
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AS Colour to upgrade Melbourne centre with advanced automation system
Wed, 31st Jan 2024
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supply chain & logistics
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inventory management systems
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oem
AS Colour plans to boost its Melbourne operation with a state-of-the-art automation system, replicating the success of its automated New Zealand centre.
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Sydney ranks fourth in interconnection bandwidth in new Equinix report
Wed, 31st Jan 2024
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digital transformation
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Sydney was named Asia-Pacific’s fourth-largest core metro for interconnection bandwidth as per the 2024 Global Interconnection Index (GXI) report.
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Logpoint enhances Converged SIEM for optimised threat detection
Wed, 31st Jan 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
Cybersecurity firm Logpoint bolsters the functionality of its Converged SIEM platform to optimise threat detection and case management.
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Australians least confident in AI, reveals global Workday study
Tue, 30th Jan 2024
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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Australian businesses express the highest global distrust in AI technology, with 60% showing scepticism, according to a study by cloud applications provider, Workday.
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archTIS reports strong Q2 results & record 1H24 performance
Tue, 30th Jan 2024
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kpmg
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bae systems
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australian government
Strong Q2 results and record 1H24 earnings put archTIS Limited, a secure data collaboration software firm, en route to achieving imminent revenue expansion and nearing cash flow positivity.
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Juniper Networks unveils industry-first AI-powered networking tech
Tue, 30th Jan 2024
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power / energy
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aiops
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Juniper Networks unveils industry's first AI-powered networking technology, which improves connectivity, provides better insights and reduces energy use, offering a revolutionary approach to business networking.
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Gigamon records 100% growth in cloud revenue in 2023
Tue, 30th Jan 2024
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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breach prevention
Gigamon enjoyed over 100% YoY growth in 2023 cloud revenue due to international demand for its deep observability service, reflecting a trend towards hybrid cloud security management.
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CIBC finances Actionstep's acquisition of Soluno for legal tech move
Tue, 30th Jan 2024
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saas
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financing
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actionstep
CIBC Innovation Banking funds global legal software firm Actionstep's acquisition of Soluno, marking a pivotal investment in digitalising legal firm workflows.
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Cognizant partners with ServiceNow to enhance AI in workplace solutions
Tue, 30th Jan 2024
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
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genai
Cognizant teams up with ServiceNow to enhance its WorkNEXTÔ modern workplace services, aiming for improved AI adoption, streamlined self-services, and a shift to a 'total experience' model.
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Four technology trends shaping Australia in 2024
Tue, 30th Jan 2024
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Given concerns about data management and protection, the rise of private AI will become a significant trend in 2024 and beyond.
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Woolworths & Last Yard expand digital shelf strategy partnership
Tue, 30th Jan 2024
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Woolworths Group expands partnership with Last Yard to digitise the in-store customer experience, transitioning from paper to electronic shelf labels, as announced at the NRF24 conference.
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Cloudwerx acquires AI consultancy Lightfold in strategic expansion
Tue, 30th Jan 2024
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data analytics
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Cloudwerx, acquires Australian AI consultancy, Lightfold, broadening its advanced, data-driven service offering to customers in the APAC region.
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The ABCs of top 2024 trends For digital experience success
Tue, 30th Jan 2024
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data analytics
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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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Aquion partners with Trustwave to enhance cybersecurity in ANZ
Tue, 30th Jan 2024
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devops
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
Aquion, a value-added software distributor, has partnered with global cybersecurity firm Trustwave to extend sophisticated security provisions across ANZ.
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AI app accurately detects laryngeal cancer using voice data
Tue, 30th Jan 2024
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uc
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
A revolutionary AI application uses sound data to detect laryngeal cancer with 80% accuracy, marking a breakthrough in cancer diagnosis tech.
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Zoom unveils new interactive app for Apple Vision Pro
Tue, 30th Jan 2024
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smartphones
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uc
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hybrid & remote work
Zoom's new app for Apple Vision Pro, launching on 2 February, offers a more tangible and realistic meeting experience on remote platforms.
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Fujitsu partners with Origin for EV trial in Australia
Tue, 30th Jan 2024
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cartech
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cleantech
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fujitsu
Fujitsu launches EV trial with Australian energy firm Origin, a key move in realising its goal for a 100% zero emissions vehicle operational fleet by 2030.
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Neo4j names Kristen Pimpini as VP for Asia Pacific region
Tue, 30th Jan 2024
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data analytics
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genai
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Neo4j appoints tech industry veteran Kristen Pimpini as VP for the rapidly expanding Asia Pacific region, who is predicted to enhance growth with his two-decade leadership experience.