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Optus launches free Escape Bags to support domestic abuse victims
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Optus launches free Escape Bags to support domestic abuse victims

Optus teams with charity Escabags to provide free Escape Bags, including SIM cards, across Australia for domestic abuse victims seeking safety and support.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 28th May 2025

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Claroty adds business-centred risk tools to xDome platform
Unified Communications

Claroty adds business-centred risk tools to xDome platform

Claroty enhances its xDome platform with Device Purpose and Risk Benchmarking tools, helping firms prioritise cyber-physical system risks by business impact.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Jun 2025
R Systems & Mavvrik partner to boost AI cost transparency
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R Systems & Mavvrik partner to boost AI cost transparency

R Systems and Mavvrik partner to enhance AI infrastructure cost transparency, offering real-time financial visibility and proactive budget controls for enterprises.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Jun 2025
Siemens unveils SysML v2 modeler to boost systems engineering
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Siemens unveils SysML v2 modeler to boost systems engineering

Siemens launches Systems Modeler for SysML v2, a web-based tool boosting collaborative engineering across mechanical, electrical, and software domains.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Jun 2025
Northrop Grumman extends Siemens partnership for digital upgrade
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Northrop Grumman extends Siemens partnership for digital upgrade

Siemens renews partnership with Northrop Grumman to enhance its digital ecosystem, boosting aerospace and defence innovation with the Xcelerator portfolio.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Jun 2025
Hoyts wins major award for cinema mobile app innovation in 2025
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Hoyts wins major award for cinema mobile app innovation in 2025

HOYTS won the 2025 Australian Web Award for its innovative cinema mobile app, praised for enhancing user experience and digital engagement.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025
Siemens gains ABET recognition for circular economy credential
EduTech

Siemens gains ABET recognition for circular economy credential

Siemens Digital Industries Software's 'Design for the Circular Economy' microcredential gains ABET recognition, marking a first for industry credentials under new standards.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 28th May 2025
AI radiology platform launched to boost NHS cancer research
EduTech

AI radiology platform launched to boost NHS cancer research

The Royal Marsden NHS Trust has launched the UK's first large-scale AI radiology platform, funded by NIHR, to advance cancer diagnosis and treatment research.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 28th May 2025
Palo Alto Networks and Quitch launch new cyber training modules
EduTech

Palo Alto Networks and Quitch launch new cyber training modules

Palo Alto Networks partners with Quitch to launch free, interactive cybersecurity training on a gamified platform using spaced repetition learning techniques.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd May 2025
Acronis reaches 300 technology integrations in expanding ecosystem
Software-as-a-Service

Acronis reaches 300 technology integrations in expanding ecosystem

Acronis has expanded its technology ecosystem to 300 integrations, enhancing efficiency and service offerings for managed service providers and software vendors.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 23rd May 2025
Azul & JetBrains partner to boost Kotlin performance on JVM
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Azul & JetBrains partner to boost Kotlin performance on JVM

Azul and JetBrains have teamed up to boost the runtime performance and scalability of Kotlin applications on the JVM, enhancing efficiency for developers.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd May 2025
Citi invests in Starburst to advance secure AI data solutions
Storage

Citi invests in Starburst to advance secure AI data solutions

Starburst secures strategic investment from Citi to advance its scalable, secure data platform, supporting AI-ready solutions for global enterprises and major banks.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 23rd May 2025
SAP & Icertis deepen partnership with AI contract extension
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SAP & Icertis deepen partnership with AI contract extension

Icertis teams up with SAP to launch SAP Ariba Contract Intelligence, embedding AI contract insights into SAP for smarter business decisions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd May 2025
Siemens launches AI-powered PCB design tools for smaller teams
Unified Communications

Siemens launches AI-powered PCB design tools for smaller teams

Siemens launches AI-powered PADS Pro Essentials and Xpedition Standard software to simplify PCB design for small and mid-sized electronics businesses.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd May 2025
Survey reveals gap between threat intelligence & execution
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Survey reveals gap between threat intelligence & execution

A Cyware survey reveals firms value threat intelligence but struggle with automation and internal collaboration, hindering effective cyber threat response.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025

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Osome reveals new features & fintech deals to aid founders
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Osome reveals new features & fintech deals to aid founders

Osome unveils AI-driven updates and fintech partnerships with Airwallex and Tenity to streamline business setup and finance for founders globally.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Jun 2025
Sysdoc wins two awards for supporting NZ Defence Force change
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Sysdoc wins two awards for supporting NZ Defence Force change

Sysdoc earned two awards at the 2024 Minister of Defence Awards for aiding NZ Defence Force's transformation with workforce and workflow improvements.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025