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Radix honoured for digital transformation in industry

Sat, 24th Jan 2026
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Radix wins CIOReview's Digital Transformation Company of the Year for AI-driven projects boosting efficiency in asset-intensive industries.
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Globant & Riot Games team up to boost esports with new tech

Fri, 7th Nov 2025
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Globant partners with Riot Games to innovate esports fan engagement and AI features for League of Legends and VALORANT in a multi-year deal.
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FIRST launches global cybersecurity drive with new forums & SIGs

Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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FIRST launches new forums and special interest groups to boost global cybersecurity collaboration and host a 2025 Vulnerability Forecasting event in Cambridge.
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Why your platform engineering strategy needs a communications upgrade

Fri, 8th Aug 2025
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Nearly half of digital projects fail to meet goals, often due to poor communication; upgrading platform engineering messaging boosts adoption and impact.
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Hero Foundation targets one million jobs for disadvantaged Australians

Fri, 20th Jun 2025
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Hero Foundation launches to create one million jobs by 2034, supporting Australians facing barriers with innovative recruitment and mentoring initiatives.
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Optus launches free Escape Bags to support domestic abuse victims

Wed, 28th May 2025
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Optus teams with charity Escabags to provide free Escape Bags, including SIM cards, across Australia for domestic abuse victims seeking safety and support.
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Impala Talent launch supports digital growth in Melbourne

Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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Cam McKay has launched Impala Talent in Melbourne, aiming to connect SMEs and tech firms with specialist talent to drive growth and digital transformation.
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Kaspersky enhances security access for smaller developers

Thu, 30th Jan 2025
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Kaspersky has launched a revamped initiative in its Kaspersky United programme, aimed at enhancing cybersecurity for smaller companies and software startups.
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DXC Technology boosts global STEM education initiatives

Wed, 13th Nov 2024
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DXC Technology has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing STEM education globally, focusing on diversity and inclusivity across its various initiatives.
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Seismic launches new enablement tools in Fall 2024 release

Fri, 25th Oct 2024
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Seismic has launched its Fall 2024 product line, featuring Seismic Programs, a new suite of tools designed to enhance enablement planning and measurement.
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Netcore Cloud appoints Siddharth Gopalkrishnan as new COO

Tue, 24th Sep 2024
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Netcore Cloud appoints Siddharth Gopalkrishnan as COO to drive goal of USD $200 million ARR in three years, enhancing its global strategy and market presence.
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Ecommpay unveils new brand identity & inclusivity initiative

Wed, 11th Sep 2024
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Ecommpay unveiled a new brand identity and the 'Ecommpay for Good' inclusivity programme, focusing on accessibility, inclusivity, and sustainability.
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Gigamon partners with ExtraHop & WWT to bolster cybersecurity

Thu, 29th Aug 2024
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Gigamon teams up with ExtraHop and World Wide Technology in a new Power of 3 initiative, promising enhanced threat detection and NDR capabilities for hybrid clouds.
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LG expands smart factory initiative, targets multi-trillion KRW by 2030

Thu, 25th Jul 2024
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LG Electronics aims to grow its smart factory initiative into a multi-trillion KRW enterprise by 2030, blending AI with decades of manufacturing expertise.
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BSI launches international net zero standard development effort

Thu, 4th Jul 2024
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BSI and ICONTEC have launched a major initiative to develop an international net zero standard by COP30, aiming to clarify the net zero transition and boost climate action.
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Fivetran extends partnership with Snowflake for AI data initiatives

Fri, 7th Jun 2024
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Fivetran extends its partnership with Snowflake to enhance enterprise data initiatives with Iceberg Table support and Native Connectors, announced at the 2024 Snowflake Data Cloud Summit.
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Persistent teams up with Zscaler for digital transformation & ESG

Thu, 30th May 2024
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Persistent Systems leverages Zscaler's AI-driven security platform to fast-track its digital transformation and strengthen sustainability and ESG initiatives.
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NSW launches first comprehensive Digital Inclusion Strategy

Thu, 30th May 2024
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NSW launches its first comprehensive Digital Inclusion Strategy to bridge the digital divide, inviting public and stakeholder feedback on the initiative.
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Fujitsu appoints Alfee Lee to boost ASEAN growth strategy

Thu, 23rd May 2024
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Fujitsu appoints Alfee Lee as Group Managing Director, Growth Industries, for Asia-Pacific, signifying a commitment to digital and sustainability transformation in the ASEAN region.
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GitHub unveils new initiatives for Global Accessibility Day

Fri, 17th May 2024
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GitHub launches innovative accessibility initiatives, led by their first Head of Accessibility, Ed Summers, to enhance inclusivity for over 100 million developers.