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3 Dot Digital partners with V7 to bring AI to Australian AEC
AI Models

3 Dot Digital partners with V7 to bring AI to Australian AEC

3 Dot Digital partners with V7 to revolutionise Australia's AEC sector with AI, promising to cut 40% of repetitive tasks and deliver a 20x ROI in 1.5 months.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Sep 2024
ST Engineering wins contract for new train information system in QLD
Digital Entertainment

ST Engineering wins contract for new train information system in QLD

ST Engineering to supply its advanced AGIL Passenger Information System for 65 new six-car trains in Queensland, enhancing travel ahead of the Brisbane 2032 Olympics.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Aug 2024

Global Stories

Engineering stories

DNAiTECH secures NZD $1 million for instant diagnostics
Agricultural Technology

DNAiTECH secures NZD $1 million for instant diagnostics

DNAiTECH, based in Marlborough, has secured NZD $1 million in funding to develop innovative instant diagnostic tests for humans and animals.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Oct 2024
Aerotech unveils expanded XA4 servo drive series options
Engineering

Aerotech unveils expanded XA4 servo drive series options

Aerotech has expanded its Automation1 XA4 PWM servo drive series, introducing new configurations aimed at enhancing performance while reducing costs.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 14th Oct 2024
Barracuda unveils partner engineer community & program updates
Firewalls

Barracuda unveils partner engineer community & program updates

Barracuda Networks has launched a Partner Sales Engineer Community and advanced its Partner Success Program to enhance technical expertise and partner collaboration.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Oct 2024
Silicon Valley veteran Anthony Lye named CEO of Quid
Digital Transformation

Silicon Valley veteran Anthony Lye named CEO of Quid

AI platform Quid appoints Anthony Lye as CEO, succeeding Peter Caswell after 13 years. Lye brings a wealth of experience from Palantir and Amplience.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Sep 2024
Bear appoints Mick McCarthy as Chief Design Officer
Digital Transformation

Bear appoints Mick McCarthy as Chief Design Officer

Bear, a digital commerce agency, names Mick McCarthy as Chief Design Officer amid expansion, aiming to integrate strategic, creative, and engineering services.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Sep 2024
Space Machines & Indian firms collaborate on Space MAITRI mission
Space Technologies

Space Machines & Indian firms collaborate on Space MAITRI mission

Space Machines has formed significant partnerships with Indian firms Ananth Technologies and Digantara for the Space MAITRI mission, set to launch in 2026.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Sep 2024
Paris AI startup Steerlab raises USD $1.9 million in pre-seed round
Hyperscale

Paris AI startup Steerlab raises USD $1.9 million in pre-seed round

AI startup Steerlab secures USD $1.9m pre-seed funding to enhance its platform automating RFP responses, aiming to attract top talent and scale sales in US and Europe.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Sep 2024
Australia's tech sector grapples with severe skills shortages
Productivity

Australia's tech sector grapples with severe skills shortages

Australia faces mounting tech sector challenges due to severe skills shortages, Hays report reveals, ranking the nation fourth globally for talent deficits.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 28th Aug 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Engineering stories

2024 KiwiNet Awards celebrate innovation in New Zealand
Unified Communications

2024 KiwiNet Awards celebrate innovation in New Zealand

The 2024 KiwiNet Research Commercialisation Awards in Auckland have celebrated innovators in New Zealand transforming scientific research into impactful technologies.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Oct 2024
AVK launches academy for training data centre engineers
Digital Transformation

AVK launches academy for training data centre engineers

AVK has unveiled the AVK Academy in Lenham, Kent, to enhance training for data centre engineers amid growing demands for sustainable solutions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Oct 2024
Open ECX expands team as business grows across sectors
Software-as-a-Service

Open ECX expands team as business grows across sectors

Open ECX expands into new sectors, creating multiple roles as it seeks to enhance services for its growing clientele across various industries.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Oct 2024
Logpoint appoints Søren Grubov as SVP of Engineering
Data Protection

Logpoint appoints Søren Grubov as SVP of Engineering

Logpoint appoints Søren Grubov as SVP of Engineering to enhance tech portfolio and expand European market reach, reinforcing its cybersecurity mission.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Sep 2024
Seclore names Darshan Masalia as new Vice President of Engineering
Data Protection

Seclore names Darshan Masalia as new Vice President of Engineering

Seclore names Darshan Masalia as VP of Product Engineering, capitalising on his two decades of tech experience to drive innovative data protection solutions.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Fri, 6th Sep 2024
Poll: data quality remains top issue for data engineers
Artificial Intelligence

Poll: data quality remains top issue for data engineers

Data quality issues top the list of frustrations for data engineers, according to a Pipeliner survey. New tool aims to streamline pipeline creation and boost productivity.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 30th Aug 2024
Sterling integrates EC3 for enhanced cost & carbon estimating
Unified Communications

Sterling integrates EC3 for enhanced cost & carbon estimating

This integration aims to enhance cost and carbon estimating capabilities for users within the engineering and construction industry.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Aug 2024