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Synopsys expands generative AI to boost chip design workflows
Semiconductors

Synopsys expands generative AI to boost chip design workflows

Synopsys expands generative AI tools to accelerate semiconductor chip design, enhancing productivity and cutting development times for engineering teams.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025
Sonu Shankar appointed Phosphorus President & COO after growth
Hyperscale

Sonu Shankar appointed Phosphorus President & COO after growth

Phosphorus Cybersecurity has appointed Sonu Shankar as President and COO following a record quarter driven by demand for automated security across the Internet of Things.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 26th Aug 2025
Fergus appoints Hugh Walker as Head of Customer Experience
Customer Experience

Fergus appoints Hugh Walker as Head of Customer Experience

Fergus has appointed Hugh Walker as Head of Customer Experience to lead customer teams and enhance its job management software platform globally.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 26th Aug 2025
Landbase acquires Adauris to boost inbound GTM platform
Marketing Technologies

Landbase acquires Adauris to boost inbound GTM platform

The move is intended to enhance its go-to-market platform with signal-driven inbound marketing and new LinkedIn content features.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025
Shayne Blazley appointed to lead HDR BES growth in ANZ region
Construction

Shayne Blazley appointed to lead HDR BES growth in ANZ region

HDR has appointed Shayne Blazley as Regional Business Development Director to drive growth of its Building Engineering Services in Australia and New Zealand.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Aug 2025
Dell launches Pro Max laptops with AI features & 4K OLED
Displays

Dell launches Pro Max laptops with AI features & 4K OLED

Dell unveils Pro Max laptops with 4K OLED displays, NVIDIA RTX PRO GPUs and AI features, targeting creators, engineers and AI developers.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 18th Jul 2025
DroneShield invests millions in R&D & manufacturing expansion
Supply Chain

DroneShield invests millions in R&D & manufacturing expansion

DroneShield to invest AUD $13 million in a new Sydney R&D and manufacturing facility, expanding production capacity to USD $2.4 billion annually by 2026.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 14th Jul 2025
Parker Burke named President to lead Fluke & reliability group
Artificial Intelligence

Parker Burke named President to lead Fluke & reliability group

Fluke Corporation appoints Parker Burke as President to lead Fluke and Fluke Reliability, advancing connected reliability solutions globally.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Jul 2025
HTEC appoints Philip Otley to lead global AI-first TIME strategy
Digital Transformation

HTEC appoints Philip Otley to lead global AI-first TIME strategy

HTEC has appointed Philip Otley as Managing Partner to lead growth and innovation in telecoms, infrastructure, media and entertainment with an AI-first focus.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Jun 2025
Visibility matters: Amanda Spencer on breaking barriers in engineering
Cybersecurity

Visibility matters: Amanda Spencer on breaking barriers in engineering

Amanda Spencer highlights the crucial role of visibility and advocacy in breaking gender barriers and fostering inclusion in engineering leadership.

By Amanda Spencer • 4 min read • Mon, 23rd Jun 2025

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A-level STEM surge boosts hopes for UK's net-zero & digital goals
EduTech

A-level STEM surge boosts hopes for UK's net-zero & digital goals

UK A-level results show a surge in STEM subjects, boosting hopes for skilled workers to meet net-zero and digital economy goals by 2050.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025
Indamer Technics completes 45-day rollout of Ramco software
Data Analytics

Indamer Technics completes 45-day rollout of Ramco software

Indamer Technics has completed a 45-day rollout of Ramco Aviation Software, integrating its MRO business into a unified digital platform for greater efficiency.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025
Jeff Ogborn wins 2025 peer-nominated Security Innovator Award
Unified Communications

Jeff Ogborn wins 2025 peer-nominated Security Innovator Award

Jeff Ogborn of Gallagher Security has won the 2025 Security Innovator Award, recognised by peers for his work on the innovative QuickSwitch access control device.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025
osapiens to invest EUR €35 million in UK expansion, create 150 jobs
Productivity

osapiens to invest EUR €35 million in UK expansion, create 150 jobs

osapiens will invest EUR €35 million to expand in the UK, creating 150 skilled jobs and supporting sustainability compliance amid new regulations.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Jul 2025
EMCOR UK launches full lifecycle data centre operations service
DevOps

EMCOR UK launches full lifecycle data centre operations service

EMCOR UK launches a comprehensive Data Centre Operations service covering design, build, management and maintenance to boost uptime and sustainability.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Jul 2025
Siemens celebrates digital excellence with 2024 Techcellence Awards
Digital Transformation

Siemens celebrates digital excellence with 2024 Techcellence Awards

Siemens Digital Industries Software honours European pioneers in digital transformation and sustainability with its 2024 Techcellence Awards, celebrating innovation and impact.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
Awarua Quadrant to become NZD $2.5 billion South Island hub
Supply Chain

Awarua Quadrant to become NZD $2.5 billion South Island hub

The Awarua Quadrant near Invercargill will become a NZD $2.5 billion hub, linking exporters with major ports and boosting South Island's logistics and manufacturing.

By Sean Mitchell • 6 min read • Mon, 23rd Jun 2025