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Amperity recognised in Deloitte's Fast 500 for 2024
Unified Communications

Amperity recognised in Deloitte's Fast 500 for 2024

Amperity has been named one of North America's fastest growing firms in Deloitte's 2024 Technology Fast 500, spotlighting its AI-centric customer data solutions.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Dec 2024
PanaAI & Junee join forces for NVIDIA AI supercomputer
Generative AI

PanaAI & Junee join forces for NVIDIA AI supercomputer

PanaAI has partnered with Junee to build the most powerful NVIDIA AI supercomputer in the Southern Hemisphere, set to launch in Australia by early 2025.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Dec 2024
ChapsVision acquires Sinequa, secures USD $90m funding
Digital Transformation

ChapsVision acquires Sinequa, secures USD $90m funding

ChapsVision has acquired Sinequa, a leader in AI search solutions, alongside securing USD $90 million funding to boost growth and technology focus.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024
AI use in life sciences rises, data & privacy issues persist
Unified Communications

AI use in life sciences rises, data & privacy issues persist

New findings indicate a rise in AI use in life sciences, with 68% adoption amid ongoing data management and privacy concerns, says the Pistoia Alliance.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Oct 2024
Fivetran reveals Hybrid Deployment for secure data management
Hyperscale

Fivetran reveals Hybrid Deployment for secure data management

Fivetran launches Hybrid Deployment, allowing firms to manage data pipelines on their infrastructure for better control and compliance, enhancing data security.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 25th Sep 2024
Fivetran unveils Hybrid Deployment for secure data handling
Software-as-a-Service

Fivetran unveils Hybrid Deployment for secure data handling

Fivetran unveils Hybrid Deployment, enabling firms to run secure data pipelines within their environments while leveraging Fivetran's management tools.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 23rd 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
Private vs Public AI: Appian urges companies to know the difference
Low code & No code

Private vs Public AI: Appian urges companies to know the difference

Australian companies are being urged to grasp the difference between private and public AI to leverage AI benefits while safeguarding sensitive data.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 27th Aug 2024
AI-driven cyber threats dominate new Palo Alto Networks report
Unified Communications

AI-driven cyber threats dominate new Palo Alto Networks report

Palo Alto Networks' '2024 Unit 42 Report' reveals rising cybersecurity threats driven by AI, with sectors like insurance and pharmaceuticals facing heightened vulnerabilities.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Aug 2024
Life sciences firms face rising cyber threats amid AI optimism
Digital Transformation

Life sciences firms face rising cyber threats amid AI optimism

A new NTT DATA UK&I survey reveals that life science leaders are most concerned about cyber-attacks for espionage, while seeing AI as a major revenue opportunity.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Jul 2024
Superlab Suisse opens largest private lab space in Basel
EduTech

Superlab Suisse opens largest private lab space in Basel

Superlab Suisse opens the largest private lab in Switzerland at Basel's Stcki Park, boosting support for life science and biotech startups with state-of-the-art facilities.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jul 2024
ArisGlobal launches LifeSphere Regulatory platform with GenAI integration
Document Management

ArisGlobal launches LifeSphere Regulatory platform with GenAI integration

ArisGlobal has unveiled its LifeSphere Regulatory platform, touting over 50% efficiency gains with integrated regulatory solutions and advanced GenAI features.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Jul 2024
HCLTech leads in Asia Executive Team survey by Institutional Investor
Health Technologies

HCLTech leads in Asia Executive Team survey by Institutional Investor

HCLTech has topped the 14th Annual Asia Executive Team survey by Institutional Investor, excelling in 21 categories in the Technology IT Services & Software sector.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 6th Jul 2024

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Hexaware & Archimedis launch QCaaS for life sciences
Digital Transformation

Hexaware & Archimedis launch QCaaS for life sciences

Hexaware Technologies and Archimedis Digital launch Quality & Compliance as a Solution (QCaaS), aiming to enhance efficiency in the life sciences sector.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
Siemens to acquire Altair Engineering for USD $10 billion
Manufacturing

Siemens to acquire Altair Engineering for USD $10 billion

Siemens has reached an agreement to acquire Altair Engineering for an enterprise value of approximately USD $10 billion, enhancing its industrial software capabilities.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Nov 2024
Michael Freeman appointed as Linesight's Malaysia lead
Semiconductors

Michael Freeman appointed as Linesight's Malaysia lead

Michael Freeman has been appointed as the Country Lead for Malaysia by construction consultancy Linesight, aiming to enhance growth in the booming sector.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Mon, 21st Oct 2024
Linesight names Scott Halyday as new SE Asia regional director
DevOps

Linesight names Scott Halyday as new SE Asia regional director

Linesight appoints Scott Halyday as Regional Director for Southeast Asia, leveraging his 19 years of expertise to drive growth in strategic sectors like data centres.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 10th Jul 2024