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Mila is a research institute and innovation hub focused on advancing artificial intelligence from the lab into real-world impact. Stories under this tag explore how Mila collaborates with industry, investors and policymakers to turn strong AI research foundations into thriving startup ecosystems and practical applications.

By reading Mila-tagged articles, you’ll gain insight into how AI research organizations are shaping investment priorities, influencing venture capital flows and advocating for the infrastructure needed to scale cutting-edge ideas. These stories highlight the strategies, partnerships and policy recommendations that can help transform scientific advances in AI into sustainable companies and long-term economic value.

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Colonial First State expands AI tools to boost service & advice

Fri, 1st Aug 2025
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Colonial First State deploys GPT-4 AI tools to enhance customer service, advisor support, and efficiency for over three million clients in wealth management.
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Exclusive: Sarah Richardson on AI, loyalty and global ALA push

Fri, 1st Aug 2025
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AI is revolutionising Australia's loyalty sector, driving growth and innovation with a strong focus on ethics, data privacy and workforce transformation.
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Atturra to acquire Blue Connections for up to AUD $25.5 million

Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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Atturra will acquire IT firm Blue Connections for up to AUD $25.5 million, expanding its managed services and national presence by August 2025.
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Whittlesea & Ipswich councils adopt Workday to streamline HR

Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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Whittlesea and Ipswich councils adopt Workday HCM to unify HR systems, boosting efficiency and service delivery for over 490,000 residents in Australia.
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RØDECaster Pro II, Duo gain remote features in latest update

Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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RØDE updates RØDECaster Pro II and Duo with free firmware enabling remote audio collaboration via RØDE CallMe, supporting high-quality, low-latency connections.
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Ericsson equips Sunswift Racing with advanced WAN technology for race

Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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Ericsson equips Sunswift Racing with Intelligent Link Bonding tech to ensure seamless WAN connectivity for live telemetry in the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge.
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Game review: WWE 2K25 (Switch 2 version)

Wed, 30th Jul 2025
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WWE 2K25 on Switch 2 impresses with smooth 60fps gameplay, rich features, and fast load times, marking a vast improvement over the original Switch version.
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Women's representation in Australian IT slips despite sector efforts

Wed, 30th Jul 2025
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Women's overall representation in Australia's IT sector has fallen, despite gains in Digital and Project Services roles, reveals INDEX Consultants' report.
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How private LLMs are delivering real business benefits

Wed, 30th Jul 2025
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Private Large Language Models offer businesses secure AI tools that boost productivity and safeguard data, transforming workflows without costly system changes.
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Ransomware threats rise, attackers adopt quadruple extortion

Tue, 29th Jul 2025
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Ransomware attacks are escalating with quadruple extortion tactics that combine data encryption, DDoS, public harassment and regulatory threats in 2025.
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ServiceNow launches agentic AI management amid spending decline

Tue, 29th Jul 2025
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ServiceNow launches agentic AI management in Asia Pacific as AI spending dips, aiming to better integrate human workers and AI agents for improved business outcomes.
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Ofload appoints Harmen Fredrikze as new Chief Financial Officer

Tue, 29th Jul 2025
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Ofload has appointed Harmen Fredrikze as its new CFO to strengthen leadership amid growth, bringing over 20 years' experience in global tech and software firms.
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Chery launches TIGGO Super Hybrid SUVs in Australia from AUD $29,990

Tue, 29th Jul 2025
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Chery launches TIGGO Super Hybrid SUVs in Australia, offering up to 1,000km range and prices from AUD $29,990 with fast charging and advanced tech.
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Australian report warns of emerging risks in multi-agent AI

Tue, 29th Jul 2025
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An Australian report warns the rise of multi-agent AI systems brings new risks, urging firms to adopt fresh risk management strategies beyond single-agent methods.
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UC-ii launches in Australia with proven relief for joint pain

Mon, 28th Jul 2025
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UC-ii, a new joint supplement proven to relieve stiffness and improve mobility, has launched nationwide in Australian Go Vita stores at AUD $39.95 per month.
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Curtin & Cisco expand Innovation Central partnership to Singapore

Fri, 25th Jul 2025
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Curtin University and Cisco extend Innovation Central partnership to Singapore, boosting regional collaboration in AI, cybersecurity and digital health innovation.
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TMetric unveils enhanced invoicing for faster, error-free billing

Fri, 25th Jul 2025
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TMetric launches upgraded Invoices feature, streamlining billing and speeding up payments for remote and multi-client teams with customisable, error-free invoices.
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Q2 2025 ransomware trends analysis: Boom and bust

Thu, 24th Jul 2025
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Q2 2025 saw a 14.47% drop in active ransomware groups but a 41.18% rise year-on-year, with new alliances and arrests shaking the cybercrime landscape.
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The high cost of doing nothing

Thu, 24th Jul 2025
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Retailers delaying technology investments amid tariffs risk lost market share and higher future costs as consumer demands rapidly evolve in 2025.
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Exclusive: Sysdig and BitMEX sound alarm on AI-powered crypto threats

Thu, 24th Jul 2025
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AI's rise is reshaping crypto security as attacks surge; firms face a relentless battle to protect assets amid complex, AI-driven threats and automation.