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Study shows artists & designers embrace AI despite fears

Wed, 3rd Jul 2024
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Eight in ten artists worry AI will take their jobs, yet many are embracing its benefits, recognising it as essential for future generations, research finds.
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SAS & The Kids Cancer Project extend research partnership

Tue, 2nd Jul 2024
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SAS and The Kids Cancer Project have extended their partnership for three years, aiming to advance childhood cancer research in Australia through enhanced analytics.
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Creatio secures USD $200 million to reach unicorn status

Tue, 2nd Jul 2024
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Creatio secures USD $200 million in funding, reaching a USD $1.2 billion valuation. Led by Sapphire Ventures, this investment will bolster global expansion and AI innovation.
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Australian firms not ready for AI despite high adoption rate

Wed, 26th Jun 2024
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A study by INFORM Australia and YouGov reveals a critical AI readiness gap: 78% of Aussie firms use AI, but only 32% feel fully prepared.
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The Martech Weekly & Alium partner to disrupt market research

Wed, 26th Jun 2024
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Melbourne's The Martech Weekly (TMW) and New York-based Alium partner to disrupt market research, promising enhanced, transparent market intelligence for Martech investments.
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Swinburne & Sphere join forces for eco-friendly fintech solution

Mon, 24th Jun 2024
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Melbourne's Swinburne University has partnered with eco-fintech Sphere to use AI in analysing card payments, guiding personal climate action and CO2 offsetting.
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CAST & LIRIS team up to revolutionise software visualisation

Thu, 20th Jun 2024
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CAST partners with LIRIS to develop cutting-edge algorithms for enhancing visualisation and analysis of complex software systems, aiming for more intuitive user interfaces.
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espresso Displays partners with JB Hi-Fi for ANZ launch

Thu, 20th Jun 2024
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espresso Displays partners with JB Hi-Fi to retail its touchscreen displays across over 100 locations in Australia and New Zealand, enhancing reach and product accessibility.
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Outdated tech obstructing innovation, says NTT DATA report

Wed, 19th Jun 2024
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NTT DATA's 2024 Infrastructure Lifecycle Management Report finds 80% of global firms hindered by outdated tech. ANZ leads with 100% of executives reporting impaired business agility due to legacy systems.
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NTT DATA appoints Abhijit Dubey as first non-Japanese CEO

Wed, 19th Jun 2024
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NTT DATA appoints Abhijit Dubey as its first non-Japanese CEO, coinciding with a USD $30 billion merger, expanding its global footprint to USD $18 billion.
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Capgemini report: connected health solutions soar in life sciences

Tue, 18th Jun 2024
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Capgemini's new report reveals a six-fold surge in connected health solutions in pharma and biotech since 2021, with organisations expecting 20% of revenue from these services within five years.
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Gallagher Security wins Manufacturer of the Year award again

Fri, 14th Jun 2024
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Gallagher Security has clinched the 2024 Manufacturer of the Year award at the Fire and Security Matters Awards, marking their second successive win.
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Sustainable Metal Cloud achieves record AI efficiency with new tech

Fri, 14th Jun 2024
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Sustainable Metal Cloud's AI platform, using Firmus Technologies' immersion cooling, achieves 50% energy savings, advancing AI efficiency in MLPerf benchmarks.
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Legrand acquires Australian power distribution firm VASS Electrical

Fri, 14th Jun 2024
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Legrand has completed its acquisition of Australian power distribution firm VASS Electrical, enhancing its portfolio and manufacturing capabilities in the ANZ market.
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Samsung study shows growing influence of TVs in Australian homes

Thu, 13th Jun 2024
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Samsung Electronics Australia's new research reveals that televisions are increasingly central to Australian lives, playing a key role in stress relief and sparking 'TV envy'.
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AI adoption grows despite challenges in Australian businesses

Thu, 13th Jun 2024
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A new report by Pegasystems reveals that 96% of Australian businesses are adopting AI, yet only a mere 4% feel adequately prepared for its seamless integration.
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Rohde & Schwarz & VIAVI expand partnership for O-RU testing

Fri, 7th Jun 2024
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Rohde and Schwarz and VIAVI Solutions are enhancing their partnership to deliver advanced O-RU testing solutions, targeting NTIA's upcoming funding bid for Open Radio innovation.
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Johnson Controls launches new global data centre solutions unit

Thu, 6th Jun 2024
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Johnson Controls has launched a Global Data Centre Solutions organisation, appointing Todd Grabowski as president to meet growing demand for energy-efficient solutions.
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Report reveals growing interest in crypto among Australians

Wed, 5th Jun 2024
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Over a quarter of Australians are showing an interest in cryptocurrency, with 9% holding digital assets in the last year, reveals new research by Finder and Coinbase.
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Medallia named leader in Forrester Wave: text mining platforms

Tue, 4th Jun 2024
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Medallia emerges as a leader in The Forrester Wave: Text Mining and Analytics Platforms, Q2 2024 report, excelling in Vision, Innovation, and Adoption.