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Paris AI startup Steerlab raises USD $1.9 million in pre-seed round
Wed, 4th Sep 2024
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hyperscale
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cybersecurity
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sales
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.
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Broadcom announces key updates to software-defined edge portfolio
Fri, 30th Aug 2024
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network infrastructure
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sd-wan
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sdn
Broadcom enhances VMware VeloCloud with Fixed Wireless Access and satellite support, aiming to boost Edge AI workload deployment.
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Australian drone tech helps Quebec tackle bushfires in 2023
Mon, 26th Aug 2024
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surveillance
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intelligence
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carbonix
Sydney-based Carbonix's drone tech aids Quebec firefighters in combating severe bushfires, targeting ‘zombie fires’ and improving fire detection and cost-efficiency.
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Appian's new platform release enhances AI & compliance features
Tue, 20th Aug 2024
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data fabric
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low-code
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genai
Appian's new platform version boosts enterprise AI with generative AI chatbots and enhanced compliance features, ready to transform data management and processes.
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Semperis appoints Nico Devoti to lead global tech partnerships
Tue, 16th Jul 2024
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ransomware
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siem
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ai security
Semperis announces Nico Devoti as head of its Global Technology Partner Program, leveraging his 14-year Trellix experience to boost global cyber resilience.
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Xero launches SGD $630,000 fund to support small businesses
Wed, 10th Jul 2024
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
Xero has launched the second Xero Beautiful Business Fund to help small businesses and non-profits with their expansion plans.
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Xero relaunches Beautiful Business Fund for 2024 with NZD $750k
Wed, 10th Jul 2024
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
Xero's Beautiful Business Fund returns in 2024, offering over NZD $750,000 in funding to support small businesses and nonprofits globally in four key categories.
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Tomorrow University expands MBA with Apple Vision Pro to Europe
Tue, 9th Jul 2024
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edutech
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cleantech
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sustainability
Tomorrow University expands its Immersive MBA, integrating the Apple Vision Pro headset, to Europe and several global markets, enhancing tech-driven education.
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Businesses urged to adopt cyber readiness in new Commvault report
Wed, 26th Jun 2024
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commvault
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incident response
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gigaom
Commvault and GigaOm's 2024 Cyber Recovery Readiness Report reveals that only 13% of organisations are cyber mature, stressing the need for layered resilience to tackle cyber threats.
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AI presents major challenge for IT departments in 2024
Tue, 25th Jun 2024
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erp
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it departments
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global economy
A Certinia report reveals 43% of firms see staff AI training as key for 2024, while 38% plan to hire AI talent. Will firms adapt swiftly enough?.
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Australia's data centres urged to cut emissions, go green
Thu, 6th Jun 2024
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storage
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power / energy
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ai
Australia's data centres face significant environmental challenges, with rising carbon emissions set to double by 2030 due to energy-intensive AI applications, warns industry experts.
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An untold story about Nuclear Power in Australia
Thu, 23rd May 2024
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power / energy
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cleantech
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renewable energy
Nuclear power's promise of 24/7 reliability faces unexpected challenges in Australia’s future grid, clashing with the dominance of rooftop solar.
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Singapore emerges as top Asian work destination for global talent
Wed, 15th May 2024
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report
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decoding global talent
Singapore has emerged as the top Asian work destination, ranking eighth globally, according to the Decoding Global Talent 2024 report, enticing talent from neighbouring countries.
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ANZ small businesses weigh increased marketing amid economic concerns
Thu, 9th May 2024
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fintech
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cx
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martech
Despite economic concerns, 46% of Australian and New Zealand SMBs plan to increase marketing spend in a bid to survive, with 48% set to raise their budgets by at least 10%, finds survey.
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India ranks third globally for phishing attacks in 2023
Thu, 2nd May 2024
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cloud security
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microsoft
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onedrive
India ranks third globally, standing as the most targeted APAC region for phishing attacks in 2023, with the tech sector facing 33% of all instances.
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Auckland ranks fourth in global remote work destinations
Thu, 25th Apr 2024
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hybrid & remote work
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wfh
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digital nomads
Auckland, New Zealand, clinches the fourth spot globally for best remote work destinations in Remote's 2024 report, standing out for its quality of life and connectivity.
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Banks accelerate AI innovation with surge in new patents & investments
Thu, 11th Apr 2024
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ai
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patents
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bank of canada
The banking industry is seeing a significant acceleration in AI innovation, with a rise in new patents and research publications.
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Workday launches integrated payroll software in Australia
Wed, 13th Mar 2024
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hcm
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datacom
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payroll systems
Workday launches its seamless payroll system in Australia, marrying payroll, HR, and financial data to automate workflows, decrease errors and ensure compliance with local regulations.
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IWD 2024: Grokking our way to gender parity in tech
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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edutech
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data analytics
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dei
To mark IWD 2024, we delve into continued gender disparities in tech and education, but signs of progress emerge, particularly at Grok Academy, focusing on bridging the gender gap.
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UK students call for faster AI tool adoption in universities
Tue, 5th Mar 2024
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edutech
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genai
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ai
Two-thirds of students believe their universities are too slow to adopt AI learning tools, signalling a sizeable need gap, according to a new survey.