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Australian drone tech helps Quebec tackle bushfires in 2023

Mon, 26th Aug 2024
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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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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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Education sector to boost public cloud budgets as sustainability leads

Mon, 29th Jul 2024
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Education institutions globally will boost public cloud storage budgets, prioritising sustainability and AI adoption, as cloud-first strategies gain momentum in 2024.
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Semperis appoints Nico Devoti to lead global tech partnerships

Tue, 16th Jul 2024
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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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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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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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education, learning & training
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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A new Commvault report reveals that just 13% of businesses are cyber mature, emphasising the need for increased preparedness against cyber threats.
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AI presents major challenge for IT departments in 2024

Tue, 25th Jun 2024
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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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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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Singapore emerges as top Asian work destination for global talent

Wed, 15th May 2024
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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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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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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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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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The banking industry is seeing a significant acceleration in AI innovation, with a rise in new patents and research publications.
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Wasabi AiR launches AI-powered media storage to boost efficiency

Tue, 9th Apr 2024
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Wasabi Technologies launches Wasabi AiR, an AI-powered media storage platform offering automatic tagging and transcription with pay-only-for-storage pricing.
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Canadian ISA Cybersecurity launches first UK operation in London

Thu, 28th Mar 2024
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ransomware
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In response to rising cybercrime rates, Canada's leading cybersecurity firm, ISA Cybersecurity, expands its array of esteemed detection and recovery services to the UK, marking its first operation outside Canada.
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Workday launches integrated payroll software in Australia

Wed, 13th Mar 2024
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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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education, learning & training
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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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.