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ASB bank rolls out Clean Tech Fund for New Zealand's green startups

Thu, 28th Dec 2023
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ASB bank launches Clean Tech Fund to financially back New Zealand's green technology start-ups with up to $5m each.
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ISG secures contract to build secondary 30MW data centre in Slough

Thu, 21st Dec 2023
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ISG will construct a second datacentre with a 30MW capacity in Slough, marking a new phase for UK's largest data centre hub. .
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E-CTC calls for better online trade support for small businesses

Tue, 5th Dec 2023
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eCommerce Trade Commission (E-CTC) campaigners for enhanced online trade support to boost UK small business growth.
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Isle of Man launches biggest Innovation Challenge to tackle global business issues

Tue, 28th Nov 2023
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Isle of Man announces largest Innovation Challenge, seeking global enterprises to pitch solutions for key business issues.
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AI could alleviate rising Australian burnout rates

Tue, 7th Nov 2023
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AI could curb Australia's rising burnout rates and boost workforce productivity, according to new research from HubSpot.
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Digital Poverty Alliance hosts UK discussions on inclusive technology future

Mon, 16th Oct 2023
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Digital Poverty Alliance leads industry talks on eradicating digital poverty for a more inclusive UK tech future.
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Creativity deficit looms amid time and funds challenges

Sat, 14th Oct 2023
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VistaPrint study reveals a creativity deficit as tech erodes authenticity; this is despite its benefits like mood boost.
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Australians having hard time paying for telco services

Thu, 12th Oct 2023
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Phone and internet complaints in Australia have decreased by 16.5%, but complaints about mobile services remain high, according to Optus.
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NZ tech firms RUSH and Downer to develop road safety AI

Wed, 11th Oct 2023
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New Zealand technology company RUSH and Downer Transport & Infrastructure have secured funding to develop AI technology to increase road safety.
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PC market continues on downward spiral as global volumes drop

Tue, 10th Oct 2023
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While most of the top 5 vendors experienced double-digit declines during the quarter, Apple experienced an outsized decline.
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UK's FinTech sector thrives: Driving growth & social impact

Sat, 7th Oct 2023
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UK FinTech's booming, fueling growth and positive social impact, according to a new report by Innovate Finance and Accenture.
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Next decade to see us mining landfills for valuable resources: ISB Global CEO

Thu, 5th Oct 2023
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Mining landfills may become a reality in the next decade as resources deplete, warns Chris Williams, CEO of ISB Global.
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Government selects ICEYE to strengthen disaster response

Thu, 7th Sep 2023
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ICEYE will empower national and provincial agencies throughout Australia to enhance country-wide resilience and supply flood and bushfire hazard data.
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Australian unions link with hi-tech company Loyalty Now

Thu, 24th Aug 2023
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Australian workers struggling with cost-of-living pressures will be able to get cash back on day-to-day purchases under a new hi-tech program.
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High cost of Privileged Access Management preventing deployment

Thu, 24th Aug 2023
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While 91% of IT leaders are better protected with Privileged Access Management, they are seeking more affordable solutions amid economic downturn.
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1.1 million SMEs risk collapse in current UK economy: CyberSmart

Fri, 4th Aug 2023
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According to the survey, 15% of senior SME leaders are willing to commit accounting/tax fraud or evasion to ensure survival.
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Australians prioritise value-for-money as economic pressures mount

Tue, 11th Jul 2023
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Australian shoppers are more stressed about the cost of groceries than housing, a new study from Shopify has revealed. .
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Conversational AI's role in optimising debt collection

Mon, 10th Jul 2023
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By leveraging conversational AI, companies across multiple sectors can automate various aspects of customer interactions.
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Google reports - rise of AI set to boost UK economy by $400Bn

Fri, 7th Jul 2023
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The rise of AI could boost the UK economy by £400bn by 2030, according to a report by Google, despite job losses.
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Customer loyalty proves critical for grocery retailers

Wed, 28th Jun 2023
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New Eagle Eye research reveals how grocery retailers can win with customer loyalty standards and practices in light of the current economic climate.