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Chook earns global acclaim at Webbys & Australian Web Awards
Apple

Chook earns global acclaim at Webbys & Australian Web Awards

Strategy and design agency Chook have been honoured at the 28th Annual Webby Awards and the Australian Web Awards for their transformative work on HOYTS websites.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 27th May 2024
DeepL secures $300m investment, valuation reaches $2 billion
Digital Transformation

DeepL secures $300m investment, valuation reaches $2 billion

Language AI leader DeepL lands $300M investment, boosting valuation to $2B. New funding aims to fuel product innovation and global expansion, says CEO.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 24th May 2024
GitHub unveils new initiatives for Global Accessibility Day
Platform-as-a-Service

GitHub unveils new initiatives for Global Accessibility Day

GitHub launches innovative accessibility initiatives, led by their first Head of Accessibility, Ed Summers, to enhance inclusivity for over 100 million developers.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 17th May 2024
Lenovo & AMD unveil new AI-centric solutions for hybrid innovation
Generative AI

Lenovo & AMD unveil new AI-centric solutions for hybrid innovation

Lenovo ISG reveals a suite of AI-centric infrastructure systems aimed at driving hybrid AI innovation, in partnership with AMD and including the ThinkSystem SR685a V3 8GPU server for high-performance AI workloads.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 1st May 2024
Extreme Networks unveils Extreme Labs innovation hub
Unified Communications

Extreme Networks unveils Extreme Labs innovation hub

Extreme Networks launches Extreme Labs, a hub for tech R&D, with focus on pioneering products predicted for adoption by 2030, in collaboration with Living Tomorrow.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Apr 2024
Calvary applies Irish MEG digital audit tool in healthcare innovation
Risk & Compliance

Calvary applies Irish MEG digital audit tool in healthcare innovation

Australian healthcare provider Calvary partners with Irish firm MEG to enhance regulatory compliance and quality care through a digital auditing tool, marking an innovative step towards standardisation.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Apr 2024
Dreame Technology wins pivotal recognition for innovative robot vacuum
Robotics

Dreame Technology wins pivotal recognition for innovative robot vacuum

Dreame Technology has been acknowledged for inventing the world's first robot vacuum with a Robotic Flex Arm, enhancing edge cleaning efficiency.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Apr 2024
RMIT, Siemens and Festo team up to establish Australian-focused digital innovation hub
Health Technologies

RMIT, Siemens and Festo team up to establish Australian-focused digital innovation hub

RMIT, Siemens and Festo have partnered to establish an Industrial Digital Innovation Hub in Australia, supporting Industry 4.0 workforce transformation.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Jun 2020
Vodafone opens 5G Innovation Lab in Christchurch
Unified Communications

Vodafone opens 5G Innovation Lab in Christchurch

The lab, which is located on Tuam Street, is designed to help New Zealand organisations understand how 5G technology can become part of their business.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Feb 2020
Microsoft showcases innovations in new Asia Pacific HQ
Cybersecurity

Microsoft showcases innovations in new Asia Pacific HQ

Microsoft's new Asia Pacific HQ in Singapore features cutting-edge tech and opens the region's first Experience Centre, redefining the future workplace.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Nov 2019
London coworking space teams with Global Cyber Alliance
Co-working

London coworking space teams with Global Cyber Alliance

A London-based coworking space is about to become a major cybersecurity innovation hub and a primary UK landing pad for security challenge winners.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Jan 2019

Stories from Other Regions

Innovation hub stories

Connectivity Innovation Network publishes whitepaper on Australia's digital divide
Connectivity

Connectivity Innovation Network publishes whitepaper on Australia's digital divide

The Connectivity Innovation Network's inaugural whitepaper explores challenges and innovative solutions to achieving ubiquitous connectivity across Australia, particularly in rural regions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Apr 2024
BLE innovation lab and showroom to open in the Gold Coast
Bluetooth

BLE innovation lab and showroom to open in the Gold Coast

Pole Star and inTechnology are bringing the most sophisticated and leading-edge BLE technology to Australian shores.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Oct 2019
Kiwi tourism startups making tracks in NZ and abroad
Lightning Lab

Kiwi tourism startups making tracks in NZ and abroad

New tourism startups are making a name for themselves in New Zealand and abroad, fresh from a start with Lightning Lab Tourism.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Sep 2019
Infosys aims to generate 1,200 IT jobs for Aussies
Skills shortage

Infosys aims to generate 1,200 IT jobs for Aussies

The company will open three Innovation Hubs and create new skilled jobs for graduates and professionals by 2020.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Nov 2018
New hub to boost Māori innovation
Unified Communications

New hub to boost Māori innovation

New Maori Innovation Hub in Lower Hutt to boost collaboration & growth for Māori businesses, launched by Callaghan Innovation.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Oct 2016
GreenHouse hub opens in Christchurch to grow budding businesses
MBIE

GreenHouse hub opens in Christchurch to grow budding businesses

An innovation hub supporting NZ's entrepreneurs has opened in Christchurch, providing low-rent offices and infrastructure for start-ups.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 16th Jun 2015