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Verne Global appoints Natasha Mehta as Head of Project Management
DevOps

Verne Global appoints Natasha Mehta as Head of Project Management

Verne Global appoints Natasha Mehta, former VIPA Digital Associate Director, as Head of Project Management to help guide its sustainable data centre operations across Europe.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Dec 2023
Thales Australia extends partnership with Sydney University
Robotics

Thales Australia extends partnership with Sydney University

The long-standing partnership to continue research and development of transformational solutions in aerospace, space, defence and digital security fields.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Fri, 30th Dec 2022
Global study to discover if wearables data can predict COVID-19
Fitbit

Global study to discover if wearables data can predict COVID-19

Can wearable tech predict COVID-19? Researchers from the University of Sydney join a global project to find out.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 19th Nov 2020
University of Sydney taps into AWS to save threatened species
EduTech

University of Sydney taps into AWS to save threatened species

Researchers at the University of Sydney are using Amazon Web Services to analyse genetic data and develop strategies to save Australia's threatened species.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 28th Apr 2020
World's stinkiest fruit could charge a laptop in seconds
Clean technologies

World's stinkiest fruit could charge a laptop in seconds

Researchers at the University of Sydney have developed super-capacitors from durian and jackfruit waste, enabling phones and laptops to charge in seconds.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2020
Public dataset to help researchers predict malicious activity unveiled
Malware

Public dataset to help researchers predict malicious activity unveiled

Australian researchers have unveiled the largest public dataset of malicious internet activity, spanning 10 years, to help predict cyber threats.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Oct 2019
Aussies bring next-gen zinc bromide batteries to life
DataCentre infrastructure

Aussies bring next-gen zinc bromide batteries to life

Australian company Gelion launches innovative zinc bromide batteries at the University of Sydney, pioneering safer, cost-effective energy storage solutions.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Feb 2019

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SmartSat funds $2.3m project for Australian in-orbit satellite servicing
Space

SmartSat funds $2.3m project for Australian in-orbit satellite servicing

Australia's space research centre, SmartSat, kicks off a cutting-edge $2.3m project to advance robotic satellite technologies for in-orbit repairs and upkeep.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Feb 2024
Australian start-up to revolutionise life for the visually impaired
Digital Transformation

Australian start-up to revolutionise life for the visually impaired

Sydney-based startup, ARIA Research, to redefine independence for the visually impaired with their bionic sunglasses that translate the physical world into sound.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Mon, 5th Feb 2024
Half of Australian businesses to invest in digital payments
Marketing Technologies

Half of Australian businesses to invest in digital payments

Nearly half of Australian business leaders plan to invest in digital payments in the next 12 months to make transactions faster or easier for customers.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 1st Sep 2023
NEC Australia, Western Sydney University team up for growth
Smart Cities

NEC Australia, Western Sydney University team up for growth

The agreement will focus on generating purpose-led and innovative outcomes to enhance growth, development and opportunities in Western Sydney.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Jun 2023
University of Sydney switches from Oracle Java to Azul Platform Core
Marketing Technologies

University of Sydney switches from Oracle Java to Azul Platform Core

The University of Sydney selects Azul as its sole Java provider, benefiting from cost savings and ease of doing business.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 19th May 2023
Sydney’s and Adelaide’s ‘liveable city’ urban plans have one big flaw
Smart Cities

Sydney’s and Adelaide’s ‘liveable city’ urban plans have one big flaw

Researchers say both plans favour congestion relief and global image over health equity, leaving outer suburbs short-changed.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 25th Nov 2019
University of Sydney unveils new AI-ready supercomputer
Network Infrastructure

University of Sydney unveils new AI-ready supercomputer

The University of Sydney has launched Artemis 3, a USD $2.3 million next-gen AI-ready supercomputer from Dell EMC, boosting research and academic capabilities.

By Patrick Martlew • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Jun 2018
Don’t rely on smartphone apps to treat back pain
Health Technologies

Don’t rely on smartphone apps to treat back pain

People with back pain face little guidance, as a University of Sydney study finds most treatment apps are poor quality and untested.

By Geoff • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Jul 2017
Shining a light on melanomas not caused by the sun
Melanoma

Shining a light on melanomas not caused by the sun

New genetic findings suggest rarer melanomas on the hands, feet and internal surfaces are driven by causes other than UV exposure.

By Geoff • 3 min read • Mon, 8th May 2017