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Smart Water Meters set to revolutionise Australian utilities
Yesterday
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bi
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big data
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cloud services
Australian utility adopts smart meters, partnering with Amdocs for data-driven water conservation and enhanced digital metering capabilities.
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Remote work risks hampering career development, warns Aussie expert
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productivity
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woolworths
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westpac
Australian career strategist, Jacob Galea, warns of risks to professional development spurred by the global shift to remote work, including hindered career growth.
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Salesforce expands product availability on AWS Marketplace in Australia
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ai
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tableau
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mulesoft
Salesforce extends its product availability on the AWS Marketplace to Australia, streamlining procurement and billing, and boosting operational performance through pre-approved budgets.
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Avocado Consulting expands partnership with CyberArk
2 days ago
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virtualisation
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devops
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digital transformation
Avocado, a consulting firm, has announced an enhanced partnership with CyberArk to bolster identity security in Aussie and Kiwi firms amidst swift digital transformation.
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Data Army crafts modern data solution for MA Money
2 days ago
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bi
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big data
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microsoft
Data Army, a leading Australian data consultancy, develops a ground-breaking data solution for fast-growing non-bank mortgage lender MA Money.
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Aussie crypto investors positive ahead of Bitcoin halving event
2 days ago
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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bitcoin
Amid an impending Bitcoin halving, more than 2,000 Australian crypto investors show optimism, fuelled by significant institutional investments and record-high Bitcoin pricing.
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Australian firms struggle with connectivity failures & security threats
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iot
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casb
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5g
Over half of Australian businesses suffer at least 1-2 hours of weekly downtime due to network failure amid heightened operational costs and security breaches.
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Datacom opens new tech integration centre in South Australia
Last week
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firewall
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network security
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breach prevention
Datacom, Australasia's largest tech firm, is set to deepen its presence in South Australia, opening a bespoke integration centre that will boost service for regional customers and substantially increase national processing capacity.
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Sharesies expands Australasian footprint with Orchestra acquisition
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nz
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b2b
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integration
Sharesies expands its Aus-NZ footprint with the acquisition of equity management platform Orchestra, marking a significant stride in B2B growth and equity management services.
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Keepit expands Swiss footprint with two new data centres
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saas
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microsoft
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martech
Keepit has launched two new data centres in Switzerland, offering secure, addressing the surging demand for Backup-as-a-Service and data recovery.
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Barriers inhibiting uptake of human-centric app development
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investment
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talent retention
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accessibility
Despite believing human-centric app development is crucial, just 24% of Australians are implementing relevant measures.
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Amazon Bedrock AI service officially launches in Sydney
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cloud services
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storage
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public cloud
Amazon's Bedrock AI service extends its reach to Sydney, offering Australian users advanced options for data handling and storage.
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Australia sees 45% gap in perceived customer engagement
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Twilio's 2024 report unveils a 45% perception gap in customer experience between Australian businesses and their consumers.
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Australia among top 10 for foreign direct investment
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hcm
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payroll systems
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canada
The 2024 FDICI reveals investor optimism bolstered by APAC markets, with Australia among the top FDI destinations, despite geopolitical tensions.
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Viva Energy Australia announces partnership with DataMesh
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martech
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cx
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datamesh
Viva Energy Australia partners with DataMesh for advanced payment solutions, enhancing customer experiences across its extensive fuel and retail network.
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KPMG and Stone & Chalk seek startups for Future Technology Program
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big data
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bi
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cx
KPMG Australia and Stone and Chalk seek innovative start-ups for the fourth run of the Future Technology Program to tackle economic challenges and improve business performance.
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Wavelink gets sole Claroty distributorship for Australia
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ransomware
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digital transformation
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ml
Enterprise solutions leader Wavelink broadens its partnership with cyber-physical systems security brand Claroty, obtaining distribution rights across all business segments in Australia.
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Workday enlists rock icons for inventive 'Rock Star' campaign
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ai
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advertising
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workday
Workday launches a global ad campaign featuring rock stars Gwen Stefani, Travis Barker, and Billy Idol, aiming to reclaim the term 'rock star' for top business performers while highlighting its AI-driven enterprise platform.
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Exclusive: How Devoli is shaking up the Telco industry
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bi
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big data
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ml
New Zealand-based telco, Devoli, is revolutionising the industry with its software-based automation business, creating unique offerings while fuelling plans for Asia-Pacific expansion.
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Elsight's Halo system boosts Australian drone delivery potential
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drones
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connectivity
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robotics
Elsight's Halo technology, facilitating multiple drone flights by a single pilot, become crucial for Australia's expanding drone delivery services and impending aerial taxis, with substantial growth predicted over the next two decades.
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Embracing innovation crucial for Australia's future
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research
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report
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jobs
Australia's future prosperity hinges on harnessing innovation and establishing a strong presence in tech value chains, Urbis indicates.
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Wiise enters strategic partnership with Solutions+ NZ
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erp
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nz
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wiise
Cloud ERP platform Wiise partners with newcomer Solutions+ NZ, forging a strategic alliance expected to create around 40 tech jobs in Australia and New Zealand.
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UNSW wins at Schneider Electric Sustainability Awards 2024
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power / energy
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japan
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schneider electric
The University of New South Wales wins the Schneider Electric Sustainability Impact award, recognising its leadership in decarbonising operations globally.
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Atturra attains Cisco Gold Provider status in Australia
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managed services
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cx
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martech
Australia's IT solutions provider, Atturra, has achieved Cisco's prestigious Gold Provider status, reflecting its high proficiency in Cisco-powered managed services and reinforcing its competitive global standing.