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Marie-Celine Merret heads Creative Tech at Clemenger's MADE THIS

Thu, 15th Feb 2024
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Creative Technology expert Marie-Celine Merret bows into the helm at MADE THIS, bolstering its capabilities in omnichannel content amid a tech boom, following a successful stint at Media.Monks.
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Australia's digital health sector yields record-breaking economic returns

Wed, 14th Feb 2024
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government
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productivity
Australia's digital health investment yields $19.70 in capital, 56 jobs and AUD 4.2m in gross economic value for every AUD $1m invested, according to a landmark report.
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News Corp Australia partners with Outbrain to refine digital content discovery

Tue, 13th Feb 2024
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content creation
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creative technologies
News Corp Australia pens a notable multi-year deal with technology platform Outbrain to enhance content discovery and revenue optimisation on its digital properties.
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Employment Hero hits $100bn global payroll, expands to 144 countries

Tue, 13th Feb 2024
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Employment Hero surges past $100bn in global payroll, extending its Global Teams service to enable skill-based remote working in 144 countries amid its growth.
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New Notitia branch amid rising demand for tech services

Tue, 13th Feb 2024
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Australian tech firm Notitia is to open a third office in Canberra, driven by rising demand for data and tech consulting.
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Oracle debuts Generative AI service across its business applications

Mon, 12th Feb 2024
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Oracle launches its versatile Generative AI service in Sydney, integrating large language models from Cohive and Meta Llama 2 for diverse business applications.
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SAP ANZ Partner Excellence Awards 2024 winners unveiled

Fri, 9th Feb 2024
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accenture
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dyflex solutions
SAP Australia and New Zealand celebrate the year's top performers within its partner network through the annual SAP ANZ Partner Excellence Awards 2024.
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AI threatens SaaS platforms in Aotearoa retail sector

Fri, 9th Feb 2024
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automation
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retail
In the face of rising AI presence, consumers' hunger for speed and unique shopping experiences may leave most retail SaaS platforms obsolete by 2024.
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Trend Micro boosts ANZ team with new Managing Director

Thu, 8th Feb 2024
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cybersecurity
Trend Micro bolsters ANZ leadership team with appointment of Srujan Talakokkula as Managing Director for Commercial business, as it commits to growing local customer base.
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Asia-Pacific IT leaders see AI boosting productivity, but face data hurdles

Thu, 8th Feb 2024
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martech
Whilst 86% of Asia-Pacific IT leaders believe AI can boost productivity, Salesforce's latest research reveals that 69% of businesses may not fully capitalise on AI due to difficulties with data system harmonisation.
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Gamma acquires Coolwave to boost global voice services presence

Thu, 8th Feb 2024
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cloud services
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Gamma Communications has strategically acquired international SMS and voice services provider, Coolwave Communications, bolstering its global presence and voice services.
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Australian firms ramping up AI adoption across sectors

Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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solar power
Australian businesses are increasingly adopting AI to enhance operational efficiency across various sectors including health, media, and mining.
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LexisNexis unveils Lexis+ AI to transform Australian legal sector

Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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digital transformation
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LexisNexis has launched Lexis+ AI, an artificial intelligence tool in Australia set to revolutionise the legal industry by improving efficiency and saving lawyers 11 hours a week.
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CAMS enters insurance sector with major Oriental Insurance mandate

Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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insurance
Financial technology provider Computer Age Management Services (CAMS) secures an expansive contract from Oriental Insurance Company.
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Guardz expands cybersecurity services to Australia & New Zealand

Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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threat detection
Cybersecurity firm Guardz has expanded into Australia and New Zealand to facilitate cybersecurity for small and medium-sized businesses via a partnership with cloud solution firm Manage Protect.
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Arlo crowned Connected Home Security Camera Company of the Year

Tue, 6th Feb 2024
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physical security
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Arlo Technologies gains acclaim as the Connected Home Security Camera Company of the Year at the 8th annual IoT Breakthrough Awards, highlighting the firm's innovative smart home security products and commitment to consumer privacy.
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Konica Minolta appoints Melissa Dempsey as new Chief Marketing Officer

Tue, 6th Feb 2024
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cx
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martech
Konica Minolta boosts its Australia and New Zealand divisions with the strategic appointment of tech industry veteran, Melissa Dempsey, as Chief Marketing Officer.
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Embracing new tools in CX to revolutionise the digital customer journey

Tue, 6th Feb 2024
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Businesses are advised to combine journey mapping, EQ and AI to enhance their digital customer experience strategies.
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PMT Communications welcomes industry veterans as part of expansion

Tue, 6th Feb 2024
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supply chain
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wireless networks
PMT Communications, a subsidiary of PMT Security, enlists seasoned industrial veterans for its key executive roles, signalling its strategy towards comprehensive expansion.
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Equinix Australia signs maiden Asia-Pacific renewable energy deal

Tue, 6th Feb 2024
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power / energy
Equinix Australia signs its first Power Purchase Agreement in Asia-Pacific, purchasing 151MW of renewable energy from TagEnergy's Golden Plains Wind Farm in Victoria due by 2029.