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Deakin University team wins Autodesk Cup with flexible housing design
Deakin University

Deakin University team wins Autodesk Cup with flexible housing design

Deakin University's team won the Autodesk Challenge Cup with 'Solace,' a prefabricated, flexible six-storey housing design for disabled and elderly residents.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Sep 2025
Exclusive: The 'godfather of process mining' on its past and future
Data Analytics

Exclusive: The 'godfather of process mining' on its past and future

Process mining is transforming Australian businesses, with Queensland Health saving AUD $11 million by optimising operations through this emerging technology.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Thu, 28th Aug 2025
Victor Dominello to headline 2025 Pearcey Oration in Melbourne
Digital Transformation

Victor Dominello to headline 2025 Pearcey Oration in Melbourne

Victor Dominello, former NSW Minister for Customer Service and Digital, will deliver the 2025 Pearcey Oration in Melbourne on digital transformation's societal impact.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Aug 2025
University of Melbourne saves on IT costs with Rimini support deal
EduTech

University of Melbourne saves on IT costs with Rimini support deal

The University of Melbourne cuts IT costs and avoids forced upgrades by adopting Rimini Street support for its customised Oracle ERP systems, boosting digital services.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Jul 2025
TechnologyOne to deploy MortarCAPS data standard nationwide
EduTech

TechnologyOne to deploy MortarCAPS data standard nationwide

TechnologyOne will implement the MortarCAPS Higher Learning Data Standard nationwide, enhancing data integration for Australian higher education and vocational sectors.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 28th May 2025
Melbourne university selects Rimini Street for Salesforce support
Software-as-a-Service

Melbourne university selects Rimini Street for Salesforce support

The University of Melbourne's Mobile Learning Unit partners with Rimini Street to enhance support for its Salesforce-based eLearning platform and ensure operational efficiency.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Apr 2025
The absence of 'cool' women in STEM media
Cybersecurity

The absence of 'cool' women in STEM media

A lack of engaging female figures in STEM media undermines interest in science, reflecting outdated stereotypes and cautioning against their impact on future generations.

By Dr Melissa Kozul • 5 min read • Fri, 7th Mar 2025
Airwallex pledges over USD $56m for social impact scheme
University of Melbourne

Airwallex pledges over USD $56m for social impact scheme

Airwallex pledges 1% of its equity, valued at over USD $56 million, to enhance its support for startups and entrepreneurs through the Pledge 1% initiative.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Nov 2024

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When music and AI make 'Medtech Magic'
Physical Security

When music and AI make 'Medtech Magic'

AI-powered music therapies promise relief for dementia and Parkinson's patients, but tangled licensing rules could stall life-changing apps.

By Tune Global • 10 min read • Thu, 11th Dec 2025
Canto unveils XI platform with AI tools to streamline content
Robotic Process Automation

Canto unveils XI platform with AI tools to streamline content

Canto launches its 11th-generation AI-powered platform, Canto XI, to simplify content workflows and boost efficiency across digital asset management.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Oct 2025
Michael Juniper joins HMC Digital Infrastructure to boost data centres
Hyperscale

Michael Juniper joins HMC Digital Infrastructure to boost data centres

Michael Juniper has joined HMC Digital Infrastructure as a director to enhance DigiCo's growth and operational capabilities across Australia and international markets.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Sep 2025
The future of computing is quantum - how Australia can take the lead on its adoption
Encryption

The future of computing is quantum - how Australia can take the lead on its adoption

Australia aims to lead the $6 billion quantum computing sector by 2045 with major government support and international partnerships, boosting tech and jobs.

By Terry Maiolo • 4 min read • Mon, 23rd Jun 2025
NEXTDC unveils AUD $2 billion AI campus in Melbourne push
Hyperscale

NEXTDC unveils AUD $2 billion AI campus in Melbourne push

NEXTDC will invest AUD $2 billion in the M4 AI campus at Melbourne's Fishermans Bend, creating a hub for sovereign AI, defence, and advanced technology workloads.

By Sean Mitchell • 7 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025
Global study reveals public trust is lagging growing AI adoption
Generative AI

Global study reveals public trust is lagging growing AI adoption

A global study reveals 66% regularly use AI, yet only 46% trust it, exposing a growing divide amid rising concerns and calls for tighter regulation.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Wed, 30th Apr 2025
Rimini Street appoints Joe Locandro as executive Vice President
Digital Transformation

Rimini Street appoints Joe Locandro as executive Vice President

Rimini Street appoints Joe Locandro as EVP and CIO to lead global IT and innovation, boosting resilient solutions for its worldwide clients.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 28th Apr 2025
Anthropic launches Claude 3.5 Sonnet on AWS Bedrock
Generative AI

Anthropic launches Claude 3.5 Sonnet on AWS Bedrock

Anthropic has launched its Claude 3.5 Sonnet model on Amazon Bedrock in Sydney, assisting Australian organisations in advancing their AI capabilities.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Feb 2025
Workday Student launches in Australia & New Zealand
EduTech

Workday Student launches in Australia & New Zealand

Workday has launched its cloud-based student management system in Australia and New Zealand, aiming to enhance student performance across institutions.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Dec 2024

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