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espresso Displays partners with JB Hi-Fi for ANZ launch
Apple

espresso Displays partners with JB Hi-Fi for ANZ launch

espresso Displays partners with JB Hi-Fi to retail its touchscreen displays across over 100 locations in Australia and New Zealand, enhancing reach and product accessibility.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Jun 2024
Outdated tech obstructing innovation, says NTT DATA report
EduTech

Outdated tech obstructing innovation, says NTT DATA report

NTT DATA's 2024 Infrastructure Lifecycle Management Report finds 80% of global firms hindered by outdated tech. ANZ leads with 100% of executives reporting impaired business agility due to legacy systems.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2024
NTT DATA appoints Abhijit Dubey as first non-Japanese CEO
Partner Programmes

NTT DATA appoints Abhijit Dubey as first non-Japanese CEO

NTT DATA appoints Abhijit Dubey as its first non-Japanese CEO, coinciding with a USD $30 billion merger, expanding its global footprint to USD $18 billion.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2024
Capgemini report: connected health solutions soar in life sciences
EduTech

Capgemini report: connected health solutions soar in life sciences

Capgemini's new report reveals a six-fold surge in connected health solutions in pharma and biotech since 2021, with organisations expecting 20% of revenue from these services within five years.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Jun 2024
Gallagher Security wins Manufacturer of the Year award again
EduTech

Gallagher Security wins Manufacturer of the Year award again

Gallagher Security has clinched the 2024 Manufacturer of the Year award at the Fire and Security Matters Awards, marking their second successive win.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 14th Jun 2024
Sustainable Metal Cloud achieves record AI efficiency with new tech
EduTech

Sustainable Metal Cloud achieves record AI efficiency with new tech

Sustainable Metal Cloud's AI platform, using Firmus Technologies' immersion cooling, achieves 50% energy savings, advancing AI efficiency in MLPerf benchmarks.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Jun 2024
UK leaders embrace GenAI but lag in strategy & governance
EduTech

UK leaders embrace GenAI but lag in strategy & governance

Senior decision-makers in UK and Ireland are eager to adopt generative AI but are hindered by a lack of strategic planning, data privacy concerns, and insufficient governance, says new SAS report.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Jun 2024
Samsung study shows growing influence of TVs in Australian homes
EduTech

Samsung study shows growing influence of TVs in Australian homes

Samsung Electronics Australia's new research reveals that televisions are increasingly central to Australian lives, playing a key role in stress relief and sparking 'TV envy'.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Jun 2024
AI adoption grows despite challenges in Australian businesses
EduTech

AI adoption grows despite challenges in Australian businesses

A new report by Pegasystems reveals that 96% of Australian businesses are adopting AI, yet only a mere 4% feel adequately prepared for its seamless integration.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 13th Jun 2024
Rohde & Schwarz & VIAVI expand partnership for O-RU testing
Unified Communications

Rohde & Schwarz & VIAVI expand partnership for O-RU testing

Rohde and Schwarz and VIAVI Solutions are enhancing their partnership to deliver advanced O-RU testing solutions, targeting NTIA's upcoming funding bid for Open Radio innovation.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Jun 2024
Johnson Controls launches new global data centre solutions unit
Hyperscale

Johnson Controls launches new global data centre solutions unit

Johnson Controls has launched a Global Data Centre Solutions organisation, appointing Todd Grabowski as president to meet growing demand for energy-efficient solutions.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Jun 2024
Medallia named leader in Forrester Wave: text mining platforms
EduTech

Medallia named leader in Forrester Wave: text mining platforms

Medallia emerges as a leader in The Forrester Wave: Text Mining and Analytics Platforms, Q2 2024 report, excelling in Vision, Innovation, and Adoption.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Jun 2024
Genetec to open new R&D hubs & Experience Centres worldwide
Software-as-a-Service

Genetec to open new R&D hubs & Experience Centres worldwide

Genetec is expanding globally with new R&D hubs in Vienna, Krakow, and Orléans, alongside new Experience Centres in Washington D.C., Sydney, and Dubai.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Thu, 30th May 2024

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Aotearoa launches first AI impact survey on productivity
EduTech

Aotearoa launches first AI impact survey on productivity

New Zealand will measure AI's impact on productivity via quarterly surveys by AI Forum NZ, Te Herenga Waka Victoria University, and Callaghan Innovation.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2024
Legrand acquires Australian power distribution firm VASS Electrical
Artificial Intelligence

Legrand acquires Australian power distribution firm VASS Electrical

Legrand has completed its acquisition of Australian power distribution firm VASS Electrical, enhancing its portfolio and manufacturing capabilities in the ANZ market.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Jun 2024
UK managers see AI benefits despite data security concerns
EduTech

UK managers see AI benefits despite data security concerns

86% of UK managers believe AI can boost their effectiveness, but concerns about data privacy persist, with 33% expressing reservations.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Jun 2024
Report reveals growing interest in crypto among Australians
EduTech

Report reveals growing interest in crypto among Australians

Over a quarter of Australians are showing an interest in cryptocurrency, with 9% holding digital assets in the last year, reveals new research by Finder and Coinbase.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 5th Jun 2024
How Ed Husic's proposal could encourage AI & automation investment
Robotics

How Ed Husic's proposal could encourage AI & automation investment

Australian CEOs support Ed Husic's tax cut proposal for AI and automation, eyeing reduced costs and shifts to local manufacturing as crucial benefits.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sun, 2nd Jun 2024