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SNP Security wins regional airport security contract in Australia

Mon, 3rd Sep 2018
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Certis-owned SNP Security has won the contract to provide passenger and baggage screening services at Dubbo City Regional Airport for five years.
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Australian SaaS players draw in US investors

Thu, 23rd Aug 2018
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US interest in Australian tech firms surged, driving a 33% jump in M-A deals this quarter. Key players like Atlassian are catching investors' eyes.
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Jumping off point: Edge computing in retail

Fri, 10th Aug 2018
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The launch of Amazon Australia has disrupted the retail industry, pushing the need for smart digital technologies and edge data centers.
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Australian Government signs massive $1 billion agreement with IBM

Thu, 5th Jul 2018
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The Australian Government has signed a AU$1 billion, five-year deal with IBM to enhance digital services with AI, blockchain, and quantum technology.
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NBN appoints new corporate affairs lead

Mon, 21st May 2018
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Felicity Ross, with extensive experience in communications, is set to replace Karina Keisler as NBN Co's new corporate affairs lead from 18 July 2018.
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Cendio ThinLinc anticipates major ANZ channel growth

Thu, 19th Apr 2018
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The company will be based in NZ, serving the wider ANZ region with the help of channel partners and distributors.
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NEXTDC to purchase three commercial property sites for data center development

Tue, 17th Apr 2018
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NEXTDC announced its intention to purchase three new commercial property sites for future data center developments in Australia.
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Twilio boosts local presence with first Aussie office

Tue, 10th Apr 2018
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Twilio is ready to boost their local presence, opening a new office and appointing its first Australia country manager.
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Oz's internet needs a helping hand, a new study shows

Tue, 27th Feb 2018
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Australia is ranked 23rd of 30 high-income countries, according to The Economist Intelligence Unit's The Inclusive Internet Index.
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Edge, IoT and energy efficiency all feature in Vertiv MD's forecast for AU

Thu, 8th Feb 2018
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The year seems to be flying by with one month down already, but Vertiv ANZ managing director Robert Linsdell says there is still much to come.
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Harbour ISP appoints Adam Simpson as CEO

Wed, 7th Feb 2018
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While retiring from day-to-day management of the business, Charles Tym continues as a director of Harbour ISP.
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Telstra launches 5G innovation centre

Tue, 6th Feb 2018
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Telstra opened a 5G Innovation Centre on the Gold Coast where it will test next-generation mobile technologies in Australia.
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Aus startup launches tool to identify employee potential

Mon, 5th Feb 2018
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Australian startup Gooroo has launched Mindspace, a tool using behavioural neuroscience to identify employee potential and enhance workforce capabilities.
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Panasonic appoints Christopher Larson as sales engineer

Wed, 31st Jan 2018
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Larson will be instrumental in building and maintaining strong relationships with key business partners such as Panasonic's distribution network.
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Aus payments fintech Verrency signs long-term agreement with UnionPay

Fri, 19th Jan 2018
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Australian fintech Verrency has inked a long-term deal with UnionPay International to integrate its value-added services into UnionPay's UPI Wallet across Asia.
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CASE STUDY: The digital transformation journeys of leading AU companies

Mon, 27th Nov 2017
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Interactive conducted a case study that delves into the digital transformation experiences of thought leaders from across AU's business landscape.
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Clique plans to invest $10 million in the Australian market

Wed, 15th Nov 2017
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Clique, a voice API technology company, launched its operations in Australia, with plans to invest over $10 million...
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Microsoft: how Aussie businesses can thrive in the digital economy

Tue, 14th Nov 2017
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The tech giant outlined the opportunity for local organisations while cautioning that strong digital leadership is required.
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Gearhouse expands its event communications division

Wed, 8th Nov 2017
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This key acquisition makes Gearhouse Broadcast the only company in Australia that can offer the entire end-to-end comms chain...
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IDC: Aussie businesses to bolster analytics investment in 2018

Fri, 27th Oct 2017
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They say the increased investment is driven by a need more effectively utilise the data that has been captured and maintained.