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How artificial intelligence could help prevent diabetes blindness
Artificial Intelligence

How artificial intelligence could help prevent diabetes blindness

New AI technology could prevent blindness in 1.7 million Australians with diabetes, after successful trial in Perth. #diabetes #AI #healthcare.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Wed, 13th Sep 2017
Sydney charges ahead as a global FinTech leader, Melbourne not far behind
Fintech

Sydney charges ahead as a global FinTech leader, Melbourne not far behind

FinTech Australia welcomes strong performance by Sydney and Melbourne in latest Global Financial Centres Index.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Sep 2017
Deloitte automates financial reporting & compliance for AU enterprises
Financial Systems

Deloitte automates financial reporting & compliance for AU enterprises

Deloitte teams up with Thomson Reuters to revolutionise AU financial reporting, boosting compliance and efficiency for businesses.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Wed, 13th Sep 2017

Global Stories

Australian stories

Three major cloud & data center announcements from VMware
Virtualisation

Three major cloud & data center announcements from VMware

VMware also debuted the VMware Cloud Provider Platform, an initiative aiming to address the strategic business imperatives of cloud providers.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Sep 2017
Reckon and Xeppo sign distribution deal for accounting software
Fintech

Reckon and Xeppo sign distribution deal for accounting software

The strategic partnership is designed to offer larger multi-disciplinary accounting firms a single source of truth in the cloud.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Sep 2017
Skyfii renews data analytics contract with The GPT Group
Data Analytics

Skyfii renews data analytics contract with The GPT Group

Skyfii extends contract with The GPT Group for another three years, expanding its suite of analytics and marketing services.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Thu, 14th Sep 2017
Medical record software startup raises over $500,000 through PledgeMe
Software-as-a-Service

Medical record software startup raises over $500,000 through PledgeMe

Noted hit their maximum goal of its private equity crowdfunding campaign $500,000 in less than two weeks after launching its campaign.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Sep 2017
Snowflake continues APAC expansion with new data center deployment
EduTech

Snowflake continues APAC expansion with new data center deployment

Snowflake Computing expands its footprint in Asia Pacific with new Australian cloud data warehouse, addressing concerns of data sovereignty and latency.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Wed, 13th Sep 2017
Oxygen and DATUM strike exclusive partnership
Digital Transformation

Oxygen and DATUM strike exclusive partnership

Oxygen, a DXC Technology subsidiary, says the partnership will help to drive digital transformation for their customers.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Wed, 13th Sep 2017
Vietnam CERT plays major part in ASEAN cyber response drill
Breach Prevention

Vietnam CERT plays major part in ASEAN cyber response drill

Vietnam's VNCERT spearheads an ASEAN cyber exercise to bolster regional defence against cyber threats and enhance multi-nation collaboration.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Sep 2017
Local start-up aims to redefine who can create VR
AR, VR & Metaverse

Local start-up aims to redefine who can create VR

The company is called Augment Space, and they say their platform can be used by anyone to create and upload interactive VR experiences.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Wed, 13th Sep 2017
Xero launches wave of new products at Xerocon
Fintech

Xero launches wave of new products at Xerocon

Xero Discuss, Xero Expenses, Xero Projects, Xero HQ and Xero Lifelong Learning Platform were announced at the Melbourne Convention Centre today.

By Kai Ping Lew • 7 min read • Wed, 13th Sep 2017
It's that time again: Apple's iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus are unveiled
AR, VR & Metaverse

It's that time again: Apple's iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus are unveiled

Apple has unveiled its newest additions to the iPhone family, the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus, featuring a powerful A11 bionic chip and improved cameras.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Sep 2017
Apple adds 4K and HDR to Apple TV for 'cinematic quality'
Digital Signage

Apple adds 4K and HDR to Apple TV for 'cinematic quality'

Apple has unveiled its new 4K-enabled Apple TV, as the vendor aims to bring 'the magic of the cinema straight to your living room'.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Sep 2017

Stories from Other Regions

Australian stories

Self-driving vehicles launch in NZ – thanks in part to government
Cartech

Self-driving vehicles launch in NZ – thanks in part to government

Self-driving vehicles could be on New Zealand's roads sooner than you think, after a company dedicated to the cause launched in Christchurch.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Sep 2017
The new Apple Watch has a mind of its own
Wearables

The new Apple Watch has a mind of its own

It will now be available with built in cellular and GPS for the first time ever, meaning it no longer has to be tied to your iPhone.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Sep 2017
Local winners in infrastructure awards
Sustainability

Local winners in infrastructure awards

New Zealand projects claimed three prizes as the inaugural IPWEA Australasia awards recognised public works judged best across the region.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Sep 2017