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IFS partners with Siemens & Boston Dynamics to power AI in industry

Mon, 17th Nov 2025
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IFS partners with Siemens and Boston Dynamics to deploy AI and robotics, enhancing efficiency and tackling labour shortages in energy, manufacturing and utilities.
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Squadron Energy wins award for rapid SAP cloud ERP rollout

Fri, 14th Nov 2025
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Squadron Energy won the ERP Fast Growth award for swiftly deploying SAP's Public Cloud ERP, boosting operations and cutting reconciliation time by 70%.
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NNNCo acquires PowerPilot to boost global smart grid services

Thu, 13th Nov 2025
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Australian IoT firm NNNCo has acquired PowerPilot to enhance smart grid monitoring across global electricity networks using AI and LoRaWAN technology.
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Rockwell Automation launches SecureOT to boost industrial cybersecurity

Thu, 13th Nov 2025
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Rockwell Automation launches SecureOT, a cybersecurity suite enhancing industrial safety by boosting asset visibility and compliance for operational technology systems.
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QuSecure appoints Garfield Jones to drive quantum security shift

Thu, 13th Nov 2025
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QuSecure appoints Garfield Jones as Senior VP to advance quantum-safe security, leveraging his US federal cybersecurity and post-quantum cryptography expertise.
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Cicada's deep tech incubator generates AUD $8 billion impact

Wed, 12th Nov 2025
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Cicada Innovations, Australia's deep tech incubator, has generated an economic impact exceeding AUD $8 billion over 25 years, driven by AUD $6.5 billion raised.
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Akaysha Energy adopts Gurobi tech to optimise global battery assets

Tue, 11th Nov 2025
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Australian firm Akaysha Energy uses Gurobi's optimisation tech to boost forecasting and management of battery energy storage across global markets.
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Cyber risks, regulation & talent shortages top 2025 concerns

Thu, 6th Nov 2025
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Australian businesses list cyber attacks, regulatory changes and talent shortages as top risks for 2025, per Aon's global risk survey highlighting local challenges.
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F5 BIG-IP hack exposes critical infrastructure to major risk

Wed, 5th Nov 2025
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A state-sponsored hack of F5's BIG-IP products risks critical infrastructure globally by exposing industrial control systems to unauthorised access and disruption.
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Why utilities must make packet-level visibility their priority

Wed, 5th Nov 2025
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As Asia Pacific's energy sector digitises, guaranteed packet-level visibility must underpin operational resilience to secure critical utility networks from rising cyber threats.
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Asia-Pacific data centres urged to balance growth & green energy

Tue, 28th Oct 2025
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The Asia-Pacific Data Centre Association urges governments to adopt policies balancing rapid digital growth with green energy targets across the region.
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Altenso Australia launches, advancing large-scale battery storage

Mon, 27th Oct 2025
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Altenso Australia launches in Sydney, aiming to boost large-scale battery storage and hydrogen projects to support the nation's clean energy transition.
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Exclusive: Appian's Marc Wilson warns of AI pilot pitfalls

Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
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Appian highlights Australia's lead in enterprise AI adoption through practical, process-focused 'boring AI' delivering real value and efficiency gains.
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OpenADR Alliance sees record global growth as energy evolves

Wed, 22nd Oct 2025
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The OpenADR Alliance reports record growth with nearly 60 new members as global energy sector adopts open standards for managing distributed resources.
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HCLTech teams with GSMA to drive global Open Gateway initiative

Thu, 16th Oct 2025
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HCLTech has joined forces with GSMA to advance the Open Gateway initiative, enabling telecom operators to monetise networks using standardised APIs globally.
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APAC firms to boost threat intelligence spend, embrace AI by 2026

Wed, 15th Oct 2025
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By 2026, 79% of Asia Pacific firms plan to boost threat intelligence spending and adopt AI to tackle rising cyber threats and regulatory demands.
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Appian honours APJ partners for excellence, innovation & growth

Tue, 14th Oct 2025
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Appian has named Roboyo, WNS, Deloitte, Accenture, and Via Appia as winners of its 2025 APJ Partner Awards for excellence, innovation and growth in the region.
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UAE launches first AI Centre of Excellence to boost local talent

Wed, 8th Oct 2025
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The UAE has launched the Gulf's first AI Centre of Excellence in Abu Dhabi to develop local talent and advance sovereign AI capabilities with Australian partners.
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Nebius launches global awards for robotics & physical AI startups

Fri, 3rd Oct 2025
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Nebius launches global awards with USD $100,000 in AI Cloud credits for startups advancing robotics and physical AI across Asia, Europe and the US.
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Secolve marks five years with 57% growth & global expansion

Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
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Secolve celebrates five years with 57% growth, serving 100 global clients and expanding its operational technology cybersecurity services internationally.