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CMTG highlights IT threats during Cyber Security Awareness Month

Mon, 16th Oct 2023
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Perth-based cyber security firm, CMTG, warns Australians of significant daily online threats amidst Security Awareness Month.
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TILTLABS expands into Geospatial Digital Twins for smart urban development

Sat, 14th Oct 2023
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TILTLABS set to reshape urban environments with Geospatial Digital Twins, offering sustainable, efficient, and data-driven urban spaces.
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Schneider Electric invests $1.2 Million into green data centers

Thu, 12th Oct 2023
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power / energy
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clean technologies
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sustainability
Schneider Electric Singapore invests SGD$1.2M in a data center testbed aiming to develop eco-friendly and energy-efficient cooling solutions.
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VoWLAN market forecast to exceed $76 Billion by 2033

Thu, 12th Oct 2023
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The voice-over WLAN (VoWLAN) market is projected to surpass US$ 76.0 billion by 2033, according to a new report by Future Market Insights.
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India-UK collaboration: AI park ignites future trade

Thu, 12th Oct 2023
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construction
India's Cabinet Minister underscores AI's pivotal role in boosting India-UK trade at a London summit with a new AI park.
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ALIAVIA Ventures raises $13.5M fund for female-led startups

Wed, 11th Oct 2023
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digital entertainment
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google
ALIAVIA Ventures nets AU$13.5m to back female-led technology firms in Australia and the US, closing a funding gap.
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Strategic positioning essential for pre-scaled tech companies seeking premium M&A valuations

Wed, 11th Oct 2023
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Tech M&A activity is shifting to a buyer's market in 2023, with low valuations and attractive growth assets available, according to DAI Magister.
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SuperOps.ai raises $12M following 300% spike in customers

Wed, 11th Oct 2023
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SuperOps.ai, the AI-powered IT management software platform, has raised $12.4m in Series B funding, with customer numbers increasing by 300%.
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WiseTech Global acquires MatchBox for container optimisation

Tue, 10th Oct 2023
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productivity
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WiseTech Global acquires MatchBox Exchange to optimize reuse of shipping containers and boost efficiency in the logistics industry.
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Rising AI adoption sparks optimism in Australian businesses

Tue, 10th Oct 2023
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FIS reports reveal a quick rise in AI use in Australia; 71% of firms using Generative AI plan to increase their investment.
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43% of DX Pros lack insight on customer preferences

Mon, 9th Oct 2023
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e-commerce
Almost half of digital experience professionals lack insight into customer preferences on their apps and websites.
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PerfectScale secures US$7.1 million for Kubernetes optimisation

Fri, 6th Oct 2023
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The latest investment brings the company's total funding to nearly US$10 million since its founding in March 2022.
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Workday segments APJ for more focus; appoints new APAC President

Mon, 2nd Oct 2023
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payroll systems
Splitting its APJ region into two units, Workday will have more APAC focus and appointed Simon Tate as APAC President.
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Energy risk software provider Pexapark raises millions for global expansion

Wed, 27th Sep 2023
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risk & compliance
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clean technologies
Pexapark secures €20m in Series C funding led by Telstra Ventures to bolster its renewable energy risk management software and advisory services.
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SmartSat CRC invests in Canberra's new space agenda

Mon, 25th Sep 2023
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contact centre
Australia's space research centre, SmartSat Cooperative Research Centre (CRC), has increased its investment in ACT to over AUD $7 million.
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Oracle tops Digital Customer Engagement rankings, says Guidehouse Insights

Thu, 21st Sep 2023
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partner programmes
Oracle Energy and Water has been named the top provider in digital customer engagement and experience analytics by Guidehouse Insights.
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Denodo signs agreement with TPG Growth for $336M equity

Fri, 15th Sep 2023
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TPG Growth has agreed to invest $336m in Denodo's Series B preferred equity, with the deal slated to close in October.
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ANZ contributing to $300 billion black hole in unused cloud

Mon, 11th Sep 2023
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software development
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it budget
Australian and New Zealand companies are contributing to a US$320 billion cloud black hole as they struggle to activate investment commitments.
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IT leaders optimistic about how AI will transform business

Mon, 28th Aug 2023
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Three-quarters of IT leaders are optimistic about the benefits of AI, but lack implementation roadmaps and hardware, according to a survey by AMD.
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Yahoo acquires Commonstock, builds out retail resources

Thu, 24th Aug 2023
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Yahoo acquires Commonstock, a social and community-based platform for retail investors, to enhance Yahoo Finance's offerings.