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Dragon

NASA, SpaceX and HPE team up to send a supercomputer to space

Wed, 30th Aug 2017
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NASA, SpaceX, and HPE have collaborated to send an advanced supercomputer to the ISS, aiming to revolutionise Mars mission tech via a year-long experiment.
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One small step toward Mars, One giant leap for supercomputing

Wed, 30th Aug 2017
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Hewlett Packard Enterprise's Spaceborne Computer, launched via a SpaceX rocket, will conduct a year-long ISS experiment to aid future Mars missions.
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Forcepoint's RedOwl acquisition paves way for 'human-centric' security

Wed, 30th Aug 2017
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data analytics
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Cybersecurity firm Forcepoint has spent an undisclosed amount on the acquisition of security analytics provider RedOwl.
Norton

Hands-on Review: Norton WiFi Privacy

Tue, 29th Aug 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Norton WiFi Privacy, more than just a VPN, offers users encryption not just from crooks, but from prying eyes and geoblocks.
Tile

Never lose your keys again with Tile Pro tracking devices

Mon, 28th Aug 2017
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location tracking
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travel
Tile, a smart location company, has released the new Tile Pro Series, featuring powerful Bluetooth trackers with improved range and sound.
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Forcepoint snaps up former Fortinet APAC sales VP to lead local growth

Wed, 23rd Aug 2017
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Forcepoint, the cybersecurity firm, has appointed George Chang, former VP of APAC sales at Fortinet, as its new VP of sales for APAC.
Human resource

Hotel search platform Trivago partners with Workday HCM for its cloud-based HR solution

Tue, 22nd Aug 2017
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cloud services
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payroll systems
The software is capable of providing one single source of truth for employee data, empowering HR leaders and managers.
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Qantas signs deal with Alibaba's online travel platform

Tue, 15th Aug 2017
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airlines
Qantas International CEO Gareth Evans and Fliggy vice president Jerry Hu have signed a Memorandum of Understanding.
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Holographic pop-star Hatsune Miku gets her own 360-camera

Thu, 10th Aug 2017
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digital entertainment
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ai
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ar, vr & metaverse
Ricoh has announced a limited edition version of its Theta SC 360-degree camera to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Hatsune Miku...
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Australia Post rolls out one-stop-shop for digital ID verification

Tue, 8th Aug 2017
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identity
Customers will be able to use Australia Post's services, as well the Queensland Police Service, Travelex, CUA and Airtasker.
Life is strange

Square Enix reveals 10-minutes of Life is Strange: Before the Storm

Mon, 7th Aug 2017
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gaming
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Returning to a familiar setting, this brand new gameplay footage shows a 16-year-old Chloe Price who is still struggling the death of her father...
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Snapchat your way through the streets of Paris: Spark overhauls roaming plans

Wed, 2nd Aug 2017
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Spark ignites travel connectivity with a £14 seven-day global roaming pack, promising Kiwis hassle-free adventures abroad.
Navmdcam

Capture the unexpected: Navman dash cams discourage reckless drivers

Wed, 2nd Aug 2017
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dash cam
Dash cams are an essential step on the road to smart-cars and may be the key to mitigating reckless driving...
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Transform your mundane car into a self-driving vehicle with Drive.ai

Tue, 1st Aug 2017
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ai
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self-driving cars
Self-driving vehicles may not be as far-fetched as originally anticipated with the technology being developed by Drive.ai...
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Rats, robots and gloomy skies: Travel back to London 1892 for an epic virtual reality adventure

Tue, 1st Aug 2017
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ar, vr & metaverse
SteamHammerVR, a game set in Victorian London, was developed by a global team and will be available for VR devices later in the year.
Cloud plane

Concur inks first ever distie deal with Nextgen in the driver's seat

Mon, 31st Jul 2017
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distributors
Concur pioneers its first ANZ distribution partnership with Nextgen, eyeing swift market penetration and unparalleled growth opportunities.
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Internet of Everything: An exclusive interview with Akamai

Wed, 26th Jul 2017
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healthtech
Akamai's security CTO, Michael Smith, discusses the impact of IoT and OT in today's tech landscape in Australia.
Acquired

Nova iT snaps up CMI Australia as it seeks largest MSP in Melbourne north title

Tue, 25th Jul 2017
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acquisition
Melbourne-based managed service provider Nova iT Group has acquired CMI Australia - with another acquisition on the way.
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Expensify and Airplus announce partnership for travel booking automation

Mon, 24th Jul 2017
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expense management
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expensify
The new Expensify-AirPlus partnership offers business travellers and travel managers an enhanced booking experience with complete automation.
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Unisys - a big winner at ICMG's APAC Architecture Excellence Awards

Wed, 19th Jul 2017
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Unisys Corporation wins Best Software Architecture award at ICMG 2017 Australasian - Asia Pacific Architecture Excellence Awards.