Victoria stories
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Transforming public service delivery through enterprise architecture
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low-code
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digital transformation
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software development
Australian state government departments are enhancing their enterprise architecture capabilities to transform public service delivery, ensuring seamless integration of strategic goals with technology initiatives.
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Segway-Ninebot launches new e-Motorbike range in Australia
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queensland
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south australia
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nsw
Segway-Ninebot unveils its e-Motorbike range in Australia with three advanced models. Available now in some states, with customisation and accessories also offered.
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Victoria awards Mandalay Venture Partners AUD $300,000 grant
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victorian government
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melbourne
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queensland government
Mandalay Venture Partners has secured an AUD $300k grant from the Victorian Government to enhance the state's agtech sector, part of a broader AUD $2.4m initiative.
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Equity crowdfunding industry in Australia sees 16% growth
Thu, 25th Jul 2024
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venture capital
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tasmania
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nsw
Australia's equity crowdfunding grows 16% in FY24, raising AUD $64.5 million from 35,000 investments, despite economic challenges. Birchal leads with AUD $46.5 million.
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Birchal report highlights AUD $64.5m rise in equity crowdfunding
Wed, 24th Jul 2024
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asx
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funding
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crowdfunding
An industry report by Birchal reveals Australian crowd-sourced funding grew by 16% in FY24, with AUD $64.5 million raised despite economic challenges.
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AI-driven cyber crime drives AUD $4.03m average data breach cost
Wed, 19th Jun 2024
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iaas
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paas
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advanced persistent threat protection
Cyber-attacks on Australian firms have surged, with AI-driven threats pushing data breach costs to AUD $4.03 million. Cloud services and enhanced AI defences are key.
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Blue Connections IT & Dell join forces to fight hunger
Wed, 12th Jun 2024
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network infrastructure
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charity
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victoria
Blue Connections IT and Dell Technologies pack 400 food hampers with Anglicare Victoria to alleviate hunger amid the current cost-of-living crisis.
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Zeller supports regional Aussie businesses with grants & film
Wed, 22nd May 2024
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weather
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community
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grants
Australian fintech Zeller is launching a regional initiative, offering AUD $10,000 in annual grants to support small businesses with tech and resources amid economic shifts.
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Central Highlands Water embraces transformation with Infor
Tue, 30th Apr 2024
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digital transformation
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public sector
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procurement
Victoria's Central Highlands Water engages Infor CloudSuite Public Sector for digitisation, predicting streamlined budgeting and reporting.
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OutSystems to boost Victoria Police operational efficiency
Wed, 3rd Apr 2024
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low-code
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software development
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police
Victoria Police has selected OutSystems, a global leader in low-code application development, to modernise its operations and enhance officer productivity.
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Victoria lags behind in tech workforce growth, risks AI challenges
Wed, 20th Mar 2024
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robots
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data analytics
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ai
Despite a 2.8% rise in employment, Victoria lags behind in tech workforce expansion compared to the national growth of 6.7%.
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SBM marketing agency unveils new advanced studios in Melbourne
Mon, 18th Mar 2024
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digital marketing
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social media
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collaboration
Full-service marketing agency, SBM, launches its state-of-the-art studios in Moorabbin, Melbourne, to bolster its commitment to enhanced customer service and regional presence.
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Access4 & efex solidify partnership with unified communications suite
Wed, 6th Mar 2024
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cx
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uc
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martech
Access4 partners with IT provider efex to supply voice functionality for efex's newly expanded cloud-based B2B communication suite, efex Comms, bolstering its digital service offerings.
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ALE & Nexon enhance digital healthcare in Australia
Tue, 5th Mar 2024
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healthtech
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digital transformation
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nexon
Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise and partner Nexon bolster digital healthcare in Queensland and Victoria, providing solutions to patient-care environments.
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WatchGuard appoints Zayed Alji as new Partner Manager in Victoria & Tasmania
Thu, 29th Feb 2024
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firewalls
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application security
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breach prevention
WatchGuard Technologies has appointed industry veteran Zayed Alji as Partner Relationship Manager for Victoria and Tasmania, strengthening the cybersecurity titan's commitment to improving customer experience via its partner network.
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CBA pilots emissions tracking program with Ruminati for Australian farmers
Wed, 21st Feb 2024
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cleantech
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agtech
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climate change
Ruminati and the Commonwealth Bank of Australia initiate a pilot programme to provide farmers in Victoria, Queensland, and New South Wales with data for tracking, modelling and reducing emissions.
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Microsoft, NAB & CITT join forces to boost cybersecurity for Victoria's SMBs
Sat, 17th Feb 2024
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cybersecurity
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cybercrime
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tafe
A $1 million cybersecurity training initiative between Microsoft, National Australia Bank, and CITT aims to bolster security understanding for small businesses and equip students with practical industry experience in Victoria.
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Northeast Health Wangaratta makes it halfway through major digital upgrade
Fri, 16th Feb 2024
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digital transformation
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healthtech
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medical tech
Northeast Health Wangaratta is advancing patient safety and satisfaction with a major upgrade to its digital care records with Orion Health, expected to be operational by mid-2024.
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Rise in poly-employment among shift workers hits 25-year high
Tue, 13th Feb 2024
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deputy
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nsw
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australian bureau of statistics
Australian shift workers are increasingly taking on multiple jobs, a trend called 'poly-employment', which has reached a 25-year high.
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Jane Robinson appointed as Avocado Consulting's new COO
Mon, 12th Feb 2024
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saas
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leadership
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mba
Avocado Consulting bolsters senior leadership with arrival of industry veteran, Jane Robinson, as new COO, aligning with the firm's 20th anniversary.