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Calls mount for reform in Australia's ICT procurement policy
Supply Chain

Calls mount for reform in Australia's ICT procurement policy

A report calls for urgent reforms in Australia's ICT procurement policies to bolster local tech firms and align with strategies from key trading partners.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Sat, 16th Nov 2024

Global Stories

Neat appoints Tormod Ree as new Chief Product Officer
Partner Programmes

Neat appoints Tormod Ree as new Chief Product Officer

Neat has appointed Tormod Ree as Chief Product & Engineering Officer to drive innovation amid a 30% sales surge and global expansion plans.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Dec 2024
Industrial software market to reach USD $355 billion by 2030
Software-as-a-Service

Industrial software market to reach USD $355 billion by 2030

The global industrial software market is set to surge from USD $146 billion in 2023 to USD $355 billion by 2030, driven by cloud and AI innovations.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Dec 2024
Commvault named leader in Forrester Wave Q4 2024 report
Software-as-a-Service

Commvault named leader in Forrester Wave Q4 2024 report

Commvault has been named a Leader in Forrester's Q4 2024 report on Data Resilience Solutions, scoring top marks in the Current Offering category.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 26th Nov 2024
TCCA urges standards compliance for mission-critical apps
EduTech

TCCA urges standards compliance for mission-critical apps

TCCA has highlighted the need for standards compliance in mission-critical broadband applications to enhance efficiency for critical communications users.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
Organisations struggle with GenAI ROI despite strategies
Digital Transformation

Organisations struggle with GenAI ROI despite strategies

A global study by NTT DATA reveals organisations struggle to align AI strategies with business goals, hampering ROI despite widespread GenAI investment.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024
ChapsVision acquires Sinequa, secures USD $90m funding
Digital Transformation

ChapsVision acquires Sinequa, secures USD $90m funding

ChapsVision has acquired Sinequa, a leader in AI search solutions, alongside securing USD $90 million funding to boost growth and technology focus.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024
AMD's El Capitan recognised as fastest supercomputer globally
EduTech

AMD's El Capitan recognised as fastest supercomputer globally

AMD has claimed its position as a leader in high-performance computing with the world's fastest supercomputer, El Capitan, achieving 1.742 exaflops.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024
Australians favour personalised gifts for festive season
EduTech

Australians favour personalised gifts for festive season

A recent VistaPrint study reveals that 81% of Australians experience stress in gift selection, with 70% favouring personalised gifts this holiday season.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Iris.ai raises EUR €7.64m to boost R&D with AI-driven tech
EduTech

Iris.ai raises EUR €7.64m to boost R&D with AI-driven tech

Iris.ai has raised EUR €7.64 million to enhance its RSpace platform, aimed at unlocking valuable insights from historical research data for R&D teams.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Dec 2024
Trilateral Research secures GBP £2.5m for ethical AI
Data Protection

Trilateral Research secures GBP £2.5m for ethical AI

Trilateral Research has secured a GBP £2.5 million investment from Growth Lending to enhance its development of ethical AI solutions aimed at social issues.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Nov 2024
Emma raises USD $17 million to expand cloud platform
Gaming

Emma raises USD $17 million to expand cloud platform

Cloud management platform emma has raised USD $17 million in Series A funding, aiming to enhance its product development and expand into new markets.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Nov 2024
UK workers secretly using AI tools for an edge at work
EduTech

UK workers secretly using AI tools for an edge at work

A new study reveals 35% of UK workers covertly use AI to enhance their work, with younger staff finding it particularly beneficial for reducing stress.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Nov 2024
UK businesses lag behind in adopting circular economy model
EduTech

UK businesses lag behind in adopting circular economy model

Only 25% of UK firms have embraced circular economy practices, risking higher costs and lower competitiveness amid sustainability challenges, research reveals.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Nov 2024
GEMESYS secures EUR €8.6m to revolutionise AI chips
Internet of Things

GEMESYS secures EUR €8.6m to revolutionise AI chips

AI hardware startup GEMESYS has secured EUR €8.6 million in pre-seed funding to advance energy-efficient AI chip technology and expand its team.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Nov 2024
Coventry & Warwickshire offer GBP £4.35m for innovation
Unified Communications

Coventry & Warwickshire offer GBP £4.35m for innovation

Coventry and Warwickshire are offering GBP £4.35 million in funding to boost innovation and business growth in the local Immersive and Creative technology sector.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024
SPH Aviation partners with GDX Security on drone tech
Unified Communications

SPH Aviation partners with GDX Security on drone tech

SPH Aviation has partnered with GDX Security Solutions to boost aviation security using advanced drone technology, aiming to enhance safety and workforce training.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Nov 2024