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Honeywell tech powers Peter Mac's AUD $105m cell and gene therapy manufacturing facility
EduTech

Honeywell tech powers Peter Mac's AUD $105m cell and gene therapy manufacturing facility

Honeywell supports Peter Mac's AUD $105M Melbourne facility, Australia's first to commercialise CAR T-cell therapies, with advanced building tech.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Sep 2024
Noosa Shire Council appoints first Change Champion to uplift tech
Digital Transformation

Noosa Shire Council appoints first Change Champion to uplift tech

Noosa Shire Council appoints its first Change Champion, Mark Bentley, to boost digital adoption and enhance efficiency, amid resistance to rapid technological changes.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Sep 2024
FinTech Australia announces Intersekt 2024 conference details
EduTech

FinTech Australia announces Intersekt 2024 conference details

FinTech Australia announces Intersekt 2024, featuring RBA's digital currency research and fintech innovations from Bendigo Bank, AMP Bank, and NAB in Melbourne.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Sep 2024
Stripe celebrates 10th anniversary in Australia with new solutions
Software-as-a-Service

Stripe celebrates 10th anniversary in Australia with new solutions

Stripe celebrates a decade in Australia with expanded offerings like PayTo and Instant Payouts, supporting over 500,000 businesses in processing $200 billion.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
WiseTech Global reports 28% revenue surge in FY24
ASX

WiseTech Global reports 28% revenue surge in FY24

WiseTech Global reports stellar FY24 with a 28% revenue rise to AUD $1,041.7 million and a robust EBITDA margin. New products and agreements fuel optimism.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Aug 2024
South Australia's Kanyini satellite launched via SpaceX mission
EduTech

South Australia's Kanyini satellite launched via SpaceX mission

South Australia's Kanyini satellite has successfully launched via SpaceX's Transporter-11 mission, marking a groundbreaking achievement for the state's space sector.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Sun, 18th Aug 2024
CQUniversity & Sunshine Hydro innovate renewable energy tech
EduTech

CQUniversity & Sunshine Hydro innovate renewable energy tech

CQUniversity and Sunshine Hydro's new initiative aims to support Central Queensland's decarbonisation with Mini Superhybrid technology, enhancing regional skills and job creation.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Aug 2024

Global Stories

Palo Alto Networks reveals surge in deepfake-driven scams
EduTech

Palo Alto Networks reveals surge in deepfake-driven scams

Palo Alto Networks reveals the alarming rise of AI-generated deepfake scams targeting individuals and organisations, with hundreds of implicated domains.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 30th Aug 2024
LG AI Research & Google Cloud expand AI collaboration
EduTech

LG AI Research & Google Cloud expand AI collaboration

LG AI Research and Google Cloud are expanding their collaboration to develop next-gen AI models, enhancing capabilities in real-world industrial applications.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2024
Fresha secures $31 million from J.P. Morgan for expansion
Marketing Technologies

Fresha secures $31 million from J.P. Morgan for expansion

Fresha secures a $31 million venture debt facility from J.P. Morgan to fuel expansion, enhance AI capabilities, and support new market entries.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
Elastic named Leader in 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for observability
EduTech

Elastic named Leader in 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for observability

Elastic has been named a Leader in the 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Observability Platforms, recognising their advanced AI-driven solutions and cost-saving capabilities.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
Cint launches Study Creator tool to streamline brand lift studies
EduTech

Cint launches Study Creator tool to streamline brand lift studies

Cint unveils Study Creator, a new tool within Lucid Impact Measurement, to hasten the setup of brand lift studies and offer marketers quicker, more relevant insights.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
Over 95% in supply chain sector call for urgent IT upgrades
EduTech

Over 95% in supply chain sector call for urgent IT upgrades

New research has revealed 97% of supply chain professionals see the need for IT modernisation in warehouses, highlighting a critical operational challenge.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Aug 2024
Inbal Shani joins Checkmarx board to drive strategic growth
Application Security

Inbal Shani joins Checkmarx board to drive strategic growth

Technology veteran Inbal Shani joins the Checkmarx Board of Directors, set to spearhead strategic growth and innovation in application security.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Sun, 18th Aug 2024
Barracuda exposes advanced phishing attacks with new malware
Malware

Barracuda exposes advanced phishing attacks with new malware

Barracuda Networks reports a new wave of phishing attacks using advanced “infostealer” malware that exfiltrates extensive sensitive data, urging enhanced cybersecurity measures.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Aug 2024
Report reveals lag in disclosure of ransomware attacks in 2023
EduTech

Report reveals lag in disclosure of ransomware attacks in 2023

A new Silobreaker report reveals that over 50% of ransomware victims delay disclosure until public exposure, with some never acknowledging attacks at all.

By Imee Dequito • 4 min read • Thu, 15th Aug 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Kiwis lack awareness of high fees in international transfers
EduTech

Kiwis lack awareness of high fees in international transfers

Wise's research reveals 29% of Kiwis lack understanding of international money transfer fees, and calls for NZ government regulation to ensure transparency.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Sep 2024