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CommBank campaign shares personal stories of overcoming doubt

Fri, 4th Jul 2025
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CommBank's 'Doubt Never Did' campaign shares stories from Aussies like Mary Fowler and Zoe Karatzovalis overcoming doubt to achieve personal and professional goals.
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PonyUp launches carbon tracking for refurbished IT equipment

Tue, 3rd Jun 2025
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Melbourne's PonyUp partners with Rejoose to offer Australian businesses carbon tracking of refurbished IT, supporting ESG goals and food charity SecondBite.
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Reskilling domestic violence survivors for tech roles boosts GDP

Tue, 27th May 2025
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Reskilling domestic violence survivors for tech roles could add AUD $6.5 billion annually to Australia's economy, says Humans of Purpose blueprint.
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Reskilling initiative helps survivors gain tech jobs & independence

Sun, 25th May 2025
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Humans of Purpose aims to reskill domestic violence survivors with digital training, boosting independence and addressing Australia's tech skills gap.
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Yubico & Solvatten boost digital security & clean water

Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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Yubico's Secure It Forward programme teams up with Solvatten to deliver clean water and strengthen digital security in developing countries, aiding over 800,000 lives.
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StarHub partners with ServiceNow on new enterprise service platform

Tue, 9th Jul 2024
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StarHub unveils a strategic partnership with ServiceNow, integrating Enterprise Solutions with the Now Platform to revolutionise enterprise service management across industries.
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Koat.ai and Plato AI join forces to revolutionise data intelligence

Fri, 17th Nov 2023
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Koat.ai partners with Plato AI to redefine data intelligence and foster unparalleled innovation in the sector.
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Google.org launches AI, security and resilience initiative in APAC

Fri, 25th Aug 2023
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Google.org, in partnership with Infoxchange and the ADB, will provide digital resilience training to 40 NGOs in Asia and the Pacific.
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Auth0 launches social impact platform & joins Pledge 1% movement

Tue, 6th Oct 2020
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Auth0 has launched a new social impact platform that aims to provide secure access for nonprofit organisations and social enterprises.
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Melinda Gates behind $50m drive to get women into tech

Mon, 3rd Feb 2020
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Melinda Gates is spearheading a US$50 million initiative to bolster female representation in tech through GET Cities, targeting US-based emerging tech hubs.
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Google report unlocks AI's power for social good

Mon, 16th Sep 2019
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Google's AI Impact Challenge has attracted over 2600 applications worldwide from organizations with no experience in AI.
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SAP Venture Studio funds startups solving social issues

Fri, 8th Jun 2018
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SAP.iO Venture Studio backs startups tackling social and environmental issues, showcasing SAP's commitment to innovation and inclusivity.
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How virtual reality is making people more human-centric

Fri, 1st Jun 2018
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Most people are connected to one device or another throughout the day, and many have speculated that being more connected has made us more alone.
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Wellington social enterprise launches web app for volunteers

Thu, 26th Oct 2017
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New social enterprise web app, Collaborate, connects volunteers with opportunities, launching on October 25 with 300 beta testers.
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Hitachi commits $1.25 billion to Aussie social innovation division

Mon, 5th Dec 2016
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Hitachi is showing commitment to its Australian Social Innovation business by investing AU$1.25 billion over the next three years.
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Entrepreneurs to make a 'tangible difference' with creative solutions

Wed, 26th Oct 2016
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Over 120 entrepreneurs unite in Auckland, championing novel businesses that promise societal benefits in a ground-breaking 54-hour event.