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SmartSat & NZ Space Agency unite for space exploration growth
Agricultural Technology

SmartSat & NZ Space Agency unite for space exploration growth

Australia's SmartSat and the New Zealand Space Agency unite in a landmark MoU, strategising to boost innovation, R&D, and workforce development in their local space industries.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Jan 2024

Global Stories

Australian stories

archTIS reports strong Q2 results & record 1H24 performance
Supply Chain

archTIS reports strong Q2 results & record 1H24 performance

Strong Q2 results and record 1H24 earnings put archTIS Limited, a secure data collaboration software firm, en route to achieving imminent revenue expansion and nearing cash flow positivity.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Jan 2024
CIBC finances Actionstep's acquisition of Soluno for legal tech move
Software-as-a-Service

CIBC finances Actionstep's acquisition of Soluno for legal tech move

CIBC Innovation Banking funds global legal software firm Actionstep's acquisition of Soluno, marking a pivotal investment in digitalising legal firm workflows.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 30th Jan 2024
Woolworths & Last Yard expand digital shelf strategy partnership
Digital Transformation

Woolworths & Last Yard expand digital shelf strategy partnership

Woolworths Group expands partnership with Last Yard to digitise the in-store customer experience, transitioning from paper to electronic shelf labels, as announced at the NRF24 conference.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Jan 2024
Aquion partners with Trustwave to enhance cybersecurity in ANZ
DevOps

Aquion partners with Trustwave to enhance cybersecurity in ANZ

Aquion, a value-added software distributor, has partnered with global cybersecurity firm Trustwave to extend sophisticated security provisions across ANZ.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Tue, 30th Jan 2024
Neo4j names Kristen Pimpini as VP for Asia Pacific region
Data Analytics

Neo4j names Kristen Pimpini as VP for Asia Pacific region

Neo4j appoints tech industry veteran Kristen Pimpini as VP for the rapidly expanding Asia Pacific region, who is predicted to enhance growth with his two-decade leadership experience.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 30th Jan 2024
Crowdsourced funding in Australia holds steady in 2023
Health Technologies

Crowdsourced funding in Australia holds steady in 2023

Amidst overall funding decreases, crowdsourced funding in Australia remained steady in 2023, securing $71m for local businesses.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Jan 2024
KnowBe4 announces winners of 2023 APJ Partner Programme Awards
Ransomware

KnowBe4 announces winners of 2023 APJ Partner Programme Awards

KnowBe4, the world's leading security awareness training provider, has announced the winners of its 2023 APJ Partner Programme Awards, recognising partners vital to progress in the cybersecurity human risk management sector.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Jan 2024
iDenfy partners with StackGo to enhance SME compliance solutions
Software-as-a-Service

iDenfy partners with StackGo to enhance SME compliance solutions

Lithuania's iDenfy partners with StackGo to boost the Australian firm's SaaS solutions for SMEs in regulated sectors, employing Anti-Money Laundering screening for smarter compliance.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Jan 2024

Stories from Other Regions

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FinTech Australia & major banks ignite innovation with reverse pitch event
Unified Communications

FinTech Australia & major banks ignite innovation with reverse pitch event

FinTech Australia, backed by Investment NSW, partners with major banks ANZ, Westpac and tech firm 1835i for a reverse pitch event on 21 February 2024, inviting fintechs to solve local banking issues.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Jan 2024
SevenRooms acquires AI SMS marketer HeyPluto to boost offerings
Customer Experience

SevenRooms acquires AI SMS marketer HeyPluto to boost offerings

Hospitality software provider, SevenRooms, acquires AI SMS marketing firm, HeyPluto, to enhance client engagement, drive profits and innovate personalised marketing solutions in Australia's hospitality industry.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Jan 2024
Australians least confident in AI, reveals global Workday study
Data Analytics

Australians least confident in AI, reveals global Workday study

Australian businesses express the highest global distrust in AI technology, with 60% showing scepticism, according to a study by cloud applications provider, Workday.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Jan 2024
Four technology trends shaping Australia in 2024
Hyperscale

Four technology trends shaping Australia in 2024

Given concerns about data management and protection, the rise of private AI will become a significant trend in 2024 and beyond.

By Guy Danskine • 5 min read • Tue, 30th Jan 2024
Cloudwerx acquires AI consultancy Lightfold in strategic expansion
Unified Communications

Cloudwerx acquires AI consultancy Lightfold in strategic expansion

Cloudwerx, acquires Australian AI consultancy, Lightfold, broadening its advanced, data-driven service offering to customers in the APAC region.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Jan 2024
Fujitsu partners with Origin for EV trial in Australia
Cartech

Fujitsu partners with Origin for EV trial in Australia

Fujitsu launches EV trial with Australian energy firm Origin, a key move in realising its goal for a 100% zero emissions vehicle operational fleet by 2030.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 30th Jan 2024
Who the backers back: Why diversity in Australian VC funding portfolios should be made public
Law

Who the backers back: Why diversity in Australian VC funding portfolios should be made public

Diverse companies outperform less diverse peers, McKinsey report shows, prompting calls for Australian venture capital funds to publicly disclose diversity levels within their investment portfolios.

By Cate Hull • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Jan 2024
ASUS unveils pre-orders for innovative dual-screen Zenbook DUO in Australia
ASUS

ASUS unveils pre-orders for innovative dual-screen Zenbook DUO in Australia

ASUS announces pre-order availability for Zenbook DUO - the world's first 14 OLED two-screen laptop, set to launch in Australia on 14th February 2024.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Jan 2024