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Study shows artists & designers embrace AI despite fears
EduTech

Study shows artists & designers embrace AI despite fears

Eight in ten artists worry AI will take their jobs, yet many are embracing its benefits, recognising it as essential for future generations, research finds.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Wed, 3rd Jul 2024
One in five healthcare professionals use generative AI tools
EduTech

One in five healthcare professionals use generative AI tools

Nearly 20% of healthcare professionals regularly use generative AI like Chat GPT, yet over half lack formal guidance from employers.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Jul 2024
Creatio secures USD $200 million to reach unicorn status
Customer Relationship Management

Creatio secures USD $200 million to reach unicorn status

Creatio secures USD $200 million in funding, reaching a USD $1.2 billion valuation. Led by Sapphire Ventures, this investment will bolster global expansion and AI innovation.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Jul 2024
The Martech Weekly & Alium partner to disrupt market research
EduTech

The Martech Weekly & Alium partner to disrupt market research

Melbourne's The Martech Weekly (TMW) and New York-based Alium partner to disrupt market research, promising enhanced, transparent market intelligence for Martech investments.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Jun 2024
CAST & LIRIS team up to revolutionise software visualisation
EduTech

CAST & LIRIS team up to revolutionise software visualisation

CAST partners with LIRIS to develop cutting-edge algorithms for enhancing visualisation and analysis of complex software systems, aiming for more intuitive user interfaces.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Jun 2024
espresso Displays partners with JB Hi-Fi for ANZ launch
Apple

espresso Displays partners with JB Hi-Fi for ANZ launch

espresso Displays partners with JB Hi-Fi to retail its touchscreen displays across over 100 locations in Australia and New Zealand, enhancing reach and product accessibility.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Jun 2024
Outdated tech obstructing innovation, says NTT DATA report
EduTech

Outdated tech obstructing innovation, says NTT DATA report

NTT DATA's 2024 Infrastructure Lifecycle Management Report finds 80% of global firms hindered by outdated tech. ANZ leads with 100% of executives reporting impaired business agility due to legacy systems.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2024
NTT DATA appoints Abhijit Dubey as first non-Japanese CEO
Partner Programmes

NTT DATA appoints Abhijit Dubey as first non-Japanese CEO

NTT DATA appoints Abhijit Dubey as its first non-Japanese CEO, coinciding with a USD $30 billion merger, expanding its global footprint to USD $18 billion.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2024
Capgemini report: connected health solutions soar in life sciences
EduTech

Capgemini report: connected health solutions soar in life sciences

Capgemini's new report reveals a six-fold surge in connected health solutions in pharma and biotech since 2021, with organisations expecting 20% of revenue from these services within five years.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Jun 2024
Gallagher Security wins Manufacturer of the Year award again
EduTech

Gallagher Security wins Manufacturer of the Year award again

Gallagher Security has clinched the 2024 Manufacturer of the Year award at the Fire and Security Matters Awards, marking their second successive win.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 14th Jun 2024
Sustainable Metal Cloud achieves record AI efficiency with new tech
EduTech

Sustainable Metal Cloud achieves record AI efficiency with new tech

Sustainable Metal Cloud's AI platform, using Firmus Technologies' immersion cooling, achieves 50% energy savings, advancing AI efficiency in MLPerf benchmarks.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Jun 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Research and Development (R&D) stories

UK adults online for 76% of waking hours, study finds
EduTech

UK adults online for 76% of waking hours, study finds

New research by Bionic reveals the average UK adult spends 76% of waking hours online, highlighting concerns of excessive screen time and health impacts.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Jul 2024
Apricorn earns ISO 9001:2015 certification for quality management
Encryption

Apricorn earns ISO 9001:2015 certification for quality management

Apricorn has achieved ISO 9001:2015 certification, recognising its commitment to quality management standards in hardware-encrypted USB data storage.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 27th Jun 2024
Australian firms not ready for AI despite high adoption rate
Digital Transformation

Australian firms not ready for AI despite high adoption rate

A study by INFORM Australia and YouGov reveals a critical AI readiness gap: 78% of Aussie firms use AI, but only 32% feel fully prepared.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Jun 2024
Swinburne & Sphere join forces for eco-friendly fintech solution
EduTech

Swinburne & Sphere join forces for eco-friendly fintech solution

Melbourne's Swinburne University has partnered with eco-fintech Sphere to use AI in analysing card payments, guiding personal climate action and CO2 offsetting.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Jun 2024
Gallagher Security appoints new digital & brand leaders
Digital Entertainment

Gallagher Security appoints new digital & brand leaders

Gallagher Security appoints Tom Harding as Head of Digital and Hugo Parcell as Head of Brand and Creative, aiming to drive innovation and growth in marketing.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Jun 2024
Aotearoa launches first AI impact survey on productivity
EduTech

Aotearoa launches first AI impact survey on productivity

New Zealand will measure AI's impact on productivity via quarterly surveys by AI Forum NZ, Te Herenga Waka Victoria University, and Callaghan Innovation.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2024
Legrand acquires Australian power distribution firm VASS Electrical
Artificial Intelligence

Legrand acquires Australian power distribution firm VASS Electrical

Legrand has completed its acquisition of Australian power distribution firm VASS Electrical, enhancing its portfolio and manufacturing capabilities in the ANZ market.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Jun 2024