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Blackmagic lowers Pocket Cinema Camera 4K to USD $995
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Blackmagic Design has slashed the price of its Pocket Cinema Camera 4K to USD $995, aiming to enhance accessibility for digital filmmakers and live producers.
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Forrester report identifies key mobile banking features by 2027
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Forrester's new report highlights essential mobile banking features by 2027, emphasising fraud management and security as top priorities for customer trust.
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EY study shows Microsoft 365 Copilot boosts inclusivity
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A recent EY study reveals that Microsoft 365 Copilot significantly enhances workplace inclusivity for disabled and neurodivergent employees.
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Main Roads WA & GHD Digital revolutionise document management
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Main Roads Western Australia partners with GHD Digital to enhance technical document management through Microsoft Azure OpenAI, improving accessibility and efficiency.
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FSO reveals top 10 insights shaping Australia's 2024 skills
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The Future Skills Organisation's 2024 report reveals major shifts in Australia's finance, tech, and business sectors, stressing skills over qualifications.
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Social Kung Fu teams with Devika for AI anti-bullying app
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Social Kung Fu has partnered with Devika to create an AI-powered mobile app aimed at combating verbal and online bullying in educational settings.
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Crypto’s tech doesn’t like people
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Despite a surge in crypto users, many newcomers find the technology confusing and inaccessible, hindering their ability to invest effectively.
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DataStax partners with Wikimedia for AI knowledge project
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DataStax and Wikimedia Deutschland are collaborating on an AI initiative to enhance open data accessibility, processing over 10 million entries in just three days.
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Blackmagic Cloud storage now half price at USD $15/terabyte
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Blackmagic Design has halved the price of its Cloud storage to USD $15 per terabyte, enhancing accessibility for global post-production workflows.
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GapMaps launches new tool to optimise site selection
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GapMaps has launched Impact Analysis, a revolutionary tool aiding site selection by evaluating potential impacts on existing networks across various industries.
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Adobe launches Acrobat at reduced rate for nonprofits
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Adobe has launched Acrobat for Nonprofits, offering organisations access to its document management solutions at a significantly reduced rate of USD $15 per user annually.
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Nexer Digital partners with charity to boost SEND careers
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Nexer Digital has teamed up with Digital Advantage to enhance career opportunities for young people with disabilities in the tech industry.
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Youth Chat launches multilingual mental health support
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Youth Chat has launched a multilingual mental health service for Australian youth, providing support in 135 languages via popular messaging platforms.
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Employment Hero & Clearhead partner for NZ small firms
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burnout
Employment Hero has teamed up with Clearhead to deliver affordable mental health support for 10,000 small businesses in New Zealand, addressing rising worker stress.
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VeVe unveils Evolvables, revolutionising digital collectibles
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VeVe is set to revolutionise the collectibles market with its Evolvables model, allowing digital items to transform and evolve from 30 November.
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UK study reveals e-commerce checkout inefficiencies
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A UK study by Ecommpay and IMRG shows e-commerce checkout inefficiencies are hindering conversions, revealing an average conversion rate of just 58%.
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Apple adds hearing health features to AirPods Pro 2
Tue, 29th Oct 2024
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personal computing devices
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apple
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airpods
Apple has launched new hearing health features for AirPods Pro 2, aimed at tackling noise exposure and aiding users with perceived hearing loss.
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Ecommpay wins two prestigious awards at compliance event
Thu, 17th Oct 2024
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cleantech
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charity
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sustainability
Ecommpay has claimed two honours at the Compliance Register Platinum Awards 2024, recognising its excellence in marketing and compliance efforts.
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Australian workers not fully utilising mental health support
Wed, 9th Oct 2024
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mental health
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workplace culture
A report by ELMO reveals that 39% of Australian employees are unaware of mental health resources, despite 84% believing they are offered at work.
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State of Digital Quality 2024: 100,000 bugs uncovered in Europe
Wed, 2nd Oct 2024
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A new report from Applause reveals nearly 100,000 digital bugs across Europe, urging companies to adopt comprehensive digital quality frameworks to mitigate issues in key domains.