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DAS launches climate dataset for rural property risk in Australia
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DAS launches a new climate dataset to help insurers, banks and property firms manage long-term climate risks affecting rural Australia.
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M2M One launches satellite IoT service for remote industries
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M2M One has launched a satellite IoT service in Australia and New Zealand, offering bundled data and hardware for remote industry connectivity needs.
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Myriota expands Southeast Asia satellite IoT with AUD $25m boost
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Myriota boosts Southeast Asia satellite IoT expansion with AUD $25m funding to address remote connectivity challenges across agriculture, logistics, and water sectors.
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Commercial drone automation set to soar across industries
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A Forrester report finds 78% of automation leaders plan to implement aerial drone automation within a year, boosting efficiency across industries.
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Castilla-La Mancha accelerates green reviews with AI-powered tools
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Castilla-La Mancha government adopts Red Hat's AI tools to speed up environmental impact assessments, cutting processing times by two months.
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Directed & KPMG launch automated fuel tax credit solution
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Directed Technologies and KPMG Australia have launched an automated Fuel Tax Credit solution, easing claims for heavy vehicle fleets in key Australian industries.
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Version 1 to deliver GBP £95 million upgrade for Scottish rural IT
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Version 1 has secured a GBP £95 million contract to upgrade and support digital services for Scotland’s rural Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate over seven years.
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Kilcoy Global Foods expands partnership for AI decision-making
Thu, 1st May 2025
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Kilcoy Global Foods has expanded its partnership with DecisionNext to enhance AI-driven pricing and forecasting, boosting agility in volatile global markets.
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Satellite IoT to transform South Australian resource monitoring
Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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South Australia's Kanyini satellite now uses Myriota's IoT payload to monitor water, soil, and agriculture remotely, boosting sustainability and efficiency.
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One NZ satellite network named world’s most zombie resilient
Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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One NZ's satellite-enabled mobile network is named the world's 'most zombie resilient' by the US Zombie Research Society for disaster-ready communications.
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Aimer Farming unveils AI toolset to boost farm profitability
Wed, 9th Apr 2025
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Aimer Farming has unveiled Aimer Vision, an AI tool aimed at enhancing dairy profitability by up to USD $400 per hectare for New Zealand farmers.
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KPMG Australia spins off blockchain platform into start-up
Tue, 8th Apr 2025
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KPMG Australia has announced the spin-off of its track-and-trace compliance platform, KPMG Origins, into a new independent start-up called OriginsNext.
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Applied EV & Oxa join forces for autonomous fleets
Fri, 4th Apr 2025
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Applied EV and Oxa have teamed up to accelerate the deployment of autonomous vehicles, combining innovative technology to tackle industry challenges.
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DAS unveils 3D mapping for rural property sector insights
Fri, 4th Apr 2025
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Geospatial technology firm DAS has launched a groundbreaking 3D mapping solution aimed at enhancing visualization of land for rural and regional property markets.
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Exclusive: Ericsson sharpens partner focus with new sales strategy
Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
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Ericsson's Chief Sales Officer Matt Cook outlines a new sales strategy focused on simplicity, collaboration, and enhancing partner success in Sydney.
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NTT DATA expands SAP cloud services with new partnership
Fri, 28th Mar 2025
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NTT DATA has joined the SAP PartnerEdge programme as a managed service provider, enhancing its cloud solutions for clients worldwide.
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Bontia Bio secures NZD $1.25m for natural pest solutions
Wed, 26th Mar 2025
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Bontia Bio has secured NZD $1.25 million in seed funding to develop sustainable plant-based solutions for pest control in pets and agriculture.
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New Zealand & Canada boost food innovation partnership
Fri, 28th Feb 2025
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New Zealand and Canada have launched a partnership to boost the commercialisation of Kiwi food innovations, addressing global market demands effectively.
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Reliance to invest over INR ₹50,000 crore in Assam's growth
Tue, 25th Feb 2025
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Reliance Industries will invest over INR ₹50,000 crore in Assam over five years, boosting tech, green energy, retail, hospitality, and consumer goods sectors.
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Knowby wins innovation award at dairy conference 2025
Thu, 20th Feb 2025
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Knowby has been awarded the Australian Dairy Conference Innovator Award 2025 for its groundbreaking platform that enhances farm task communication.