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Charging infrastructure a major hurdle for EV growth
2 days ago
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A study by Tata Consultancy Services reveals that 74% of EV manufacturers see charging infrastructure as a major barrier to electric vehicle growth.
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Creative Dock acquires nFrontier to boost hardware design
3 days ago
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robots
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cartech
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personal computing devices
Creative Dock has acquired Berlin-based nFrontier, marking its entry into hardware production and promising to slash development cycles drastically.
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Hexagon launches cloud-based test drive software VTDx
5 days ago
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Hexagon's Manufacturing Intelligence has launched VTDx, a cloud-based tool aimed at revolutionising testing for Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems with enhanced safety and efficiency.
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Westcon-Comstor in ANZ switches to 100% renewable power
Last week
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cartech
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power / energy
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cleantech
Westcon-Comstor has reached a landmark achievement by powering all its sites in Australia and New Zealand with 100% renewable electricity, aiming for global targets by 2030.
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VR & AR transforming innovation in product development
This month
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it training
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digital transformation
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cx
Virtual and Augmented Reality are revolutionising product development and innovation across industries, driving demand for these transformative technologies.
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Simulation engineering helps firms cut environmental impact
Last month
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cartech
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power / energy
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ai
A new report by Ansys and McKinsey highlights simulation engineering's role in innovation and sustainability, showcasing a potential 10% reduction in emissions.
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Stefan Krause joins artius.iD as strategic advisor
Last month
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cartech
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cybersecurity
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financial institutions
Security and digital ID firm artius.iD appoints Stefan Krause, ex-CFO of BMW and Deutsche Bank, to its Board of Strategic Advisors amid growing cybersecurity challenges.
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Leaping over the auto industry’s skills gap
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The automotive repair sector is facing a skills gap as AI transforms vehicles, demanding technicians proficient in modern diagnostics and training methods.
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Industrial 3D printer shipments set for 2025 rebound
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3d printing
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aerospace
Shipments of industrial 3D printers are set to recover by late 2025, with a predicted 15% increase driven by demand for metal-based systems.
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Thoughtworks partners with AWS to advance GenAI in Asia
Last month
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hyperscale
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martech
Thoughtworks has teamed up with Amazon Web Services to boost generative AI solutions for industries across the Asia Pacific, enhancing customer engagement and productivity.
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Europeans interested in AI cars but reluctant to pay extra
Last month
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ai
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data management
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A study shows strong interest in AI cars among Europeans, with 79% keen but only 23% willing to pay extra for the technology.
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Crypto industry poised for major growth in 2025
Last month
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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cartech
Adrian Przelozny forecasts a transformative 2025 for cryptocurrency, buoyed by pro-crypto US policies and growing institutional investment.
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2degrees first in NZ telco to secure SBTi net zero target
Last month
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2degrees has become the first New Zealand telco to secure validation for its Net Zero by 2040 target from the Science Based Target initiative.
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Splend secures USD $300m to expand EV rideshare fleet
Last month
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Splend has secured over USD $300 million to expand its zero-emissions rideshare fleet in Australia and the UK, aiming for 10,000 vehicles by 2025.
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LG achieves Level 3 cybersecurity certification for cars
Last month
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LG Electronics has attained Level 3 Cybersecurity Management Systems certification from TÜV Rheinland, highlighting its commitment to automotive cybersecurity.
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NTT DATA to acquire Niveus for Google Cloud expansion
Thu, 28th Nov 2024
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digital transformation
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supply chain & logistics
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genai
NTT DATA plans to acquire Niveus Solutions, boosting its Google Cloud capabilities with an additional 1,000 experts to enhance AI and data engineering services.
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Moomoo Australia partners with GraniteShares for exclusive ETFs
Thu, 28th Nov 2024
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cartech
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personal computing devices
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microsoft
Moomoo Australia has partnered exclusively with GraniteShares to improve access to specialist ETFs, enhancing investment opportunities for Australian investors.
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Matthew Winter joins Prophet as new Head of Engineering
Tue, 26th Nov 2024
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partner programmes
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ai
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microsoft
Matthew Winter has been appointed Head of Engineering at Prophet, enhancing its data ingestion capabilities as the company experiences significant growth.
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Tiger Brokers Australia offers access to China's A-shares
Mon, 25th Nov 2024
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cartech
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investment
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evs
Tiger Brokers Australia has unveiled new investment options, allowing traders to access 2,500 A-shares from China's stock exchanges, boosting portfolio diversification.
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Tokyo scientists enhance Ising machines for efficiency
Wed, 20th Nov 2024
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hyperscale
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dc
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cartech
Researchers at Tokyo University of Science have unveiled a matrix-folding method that enhances the scalability of Ising machines, boosting optimisation efficiency.