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Singapore leads in sustainability goals but tech adoption lags
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A report by Alibaba Cloud reveals Singapore's lead in sustainability, with 91% of businesses setting targets, though many still rely on manual tracking methods.
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National Australia Bank extends agreement with Amazon Web Services
Wed, 25th Sep 2024
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National Australia Bank extends its collaboration with Amazon Web Services to boost its cloud capabilities, expedite service delivery, and enhance customer experiences, with a focus on GenAI and staff training.
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academyEX awards 152 postgraduate & masters degrees
Mon, 23rd Sep 2024
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academyEX celebrates a major milestone as it grants Postgraduate and Masters degrees to 152 students, featuring cutting-edge programmes like 'Master of Change and Organisational Resilience' and international 'Master of Technological Futures'.
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New Bill mandates extensive climate disclosure for Australian firms
Tue, 10th Sep 2024
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New legislation mandates annual sustainability reports for large companies, requiring detailed emissions and climate risk disclosures by 1 January.
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Investors urged to rethink Southeast Asia's tech potential
Fri, 2nd Aug 2024
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Southeast Asia's tech innovation is setting global benchmarks, says Georg Chmiel, urging investors to rethink undervaluation and recognise SEA's unique growth prospects.
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AI could add GBP £2 billion to UK GDP & create 20,000 jobs
Thu, 25th Jul 2024
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AI adoption could revolutionise the UK's accounting sector, adding GBP £2 billion to GDP, boosting exports by GBP £238 million, and creating nearly 20,000 jobs over three years, according to a new study by Sage and Demos.
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ISPT pioneers smartphone access in Australian office buildings
Wed, 24th Jul 2024
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ISPT pioneers digital employee badges in Australia’s commercial real estate, implementing HID Mobile Access for seamless entry via smartphones and smartwatches at its Sydney hub.
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Labour landslide win prompts urgent digital transformation push
Mon, 8th Jul 2024
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The Labour Party's landslide victory heralds a seismic shift in UK politics, with significant implications for the tech industry and digital transformation.
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Titans of Tech - Sam Peters of ISMS.online
Wed, 26th Jun 2024
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The Chief Product Officer at ISMS.online has led the SaaS platform's global expansion since 2021, driving innovation in information security and compliance.
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UK leads Europe in digital FDI growth despite overall decline
Tue, 11th Jun 2024
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The UK has secured its position as Europe's top destination for digital FDI with 255 projects in 2023, according to EY's latest survey, outpacing the continent amidst a broader decline.
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Zoe Udy elected as Deputy Chair of the TUANZ Board
Mon, 10th Jun 2024
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Zoe Udy, with a rich tech background, has been elected Deputy Chair of TUANZ, positioning her to drive New Zealand’s digital future and health tech advocacy.
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79% of APAC CEOs see sustainability as growth driver - Gartner
Thu, 6th Jun 2024
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A Gartner survey finds 79% of APAC CEOs see sustainability as key to 2024 growth, outpacing the 69% global average, highlighting its rising importance.
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Ditto partners with ANA to revolutionise in-flight connectivity
Thu, 6th Jun 2024
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network infrastructure
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Ditto partners with All Nippon Airways to deploy its edge sync platform on all international flights by summer 2024, enhancing in-flight digital services.
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Alibaba Cloud expands AI reach with new data centres & courses
Fri, 24th May 2024
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Alibaba Cloud announced an ambitious expansion at its Global Summit in Paris, including new cloud regions in Mexico and Asia, and unveiled a generative AI platform.
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Australian budget overlooks cybersecurity amidst AI threats
Wed, 15th May 2024
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Despite addressing innovation and renewable energy, Australia's recent budget missed crucial investments in cybersecurity, raising AI threat concerns.
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Synergy Logistics appoints Brian Kirst as chief commercial officer
Wed, 15th May 2024
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Synergy Logistics elevates Brian Kirst to Chief Commercial Officer, aiming for global expansion and leveraging his 30 years in logistics and digital tech.
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Dootrix & Confused.com join forces to revamp mobile app
Thu, 9th May 2024
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Microsoft Azure specialist Dootrix partners with Confused.com to overhaul its mobile insurance application, introducing a streamlined user experience.
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Interactive collaborates with illion in key cloud technology shift
Wed, 10th Apr 2024
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Tech provider Interactive is to aid data analytics company illion in its transition from private hosting to public cloud, enhancing security and technology infrastructure.
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Cisco bolsters Project SAIVE to prevent railway suicides
Fri, 29th Mar 2024
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Tech giant Cisco is uniting with Purple Transform to advance Project SAIVE, an initiative employing AI tech to identify and aid individuals at risk of suicide on railways.
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Ruckus' comprehensive guide to digital strategy in schools
Wed, 20th Mar 2024
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RUCKUS Networks offers a critical roadmap for Australian schools planning their digital strategies amidst increased investment and demand.