Melbourne will host Data Center World and AI Summit for the first time in Australia. To be held at Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre in September, the co-located events are expected to attract more than1,000 […]
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Databricks brings on APJ Marketing VP
Databricks has named Jeremy Cooper Vice President of Marketing in Asia Pacific & Japan (APJ). Based in Australia, Cooper will lead APJ marketing strategy and execution, expand Databricks’ presence and drive revenue growth and pipeline […]
NBN Co partners RMIT to advance broadband innovation
NBN Co and RMIT University have teamed up to boost Australia’s broadband innovation and research capabilities. Known as Astrid (Advancing STEM, Technology, Research, Innovation and Deployment), the partnership brings together academics and telco experts to […]
Harrison.ai launches CT Chest AI tool
Sydney-based Harrison.ai has launched its CE-marked CT Chest advanced AI tool that supports clinicians in detecting 167 radiological features in chest scans, including life-threatening conditions, tumours and chronic diseases. Designed to prioritise critical cases and […]
NVIDIA highlights next-gen compute power at AI Day Sydney
More than 1,000 technology leaders, researchers and innovators gathered last week for NVIDIA AI Day Sydney, where experts spoke on the rise of sovereign AI and the technologies driving the next frontier of AI. The […]
DevOps1 acquires Innablr to build Australian cloud and security powerhouse
Australian technology consultancy DevOps1 has acquired Melbourne-based cloud engineering firm Innablr to take on global system integrators. The acquisition increases DevOps1’s workforce to 130 employees, with plans to more than double that number within two […]
UNSW Sydney secures Australia’s largest ChatGPT Edu deal with OpenAI
UNSW Sydney has inked Australia’s biggest education deal with OpenAI, acquiring 10,000 licences for ChatGPT Edu to equip its academic and professional staff with secure, advanced AI tools. The agreement enables researchers and educators at […]
ResetData launches sovereign AI supercomputer for Australia
ResetData has announced a public sovereign AI supercomputer built for home-grown AI innovation and infrastructure. Located in Melbourne, the AI-F1 supercomputer uses NVIDIA H200 GPUs to deliver AI, machine learning and large language model capabilities […]
Infosys and Telstra form AI-focused joint venture in Australia
Infosys and Telstra are combining forces to deliver AI-enabled cloud and digital solutions for Australian businesses. The joint venture will see Infosys acquire a 75 percent stake in Versent Group, a provider of digital transformation […]
Data#3 opens Perth office
Data#3 has opened an office in Perth to better support its customers in Western Australia. The expansion highlights Data#3’s ongoing investment in local expertise and its broader mission to empower organisations across Australia through innovative […]
Boomi launches sovereign data integration platform in Australia
Boomi has announced the availability of its Boomi Data Integration platform from an Australian data centre. The Sydney-based deployment empowers Australian enterprises to move data quicker and securely, ensuring sensitive information remains within national borders […]
La Trobe Uni deploys NVIDIA DGX H200 for medical and biotech research
La Trobe University has become the first Australian university to commission the NVIDIA DGX H200 supercomputer. Hosted at NEXTDC’s M2 data centre in Melbourne, the new system is set to accelerate breakthroughs in immunotherapies, cancer […]
ESA and Microsoft intros AI training programme for Australian teachers
Education Services Australia (ESA) and Microsoft have partnered to launch an online training programme to equip Australian teachers with the skills and confidence to use generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) safely and effectively in classrooms. The […]
Optus boosts 5G network in regional Australia with Nokia
Optus has enhanced its 5G network capacity and coverage across regional Australia, transforming connectivity for communities and businesses outside the major cities. The initiative will see the deployment of Nokia’s advanced Habrok Massive MIMO radios […]
Symbio expands digital experience capabilities in Singapore
Symbio Holdings has expanded its digital experience capabilities in Singapore. The launch of a new API stack, coupled with enhancements to its Tier 1 network, will streamline and modernise number management for communication service providers […]
ResetData launches Australia’s first sovereign AI factory
ResetData has launched Australia’s first sovereign public AI-Factory (AI-F1) and an AI Marketplace. Targeted to commence operations in Q2, this facility in Melbourne’s Central Business District will provide access to advanced AI capabilities for businesses […]
RMIT and industry partners launch degree for future tech leaders
RMIT University is collaborating with Accenture, ANZ, L’Oréal, and Salesforce on a new Bachelor of Commerce degree in 2025. The new undergraduate programme aims to cultivate leadership skills and prepare students for roles in industry, […]
Canva intros Dream Lab
Canva has introduced Dream Lab that allows users to transform text descriptions into dynamic visuals, enhancing creativity and precision in design. Leveraging the capabilities of the acquired Leonardo.Ai, this AI tool enables teams across various […]
Australia gets A$25 24/7 online pet care
Pet owners across Australia, rejoice! Dial A Vet has launched its nationwide telehealth platform that offers round-the-clock access to licensed veterinarians. In the land of animal lovers, this innovative service is set to transform the […]
Cybersecurity games for uni students in Australia
SECedu, the leading Australian network of educators and cyber security professionals, is organising the Australian Cybersecurity Games for university students in Australia from September 2 to 30, 2024. The competition is designed to foster collaboration, […]
Canva acquires Leonardo
Canva has acquired fellow Australia company Leonardo.AI which is in the generative AI content and research business. The acquisition expands Canva’s offering of visual AI tools. Leonardo’s technology has been used to produce more than […]
Motorola enhances Emergency Response portfolio with Noggin Acquisition
Motorola Solutions has bolstered its business continuity offering following its acquisition of Noggin. Headquartered in Sydney, Australia, Noggin delivers software solutions that enable enterprises and essential infrastructure to proactively plan for, anticipate and effectively manage […]
Tech Data expands IT security portfolio with Orca Tech acquistion
Tech Data has acquired Orca Technology (Orca Tech), a value-added distributor focused on IT security in Australia and New Zealand (ANZ). The move strengthens Tech Data’s IT security offering through its enhanced technical capabilities, solutions […]
Cloud boom fuels innovations for Australians
Australian organisations are rapidly embracing public cloud services, with spending expected to soar to A$23.3 billion in 2024, up 19.7 percent from last year, according to Gartner. This cloud investment boom is fuelling innovation across […]
Exclusive Networks acquires Nextgen Group
Exclusive Networks has agreed to acquire Nextgen Group which focuses on cybersecurity, data resiliency and digital enterprise in Australia and New Zealand. Headquartered in Sydney, Nextgen was founded in 2011 and has 190 employees across […]
Pawsey pushes boundaries of quantum research with NVIDIA platform
By KL Lim Australia’s Pawsey Supercomputing Research Centre will be integrating the NVIDIA CUDA Quantum platform into its National Supercomputing and Quantum Computing Innovation Hub. This move signifies a significant leap forward in the pursuit […]
University of Canberra optimises cloud with Nutanix
The University of Canberra (UC) has reduced its IT infrastructure costs and optimised cloud computing expenses with the implementation of the Nutanix Cloud Platform. Founded in 1967, UC has a rich history of pioneering research […]
Fujitsu and Macquarie University establish AI research lab
Fujitsu and Macquarie University have set up the Fujitsu Macquarie AI Research Lab at Macquarie University to advance AI applications and future technologies. As part of the Fujitsu Small Research Lab programme, this joint venture […]
MMA automates onboarding with Boomi
Perth-based global marine and subsea service provider MMA Offshore has chosen Boomi to boost operational efficiency and fuel expansion drive. With the Boomi workflow automation solution, it hopes to ensure consistent management of employee master […]
Australia’s UNSW Sunswift Racing team wins World Solar Challenge
In the world’s premier solar race car event, the University of New South Wales (UNSW) Sunswift Racing team has emerged as the champion, clinching the coveted Cruiser Cup at the World Solar Challenge. This prestigious […]
APAC security spending to rise 16.7% in 2023
Security continues to be a top priority for governments and organisations in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. According to IDC, spending on security hardware, services and software in APAC is expected to increase by 16.7 percent […]
SolarWinds opens ITSM data centre in Australia
SolarWinds has set up its first IT service management (ITSM) data centre in Australia for SolarWinds Service Desk customers. Located in Sydney, the data centre will help improve performance and speed while allowing SolarWinds customers […]
Geotab and Logmaster team up on telematics solution for Australian fleet
Geotab and Logmaster have partnered to create a complete telematics and Electronic Work Diary solution for Australian fleet and transportation companies. The unified transport management platform will bring the entire Geotab ecosystem to the market, […]
MyRepublic exits Australia
MyRepublic has left the Australian market and transferred its subscribers to Superloop. The agreement with Superloop relates to the acquisition of MyRepublic’s Australian National Broadband Network (NBN) subscribers only and does not include any assets […]
AUCloud introduces APAC’s first quantum safe symmetric key agreement software
Sovereign Cloud Australia (AUCloud) and Arqit Quantum have announced general availability of the Asia Pacific region’s first Quantum Safe Symmetric Key Agreement Software (SKAS). Powered by Arqit’s QuantumCloud, the service is available now from AUCloud as […]
Rakuten Kobo rolls out eco-friendly eReader
Rakuten Kobo has introduced the new Kobo Clara 2E eReader whose exterior is made primarily from recycled plastic. The waterproof device is Kobo’s first eReader made with ocean-bound and recycled plastic, following the company’s commitment […]
Frasers Property Australia simplifies connectivity with Juniper Networks solution
Frasers Property Australia and Frasers Property Industrial in Australia have picked Juniper Networks to upgrade its network infrastructure, enhancing business agility and IT efficiency across Australia. With a modern, AI-driven network, the property firm has […]
Prvidr gets new CEO
Australian software-as-a-service platform (SaaS) provider Prvidr has appointed David Joss as its CEO. The telecoms industry veteran is tasked with expanding the client base and industry verticals. Joss was most recently CEO of Southern Phone […]
Huawei opens Melbourne store
After delays due to the pandemic, Huawei has finally opened its first Melbourne store at Glen Waverley. As the first store outside Sydney, this fourth Austalian store will stock 40 products, including the Watch GT […]
Shifting the DPU paradigm
In October 2020, NVIDIA introduced the DOCA-supported data processing unit (DPU), a data-centre-infrastructure-on-a-chip architecture that enables breakthrough networking, storage and security performance. Australia’s Monash University is one of the early adopters testing the DPU. Entelechy […]
Currencycloud secures ASIC licence
Currencycloud has received the Australian Financial Services’ (AFS) licence to offer its services in Australia. Currencycloud has some fast-growing clients in Australia but had been limited to international payments only. With the licence, its clients […]
Australia to double AI spending by 2025
Australia’s spending on artificial intelligence (AI) systems will double to US$3.6 billion in 2025, a compounded annual growth rate of 24.4 percent for the period of 2020-25, according to IDC. Organisations will be increasing their […]
Profound opens doors to hidden properties for sale in Australia
Profound is a newly-launched marketplace for off-market Australian properties where buyers can see real estate on offer and contact the agent to arrange for a viewing. An off-market listing is not marketed publicly. It has […]
MyRepublic promotes Yap Yong Teck to President
Singapore-based telco MyRepublic has promoted Yap Yong Teck from Group Managing Director to President. In his new role, Yap is directly responsible for driving growth, operational efficiency and synergies across the company’s service businesses in […]
TPG accelerates 5G deployment with Nokia antenna
TPG Telecom has become the first global site for Nokia’s integrated 5G Interleaved Passive Active Antenna (IPAA). To be installed at a site in Brisbane, the Twin Beam version of IPAA delivers both 5G capability […]
Square to acquire Afterpay
Square has agreed to acquire Afterpay for US$29 billion. The acquisition is expected to be completed by the first quarter of 2022. According to Jack Dorsey, Co-Founder and CEO of Square, both companies have a […]
Fusion Broadband taps Equinix for global expansion
Australia’s Fusion Broadband has expanded into Equinix to increase its global footprint and offer customers enhanced performance and more advanced connectivity options. Leveraging the massive global infrastructure of Equinix, which has more than 220 data […]
ClearScore secures US$200m funding
Fintech firm ClearScore has received a US$200 funding from Invus Opportunities to grow its team, product suite and customer base globally.. The credit marketplace serves more than 14 million customers worldwide, with more than 400,000 […]
little Birdie nets A$30m CBA investment
Little Birdie has received A$30 million investment from Commonwealth Bank (CBA), ahead of its launch next month (June 2021). The investment values the online shopping startup at A$130 million, making it among the largest pre-launch […]
TPG Telecom deploys MATRIXX Software
With its 5G rollout in progress across major Australian cities, TPG Telecom is deploying the MATRIXX digital commerce platform to to improve customer experience while laying the foundation for future innovation. It is building a […]
Australia passes news media bargaining code
Australia has passed the News Media Bargaining Code to get Facebook, Google and other tech platforms to pay Australian publishers for showing their contents in posts and searches. Under the code, Facebook and Google will […]
NVIDIA to speak on AI and HPC in COVID-19 battle at SCA21
With the world still reeling from COVID-19, NVIDIA will be sharing at SupercomputingAsia (SCA) 2021 how high performance computing (HPC) and artificial intelligence (AI) are playing integral parts in the battle against the pandemic. At […]
Google in Aussie showdown
Faced with a proposed new Australian law on having to pay news sites for links to their articles, Google is threatening to pull the search engine out of the continent. Google is not the only […]
ContractPodAi opens first office in Australia
ContractPodAi has opened an office in Sydney to further expands its presence in the Asia-Pacific region. The new Australian office will focus on bringing its AI-powered contract lifecycle management (CLM) solutions to the region. “We […]
AsiaPay and Azupay link up for digital payment in Australia
AsiaPay and Azupay have teamed up to facilitate digital payments aross Australia. They aim to provide for e-commerce customers a simple, secure, seamless and real-time checkout experience, and for merchants to receive payment instantly and […]
AWS to open 2nd region in Australia
Amazon Web Services (AWS) plans to open a second infrastructure region in Australia in the latter half of 2022. The new AWS Asia Pacific (Melbourne) Region will consist of three availability zones (AZs) at launch. […]
CSIRO to create helmet that detects and prevents brain seizures
Researchers at Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) will use a A$1 million Australian government grant awarded to Anatomics to develop a smart helmet to monitor brain swelling in stroke and traumatic brain injury […]
1st impression matters lots in online experience
When delivering online experience, organisations have little room for failure as people tend to have a low tolerance for difficulty in registering or logging in to access services. According to a ForgeRock survey, nearly half […]
Fund injection positions JESI for global growth
Australia-based JESI has received a multi-million-dollar fund injection from Future Now Capital Management that will propel its global expansion. Coupled with the appointment of Brad Seymour as Chairperson, the new fund will help the remote […]
Nearly half of consumers to use more online services post-pandemic
If online service usage was not already the norm before COVID-19 struck, it will certainly be post-pandemic as nearly half of respondents (45 percent) to a ForgeRock survey plan to consumer more online services post-pandemic.
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