Research and Development (R&D) stories
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BlackFog announces new leadership to drive growth & innovation
Yesterday
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data protection
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ai
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cybersecurity
BlackFog strengthens leadership with Brenda Robb as President, John Sarantakes as CRO, and Mark Griffith as VP of Strategic Sales to drive growth amid rising ransomware threats.
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Australia ranks fourth globally in GenAI maturity & usage
3 days ago
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data privacy
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ai
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us
Australia ranks fourth globally in GenAI adoption, trailing only China, the UK, and the US, with 63% of local organisations embracing the technology.
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Green technology market to hit USD $122.69 billion by 2032
4 days ago
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iot
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power / energy
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ai
The green tech market is set to surge with a 22.4% CAGR from $16.25 billion in 2022 to $122.69 billion by 2032, driven by emerging regions and innovation.
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Semperis appoints Nico Devoti to lead global tech partnerships
Last week
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siem
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ransomware
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ai security
Semperis announces Nico Devoti as head of its Global Technology Partner Program, leveraging his 14-year Trellix experience to boost global cyber resilience.
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Distributed cloud market to surge USD $15.5 billion by 2034
This month
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storage
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smartphones
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hybrid cloud
Future Market Insights predicts the distributed cloud market to grow at 10.3% annually, from USD $5.8 billion in 2024 to USD $15.5 billion by 2034, driven by IoT and edge computing.
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New Labour government pledges investment in UK tech & cyber
This month
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ai
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cybersecurity
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cybercrime
The new Labour government’s tech and cyber policies may present both challenges and opportunities amid heightened economic and cyber threats.
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Exclusive: InfoTrack's Global CTO on innovation and women in STEM
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ai
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digital transformation
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hybrid & remote work
Global CTO at InfoTrack, Nadene Serman, has discussed breakthroughs in innovation and cybersecurity while championing the role of women in STEM fields.
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Creatio secures USD $200 million to reach unicorn status
This month
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rpa
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crm
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low-code
Creatio secures USD $200 million in funding, reaching a USD $1.2 billion valuation. Led by Sapphire Ventures, this investment will bolster global expansion and AI innovation.
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Apricorn earns ISO 9001:2015 certification for quality management
Last month
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encryption
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r&d
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government
Apricorn has attained ISO 9001:2015 certification from IAPMO SCB, reinforcing its commitment to quality management and operational excellence in hardware-encrypted USB data storage.
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Australian firms not ready for AI despite high adoption rate
Last month
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ai
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digital transformation
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sales
A study by INFORM Australia and YouGov reveals a critical AI readiness gap: 78% of Aussie firms use AI, but only 32% feel fully prepared.
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Espresso Displays partners with JB Hi-Fi for ANZ launch
Last month
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personal computing devices
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nz
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deloitte
Espresso Displays partners with JB Hi-Fi to retail its touchscreen displays across over 100 locations in Australia and New Zealand, enhancing reach and product accessibility.
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Gallagher Security appoints new digital & brand leaders
Last month
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digital entertainment
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nz
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customers
Gallagher Security appoints Tom Harding as Head of Digital and Hugo Parcell as Head of Brand and Creative, aiming to drive innovation and growth in marketing.
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NTT DATA appoints Abhijit Dubey as first non-Japanese CEO
Last month
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partner programmes
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ai
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cybersecurity
NTT DATA appoints Abhijit Dubey as its first non-Japanese CEO, coinciding with a USD $30 billion merger, expanding its global footprint to USD $18 billion.
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Gallagher Security wins Manufacturer of the Year award again
Last month
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edutech
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soc
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security industry
Gallagher Security has clinched the 2024 Manufacturer of the Year award at the Fire and Security Matters Awards, marking their second successive win.
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Legrand acquires Australian power distribution firm VASS Electrical
Last month
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ai
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cleantech
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r&d
Legrand has completed its acquisition of Australian power distribution firm VASS Electrical, enhancing its portfolio and manufacturing capabilities in the ANZ market.
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Rohde & Schwarz & VIAVI expand partnership for O-RU testing
Last month
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wireless networks
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5g & beyond
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r&d
Rohde and Schwarz and VIAVI Solutions are enhancing their partnership to deliver advanced O-RU testing solutions, targeting NTIA's upcoming funding bid for Open Radio innovation.
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Johnson Controls launches new global data centre solutions unit
Last month
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hyperscale
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dc
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power / energy
Johnson Controls has launched a Global Data Centre Solutions organisation, appointing Todd Grabowski as president to meet growing demand for energy-efficient solutions.
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How Ed Husic’s proposal could encourage AI & automation investment
Last month
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drones
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robots
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ai
Australian CEOs support Ed Husic’s tax cut proposal for AI and automation, eyeing reduced costs and shifts to local manufacturing as crucial benefits.
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Genetec to open new R&D hubs & Experience Centres worldwide
Thu, 30th May 2024
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saas
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firewalls
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data analytics
Genetec is expanding globally with new R&D hubs in Vienna, Krakow, and Orléans, alongside new Experience Centres in Washington D.C., Sydney, and Dubai.
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Exclusive: How SonicWall is staying ahead of cyber threats
Fri, 24th May 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cloud security
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partner programmes
SonicWall's VP of Sales, Debasish Mukherjee, elucidates on the firm's strategic approach to proactively counter rising cyber threats with comprehensive, AI-driven solutions.