Innovation stories - Page 24

Australian lecturer wins 2025 SAS Educator Award recognition
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SAS has honoured exceptional educators worldwide, including Jacky Mo from the University of New South Wales, with the 2025 SAS Educator Award.

Informatica unveils AI-ready cloud data management features
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Informatica has launched new AI-ready cloud data management features, enhancing enterprise access to intelligent data through its CLAIRE AI engine.

Velixo secures funds to boost ERP reporting & automation
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Velixo has secured significant investment from Elephant in a Series A funding round, aimed at bolstering its ERP-connected reporting capabilities within Excel.

Report highlights AI's rise & challenges in manufacturing
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TeamViewer's new report reveals a surge in AI adoption among manufacturers, with 78% using it weekly, highlighting its transformative role amid global challenges.

World Cloud Security Day highlights rising cyber threats
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As World Cloud Security Day highlights escalating cyber threats, experts stress the urgent need for robust cloud security frameworks to safeguard digital environments.

Sefiani named Best Midsize PR Agency of the Year 2025
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Sefiani has been awarded Best Midsize PR Agency of the Year at the 2025 Mumbrella CommsCon Awards, celebrating its innovative campaigns and resilience.

Exclusive: Ericsson sharpens partner focus with new sales strategy
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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.

RBNZ opens ESAS to fintechs, boosting AI in banking
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The Reserve Bank of New Zealand has opened its Exchange Settlement Account System to fintechs, paving the way for AI innovation and enhanced banking competition.

Databricks partners with NSW to expand AI skills programme
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Databricks has partnered with the New South Wales Government to enhance its AI and data academy, aiming to upskill over 100 staff members in the next year.

Lantronix reveals new AI-driven Open-Q 8550CS SOM
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Lantronix has launched its Open-Q 8550CS System-on-Module, leveraging Qualcomm's QCS8550 to enhance low-power AI and ML for edge computing.

London's night economy thrives as retail sector declines
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London's night economy flourishes as retail jobs remain 5% down since the pandemic, with hospitality seeing a 2% annual increase in employment.

Pepper Cloud wins Google AI Award for WhatsApp CRM solution
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Singapore-based Pepper Cloud has won the Google AI Trailblazers Transformation Award 2024 for its innovative WhatsApp Sales CRM, as it expands into global markets.

Gilmour Space partners with Ansys for first Aussie rocket
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Gilmour Space Technologies has partnered with Ansys to advance the Eris rocket project, aiming to make history with Australia's first orbital launch.

Databricks expands ANZ presence, boosting AI capabilities
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Databricks is expanding its footprint in Australia and New Zealand, aiming to boost AI capabilities and workforce to over 200 by year-end amid rising demand.

Kinetic IT recognised in Australia's top managed awards
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Kinetic IT has secured its place among Australia’s Best Managed Companies for the fourth consecutive year, lauded for excellence in innovation and growth.

Amadeus unveils new payment marketplace for airlines
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Outpayce has unveiled a new payments marketplace, Outpayce Xchange Payments Platform, to streamline payment solutions for airlines in the travel industry.

World Cloud Security Day: A call for robust protections
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As World Cloud Security Day approaches, experts stress the urgent need for organisations to bolster cloud security amid rising cyber threats and vulnerabilities.

Red Hat Developer Hub update enhances AI app creation
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Red Hat has launched version 1.5 of its Developer Hub, enhancing adoption and customisation to streamline the development of intelligent applications.

Equinix secures 30MW solar power deal in Japan with Trina
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Equinix has signed its inaugural renewable energy Power Purchase Agreement in Japan, securing 30 MW of capacity from a solar project in Hokkaido.

Broadcom unveils VMware vDefend security enhancements
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Broadcom has unveiled significant updates to VMware vDefend, enhancing security operations and planning for businesses using VMware Cloud Foundation environments.