Australia (Australian) stories - Page 57

Hospitality software provider, SevenRooms, acquires AI SMS marketing firm, HeyPluto, to enhance client engagement, drive profits and innovate personalised marketing solutions in Australia's hospitality industry.

Australia's SmartSat and the New Zealand Space Agency unite in a landmark MoU, strategising to boost innovation, R&D, and workforce development in their local space industries.

Australian businesses express the highest global distrust in AI technology, with 60% showing scepticism, according to a study by cloud applications provider, Workday.

CIBC Innovation Banking funds global legal software firm Actionstep's acquisition of Soluno, marking a pivotal investment in digitalising legal firm workflows.

Cloudwerx, acquires Australian AI consultancy, Lightfold, broadening its advanced, data-driven service offering to customers in the APAC region.

Amidst overall funding decreases, crowdsourced funding in Australia remained steady in 2023, securing $71m for local businesses.

Lithuania's iDenfy partners with StackGo to boost the Australian firm's SaaS solutions for SMEs in regulated sectors, employing Anti-Money Laundering screening for smarter compliance.

Diverse companies outperform less diverse peers, McKinsey report shows, prompting calls for Australian venture capital funds to publicly disclose diversity levels within their investment portfolios.

ASUS announces pre-order availability for Zenbook DUO - the world's first 14 OLED two-screen laptop, set to launch in Australia on 14th February 2024.

Technology provider Atturra's strategic alliance with MyCISO aims to enhance cybersecurity services in Australia's education and commercial sectors via a data-focused and scalable solution.

Orro enhances cybersecurity for Australian SMEs with SentinelOne's AI-powered XDR service to facilitate regulatory compliance and bolster cyber resilience.

In the run-up to Data Privacy Day, Veritas Technologies' Pete Murray underlines the critical need for regulatory safeguards amid growing threats from AI-powered cyber attacks.

FedEx Express brought festive joy across the Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa, gathering over 8,000 kg of supplies during their Purple Tote Campaign, offering aid to over 30 NGOs and around 2,400 beneficiaries.

Data Privacy Day focus: As mistrust in data handling soars amongst Australians, Cloudera VP rallies businesses to heighten data security amid GenAI adoption.

Canon Oceania aligns with The Smith Family charity for a Corporate Social Responsibility partnership, offering educational aid to disadvantaged Australian children, echoing Canon's Kyosei philosophy.

Understanding Farmer Literacy and Adoption of Agri-Innovation in Australia research to be unveiled at AgSmart Connect event, revealing key insights into Aussie farmers' interaction with agri-tech.

Barracuda Networks's Cybernomics 101 report warns that cybercriminals could leverage Generative AI to boost attacks' volume and effectiveness, revealing AI-enabled cybercrime concerns among 48% of Australian survey respondents.

Remote launches Contractor Management Plus, a new HR platform designed to optimise global contractor management.

The eco-digital economy, marrying sustainability with digital progression, is set to swell from $16.6tn to around $33tn by 2028, a 15% CAGR, says a Capgemini/Harvard report.

In a bid to optimise financial reporting among mid-market firms in Australia and New Zealand, Forpoint Solutions partners with Canadian-based Velixo, merging business process optimisation and advanced analytics.