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AI and robotics drive global transformation in manufacturing
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AI, robotics and automation are revolutionising global manufacturing, driving efficiency, reducing costs, and transforming the workforce across regions.
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Nadene Serman honoured for cybersecurity leadership in Sydney
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Nadene Serman, Global CTO at InfoTrack, wins Cybersecurity Champion of the Year for leading a Zero-Trust culture across five countries.
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HR leaders accelerate reskilling as AI adoption grows
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HR leaders in North America plan to reskill 21% of workers as AI agent use is set to grow 327% by 2027, reshaping roles and boosting productivity.
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Genetec plugin boosts vehicle investigation speed & insight
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Genetec launches AutoVu ALPR Analysis Reports plugin to expedite vehicle forensics and help cops spot patterns, speeding up investigations globally.
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Zoho unveils advanced AI for Creator, boosts privacy focus
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Zoho unveils ten new AI-powered features for its low-code platform, boosting app development speed and privacy without extra cost to users.
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OVHcloud launches AI Endpoints for serverless model access
Thu, 1st May 2025
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OVHcloud launches AI Endpoints, a serverless platform offering access to 40+ open-source AI models, hosted in European data centres with a pay-as-you-go model.
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Behind Ultra Violette’s global glow up – a NORA webinar
Thu, 1st May 2025
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Australian sunscreen brand Ultra Violette overcame tech hurdles to expand globally, with a webinar set to reveal secrets of its global success on May 8.
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Intelligent transport market to reach USD $124.8bn by 2035
Thu, 1st May 2025
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The global intelligent transport system market is forecast to grow from USD $41.7bn in 2024 to USD $124.8bn by 2035, driven by urbanisation and tech advances.
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AI-powered cyberattacks surge as criminals exploit new tools
Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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Fortinet's 2025 report reveals a surge in AI-driven cyberattacks in 2024, urging firms to adopt proactive, intelligence-led defence strategies.
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Umbraco Cloud adds Canadian hosting to aid data sovereignty
Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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Umbraco launches Canadian hosting on its Cloud platform via Microsoft Azure Toronto, aiding compliance with strict local data privacy laws and improving performance.
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Lallemand launches digital commerce portal to cut £3m costs
Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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Lallemand transitions its North American Baking unit to a digital commerce platform with commercetools, enhancing order efficiency and global scalability.
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UK start-ups shortlisted in global challenge for female founders
Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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Viva Technology's Female Founder Challenge 2025 shortlisted five women-led startups aiming to bridge venture capital gaps and boost women's entrepreneurship.
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AI-powered app offers skin cancer checks & fast medical care
Mon, 28th Apr 2025
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Toronto AI firm Skinopathy launches GetSkinHelp app, enabling Canadians to screen for skin cancer from home and access timely medical care.
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Gen Z Australians turning away from credit cards for BNPL
Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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A new report reveals 56% of Gen Z Australians dislike credit cards, favouring debit cards and BNPL services amid rising financial stress and complexity.
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AI use in enterprises soars but brings surge in cyber risks
Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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Enterprise AI use has surged over 3,000%, with ChatGPT dominating but also being the most-blocked app due to security concerns, says Zscaler report.
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Canadian online sales down as shoppers seek value & discounts
Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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Canadian online retail sales fell 3% in Q1 2025, with average order values dropping amid cautious spending and rising promotional offers.
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JOLT launches next-gen 50kW charger with faster free top-ups
Tue, 22nd Apr 2025
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JOLT has launched a new 50kW EV charger in Melbourne, doubling charging speed and offering 7kWh of free daily top-ups via the JOLT app.
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Canadian firms achieve 43% ROI in generative AI adoption
Sat, 19th Apr 2025
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Canadian organisations report a 43% ROI from generative AI initiatives, exceeding the global average of 41%, driven by cost savings and revenue gains.
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OpenText powers BMO & Catalent digital transformation with AI
Fri, 18th Apr 2025
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OpenText is enhancing information management through AI and cloud solutions in partnerships with BMO and Catalent Pharma to boost compliance and efficiency.
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Five startups win ABB’s challenge with AI energy solutions
Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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Five startups from Switzerland, Dublin, Canada, and the UK win ABB's 2025 Startup Challenge, each receiving USD $30,000 to develop AI energy solutions.