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New Zealand & Canada boost food innovation partnership
Agricultural Technology

New Zealand & Canada boost food innovation partnership

New Zealand and Canada have launched a partnership to boost the commercialisation of Kiwi food innovations, addressing global market demands effectively.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Feb 2025
Australian study reveals mistrust in digital advertising
EduTech

Australian study reveals mistrust in digital advertising

New research from Yahoo and Magna highlights a significant misunderstanding among Australians about their data rights, complicating trust in digital advertising.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Feb 2025
Over 75% of firms faced FX losses without hedging in 2024
EduTech

Over 75% of firms faced FX losses without hedging in 2024

Research by MillTechFX reveals that over 75% of firms faced losses from unhedged foreign exchange risks in 2024, prompting strategic adjustments in hedging.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 24th Feb 2025
AI to drive business growth in UK & USA, survey reveals
Artificial Intelligence

AI to drive business growth in UK & USA, survey reveals

The 2025 VivaTech Confidence Barometer shows high optimism among American and UK business leaders regarding technology, with 87% confident in its potential.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Feb 2025
TCS partners with MassRobotics to boost North American innovation
Artificial Intelligence

TCS partners with MassRobotics to boost North American innovation

Tata Consultancy Services has teamed up with MassRobotics to boost robotics innovation in North America, opening a Boston base to collaborate with startups and academia.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Feb 2025
Event organisers urged to improve translation impact metrics
EduTech

Event organisers urged to improve translation impact metrics

Research from Interprefy unveils that event organisers must better evaluate live translation services to enhance attendee engagement and facilitate decision-making.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Feb 2025
CDC secures AUD $17 billion valuation in ownership deal
EduTech

CDC secures AUD $17 billion valuation in ownership deal

A landmark ownership deal has secured CDC's AUD $17 billion valuation, ensuring its sovereign status while enabling significant growth in data centre operations.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Feb 2025
Claroty wins 2025 Best in KLAS for Healthcare IoT security
Customer Experience

Claroty wins 2025 Best in KLAS for Healthcare IoT security

Claroty has been named Best in KLAS for Healthcare IoT Security for its xDome solution, achieving top performance for the fifth consecutive year.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Mon, 10th Feb 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Research and Development (R&D) stories

IWD 2025: Spearheading technological innovation in complex industries
Unified Communications

IWD 2025: Spearheading technological innovation in complex industries

On International Women's Day, female leaders are championing tech-driven solutions in healthcare, aiming to transform clinical trial participation worldwide.

By Charlotte Bradshaw • 4 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
UK SMEs to boost reliance on managed security services
EduTech

UK SMEs to boost reliance on managed security services

UK SMEs are expected to boost their dependence on managed security services in 2025, with 80% viewing this as a valuable move, reveals Six Degrees research.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Feb 2025
Check Point to open first Asia-Pacific R&D centre in India
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Check Point to open first Asia-Pacific R&D centre in India

Check Point Software has unveiled plans for its first Asia-Pacific Research and Development Centre in Bengaluru, aiming to harness local cyber security talent.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Feb 2025
New fellowship for internet research in Australia launched
Research and Development

New fellowship for internet research in Australia launched

auDA has teamed up with The Winston Churchill Memorial Trust to fund new fellowships that promote digital research and development in Australia.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Feb 2025
Brian Koo announces USD $35bn AI data hub in South Korea
Clean technologies

Brian Koo announces USD $35bn AI data hub in South Korea

Brian Koo has unveiled a groundbreaking USD $35 billion AI data hub in Jeollanam-do, South Korea, promising to shape the future of technological infrastructure.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Feb 2025
Li-S Energy advances lithium-sulfur battery technology
Aviation

Li-S Energy advances lithium-sulfur battery technology

Li-S Energy has made notable strides in battery technology, achieving over 450 Wh/kg in lithium-sulfur cells, and is set for further expansion with AUD $17.6 million reserves.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Feb 2025
Wazoku partners with MAPEGY for AI-driven market insights
Partner Programmes

Wazoku partners with MAPEGY for AI-driven market insights

Wazoku has partnered with Germany's MAPEGY to enhance enterprises' innovation decisions through AI-driven market intelligence, boosting their competitive edge.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Feb 2025
Harrison.ai secures AUD $179m for global expansion
EduTech

Harrison.ai secures AUD $179m for global expansion

Harrison.ai has raised AUD $179 million in Series C funding, bolstering its AI-driven diagnostics expansion across global healthcare markets.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Feb 2025
MongoDB expands operations with new office in Sydney
Digital Transformation

MongoDB expands operations with new office in Sydney

MongoDB has opened a new office in Sydney to boost its engineering and support operations in Australia, where it has seen significant growth and innovation.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Feb 2025
UK financial firms hit by rising supply chain cyber attacks
EduTech

UK financial firms hit by rising supply chain cyber attacks

New research shows that 58% of large UK financial services firms faced third-party supply chain attacks in 2024, with nearly a quarter seeing multiple incidents.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025