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Kaleah Salmon
Journalist
Kaleah Salmon is journalist in the TechDay editorial team. She has a keen interest in health, fitness, travel and sport. She previously worked as a journalist for Australian publication, Ministry of Sport.

Stories by Kaleah - Page 31

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Atturra expands sovereign cloud with NEXTDC datacentre deployment
Mon, 5th Aug 2024
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storage
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firewalls
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paas
Atturra bolsters its sovereign cloud capabilities through a strategic deployment in NEXTDC's S3 datacentre, addressing growing local demand for cloud services.
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NVIDIA expands OpenUSD with new tools for industrial sectors
Mon, 5th Aug 2024
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robots
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digital twins
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genai
NVIDIA upgrades its Universal Scene Description framework, extending its reach to robotics, industrial design, and engineering, heralding a new AI era.
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Thoughtworks & AWS unveil new software-defined vehicle report
Mon, 5th Aug 2024
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hyperscale
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genai
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ai
Thoughtworks and AWS have launched the first SDV Pulse report to aid the automotive industry in navigating the transition to software-defined vehicles.
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PagerDuty Advance launched to tackle rising digital incidents
Fri, 2nd Aug 2024
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digital transformation
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genai
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ai
PagerDuty launches PagerDuty Advance, a generative AI suite to enhance incident management and efficiency. Digital incidents in Australia surged by 41%, costing over AUD $1 million each.
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Trend Micro enhances platform to combat AI-based deepfake fraud
Fri, 2nd Aug 2024
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physical security
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email security
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llms
Trend Micro has enhanced its platform to tackle AI-based deepfake fraud, addressing rising security threats as criminals increasingly adopt AI technology.
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Acronis reports 293% increase in email cyberattacks in H1 2024
Fri, 2nd Aug 2024
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malware
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mfa
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phishing
Cybersecurity firm Acronis has identified a staggering 293% increase in email cyberattacks during the first half of 2024 compared to 2023.
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Global IoT startup surge: 2.7-fold growth from 2021 to 2024
Fri, 2nd Aug 2024
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semiconductors
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iot
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ai
The IoT startup landscape has surged with over 3,300 companies in 2024, marking a 2.7-fold increase since 2021, driven by growth in North America and APAC.
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GitHub launches GitHub Models to integrate AI into workflows
Fri, 2nd Aug 2024
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data privacy
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llms
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software development
GitHub launches GitHub Models, letting over 100 million developers integrate top AI models from Meta, OpenAI, Cohere, and more within their workflows.
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Google's AI-driven emissions surge prompts sustainability debate
Thu, 1st Aug 2024
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quantum computing
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power / energy
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ai
Google's carbon emissions have surged nearly 50% due to AI's energy demands, urging industry leaders to seek sustainable solutions like quantum computing.
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Hexnode partners with Wordtext Systems to expand in Philippines
Thu, 1st Aug 2024
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iot
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edr
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personal computing devices
Hexnode partners with Wordtext Systems to bolster distribution of its UEM solutions in the Philippines, tapping into the region's BPO and IT infrastructure.
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ABBYY expands with new R&D centre & Centre of Excellence in India
Thu, 1st Aug 2024
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it automation
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ai
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r&d
ABBYY expands its AI operations in India with new R&D and excellence centres in Bengaluru and New Delhi, appointing Yathiraj Shetty Kasargod as Director.
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First all-electric powerboat makes its debut in Sydney Harbour
Thu, 1st Aug 2024
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cleantech
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sustainability
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speed
Candela's C-8 all-electric powerboat debuts in Sydney, heralding a new era in sustainable marine technology with speeds of up to 30 knots and a 57-nautical mile range.
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Litera acquires FileTrail to bolster information governance
Thu, 1st Aug 2024
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saas
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data management
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litera
Litera has acquired FileTrail to bolster its governance capabilities, offering law firms unified data management, enhanced compliance, and streamlined operations.
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JBL unveils Live TWS 3 series with smart charging case
Thu, 1st Aug 2024
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digital entertainment
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noel leeming
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jb hi-fi
JBL unveils three new True Wireless earphones—Live Flex, Beam, and Buds TWS 3—featuring an innovative smart case with a 1.45-inch LED touch display. Prices start at NZD $269.95.
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Autonomation partners with Workato to enhance AEC service delivery
Thu, 1st Aug 2024
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rpa
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low-code
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no-code
Australian AEC service provider Autonomation partners with workflow automation platform Workato to enhance service delivery by integrating Autodesk Construction Cloud.
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Litera acquires FileTrail to enhance information governance
Thu, 1st Aug 2024
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saas
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cx
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martech
In response to growing cybersecurity threats in the legal sector, Litera has acquired FileTrail to boost its information governance and records management expertise.
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WIRES partners with Engaging to upgrade CRM for wildlife rescue
Thu, 1st Aug 2024
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crm
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martech
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cdp
Australia's largest wildlife rescue group WIRES partners with tech firm Engaging to upgrade its CRM system with HubSpot, streamlining rescue operations for improved animal welfare outcomes.
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Amber Technology to showcase new automation solutions at expo
Thu, 1st Aug 2024
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smart home
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home automation
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distributors
Amber Technology will unveil new building automation solutions, including smart communication systems and control technologies, at Integrate Expo 2024 from 21-23 August at Sydney ICC.
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Businesses aware of AI risks but lack proper controls says study
Thu, 1st Aug 2024
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digital transformation
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hcm
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risk & compliance
A study by Sapio Research reveals 93% of businesses are aware of AI risks, yet only 46% have formal usage guidelines, exposing gaps in oversight and control.
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AI won't displace contact centre agents significantly until 2026
Thu, 1st Aug 2024
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uc
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data analytics
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AI will augment rather than replace UK and US contact centre agents until at least 2026, per Cavell's latest research, despite industry momentum around automation.