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AI transforms multilingual event planning landscape

Mon, 3rd Feb 2025
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A recent study by Interprefy reveals that 94% of multilingual event planners are keen to embrace AI-powered speech translation to enhance future events.
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NZ innovators using artificial intelligence traps in conservation fight against pests

Mon, 3rd Feb 2025
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Innovators in New Zealand are employing artificial intelligence traps to enhance conservation efforts, aiming for a pest-free nation by 2050 amid rising challenges.
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Teranode Group launch with focus on enterprise blockchain

Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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The newly established Teranode Group has launched to offer enterprise blockchain solutions, appointing Giuliano Di Vitantonio as its CEO.
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Juniper Networks boosts ASTRON's LOFAR telescope power

Thu, 16th Jan 2025
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Juniper Networks is teaming up with the Netherlands Institute for Radio Astronomy to enhance the LOFAR 2.0 telescope's network, boosting its data processing tenfold.
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Quantum computing remains distant despite advancements

Tue, 7th Jan 2025
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A Forrester report reveals that while quantum computing has made strides, practical applications remain a decade away due to persistent challenges.
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Gallagher celebrates growth & awards across multiple regions

Wed, 18th Dec 2024
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Gallagher Security celebrates a successful year with awards for its Controller 7000, marking growth and innovation across global markets.
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Open source malware up 156%, Sonatype research shows

Fri, 13th Dec 2024
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Sonatype's latest research reveals a shocking rise in open source malware, with over 778,500 malicious packages detected in 2024, primarily affecting government organisations.
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Orbus Software acquires Capsifi to enhance transformation platform

Thu, 12th Dec 2024
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Orbus Software has acquired Sydney-based Capsifi to enhance its OrbusInfinity platform, aiming for a more robust enterprise transformation solution.
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Unitec launches IoT Impact Lab for smart tech innovation

Thu, 5th Dec 2024
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Unitec has launched an IoT Impact Lab to empower communities through IoT and AI, fostering innovation and career opportunities for students.
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Neat appoints Tormod Ree as new Chief Product Officer

Wed, 4th Dec 2024
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Neat has appointed Tormod Ree as Chief Product & Engineering Officer to drive innovation amid a 30% sales surge and global expansion plans.
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Industrial software market to reach USD $355 billion by 2030

Wed, 4th Dec 2024
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The global industrial software market is set to surge from USD $146 billion in 2023 to USD $355 billion by 2030, driven by cloud and AI innovations.
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Commvault named leader in Forrester Wave Q4 2024 report

Tue, 26th Nov 2024
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Commvault has been named a Leader in Forrester's Q4 2024 report on Data Resilience Solutions, scoring top marks in the Current Offering category.
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TCCA urges standards compliance for mission-critical apps

Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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TCCA has highlighted the need for standards compliance in mission-critical broadband applications to enhance efficiency for critical communications users.
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Organisations struggle with GenAI ROI despite strategies

Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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A global study by NTT DATA reveals organisations struggle to align AI strategies with business goals, hampering ROI despite widespread GenAI investment.
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ChapsVision acquires Sinequa, secures USD $90m funding

Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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ChapsVision has acquired Sinequa, a leader in AI search solutions, alongside securing USD $90 million funding to boost growth and technology focus.
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AMD's El Capitan recognised as fastest supercomputer globally

Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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AMD has claimed its position as a leader in high-performance computing with the world's fastest supercomputer, El Capitan, achieving 1.742 exaflops.
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Capgemini unveils generative AI solutions for engineering

Thu, 31st Oct 2024
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Capgemini has unveiled an expanded generative AI portfolio, launching solutions to enhance engineering and R&D processes across various industries.
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Global AI Ethics Institute launches White Paper Prize

Fri, 25th Oct 2024
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The Global AI Ethics Institute has launched its first White Paper Prize, offering a USD $1,000 reward for outstanding research in AI ethics.
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IFS Ultimo named leader in Verdantix 2024 EAM Software report

Tue, 15th Oct 2024
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IFS Ultimo has been named a 'Leader' in the 2024 Verdantix Green Quadrant for Enterprise Asset Management software, marking its second consecutive accolade.
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Exclusive: How ASUS' Zenbook S 14 brings the future of AI to laptops

Thu, 10th Oct 2024
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ASUS unveils the Zenbook S 14, a revolutionary AI-powered laptop designed for creativity and productivity, weighing just 1.2kg and lasting up to 27 hours.