Managing Director stories - Page 28

SmartSat and Elders have signed an MOU to use satellite technology to tackle emissions, pests, and crop yields in Australian agriculture, enhancing sustainability and productivity.

Oracle and Microsoft launch Oracle Database@Azure in Australia's Azure East region, meeting rising demand for scalable, secure database solutions alongside strong local adoption.

Directo, a Melbourne-based B2B pharmacy marketplace, has raised AUD $2 million from sophisticated investors to support its ambitious expansion and growth plans.

Genetec has launched Operations Center, a cloud-based solution to enhance security teams' task management and collaboration.

Businesses must navigate complexities to unlock the ROI in AI and automation, focusing on data management, security, and strategic implementation.

Zscaler has launched a brand new data centre in Perth to enhance Zero Trust cybersecurity measures, boosting performance and support for Australian customers.

A survey by OutSystems and KPMG reveals that AI adoption has cut development time by up to 50% for 75% of software executives, reshaping their roles.

Pronto Software reshuffles executive team; Mark Hilder named GM of NSW and Anthony Nicholl becomes National Branch Operations Manager, reinforcing nationwide strategy.

Oracle unveils AI-powered Code Assist and key upgrades to its OCI Kubernetes Engine to streamline application development and bolster AI workload management.

AI is reshaping software development, with 75% of firms reporting up to 50% faster project completion. OutSystems and KPMG reveal ongoing challenges but foresee a bright future.

Canon Oceania's 2024 Grants Program honours four Aussie groups with AUD $5,000 each to enhance community, education, environment, and First Nations initiatives.

ConnectID by AP+ integrates with Lendela, enhancing the loan matching service's security and efficiency for Australian borrowers, addressing a market of 2.8 million.

Workato partners with Gulanga Group to streamline deployment of enterprise solutions in Australia, promoting innovation, compliance, and reconciliation efforts.

Seven West Media partners with Databricks to launch the Seven AI Factory, focusing on AI-driven insights to boost digital engagement and ad strategies.

Avanade appoints Carla Ramchand as Managing Director for Australia. Ramchand to drive growth and lead AI integration.

Australian startup Build Buddy will represent the country at the Startup World Cup finals in San Francisco, vying for a USD $1 million investment prize.

Infinite Reality partners with Google Cloud in a five-year deal to innovate and scale immersive digital experiences using AI, tech infrastructures, and 3D web solutions.

Neo4j unveils major Aura DBMS enhancements to streamline enterprise adoption and boost graph database performance, with added GenAI and security features.

A study by ActiveOps reveals 92% of Aussie financial leaders struggle with outdated data, hampering AI adoption, with 33% relying on data over two months old.

SAS reports that the rapid adoption of Generative AI threatens global decarbonisation efforts unless organisations take greater responsibility for their cloud and data practices.