New South Wales (NSW) stories - Page 1

Four regional Australian councils have teamed up with SurePact to overhaul grant management, aiming to replace outdated methods with a streamlined software solution.

Segway-Ninebot is opening a new store in Parramatta on 31 August, offering discounts on its kick scooters to celebrate. This is its first standalone outlet in New South Wales.

Australian state government departments are enhancing their enterprise architecture capabilities to transform public service delivery, ensuring seamless integration of strategic goals with technology initiatives.

Segway-Ninebot unveils its e-Motorbike range in Australia with three advanced models. Available now in some states, with customisation and accessories also offered.

Australia's equity crowdfunding grows 16% in FY24, raising AUD $64.5 million from 35,000 investments, despite economic challenges. Birchal leads with AUD $46.5 million.

An industry report by Birchal reveals Australian crowd-sourced funding grew by 16% in FY24, with AUD $64.5 million raised despite economic challenges.

SenSen Networks posts record Q4 and FY24 results with AUD $4.0 million in quarterly customer cash receipts, a 23% increase, as it exits the Gaming market.

Yahoo has appointed industry veteran Hayley Treasure to its satellite sales team to bolster digital transformation among New South Wales' independent agencies.

Samsara Eco, an Australian enviro-tech firm, has raised AUD $100M in Series A+ funding, led by Temasek and Main Sequence, to scale its plastic recycling capabilities.

Cyber-attacks on Australian firms have surged, with AI-driven threats pushing data breach costs to AUD $4.03 million. Cloud services and enhanced AI defences are key.

EG Funds Management introduces clean energy matching for five Sydney properties via Matched Energy Supply Agreements, aiming for Real Zero Carbon by 2030.

Legrand has completed its acquisition of Australian power distribution firm VASS Electrical, enhancing its portfolio and manufacturing capabilities in the ANZ market.

A survey by Small Business Loans Australia reveals 25% of SMEs are using AI, with 60% planning adoption by 2026. NSW leads, while medium-sized businesses show the highest uptake.

NSW launches its first comprehensive Digital Inclusion Strategy to bridge the digital divide, inviting public and stakeholder feedback on the initiative.

A new initiative by The Benevolent Society and WorkVentures aims to enhance digital literacy for people with disabilities, providing free laptops and internet access.

Advanced drone technology facilitates safer bushfire monitoring across Western NSW in a landmark trial, proving critical in both early detection and rapid response.

TAFE NSW partners with Adobe, becoming Australia's first vocational education and training provider to become an Adobe Creative Campus.

P&N Group boosts operational efficiency in business banking by implementing nCino's commercial banking solution, setting a new standard for customer experience and innovation.

Generative AI and other critical technologies set to impact nearly 96% of NSW's workforce with the ACS Digital Pulse report predicting substantial disruption across key sectors.

Mexican-born tech exec Brenda Lazcano shares her journey from Mexico to Australia, valuing diversity and promoting inclusion in the tech industry.