Opportunity stories

Singapore's plan to increase AI workforce & with updated national AI strategy
2 days ago
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ai
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transport
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singapore
Singapore aims to triple its AI workforce to 15,000 in five years, as part of the updated National AI Strategy (NAIS) 2.0.

AI platform Rich Data Co raises $28 million in Series B funding
Last week
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westpac
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investment
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nz
AI decisioning platform, Rich Data Co, successfully raises $28 million in Series B funding, led by Westpac and nCino.

ACS warns of looming tech skills crisis in Australian workforce
Last month
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data analytics
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ai
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technology sector
The ACS warns of an impending skills crisis in Australia, with 95% of the workforce needing reskilling as AI reshapes roles.

Westcon-Comstor reports 14.9% H1 FY24 global revenue growth
Tue, 24th Oct 2023
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digital transformation
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cybersecurity
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distribution
Westcon-Comstor reports a 14.9% YoY revenue increase, reaching $1.85bn in H1 FY24, driven by its shift to software and data-driven approach.

CommScope to sell home networks business to Vantiva
Wed, 11th Oct 2023
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wireless networks
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network infrastructure
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software
CommScope is set to divest its Home Networks Business to Vantiva as part of its portfolio optimization efforts, with the deal expected to close in Q4 2023.

Thoughtworks looks to give businesses competitive edge with Generative AI
Thu, 3rd Aug 2023
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innovation
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accelerator
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thoughtworks
Thoughtworks has announced product accelerators aimed to help organisations identify near-term opportunity areas and projects to apply generative AI.

How to turn security and compliance challenges into opportunities
Wed, 19th Apr 2023
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compliance
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enterprise security
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regulation
Transforming a business’s entire operations to ensure it remains compliant with regulations and legislations that can rapidly change can be complex.

How AR automation can help your B2B business grow sustainably in 2023
Tue, 11th Apr 2023
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b2b
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blackline
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digital technology
Despite the predictions that tougher times are incoming, plenty of businesses are identifying opportunities to expand their range, reach and revenue.

IWD 2023: Why gender equity starts with asking for it upfront
Wed, 8th Mar 2023
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dei
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iwd
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digital inclusion
Companies will embrace equitable policies and practices faster if senior candidates make it clear that they matter.

IWD 2023: Why it’s time the cyber sector improved its gender ratio
Wed, 8th Mar 2023
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dei
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skills shortage
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iwd
There are opportunities galore for women to make their mark in the cybersecurity and they should be encouraged to explore and embrace them.

GfK offers insights into present day consumer sentiments
Tue, 6th Dec 2022
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shopping
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opportunity
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consumer
Consumer values have shifted due to global challenges, leading to increased purchases in home entertainment, health, and technology, according to GfK research.

Oracle unveils AI-powered application to automate sales
Wed, 27th Jul 2022
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ai
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productivity
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oracle
Oracle has unveiled the next generation of Fusion Sales, an application that automates sales and identifies the opportunities worth pursuing.

NFT trends and opportunities: expert reveals all
Fri, 13th May 2022
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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metaverse
The NFT market is growing at an exponential rate, with unprecedented liquidity. Here we explore how businesses can profit.

CSIRO and NVIDIA team up to extend AI in Australia
Wed, 30th Mar 2022
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quantum computing
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ai
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partnerships
CSIRO has entered into an AI Nations collaboration agreement with NVIDIA to build Australia’s domestic AI capabilities.

Why you should consider a career in artificial intelligence
Thu, 10th Mar 2022
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ai
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it industry
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careers
You don't have to look far to see that AI is on a rapid growth trajectory in Australia, as it's being used in almost every industry.

Risk and reward: Report reveals what risks businesses should look out for in 2022
Wed, 12th Jan 2022
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cloud banking solutions
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cryptocurrency
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risk
New report reveals challenges, opportunities and emerging risks for businesses in 2022 and highlights the importance of collaboration.

EY: Top opportunities in technology revealed for the year ahead
Wed, 22nd Dec 2021
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3d printing
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ey
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report
COVID-19 volatility prompts tech industry to prioritize attracting & retaining motivated workforce, says EY report. #technology #COVID19.

Internet of Things operating systems market booming, market research finds
Thu, 31st Dec 2020
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iot
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operating systems
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transparency market research
Vendors in the Internet of Things operating systems market will benefit from penetrating of IoT in healthcare sector, according to new findings from TMR.

Visual development tools present real opportunity for ANZ businesses
Tue, 1st Dec 2020
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app development
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devops
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devsecops
Nearly one-quarter of businesses in Australia and New Zealand plan to adopt visual development tools in the next 18 months, according to a study by IDC.

New report uncovers opportunities and challenges for ANZ businesses
Tue, 3rd Nov 2020
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contact centre
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cloud services
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martech
Cloud adoption in ANZ soars as businesses remain confident despite recent challenges, according to a report by Genesys.

State of play for MSPs: challenges, opportunities and emerging tech
Thu, 18th Jun 2020
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managed services
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wireless networks
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datto
MSP sector eyes growth amid pandemic, with Datto's report noting key opportunities and sustained demand.

Australian business leaders need to up their innovation game
Fri, 28th Feb 2020
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printing
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innovation
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ricoh
Innovation in Australia is falling, however there is still an opportunity for enterprises to take decisive action and improve business and economic outcomes.

MiTek deploys Nutanix to better serve Australia’s construction industry
Fri, 24th Jan 2020
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dr
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hybrid cloud
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converged infrastructure
MiTek Australia embraces Nutanix for hybrid cloud and digital services in construction sector evolution.

Gartner - 'Ageing' prerelational DBMSs out as cloud takes over
Wed, 1st Aug 2018
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saas
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cloud services
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gartner
Diminishing skill base and increasing maintenance costs drive data and analytics leaders to look for modern options.