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Kip Compton appointed CEO as Fastly reaffirms 2025 guidance
Customer Experience

Kip Compton appointed CEO as Fastly reaffirms 2025 guidance

Kip Compton has been named CEO of Fastly, replacing Todd Nightingale, with the company reaffirming its 2025 financial guidance amid the leadership change.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Jun 2025
MIT & NVIDIA create framework for intuitive robot control
Robotics

MIT & NVIDIA create framework for intuitive robot control

Researchers from MIT and NVIDIA have unveiled a framework enabling users to correct robot actions in real-time, enhancing intuitive interaction and performance.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Mar 2025
Enterprises urged to enhance investment in responsible AI
Generative AI

Enterprises urged to enhance investment in responsible AI

A new report reveals that while 87% of executives acknowledge the need for responsible AI, 85% admit they lack proper preparation to implement it.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Feb 2025
MIT & Mecalux partner on AI project to transform logistics
Supply Chain

MIT & Mecalux partner on AI project to transform logistics

MIT and Mecalux are launching a five-year project to enhance logistics using self-learning AI, aiming to transform industry decision-making and efficiency.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 6th Dec 2024
Brooke Eichhorn joins Behamics to lead APAC partnerships
Cartech

Brooke Eichhorn joins Behamics to lead APAC partnerships

Behamics has appointed former eBay executive Brooke Eichhorn as its new head of commercial partnerships for Australia and the Asia-Pacific region.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Oct 2024
Early adopters of generative AI see high returns, MIT reports
Generative AI

Early adopters of generative AI see high returns, MIT reports

MIT's new report shows early adopters of generative AI in data and analytics expect to see an ROI of 100%+ within three years, gaining a competitive edge.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 17th Sep 2024
Fabric Cryptography raises $33m for VPU chip innovation
Blockchain

Fabric Cryptography raises $33m for VPU chip innovation

Fabric Cryptography raises USD $33 million in Series A funding co-led by Blockchain Capital and 1kx to develop Verifiable Processing Unit chips for cryptography.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 20th Aug 2024
Evolving a data centre into an Artificial Intelligence factory
Storage

Evolving a data centre into an Artificial Intelligence factory

The advent of AI factories is revolutionising business operations by merging GenAI capabilities with modernised data centres, enhancing productivity and sustainability.

By George Dragatsis • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Jul 2024
MIT launches AI lab with Mecalux to advance logistics research
Artificial Intelligence

MIT launches AI lab with Mecalux to advance logistics research

MIT's Center for Transportation and Logistics launches the Intelligent Logistics Systems Lab to advance data-driven technologies in collaboration with Mecalux.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Thu, 27th Jun 2024
Cloudera acquires Verta to boost enterprise AI capabilities
Multi-cloud

Cloudera acquires Verta to boost enterprise AI capabilities

Cloudera has acquired the Verta Operational AI Platform to boost its AI capabilities, aligning with the surge of AI integration in ANZ businesses like Telstra and BHP.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Jun 2024
Cloudera acquires Verta AI to enhance enterprise AI capabilities
Generative AI

Cloudera acquires Verta AI to enhance enterprise AI capabilities

Cloudera acquires Verta Operational AI Platform to enhance its AI capabilities and meet the rising global demand for advanced AI solutions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Jun 2024
Lt Gen Larry James joins SmartSat & Monash University
EduTech

Lt Gen Larry James joins SmartSat & Monash University

Monash University and SmartSat have appointed ex-NASA leader Lt Gen Larry James to boost their space research, leveraging his extensive expertise.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 27th May 2024
Derek Fisk named as mpro5's new Head of Channel
Internet of Things

Derek Fisk named as mpro5's new Head of Channel

Tech firm mpro5 appoints industry veteran Derek Fisk as Head of Channel, aiming to boost its ecosystem expansion efforts and enhance process management operations.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 15th Feb 2024
73% of business leaders view responsible tech as a need
Artificial Intelligence

73% of business leaders view responsible tech as a need

The State of Responsible Technology, an MIT Technology Review Insights Report sponsored by Thoughtworks, cites 550 senior business leaders' views.

By Gaurav Sharma • 4 min read • Wed, 25th Jan 2023

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Six AI & robotics startups named as finalists for Propel-AIR
Robotics

Six AI & robotics startups named as finalists for Propel-AIR

Six Australian AI and robotics startups are finalists for Propel-AIR, vying for advanced support and a residency at MassRobotics in Boston.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Jul 2025
Cynthia Gumbert named as Chief Marketing Officer at Litera
Cloud Access Security Broker

Cynthia Gumbert named as Chief Marketing Officer at Litera

Litera has appointed Cynthia Gumbert as Chief Marketing Officer, bringing over 20 years of technology marketing expertise to drive innovation and growth.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 16th Jan 2025
Australia's Propel-AIR to boost AI & robotics innovation
Robotics

Australia's Propel-AIR to boost AI & robotics innovation

Australian innovators in AI and robotics will receive vital support with the launch of Propel-AIR, starting January 2025 to expedite development.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Thu, 5th Dec 2024
Henry Ajder to keynote Infosecurity Europe on AI & cybersecurity
Marketing Technologies

Henry Ajder to keynote Infosecurity Europe on AI & cybersecurity

Henry Ajder, a world-renowned advisor on generative AI, is set to headline Infosecurity Europe in London as keynote speaker, discussing AI's impact on cybersecurity.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Apr 2024