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Canva launches global brand system to boost workplace design
Productivity

Canva launches global brand system to boost workplace design

Canva unveils a refreshed brand system geared towards global workplaces, aiming to boost productivity and design capabilities.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 9th Aug 2024
Canva acquires Leonardo.AI to enhance its AI design tools
Artificial Intelligence

Canva acquires Leonardo.AI to enhance its AI design tools

Canva has acquired Leonardo.AI, a cutting-edge AI content platform, to boost its design tools, enhancing capabilities for over 190 million users.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 9th Aug 2024
Hands-on Review: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 both fun and reliable
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 both fun and reliable

Samsung's new and impressive Galaxy Z Flip 6 combines nostalgic flip phone charm with the cutting-edge technology you could once only dream of having.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Mon, 5th Aug 2024
Extreme Networks & Intel join forces to boost AI in networks
Generative AI

Extreme Networks & Intel join forces to boost AI in networks

Extreme Networks partners with Intel to boost AI capabilities in networking solutions, aiming to optimise network performance, enhance security, and cut operational costs.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Jul 2024
espresso Displays partners with JB Hi-Fi for ANZ launch
Apple

espresso Displays partners with JB Hi-Fi for ANZ launch

espresso Displays partners with JB Hi-Fi to retail its touchscreen displays across over 100 locations in Australia and New Zealand, enhancing reach and product accessibility.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Jun 2024
Canva unveils major expansion of enterprise offerings
Unified Communications

Canva unveils major expansion of enterprise offerings

Canva unveils its biggest platform upgrade in a decade at LA's Canva Create event, expanding enterprise services with new tools for productivity and creativity.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 27th May 2024
Chook earns global acclaim at Webbys & Australian Web Awards
Apple

Chook earns global acclaim at Webbys & Australian Web Awards

Strategy and design agency Chook have been honoured at the 28th Annual Webby Awards and the Australian Web Awards for their transformative work on HOYTS websites.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 27th May 2024
Siemens unveils Catapult AI NN to boost AI accelerator design
Marketing Technologies

Siemens unveils Catapult AI NN to boost AI accelerator design

Siemens unveils Catapult AI NN, a new software to streamline AI accelerator development, allowing for efficient, power-optimised SoC designs.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd May 2024
Siemens expands Xcelerator cloud services for complete lifecycle
Unified Communications

Siemens expands Xcelerator cloud services for complete lifecycle

Siemens unveils new cloud services for its Xcelerator as a Service, enhancing design, simulation, and lifecycle management to foster innovation and collaboration.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 16th May 2024
V2 Digital receives AUD $30 million boost from Columbia Capital
Hyperscale

V2 Digital receives AUD $30 million boost from Columbia Capital

Australian tech startup V2 Digital secures AUD$30 million from Columbia Capital to fuel ambitious expansion plans, aiming to dominate the APAC digital consultancy market.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 14th May 2024
Exclusive: Analysing the trends of today with Thoughtworks
Digital Transformation

Exclusive: Analysing the trends of today with Thoughtworks

Thoughtworks CTO Scott Shaw discusses the company's 30-year evolution, its impact on tech strategies, and the increasing importance of AI in their influential Technology Radar report.

By Tom Raynel • 4 min read • Tue, 7th May 2024
Hands-on Review: Samsung's A35 and A55 - Midrange or flagship?
Samsung

Hands-on Review: Samsung's A35 and A55 - Midrange or flagship?

Samsung's A35 and A55 smartphones blur the line between midrange and flagship, combining attractive design, impressive battery life, and robust video capabilities at a more accessible price point.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Apr 2024
Canva acquires Affinity to enhance its professional design toolkit
Acquire

Canva acquires Affinity to enhance its professional design toolkit

Canva boosts professional design capabilities with the acquisition of the creative software suite Affinity, targeting the untapped 1% of industry professionals and expanding its enterprise offering.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Mar 2024
Asia-Pacific businesses set to invest USD $3.4bn in GenAI
EduTech

Asia-Pacific businesses set to invest USD $3.4bn in GenAI

Generative AI (GenAI) investments in the Asia-Pacific are projected to accelerate at a staggering rate of 140%, the fastest globally, with spending expected to reach USD $3.4 billion across key nations, according to Infosys Knowledge Institute's research.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 25th Mar 2024
Adobe integrates Firefly AI into Substance 3D for game devs
Marketing Technologies

Adobe integrates Firefly AI into Substance 3D for game devs

Adobe introduces Firefly-powered generative AI features into its Substance 3D design platform, enhancing efficiency and creative potential for game developers and VFX professionals.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Mar 2024
Adobe launches Express mobile app with generative AI features
Marketing Technologies

Adobe launches Express mobile app with generative AI features

Adobe unveils Adobe Express mobile app featuring AI technology for simplified on-the-go content creation, amid a surge in global users, with beta testing now available for iOS and Android.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024

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Canon NZ launches 2024 Grants Program with $20,000 in funds
EduTech

Canon NZ launches 2024 Grants Program with $20,000 in funds

Canon New Zealand's 2024 Grants Program offers $20,000 in funding to support initiatives in education, community, environment, and introduces a cultural category.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Jun 2024