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Mansfield Pollard unveils ALX acoustic aluminium enclosure
Manufacturing

Mansfield Pollard unveils ALX acoustic aluminium enclosure

Mansfield Pollard has launched the ALX Modular Aluminium Enclosure, a cutting-edge solution for power generation and data centres, setting new acoustic standards.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Apr 2025
IWD 2025: Levelling the playing field with paternity leave
Engineering

IWD 2025: Levelling the playing field with paternity leave

On International Women's Day 2025, the call for compulsory paternity leave intensifies, aiming to level the playing field for women in tech and engineering.

By Josephine Ornago • 5 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025

Global Stories

The future of autonomous mobile robots: Market opportunities and technical challenges
Robotics

The future of autonomous mobile robots: Market opportunities and technical challenges

The robotics market is set for explosive growth, projected to reach USD 125 billion by 2034, as companies harness advanced technology to enhance efficiency.

By Dr Raphael Salmi • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Mar 2025
HP launches ZBook Ultra G1a with advanced AI features
Data Privacy

HP launches ZBook Ultra G1a with advanced AI features

HP has unveiled its ZBook Ultra G1a laptop in Australia & New Zealand, a high-performance workstation designed for professionals, starting at AUD $3,000.

By Moritz Florian • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Mar 2025
Radix receives Verdantix nod for asset management success
Digital Transformation

Radix receives Verdantix nod for asset management success

Radix has been recognised in the 2025 Verdantix Asset Performance Management Buyers Guide, highlighting its expertise in asset management for industrial firms.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Mar 2025
NVIDIA partners with CAE vendors for fast digital twins
Digital twins

NVIDIA partners with CAE vendors for fast digital twins

NVIDIA has unveiled that major CAE software vendors are leveraging its Blackwell platform to boost simulation performance by up to 50 times, benefiting various industries.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Mar 2025
Exclusive: GBG's Carol Chris on innovation, fraud prevention and growth
Unified Communications

Exclusive: GBG's Carol Chris on innovation, fraud prevention and growth

Carol Chris, General Manager of GBG APAC, emphasises innovation in fraud prevention amid rising data breaches, as demand for compliance solutions grows.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Fri, 14th Mar 2025
Technology feeds curiosity - and it needs inquisitive women
EduTech

Technology feeds curiosity - and it needs inquisitive women

On International Women's Day, a women in tech shares her passion for STEM, encouraging others to embrace their curiosity and creativity in a dynamic industry.

By HoayPing HP Lam • 3 min read • Sat, 8th Mar 2025
AVEVA appoints Arti Garg as New Chief Technologist
Software-as-a-Service

AVEVA appoints Arti Garg as New Chief Technologist

AVEVA has appointed Arti Garg as its new Chief Technologist, starting in March, focusing on advancing the company's strategy in Generative AI.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Mar 2025
Chaos acquires EvolveLAB to enhance AEC AI solutions
Unified Communications

Chaos acquires EvolveLAB to enhance AEC AI solutions

Chaos has acquired EvolveLAB, enhancing its design-to-visualisation solutions for the AEC industry, particularly through innovative AI technologies.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Feb 2025
Celonis appoints Dan Brown as new chief product officer
Artificial Intelligence

Celonis appoints Dan Brown as new chief product officer

Celonis has appointed Dan Brown as Chief Product Officer, strengthening its leadership team and aiming to enhance product innovation and efficiency.

By Moritz Florian • 2 min read • Thu, 27th Feb 2025

Stories from Other Regions

NextOre & UTS bring medical tech to sustainable mining
EduTech

NextOre & UTS bring medical tech to sustainable mining

NextOre teams up with UTS's Robotics Institute to integrate medical tech into mining, enhancing sustainability and creating skilled job opportunities.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Apr 2025
Siemens expands PAVE360 with AMD & Microsoft collaboration
Unified Communications

Siemens expands PAVE360 with AMD & Microsoft collaboration

Siemens Digital Industries Software has enhanced its PAVE360 technology for Software Defined Vehicle development by integrating AMD hardware on Microsoft Azure.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 12th Mar 2025
Unihack 2025 returns with support from Logitech Australia
Gaming

Unihack 2025 returns with support from Logitech Australia

Australia's largest student hackathon, Unihack, returns from 14-16 March 2025, backed by major sponsor Logitech, with an expected 600 participants.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Sun, 9th Mar 2025
The absence of 'cool' women in STEM media
Cybersecurity

The absence of 'cool' women in STEM media

A lack of engaging female figures in STEM media undermines interest in science, reflecting outdated stereotypes and cautioning against their impact on future generations.

By Dr Melissa Kozul • 5 min read • Fri, 7th Mar 2025
Kent acquires Sudlows Consulting to boost global presence
Hyperscale

Kent acquires Sudlows Consulting to boost global presence

Kent has acquired Sudlows Consulting, a leading firm in data centre engineering, paving the way for expanded international operations and sustainable solutions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Feb 2025
QBE Asia appoints Ronak Shah as CEO of Wholesale Markets
Physical Security

QBE Asia appoints Ronak Shah as CEO of Wholesale Markets

QBE Asia has appointed Ronak Shah as Chief Executive Officer of Wholesale Markets Asia, effective 1 March 2025, to strengthen its reinsurance operations across the region.

By Moritz Florian • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Feb 2025