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Amazon & Vena Energy inaugurates Queensland's first solar farm
Mon, 12th Feb 2024
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renewable energy
Amazon and Vena Energy launch a 125MW solar farm in Queensland, the first Amazon renewable energy project in the state.
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Unseen surge in cyber attacks blocked by Avast in 2023
Thu, 8th Feb 2024
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phishing
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email security
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digital entertainment
Avast blocked 10 billion cyberattacks in 2023, up 49% on the prior year, with cybercriminals deploying sophisticated methods including deepfake scams and exploiting PDF files and Google OAuth to steal user information.
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Amazon overtakes eBay as Australia's top marketplace
Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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Amazon supersedes eBay as Australia's top marketplace, with 94% of Australians planning to continue online shopping in 2024.
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Gypsy Rose Blanchard's Instagram fame bolsters influencer marketing potential
Fri, 2nd Feb 2024
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smartphones
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google
Following her release, convicted murderer Gypsy Rose Blanchard has gained a huge following on Instagram, with an impressive 9.8% engagement rate and an estimated media value of up to $3.5m.
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ASD updates Essential Eight, strengthens phishing-resistant MFA requirements
Thu, 1st Feb 2024
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devops
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commerce systems
The Australian Signals Directorate has revised the Essential Eight Maturity Model, lowering the bar for organisations and amplifying phishing-resistant multi-factor authentication requirements to fortify cyber breach prevention.
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Cognizant pioneers Amazon's Just Walk Out tech in Australian institute
Wed, 31st Jan 2024
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edutech
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shopping
Cognizant pioneers Amazon's Just Walk Out technology at Canberra Institute of Technology's store, marking the tech's first educational application in the Southern Hemisphere.
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Major shifts predicted in Australia's eCommerce landscape for 2024
Wed, 24th Jan 2024
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data analytics
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martech
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In 2024, significant shifts in Australia's ecommerce landscape are forecasted, with AI advancements, personalisation, marketplaces, and strategic brand research identified as pivotal factors by global accelerator, Pattern.
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UK hailed as Europe's most advanced digital economy
Tue, 16th Jan 2024
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google
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government
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microsoft
A new report from the Computer and Communications Industry Association highlights the UK as Europe's leading digital economy, hosting major tech enterprises and attracting USD $30bn in 2022 tech-sector VC investment.
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Yotta to double Nvidia AI chip order in $500m deal
Mon, 15th Jan 2024
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datacentre infrastructure
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google
Indian data centre firm Yotta is set to double its order with U.S. partner Nvidia to a total $1bn, boosting its AI cloud services capacity with an additional $500m worth of AI chips.
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PreAct Technologies unveils new flash LiDAR sensors at CES
Thu, 4th Jan 2024
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smart cities
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robots
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supply chain systems
Oregon-based PreAct Technologies debuts a versatile new line of LiDAR sensors, named Sahara, Borrego, and Moab, preparing to transform numerous industries with advanced 3D mapping and modelling capabilities.
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Global smart TV shipments expected to drop in 2023, IDC reveals
Fri, 29th Dec 2023
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cleantech
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sustainability
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Global smart TV shipments are expected to decrease by 5.5% in 2023, with zero growth in 2024, according to the IDC, amid economic challenges and consumer demand shifts. However, the Indian market bucks this trend showing robust growth.
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Plug Power's green hydrogen venture powers Amazon's Colorado site
Fri, 29th Dec 2023
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power / energy
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electricity
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green it
Plug Power installs electrolyzer system at Amazon's Colorado centre, contributing to the green hydrogen economy and powering over 225 hydrogen fuelled forklift trucks.
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ESR to showcase innovative tech accessories at CES 2024
Thu, 28th Dec 2023
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kickstarter
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ces
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amazon
ESR to reveal new MagSafe and Galaxy S24 accessories at CES 2024, enhancing mobile tech experience.
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'Data Never Sleeps': Domo's annual report reveals escalating online activity
Wed, 20th Dec 2023
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uc
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digital entertainment
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Domo's 11th 'Data Never Sleeps' report reveals skyrocketing dynamics of online interaction, driven by innovation in entertainment and commerce.
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Codeless Platforms unveils Amazon Connector v1.0 to ease Amazon Seller Central integration
Wed, 6th Dec 2023
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storage
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data protection
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amazon
Codeless Platforms releases Amazon Connector v1.0, a tool to facilitate smooth integration with Amazon Seller Central.
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E-CTC urges better online trade support for UK small businesses
Tue, 5th Dec 2023
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commerce systems
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martech
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smb
The eCommerce Trade Commission pushes for enhanced online export support for UK SMEs to boost annual revenue.
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Amazon pledges to provide free AI training to two million people by 2025
Fri, 1st Dec 2023
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it training
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edutech
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hyperscale
Amazon pledges to offer free AI training to two million people globally by 2025 as part of its 'AI Ready' commitment.
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Diverge powers 1 million smart energy meters in Australia and New Zealand
Thu, 30th Nov 2023
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data analytics
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power / energy
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bi
Amazon Web Services and Vector Technology Solutions' joint venture, Diverge, now powers over 1 million smart energy meters in Australia and New Zealand.
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Hornetsecurity analysis reveals surge in email threats
Thu, 30th Nov 2023
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email security
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dhl
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amazon
Hornetsecurity's 2024 report shows a 144% surge in malicious web links in emails, with phishing remaining the top email threat.
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Tech giants urge Chancellor to boost UK's digital skills for green jobs
Wed, 22nd Nov 2023
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data analytics
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martech
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cdp
Tech industry leaders have united with the Institute of Coding to call on the Chancellor to boost UK's digital skillset for green jobs.