Research and Development (R&D) stories

Noosa Shire Council appoints its first Change Champion, Mark Bentley, to boost digital adoption and enhance efficiency, amid resistance to rapid technological changes.

3t Drilling Systems partners with ONGC to provide its state-of-the-art DrillSIM:6000 simulator for the Institute of Drilling Technology, aiming to revolutionise training in Dehradun.

Fresha secures a $31 million venture debt facility from J.P. Morgan to fuel expansion, enhance AI capabilities, and support new market entries.

WiseTech Global reports stellar FY24 with a 28% revenue rise to AUD $1,041.7 million and a robust EBITDA margin. New products and agreements fuel optimism.

Technology veteran Inbal Shani joins the Checkmarx Board of Directors, set to spearhead strategic growth and innovation in application security.

NSSLGlobal marks its 55th anniversary, celebrating over five decades of satellite communication innovation, serving notable clients like the UK Ministry of Defence and Mitsui O.S.K. Lines.

Canva has acquired Leonardo.AI to enhance its AI content production capabilities. This move aims to integrate Leonardo's technology into Canva's design tools, benefiting 190 million users.

SS&C Blue Prism's CMO, Paul Taylor, reveals how automation and AI are driving business growth, efficiency, and innovation in an exclusive interview.

ABBYY expands its AI operations in India with new R&D and excellence centres in Bengaluru and New Delhi, appointing Yathiraj Shetty Kasargod as Director.

BlackFog strengthens leadership with Brenda Robb as President, John Sarantakes as CRO, and Mark Griffith as VP of Strategic Sales to drive growth amid rising ransomware threats.

Australia ranks fourth globally in GenAI adoption, trailing only China, the UK, and the US, with 63% of local organisations embracing the technology.

The green tech market is set to surge with a 22.4% CAGR from $16.25 billion in 2022 to $122.69 billion by 2032, driven by emerging regions and innovation.

Semperis announces Nico Devoti as head of its Global Technology Partner Program, leveraging his 14-year Trellix experience to boost global cyber resilience.

Future Market Insights predicts the distributed cloud market to grow at 10.3% annually, from USD $5.8 billion in 2024 to USD $15.5 billion by 2034, driven by IoT and edge computing.

The new Labour government’s tech and cyber policies may present both challenges and opportunities amid heightened economic and cyber threats.

Global CTO at InfoTrack, Nadene Serman, has discussed breakthroughs in innovation and cybersecurity while championing the role of women in STEM fields.

Creatio secures USD $200 million in funding, reaching a USD $1.2 billion valuation. Led by Sapphire Ventures, this investment will bolster global expansion and AI innovation.

Apricorn has attained ISO 9001:2015 certification from IAPMO SCB, reinforcing its commitment to quality management and operational excellence in hardware-encrypted USB data storage.

A study by INFORM Australia and YouGov reveals a critical AI readiness gap: 78% of Aussie firms use AI, but only 32% feel fully prepared.

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.