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NSW reveals innovation plan with AUD $27 billion target

Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
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The New South Wales Government has launched the NSW Innovation Blueprint 2035, targeting an investment boost of AUD $27 billion and nearly 100,000 new jobs.
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CirrusHQ aids CREST's global exam expansion to 70+ nations

Mon, 24th Mar 2025
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CirrusHQ has enabled CREST International to expand its cyber exam programme to over 70 countries, enhancing accessibility and cutting costs by 33%.
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Essential Tech achieves ISO27001:2022 certification success

Mon, 24th Mar 2025
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Essential Tech has achieved ISO27001:2022 certification, confirming its commitment to global information security standards and client data protection.
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Australia launches national dementia care standards guide

Wed, 19th Mar 2025
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Dementia Training Australia has unveiled a pioneering free National Dementia Education Framework to boost care standards for dementia patients across Australia.
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IKEA tops ecommerce for best customer experience in 2025

Thu, 27th Feb 2025
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A study has crowned IKEA the top ecommerce site for customer experience in the UK for 2025, outpacing competitors with superior site performance.
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Webex partners with Applause to boost product accessibility

Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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Webex has joined forces with Applause to enhance accessibility features, recruiting testers with disabilities to improve user experience across its products.
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Why accessibility should be central to lifelong learning in all organisations

Tue, 28th Jan 2025
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As the job market transforms, organisations must prioritise accessible lifelong learning to equip all employees, including those with disabilities, for success.
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McAfee launches AI tool to detect & stop online scams

Wed, 8th Jan 2025
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McAfee has unveiled its AI-powered Scam Detector, designed to combat online scams across text, email, and video platforms, enhancing consumer protection.
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Transreport: 2025 a key year for accessibility tech

Wed, 1st Jan 2025
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Transreport's CEO Jay Shen heralds 2024 as a crucial year for accessibility tech, reflecting on its evolution from a UK startup to a global leader.
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Blackmagic lowers Pocket Cinema Camera 4K to USD $995

Fri, 20th Dec 2024
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Blackmagic Design has slashed the price of its Pocket Cinema Camera 4K to USD $995, aiming to enhance accessibility for digital filmmakers and live producers.
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Forrester report identifies key mobile banking features by 2027

Thu, 19th Dec 2024
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Forrester's new report highlights essential mobile banking features by 2027, emphasising fraud management and security as top priorities for customer trust.
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EY study shows Microsoft 365 Copilot boosts inclusivity

Tue, 17th Dec 2024
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A recent EY study reveals that Microsoft 365 Copilot significantly enhances workplace inclusivity for disabled and neurodivergent employees.
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Main Roads WA & GHD Digital revolutionise document management

Thu, 12th Dec 2024
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Main Roads Western Australia partners with GHD Digital to enhance technical document management through Microsoft Azure OpenAI, improving accessibility and efficiency.
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FSO reveals top 10 insights shaping Australia's 2024 skills

Thu, 12th Dec 2024
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The Future Skills Organisation's 2024 report reveals major shifts in Australia's finance, tech, and business sectors, stressing skills over qualifications.
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Social Kung Fu teams with Devika for AI anti-bullying app

Mon, 9th Dec 2024
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Social Kung Fu has partnered with Devika to create an AI-powered mobile app aimed at combating verbal and online bullying in educational settings.
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Blackmagic Cloud storage now half price at USD $15/terabyte

Thu, 28th Nov 2024
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Blackmagic Design has halved the price of its Cloud storage to USD $15 per terabyte, enhancing accessibility for global post-production workflows.
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GapMaps launches new tool to optimise site selection

Tue, 26th Nov 2024
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GapMaps has launched Impact Analysis, a revolutionary tool aiding site selection by evaluating potential impacts on existing networks across various industries.
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Adobe launches Acrobat at reduced rate for nonprofits

Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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Adobe has launched Acrobat for Nonprofits, offering organisations access to its document management solutions at a significantly reduced rate of USD $15 per user annually.
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Youth Chat launches multilingual mental health support

Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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Youth Chat has launched a multilingual mental health service for Australian youth, providing support in 135 languages via popular messaging platforms.
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VeVe unveils Evolvables, revolutionising digital collectibles

Mon, 11th Nov 2024
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VeVe is set to revolutionise the collectibles market with its Evolvables model, allowing digital items to transform and evolve from 30 November.