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Tiger Brokers Australia offers access to China's A-shares
Cartech

Tiger Brokers Australia offers access to China's A-shares

Tiger Brokers Australia has unveiled new investment options, allowing traders to access 2,500 A-shares from China's stock exchanges, boosting portfolio diversification.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 25th Nov 2024
NSW launches pole-mounted chargers to boost EV adoption
Cartech

NSW launches pole-mounted chargers to boost EV adoption

An initiative by PLUS ES and AGL is set to enhance electric vehicle charging across New South Wales, launching 39 chargers in Sydney's inner west.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024
Australian fleets see benefits from GPS & EV adoption
Cartech

Australian fleets see benefits from GPS & EV adoption

A new report reveals that 75% of Australian fleets now use GPS tracking, with 67% reporting reduced costs and 21% lower fuel consumption.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024

Global Stories

Simulation engineering helps firms cut environmental impact
Cartech

Simulation engineering helps firms cut environmental impact

A new report by Ansys and McKinsey highlights simulation engineering's role in innovation and sustainability, showcasing a potential 10% reduction in emissions.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Dec 2024
Stefan Krause joins artius.iD as strategic advisor
Cartech

Stefan Krause joins artius.iD as strategic advisor

Security and digital ID firm artius.iD appoints Stefan Krause, ex-CFO of BMW and Deutsche Bank, to its Board of Strategic Advisors amid growing cybersecurity challenges.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 19th Dec 2024
Leaping over the auto industry's skills gap
Data Analytics

Leaping over the auto industry's skills gap

The automotive repair sector is facing a skills gap as AI transforms vehicles, demanding technicians proficient in modern diagnostics and training methods.

By Chris Iavocou • 4 min read • Tue, 17th Dec 2024
Industrial 3D printer shipments set for 2025 rebound
3D Printing

Industrial 3D printer shipments set for 2025 rebound

Shipments of industrial 3D printers are set to recover by late 2025, with a predicted 15% increase driven by demand for metal-based systems.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Dec 2024
Thoughtworks partners with AWS to advance GenAI in Asia
Hyperscale

Thoughtworks partners with AWS to advance GenAI in Asia

Thoughtworks has teamed up with Amazon Web Services to boost generative AI solutions for industries across the Asia Pacific, enhancing customer engagement and productivity.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Dec 2024
Crypto industry poised for major growth in 2025
Crypto

Crypto industry poised for major growth in 2025

Adrian Przelozny forecasts a transformative 2025 for cryptocurrency, buoyed by pro-crypto US policies and growing institutional investment.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Dec 2024
Splend secures USD $300m to expand EV rideshare fleet
Cartech

Splend secures USD $300m to expand EV rideshare fleet

Splend has secured over USD $300 million to expand its zero-emissions rideshare fleet in Australia and the UK, aiming for 10,000 vehicles by 2025.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Dec 2024
LG achieves Level 3 cybersecurity certification for cars
Certification

LG achieves Level 3 cybersecurity certification for cars

LG Electronics has attained Level 3 Cybersecurity Management Systems certification from TÜV Rheinland, highlighting its commitment to automotive cybersecurity.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Dec 2024
NTT DATA to acquire Niveus for Google Cloud expansion
Digital Transformation

NTT DATA to acquire Niveus for Google Cloud expansion

NTT DATA plans to acquire Niveus Solutions, boosting its Google Cloud capabilities with an additional 1,000 experts to enhance AI and data engineering services.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Nov 2024
Matthew Winter joins Prophet as new Head of Engineering
Partner Programmes

Matthew Winter joins Prophet as new Head of Engineering

Matthew Winter has been appointed Head of Engineering at Prophet, enhancing its data ingestion capabilities as the company experiences significant growth.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Nov 2024
Nvidia unveils Omniverse Blueprint for digital twins
Hyperscale

Nvidia unveils Omniverse Blueprint for digital twins

NVIDIA has unveiled the Omniverse Blueprint, designed to help software developers create digital twins for industries like aerospace and automotive.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024

Stories from Other Regions

2degrees first in NZ telco to secure SBTi net zero target
Cartech

2degrees first in NZ telco to secure SBTi net zero target

2degrees has become the first New Zealand telco to secure validation for its Net Zero by 2040 target from the Science Based Target initiative.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Dec 2024
Tokyo scientists enhance Ising machines for efficiency
Hyperscale

Tokyo scientists enhance Ising machines for efficiency

Researchers at Tokyo University of Science have unveiled a matrix-folding method that enhances the scalability of Ising machines, boosting optimisation efficiency.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Nov 2024
Ansys accelerates CFD simulations by 110x with NVIDIA tech
Semiconductors

Ansys accelerates CFD simulations by 110x with NVIDIA tech

Ansys has achieved a remarkable 110-fold speed boost in CFD simulations using NVIDIA's advanced chips, slashing run times from weeks to mere hours.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Nov 2024