Woolworths stories

Kelly Wearmouth appointed as MD of Mars United ANZ
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digital marketing
Mars United Commerce has appointed Kelly Wearmouth as Managing Director for Australia and New Zealand, aiming to enhance regional growth and client services.

MongoDB expands operations with new office in Sydney
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digital transformation
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developers
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woolworths
MongoDB has opened a new office in Sydney to boost its engineering and support operations in Australia, where it has seen significant growth and innovation.

AWS unveils next-gen SageMaker for unified AI solutions
Mon, 9th Dec 2024
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data analytics
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hyperscale
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data science
Amazon Web Services has unveiled a new generation of its SageMaker platform, enhancing data access and AI capabilities for users like NatWest Group.

Analytic Partners strengthens APAC leadership with new roles
Thu, 5th Dec 2024
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cfo
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leadership
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woolworths
Analytic Partners has promoted Paul Sinkinson to Managing Director, APAC, and appointed Nikki Taylor as Director of Marketing for the region.

Auror raises AUD $72.6m to tackle retail crime globally
Wed, 13th Nov 2024
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physical security
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woolworths
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auror
Auror has raised AUD $72.6 million in Series C funding to enhance its retail crime-fighting technology and expand into North America and the UK.

Endeavour Group reveals leadership changes for 2024
Fri, 8th Nov 2024
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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leadership
Endeavour Group has reshuffled its leadership team, appointing Paul Carew as Managing Director of ALH Hotels and Harinder Saluja as Chief Transformation Officer.

Google Cloud appoints Paul Migliorini as ANZ Vice President
Tue, 8th Oct 2024
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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power / energy
Google Cloud has appointed Paul Migliorini as its new Vice President for Australia and New Zealand, based in Sydney, to drive AI-led growth.

How to future-proof your loyalty program with a ‘real-time’ strategy
Thu, 26th Sep 2024
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cx
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martech
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commerce systems
As customers demand instant gratification, brands must future-proof loyalty programmes with real-time strategies, like Woolworths' 2022 pivot to immediacy.

New Aim leverages Google Cloud to boost AI in eCommerce
Fri, 13th Sep 2024
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genai
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cybersecurity
New Aim transitions to Google Cloud, enhancing AI access for Australian e-tailers like Bunnings and Woolworths while cutting costs and boosting cybersecurity.

Take2 helps parolees & ex-offenders enter tech industry
Wed, 28th Aug 2024
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financial systems
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software development
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xero
New Zealand-based Take2 empowers parolees and ex-offenders by teaching web coding and software development, securing an 88% employment success rate within six months.

Exclusive: How WorkJam's revolutionising frontline communication
Thu, 4th Jul 2024
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it training
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ai
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healthtech
The Managing Director of WorkJam, Andrew Myers, has discussed how the company is enhancing employee engagement and entering new markets.

Shippit debuts Insights tool to enhance retailer delivery operations
Mon, 17th Jun 2024
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supply chain & logistics
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ecommerce
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amazon
Delivery platform Shippit launches Shippit Insights, empowering retailers with real-time analytics to enhance delivery operations and customer loyalty amidst economic challenges.

Cloudera acquires Verta to boost enterprise AI capabilities
Tue, 4th Jun 2024
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genai
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Cloudera has acquired the Verta Operational AI Platform to boost its AI capabilities, aligning with the surge of AI integration in ANZ businesses like Telstra and BHP.

Sapia.ai launches API to boost global workplace AI solutions
Fri, 31st May 2024
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hcm
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ai models
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recruitment
Sapia.ai is opening its Smart Interviewer's AI models via a strategic API on AWS Marketplace, aiming to globally aid companies in developing workplace AI applications.

MTMN challenges Australia's top OOH advertisers with new data edge
Wed, 29th May 2024
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apps
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cloud services
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websites
MTMN is challenging Australia's top OOH advertisers by leveraging real-time data through a new partnership with tech firm LUMOS, enhancing ad targeting capabilities.

AI leader Mark Brayan joins SenSen Networks as new chairman
Wed, 22nd May 2024
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mba
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woolworths
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unsw
SenSen Networks appoints ex-Appen CEO Mark Brayan as Non-Executive Chairman, succeeding founder Dr Subhash Challa. Brayan begins on 1 May 2024.

Remote work risks hampering career development, warns Aussie expert
Tue, 16th Apr 2024
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westpac
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productivity
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woolworths
Australian career strategist, Jacob Galea, warns of risks to professional development spurred by the global shift to remote work, including hindered career growth.

Sapia.ai unveils 'SAIGE', a transformative AI model in recruitment
Thu, 21st Mar 2024
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digital transformation
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genai
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ai
Sapia.ai to debut 'SAIGE', a generative AI model set to revolutionise workforce management and optimisation, at NVIDIA conference, highlighting its potential to transform recruitment processes.

Brad Banducci’s resignation: The ultimate self-checkout
Thu, 22nd Feb 2024
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optus
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resignations
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woolworths
Woolworths boss resigns following a poorly handled media appearance and a series of PR disasters, highlighting the crucial need for media training for CEOs.

Woolworths & Last Yard expand digital shelf strategy partnership
Tue, 30th Jan 2024
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Woolworths Group expands partnership with Last Yard to digitise the in-store customer experience, transitioning from paper to electronic shelf labels, as announced at the NRF24 conference.