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FreightExchange launches CO2 emissions tool for green logistics
Yesterday
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supply chain & logistics
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sustainability
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logistics
FreightExchange has launched a CO2 emissions reporting tool in its platform, aiming to provide customers real-time insights into the environmental impact of their freight operations.
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5G-enabled drones usher in era of smart possibilities
Yesterday
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iot
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data analytics
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ai
1,500 5G-enabled drones commanded a magical spectacle over Marina Bay, heralding a revolution in drone technology offering limitless smart solutions.
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PepsiCo embraces automation to boost productivity in Thai facility
3 days ago
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storage
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safety
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productivity
PepsiCo embraces a digital future by integrating automation into a key production and logistics hub in Thailand, partnering with Dematic, to meet growing product demand.
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AWEX protects biosecurity, integrity and traceability with RFID tags
3 days ago
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barcode
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automation
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rfid
Amid biosecurity threats, AWEX leverages RFID tags to improve wool traceability and bolster industry integrity, initiating a digital transition set to optimise global efficiencies.
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Infosys & PIL form strategic tech partnership for digital transformation
4 days ago
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digital transformation
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ai
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customer engagement
Global digital services leader, Infosys, joins forces with shipping titan Pacific International Lines to accelerate digitalisation, modernise customer portal and enact transformative changes across the logistics sphere.
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NVIDIA's AI & digital twins revolutionising industrial automation
Last week
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ai
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nvidia
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robotics
NVIDIA utilises artificial intelligence and digital twins in groundbreaking suite of software, revolutionising industrial automation processes from manufacturing to logistics.
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Netstar & HERE extend partnership for improved asset tracking
Last week
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fleet management
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digital transformation
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location tracking
Tech giants HERE Technologies and Netstar enhance strategic alliance, accelerating efficiency in asset management and navigation for commercial and heavy vehicles across the Australia-Asia-Pacific region.
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NVIDIA enhances robotics platform with latest AI & simulation tech
Last week
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supply chain & logistics
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universal robots
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nvidia
NVIDIA aims to expedite AI-assisted robotics development by enriching its Isaac platform, combining advanced simulation technologies and innovative AI, including foundational models and robotic learning systems.
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NormCyber unveils service to enhance cyber incident readiness
Last week
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security breaches
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cyber threats
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insurance
NormCyber, a Fareham-based risk management firm, rolls out an Incident Response Readiness Assessment service to combat a 64% rise in cyber incidents by simulating attacks and fine-tuning their response.
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Console Connect unveils secure IoT solution Edge SIM at MWC
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sdn
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aws
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iot
Console Connect unveils Edge SIM at MWC, the world's first system using Software-Defined Networking to provide secure IoT and cloud connectivity bypassing the public internet.
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IWD 2024: Australia's in the drivers seat on equality in logistics
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iwd
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brisbane
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gender equality
Australia sets the pace for gender diversity in the logistics sector with a customer-centric approach and strong female leadership, surging ahead of the EU and North America.
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Gen AI seen as competitive advantage despite hurdles
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cx
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asia pacific
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it industry
Despite recognition of its potential, less than 30% of businesses feel prepared for the adoption of generative AI, according to a new report.
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Jet Technologies announces new distribution centre in Brisbane
Last month
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cloud services
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investment
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nz
Sydney's Jet Technologies has opened a distribution centre in Brisbane, marking its expansion in Australia and New Zealand, driven by increasing demand for their print, packaging and industrial solutions.
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With Artificial Intelligence, don’t forget the hardware
Last month
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cloud services
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pc hardware
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ai
AI has the potential to change the narrative from a doomsday "lights-out" factory to a brighter people-based future when combined with the right wearable.
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STX Next integrates AI into services, appoints Head of AI
Last month
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digital transformation
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fintech
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web development
STX Next intensifies expansion plans by integrating Artificial Intelligence into its services, following the recent appointment of a Head of AI.
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Ex-Hiscox exec Jodi Cartwright joins Tint Financial as CCO
Last month
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fintech
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blockchain
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iot
Former Hiscox executive, Jodi Cartwright, joins fintech firm Tint Financial Services as Chief Commercial Officer, aiming to enhance cross-border trading for SMEs.
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Digital signage boosts productivity & engagement – study
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digital signage
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pro av
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data literacy
Workplace digital signage significantly boosts productivity and enhances engagement among deskless workers, suggests a study by ScreenCloud and Google ChromeOS.
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PMT Communications welcomes industry veterans as part of expansion
Last month
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wifi
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national security
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telecommunications
PMT Communications, a subsidiary of PMT Security, enlists seasoned industrial veterans for its key executive roles, signalling its strategy towards comprehensive expansion.
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Twilio honours AI startups pushing innovation in customer engagement
Tue, 30th Jan 2024
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big data
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bi
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cx
Twilio honoured innovative startups utilising Generative AI and Twilio's suites to enhance digital communication for customer experiences in its AI Startup Searchlight awards.
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HERE Technologies expands what3words partnership to boost delivery efficiency
Mon, 29th Jan 2024
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mobility
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what3words
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here technologies
HERE Technologies enhances its partnership with what3words, streamlining business access to precise global location tech. This move responds to growing consumer demand for accurate delivery services.
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BillingPlatform nabs $90m growth equity investment from FTV Capital
Mon, 29th Jan 2024
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martech
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commerce systems
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cloudera
BillingPlatform secures a massive $90m growth equity investment from FTV Capital, boosting its ongoing expansion in a growing $10bn market.
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Tint Financial Services celebrates worldwide finance milestone
Tue, 23rd Jan 2024
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sustainable it
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fintech
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compliance
Six months after its launch, London-based fintech firm Tint Financial Services has reached a major milestone by facilitating the global flow of goods worth USD $20 million, affirming its value for scaling SMEs.
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Bristol's Symmetry targets growth in 2024 through machine learning
Tue, 16th Jan 2024
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ml
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fy
Symmetry, a Bristol-based cloud accounting software provider, plans to accelerate growth in 2024 by targeting new business sectors and expanding its use of machine learning.
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Auctane bolsters executive team with Matt Schurk and Sara Feulner
Thu, 11th Jan 2024
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hcm
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payroll systems
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shipping
Auctane has bolstered its executive team, appointing sales veteran Matt Schurk as Chief Sales Officer and HR expert Sara Feulner as Chief Human Resources Officer.