Melbourne stories - Page 19

Restive appoints Seb Amielh as Executive Director in Sydney to drive tech consultancy's national growth, leveraging his 25 years of industry experience.

Melbourne's Swinburne University has partnered with eco-fintech Sphere to use AI in analysing card payments, guiding personal climate action and CO2 offsetting.

Equinix has invested $240 million to expand data centres in Sydney and Melbourne, addressing AI demands with over 4,000 new cabinets and cooling solutions.

NICE has been certified by Great Place To Work for 2024, with 84% of employees praising it as a great place to work, far surpassing Australia's 56% average.

New Salesforce research reveals that 52% of Australian office workers struggle with AI, reflecting widespread data mistrust and a need for human oversight.

Specialised AI is essential for digital transformation, delivering precision, efficiency, and cost savings. RSM Australia reports $4.2 million in savings from AI-powered automation.

CSIRO's ON Accelerate 8 showcased ten deep tech teams in Melbourne, highlighting groundbreaking innovations and awarding prestigious scholarships.

Australian marketers struggle with adapting to new Privacy Act reforms amid a backdrop of high interest rates and evolving economic conditions, as per a recent Arktic Fox report.

Endava restructures leadership and strategy post-acquisition of Mudbath and DEK Technologies, enhancing its Australian capabilities for significant digital transformation growth.

ExtraHop appoints Rachna Kumar as Senior Channel Sales Manager for Australia and New Zealand, aiming to strengthen its ANZ channel and cybersecurity presence.

STACK Infrastructure secures USD $1.3 billion for global data centre expansion, emphasising green construction in key regions like Melbourne and Manassas.

McConnell Dowell partners with TechnologyOne to bolster Melbourne's key infrastructure projects through a GBP £45 million investment in cutting-edge SaaS technology.

Accenture acquires Partners in Performance to boost capabilities in asset-intensive sectors, focusing on AI-driven productivity, cost improvements, and sustainability.

News Corp Australia and Vudoo earn Bronze at 2024 WARC Awards for Moet and Chandon campaign, highlighting their prowess in seamless online shopping solutions.

SenSen Networks appoints ex-Appen CEO Mark Brayan as Non-Executive Chairman, succeeding founder Dr Subhash Challa. Brayan begins on 1 May 2024.

Accenture acquires strategy consulting firm Partners in Performance to enhance offerings in asset-intensive industries with advanced data and AI capabilities.

Poll reveals 34% of Australian firms view data security as a major hurdle in AI adoption, with 51% lacking a clear data management strategy.

Celonis names Pascal Coubard as VP for Australia and New Zealand, enhancing leadership in the APAC region and driving growth in key markets.

Melbourne's Vudoo partners with Amazon Web Services, elevating its status as a top eCommerce tech provider through innovative in-stream checkout technology.

Zitcha has named Josh Forsyth as APAC sales lead to drive its growth in Australia, New Zealand, and Asia, leveraging the retail media market's burgeoning potential.