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Intel joins new MLCommons working group to develop AI safety benchmarks
Large Language Models

Intel joins new MLCommons working group to develop AI safety benchmarks

Intel teams up with MLCommons to form AI Safety working group, aiming to establish safety benchmarks for AI models.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Oct 2023
SCA chooses HPE for digital transformation of Australian audio platform
Storage

SCA chooses HPE for digital transformation of Australian audio platform

Southern Cross Austereo (SCA) partners with Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) for digital transformation, using HPE GreenLake edge-to-cloud platform.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Oct 2023
The IT industry is stalling on SBOMs when it should be working on best practice
Open source

The IT industry is stalling on SBOMs when it should be working on best practice

SBOMs will be key to dealing with the next big vulnerability and incredibly useful in the fight to minimise the effects of smaller weaknesses.

By Joey Stanford • 5 min read • Tue, 24th Oct 2023
Westcon-Comstor reports 14.9% H1 FY24 global revenue growth
Digital Transformation

Westcon-Comstor reports 14.9% H1 FY24 global revenue growth

Westcon-Comstor reports a 14.9% YoY revenue increase, reaching $1.85bn in H1 FY24, driven by its shift to software and data-driven approach.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Oct 2023
Tiger Distribution boosts efficiency by 20% with Manhattan SCALE
Supply Chain

Tiger Distribution boosts efficiency by 20% with Manhattan SCALE

Tiger Distribution achieved a 20% boost in efficiency by using the Manhattan SCALE system to enhance warehouse operations.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Oct 2023
Fujifilm recognised as 'Reseller Growth Partner' at DocuSign Awards
Manufacturing

Fujifilm recognised as 'Reseller Growth Partner' at DocuSign Awards

Fujifilm wins 'Reseller Growth Partner of the Year' at the 2023 DocuSign Awards, recognising eSignature technology growth.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 18th Oct 2023
42% of macOS users use AI-based apps daily: Report
Artificial Intelligence

42% of macOS users use AI-based apps daily: Report

Setapp unveils annual Mac Apps Report, offering insights into app usage and trends among over 1,000 US Mac users.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Oct 2023
BlackLine enhances finance software with Microsoft Teams
Unified Communications

BlackLine enhances finance software with Microsoft Teams

BlackLine bolsters finance software by integrating it with Microsoft Teams, enhancing efficiency in financial operations.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 17th Oct 2023
DigiCert launches Discovery for streamlined cryptographic key management
Encryption

DigiCert launches Discovery for streamlined cryptographic key management

DigiCert unveils Discovery, a central management tool for cryptographic keys, aiming to improve cybersecurity.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Oct 2023
OWC unveils Atlas Pro and Ultra CFexpress 4.0 memory cards with doubled speed
Software

OWC unveils Atlas Pro and Ultra CFexpress 4.0 memory cards with doubled speed

OWC launches Atlas Pro and Ultra CFexpress 4.0 memory cards, claiming double speed with low power consumption.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Oct 2023

Stories from Other Regions

Paul Randazzo joins Dicker Data to helm Cloud division
Firewalls

Paul Randazzo joins Dicker Data to helm Cloud division

Dicker Data appoints former Microsoft talent Paul Randazzo as Cloud Business Manager, bringing fresh vigour to its Microsoft cloud division.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 28th Oct 2023
UK government forms AI safety research team with tech industry leaders
Large Language Models

UK government forms AI safety research team with tech industry leaders

UK government bolsters Frontier AI Taskforce with a safety research team in collaboration with Advai, Gryphon Scientific, and Faculty AI.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 28th Oct 2023
St John's College Cardiff partners with TrilbyTV to revolutionise school communication
EduTech

St John's College Cardiff partners with TrilbyTV to revolutionise school communication

St John's College, Cardiff, partners with digital signage platform TrilbyTV, transforming communication within the school.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 27th Oct 2023
Sydney tech firm UniPhi integrates Athena software into TSA infrastructure
Software

Sydney tech firm UniPhi integrates Athena software into TSA infrastructure

Sydney-based tech company UniPhi partners with TSA, integrating its Athena platform to improve service quality.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 23rd Oct 2023
Supply chain software security: Remediating the Curl effect
Application Security

Supply chain software security: Remediating the Curl effect

These statistics provide a convincing perspective on how this vulnerability in Curl makes security across the software supply chain sort of defenseless.

By John Trest • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Oct 2023
Australians anticipate quality of life enhancement with smart cities
Smart Cities

Australians anticipate quality of life enhancement with smart cities

86% of Australians believe smart city development will improve their lives, reveals a Capterra Australia study.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 16th Oct 2023
Groundbreaking AI tutor alleviates exam stress for Australian students
eLearning

Groundbreaking AI tutor alleviates exam stress for Australian students

Zookal introduces AI tutor 'Exam Prep Zookal Genius' to help students excel in exams, offering personalised learning at an affordable price.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Oct 2023
Upgrade for SUBCO Australia to Europe subsea cable with Ciena tech
Partner Programmes

Upgrade for SUBCO Australia to Europe subsea cable with Ciena tech

SUBCO partners with Ciena to enhance undersea link between Australia and Europe through the Oman Australia Cable (OAC), increasing capacity to 48Tb/s.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Oct 2023