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Hitachi Vantara boosts Manor Lodge's IT infrastructure
Storage

Hitachi Vantara boosts Manor Lodge's IT infrastructure

Hitachi Vantara partners with Manor Lodge School in Hertfordshire to enhance its IT infrastructure, eliminating outages and enabling advanced technologies.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Feb 2025
Creative Dock acquires nFrontier to boost hardware design
Robotics

Creative Dock acquires nFrontier to boost hardware design

Creative Dock has acquired Berlin-based nFrontier, marking its entry into hardware production and promising to slash development cycles drastically.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Jan 2025

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Augmented Reality (AR) stories

VeVe unveils new BLACKPINK digital series with YG Entertainment
Digital Entertainment

VeVe unveils new BLACKPINK digital series with YG Entertainment

VeVe and YG Entertainment launch a new BLACKPINK digital collectibles series featuring AR tech, offering fans interactive 3D assets of JISOO, JENNIE, ROSÉ, and LISA.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
The future of IT: How AI, automation, and green tech will reshape IT careers and business strategy
Digital Transformation

The future of IT: How AI, automation, and green tech will reshape IT careers and business strategy

In the coming decade, AI and automation will transform IT careers, prioritising green tech and driving professionals towards pivotal roles in business strategy.

By Tim Flower • 5 min read • Wed, 9th Apr 2025
TeamViewer launches advanced spatial computing in training
Unified Communications

TeamViewer launches advanced spatial computing in training

TeamViewer has unveiled its advanced spatial computing solution at Hannover Messe 2025, enhancing training in manufacturing with AR technology.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 28th Mar 2025
Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise unveils Private 5G solution with Celona tech
Robotics

Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise unveils Private 5G solution with Celona tech

Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise has unveiled its Private 5G solution, powered by Celona, to enhance IoT connectivity in complex enterprise environments.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Mar 2025
Binance unveils fan-designed F1 helmet mural in Melbourne
AR, VR & Metaverse

Binance unveils fan-designed F1 helmet mural in Melbourne

Binance has unveiled a fan-designed race helmet for F1 driver Pierre Gasly, showcased in a stunning mural by street artist Matt Adnate in Melbourne.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Mar 2025
VeVe expands into physical art with HAZARD: ODDY launch
Blockchain

VeVe expands into physical art with HAZARD: ODDY launch

VeVe has launched the HAZARD: ODDY series in collaboration with Korean artist Jonghun Ha, merging physical and digital art through blockchain technology.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 7th Mar 2025
XR adoption remains slow despite Apple & Meta's efforts
Digital Transformation

XR adoption remains slow despite Apple & Meta's efforts

Despite hefty investments from Apple and Meta, a Forrester report reveals slow XR adoption, with only 35% of informed leaders deploying the technology.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Feb 2025
Wireless Broadband Alliance releases L4S Wi-Fi guidelines
Gaming

Wireless Broadband Alliance releases L4S Wi-Fi guidelines

The Wireless Broadband Alliance has unveiled new guidelines for implementing L4S technology in Wi-Fi, aiming to enhance low-latency applications like cloud gaming and VR.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Feb 2025
Cloudinary launches 3D platform to boost eCommerce sales
Customer Experience

Cloudinary launches 3D platform to boost eCommerce sales

Cloudinary has launched Cloudinary 3D, a new platform designed to help eCommerce brands enhance product presentation through immersive 3D and AR experiences.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Feb 2025
Hologram Media unveils nationwide 3D ad network in malls
Network Infrastructure

Hologram Media unveils nationwide 3D ad network in malls

Hologram Media Network has launched the first continuous holographic advertising network across 30 malls, featuring interactive experiences like Sonic the Hedgehog 3.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025
India faces rising cyber threats amid digital transformation
Firewalls

India faces rising cyber threats amid digital transformation

India's rapid digital growth boosts economy but increases cyber threat risks, targeting sectors from energy to healthcare, warns expert Shibu Paul.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Tue, 28th Jan 2025
Hands-on Review: JBL Soundgear Frames
Wearables

Hands-on Review: JBL Soundgear Frames

The JBL Soundgear Frames offer an affordable and stylish alternative for music lovers, delivering impressive open-ear audio for under NZD $200.

By Imee Dequito • 5 min read • Wed, 15th Jan 2025
Siemens & Sony unite to transform industrial metaverse
Digital Transformation

Siemens & Sony unite to transform industrial metaverse

Siemens and Sony have joined forces to revolutionise the industrial metaverse, integrating advanced engineering software with immersive display technologies.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Jan 2025

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Siemens partners with University of Michigan for 3D printing MOOC
EduTech

Siemens partners with University of Michigan for 3D printing MOOC

Siemens Digital Industries Software and the University of Michigan have launched an online course on additive manufacturing with metals, aiming to broaden access and knowledge.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Feb 2025
Telstra and ISPT forge ahead with 5G DAS in Sydney
Unified Communications

Telstra and ISPT forge ahead with 5G DAS in Sydney

Telstra and ISPT have launched advanced 5G connectivity at 477 Pitt Street, Sydney, providing comprehensive mobile coverage for building tenants.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Jan 2025