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R/GA Australia boosts public sector offering with senior hires
This month
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R/GA Australia ramps up its public sector and mission-driven offering with strategic senior hires, aiming to disrupt conventional consulting and outsourcing models by emphasising specialist abilities and transparency.
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Adobe announces Spectrum 2 for intuitive, inclusive cross-platform design
Wed, 13th Dec 2023
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Adobe introduces Spectrum 2, aiming to offer a more intuitive, inclusive, and enjoyable cross-platform design experience.
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Maximising AI potential depends on efficient underlying tech
Thu, 30th Nov 2023
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iot
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digital transformation
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Maximising the potential of AI necessitates robust underpinning technology qualities, the Cloud Industry Forum asserts.
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Darabase to launch groundbreaking AR advertising platform
Wed, 8th Nov 2023
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apple
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martech
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physical security
Darabase targets a revolutionary stride in AR advertising with a platform to transform physical properties into AR adverts.
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Mixed reality studio Dimension launches MAG virtual space
Mon, 16th Oct 2023
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vr
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metaverse
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nike
Virtual production studio, Dimension, has launched MAG, a virtual space for users to interact and customise their Metashima characters.
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TeamViewer appoints Andrew Belger as Head of Sales for Australia & New Zealand
Thu, 12th Oct 2023
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public sector
TeamViewer has appointed Andrew Belger as the new head of sales for Australia and New Zealand, aiming to expand its enterprise software presence in the region.
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How the industrial metaverse is empowering workers
Tue, 21st Feb 2023
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Organisations increasingly realise the value the metaverse can provide to their business, leading to more streamlined and efficient production.
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IDTechEx: AR/VR/MR market to reach US$30 billion by 2030
Tue, 12th Jan 2021
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This market will impact many different industries and future innovations will continue its growth in the wearables market.
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Global augmented reality market to hit $20 billion by 2030
Thu, 15th Oct 2020
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With improvements in technology and design, augmented reality and mixed reality will continue to grow to a market of over $20Bn by 2030.
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How DXC is using AR/VR tech for enterprise
Tue, 3rd Mar 2020
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DXC Technology enhances Ixom's training with AR, VR, and MR, slashing risks and costs.
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Company-X creates new reality for AR & VR technologies
Wed, 21st Aug 2019
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Hamilton-based software firm Company-X has acquired local AR/VR specialists Pepper Creative to expand its virtual and augmented reality capabilities.
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A quick overview of Microsoft Dynamics in 2019
Wed, 10th Jul 2019
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Microsoft revamps business apps, integrating Dynamics 365, Power BI and AI for enhanced data synergy.
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Microsoft HoloLens 2 more 'immersive' than ever
Mon, 25th Feb 2019
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The original HoloLens was released in 2016 but since then, mixed reality has come a long way, according to Microsoft’s Julia White.
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Portable virtual reality with a Dell Visor and an Alienware 13 R3
Sun, 15th Apr 2018
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It’s taken a little under two years for acceptable VR to go from a monster desktop PC to a set of equipment that you can fit in your backpack.
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Massey Uni and NZVRARA team up to support VR development
Wed, 14th Feb 2018
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The New Zealand VR/AR Association and Massey University School of Design have partnered to support the growing VR/AR sector.
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Relive your cherished memories in VR
Mon, 30th Oct 2017
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CyberLink launches Power Media Player MR app for Windows Mixed Reality headsets, enabling users to access VR, conventional media content and YouTube.
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Microsoft unveils their latest mixed reality headsets
Mon, 23rd Oct 2017
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Microsoft launches new mixed reality tech, reshaping creativity and play.
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Weta, Microsoft and HTC team-up at the Wellington centre for mixed reality
Mon, 7th Aug 2017
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weta digital
Wellington’s virtual and mixed reality centre, Projectr, has officially opened and it has some major partners...
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Tomorrow comes today: Gorillaz help Jaguar recruit coders
Wed, 21st Jun 2017
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Jaguar Land Rover is recruiting coders through a collaboration with virtual band Gorillaz in an innovative new app. #Jaguar #Gorillaz #coding.
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New report looks at immersive tech and education
Mon, 19th Jun 2017
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Report released looking at the projected uptake of VR technologies in education and how the edtech sector will up their game.
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Farewell APC: Microsoft pulls together partner, customer and tech events into new Summit
Mon, 5th Jun 2017
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cloud services
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microsoft
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public cloud
Microsoft Australia is launching a new ‘flagship’ event locally, wrapping together events for partners, end-customers and a tech summit.
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Mixed reality, IoT, and always-connected PCs highlighted in Windows 10 Creator’s Update
Thu, 1st Jun 2017
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microsoft
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iot
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It’s hoped the new categories will inspire customers, increase momentum in the PC market, and spark emerging opportunities.
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Property open days in AR/VR? Chinese real estate company is making it happen
Mon, 29th May 2017
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real estate
Chinese company Yungching Realty Group is partnering with iStaging to use mixed reality technology in real estate for the first time.
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Microsoft announces controllers for mixed reality headsets
Fri, 12th May 2017
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cloud services
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microsoft
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Developers have two headsets to choose from: a $300 Acer one and a $329 HP one, both of which are available now for pre-order.