INNOVATION

3 tech trends to watch in 2019

Finfeed Archived Jan 11, 2019

With the new year just kicked off, we’re one step closer to some pretty exciting advancements in high-tech innovation. Among these tech improvements, something we should all enjoy is ongoing roll out of the inaugural 5G network.

Bali’s plastic ban: another win for bioplastics

Finfeed Archived Jan 10, 2019

SECOS Group (ASX:SES) is at the forefront in bringing bioplastic compostable films and resins into the mainstream to replace the widespread use of traditional petroleum based plastics.

Innovation & recurring income to drive Vonex

Finfeed Archived Dec 20, 2018

As telecommunications innovator, Vonex (ASX:VN8), prepares to launch its new mobile app in 2019, as well as introducing discounted telco services for its shareholders, the group has finished off 2018 with continued growth in Private Branch Exchange (PBX) registrations and record monthly billings.

Worrying weather & can iron make 'clean' hydrogen?

Finfeed Archived Dec 20, 2018

This last week in Australia has brought some pretty whacky weather, to put it bluntly. A snapshot of headlines: ‘Victoria's freak floods prompt 1,400 calls for help’; 'Exceptional' rain from ex-Cyclone Owen dumps 681mm in north Qld in a day’.

Another successful Roots pilot — first in US$55B floriculture market

Finfeed Archived Dec 18, 2018

Ag-tech small cap, Roots Sustainable Agricultural Technologies (ASX:ROO), has conducted its first successful Root Zone Temperature Optimisation (RZTO) cooling pilot in the floriculture production sector — a market that’s worth US$55 billion each year.

Ag-tech solutions needed more than ever as growers face water crisis

Finfeed Archived Dec 17, 2018

With the threat of prices rising even further, many growers are even reconsidering the cost-benefit-risk profile of planting crops at all. Water prices have doubled in the last 12 months, putting pressure on crop growers across several regions of Australia.

When start-ups & biotech collide

Finfeed Archived Nov 29, 2018

The Australian biotech industry is heavily supported by government and could reach $8 billion in revenue this year.

Roots’ unique ag-tech increases yield by 257% in chives pilot

Finfeed Archived Nov 27, 2018

Ag-tech play, Roots Sustainable Agricultural Technologies (ASX:ROO), has released results from a successful pilot on greenhouse-grown chives using its Root Zone Temperature Optimisation (RZTO) cooling technology, showing a 257% increase in yield.

Energy policy fail: Victorian Liberal Party is now powerless

Finfeed Archived Nov 27, 2018

Energy has been a controversial topic surrounding PM Scott Morrison’s leadership from the get-go, with the context for his rise to the most powerful position in Australia revolving around the failed National Energy Guarantee. Turnbull’s failings around this policy led to the leadership spill and this legacy has haunted Morrison ever since.

BPH completes successful anaesthesia monitor trials

Finfeed Archived Nov 26, 2018

BPH Energy (ASX:BPH) today announced details on further successful trials of the Cortical Brain Anaesthesia Response (BAR) Monitor at St. Luke’s Private Hospital and Strathfield Private Hospital in Sydney.

WhiteHawk partner, Cybercrime Support Network, launches FraudSupport.org

Finfeed Archived Nov 22, 2018

WhiteHawk (ASX:WHK) partner, Cybercrime Support Network (CSN), has launched its FraudSupport.org program across the US.

It's National Ag Day: here are 4 ASX ag-tech stocks climbing the beanstalk

Finfeed Archived Nov 21, 2018

The global ag-tech opportunity could reach US$189 in the next five years, fuelled by US$1.5 billion in venture capital investment, according to StartupAUS. Here at five ASX-listed companies that are planting seeds for ag-tech growth.

Roots bolsters IP with Australian patent for unique ag-tech

Finfeed Archived Nov 19, 2018

Ag-tech play, Roots Sustainable Agricultural Technologies (ASX:ROO), has been granted an Australian patent for a key part of its disruptive Root Zone Temperature Optimisation (RZTO) technology.

A look behind the scenes of a startup incubator pitch night

Finfeed Archived Nov 09, 2018

The Studio, a media and creative-tech incubator, recently hosted its first Pitch to Investors night at the Sydney Startup Hub, with eight startups doing the pitching.

Infomedia represents undervalued tech opportunity

Finfeed Archived Nov 09, 2018

Infomedia Ltd (ASX:IFM) is a stock that has consistently outperformed, and with many compelling investment metrics, it appears undervalued following a share price retracement from a 16-year high of $1.39 in September to $1.03 on October 25. The $346 million-capped company is a technology services developer and supplier of Electronic Parts Catalogue (EPC) and service systems to the global automotive industry.

Atlassian CEO appropriates ScoMo’s ‘fair dinkum’ PR for green power

Finfeed Archived Nov 08, 2018

Atlassian co-founder Mike Cannon-Brookes has taken aim at PM Scott Morrison’s ill-fated ‘fair dinkum power’ slogan on Twitter. There’s been much hubbub on Twitter and in general discourse around the context of Morrison’s comment, said in relation to dispatchable electricity.

Simble launches Virtual Analytics App into UK market

Finfeed Archived Nov 08, 2018

Simble Solutions (ASX:SIS) is launching into the UK residential market after unveiling a disruptive new software product targeted at UK energy retailers — the Virtual Analytics App.

Invigor’s TillerStack scores over $820k in new contracts

Finfeed Archived Nov 07, 2018

Invigor Group's (ASX:IVO) subsidiary, TillerStack, has scored over $820,000 in new contract wins for its field service software solutions. This includes an R&D project for a major industry association based in Germany, as well as renewal of an existing contract with UnityMedia, with revenue to be booked this calendar year.