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Steve Shelley – Building a $1B Tech Unicorn
Build & Scale with Devika Podcast
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October 21, 2025

🎙️ Steve Shelley – Building a $1B Tech Unicorn

Steve Shelley shares lessons from building Deputy into a $1B unicorn and launching 1Racer with Devika. Insights on scaling & capital.

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Jordan McCreary: From >50 Studios to Scalable Tech
Build & Scale with Devika Podcast
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October 21, 2025

Jordan McCreary: From >50 Studios to Scalable Tech

Jordan McCreary shares how he scaled 50+ studios and is now using tech to transform fitness with his new venture, CONDITN.

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/blog/jordan-mccreary-50-studios-to-tech

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Steve Shelley – Building a $1B Tech Unicorn
Build & Scale with Devika Podcast
·
October 21, 2025

🎙️ Steve Shelley – Building a $1B Tech Unicorn

Steve Shelley shares lessons from building Deputy into a $1B unicorn and launching 1Racer with Devika. Insights on scaling & capital.

Read Article →
/blog/steve-shelley
Jordan McCreary: From >50 Studios to Scalable Tech
Build & Scale with Devika Podcast
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October 21, 2025

Jordan McCreary: From >50 Studios to Scalable Tech

Jordan McCreary shares how he scaled 50+ studios and is now using tech to transform fitness with his new venture, CONDITN.

Read Article →
/blog/jordan-mccreary-50-studios-to-tech
Devika Achieves AWS Generative AI Competency
Company Updates
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October 15, 2025

Devika Achieves AWS Generative AI Competency

Devika becomes the first Ingram Micro partner in APAC to achieve the AWS Generative AI Competency, recognising real-world AI innovation.

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/blog/devika-awarded-aws-generative-ai-competency
Paul Pisani: From Hospitality to $100M+ in Transactions
Build & Scale with Devika Podcast
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October 7, 2025

Paul Pisani: From Hospitality to $100M+ in Transactions

From hospitality operator to $100M+ in transactions, Paul Pisani shares how he built and scaled ClevaQ in the latest episode of Build & Scale.

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/blog/paul-pisani-clevaq-journey
Zeryab Cheema – Teenage Exit to Scaling with Amazon
Build & Scale with Devika Podcast
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September 24, 2025

Zeryab Cheema – Teenage Exit to Scaling with Amazon

At 19, he sold his startup for 7 figures. Now he's scaling HOP with Amazon. Hear how Zeryab Cheema built a business built to last.

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/blog/zeryab-cheema
Evan Daly – How Glean Became a Global Fitness App
Build & Scale with Devika Podcast
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September 9, 2025

Evan Daly – How Glean Became a Global Fitness App

How Glean scaled from spreadsheets to 3K+ signups in minutes. Evan Daly’s journey from jockey to global fitness app founder.

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/blog/evan-daly-glean
What Impacts App Maintenance Costs?
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September 2, 2025

What Impacts App Maintenance Costs?

Discover what drives app maintenance costs, from features to integrations, and where your product might sit on the spectrum.

Read Article →
/blog/app-maintenance-costs
How We Took a Hosting Bill from $2.5K to Almost Nothing
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September 2, 2025

How We Took a Hosting Bill from $2.5K to Almost Nothing

From $2.5K to cents: how Devika helps startups reduce hosting costs with serverless, cloud-native tech and faster delivery.

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/blog/reduce-your-hosting-bill
Launching Build & Scale with Devika
Build & Scale with Devika Podcast
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August 22, 2025

Launching Build & Scale with Devika

Build and Scale with Devika shares raw founder stories on building, funding, and scaling tech startups. New episodes every fortnight.

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/blog/launching-build-scale-with-devika
Steve Shelley – Building a $1B Tech Unicorn
Build & Scale with Devika Podcast
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October 21, 2025
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1 min read

🎙️ Steve Shelley – Building a $1B Tech Unicorn

Steve Shelley shares lessons from building Deputy into a $1B unicorn and launching 1Racer with Devika. Insights on scaling & capital.

Read Article →
/blog/steve-shelley
Jordan McCreary: From >50 Studios to Scalable Tech
Build & Scale with Devika Podcast
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October 21, 2025
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1 min read

Jordan McCreary: From >50 Studios to Scalable Tech

Jordan McCreary shares how he scaled 50+ studios and is now using tech to transform fitness with his new venture, CONDITN.

Read Article →
/blog/jordan-mccreary-50-studios-to-tech
Paul Pisani: From Hospitality to $100M+ in Transactions
Build & Scale with Devika Podcast
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October 7, 2025
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1 min read

Paul Pisani: From Hospitality to $100M+ in Transactions

From hospitality operator to $100M+ in transactions, Paul Pisani shares how he built and scaled ClevaQ in the latest episode of Build & Scale.

Read Article →
/blog/paul-pisani-clevaq-journey
Zeryab Cheema – Teenage Exit to Scaling with Amazon
Build & Scale with Devika Podcast
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September 24, 2025
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1 min read

Zeryab Cheema – Teenage Exit to Scaling with Amazon

At 19, he sold his startup for 7 figures. Now he's scaling HOP with Amazon. Hear how Zeryab Cheema built a business built to last.

Read Article →
/blog/zeryab-cheema
Evan Daly – How Glean Became a Global Fitness App
Build & Scale with Devika Podcast
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September 9, 2025
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1 min read

Evan Daly – How Glean Became a Global Fitness App

How Glean scaled from spreadsheets to 3K+ signups in minutes. Evan Daly’s journey from jockey to global fitness app founder.

Read Article →
/blog/evan-daly-glean
Launching Build & Scale with Devika
Build & Scale with Devika Podcast
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August 22, 2025
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2 min read

Launching Build & Scale with Devika

Build and Scale with Devika shares raw founder stories on building, funding, and scaling tech startups. New episodes every fortnight.

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/blog/launching-build-scale-with-devika
Old Bankers Investing in New Bank; Say Hello to $120M Volt Bank
Collaborations & Case Studies
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January 13, 2025
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2 min read

Old Bankers Investing in New Bank; Say Hello to $120M Volt Bank

Examining Volt Bank's $25 million raise and $120 million valuation, with Series C funding led by KPMG.

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/blog/old-bankers-investing-in-new-bank-say-hello-to-120m-volt-bank
Working With The City of Innovation on Devika Evenness
Collaborations & Case Studies
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January 13, 2025
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2 min read

Working With The City of Innovation on Devika Evenness

Devika's Evenness VR Sensory Space becomes accessible across Illawarra, supporting individuals with disabilities in developing sensory skills.

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/blog/working-with-the-city-of-innovation-on-devika-evenness
Wollongong Tech Community – Siligong Valley
Collaborations & Case Studies
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January 13, 2025
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3 min read

Wollongong Tech Community – Siligong Valley

Highlighting Wollongong's tech community, Siligong Valley, as a hub for collaboration and innovation among tech enthusiasts.

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/blog/wollongong-tech-community-banding-together-to-represent-siligong-valley
Kolb Research to Reveal Benefits of Experiential Learning with VR
Collaborations & Case Studies
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January 13, 2025
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2 min read

Kolb Research to Reveal Benefits of Experiential Learning with VR

Exploring research on Devika Kolb's VR experiences, demonstrating how VR accommodates various learning styles to enhance education.

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/blog/kolb-research-to-reveal-benefits-of-experiential-learning-with-vr
Sensory Rooms Go Virtual with Evenness VR Sensory Space
Collaborations & Case Studies
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January 13, 2025
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3 min read

Sensory Rooms Go Virtual with Evenness VR Sensory Space

Devika’s Evenness VR transforms traditional sensory rooms into virtual experiences, improving accessibility and engagement.

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/blog/sensory-rooms-go-virtual-with-evenness-vr-sensory-space
Sally Fitzgibbons Surfs for Gold and Better Health
Collaborations & Case Studies
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January 13, 2025
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2 min read

Sally Fitzgibbons Surfs for Gold and Better Health

Explore Sally Fitzgibbons’ journey balancing professional surfing with promoting health and wellness alongside Devika.

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/blog/sally-fitzgibbons-surfs-for-gold-and-better-health
Red Bull Basement University Launches at UOW
Collaborations & Case Studies
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January 13, 2025
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4 min read

Red Bull Basement University Launches at UOW

Highlights from the launch of Red Bull Basement University at UOW, promoting innovation among student entrepreneurs.

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/blog/red-bull-basement-university-launches-at-uow
IoT Devices Creating Smart Cities; KPMG Expo 2018
Collaborations & Case Studies
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January 13, 2025
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3 min read

IoT Devices Creating Smart Cities; KPMG Expo 2018

An overview of IoT's role in developing smart cities, highlighting insights from the KPMG Expo 2018 on digital connectivity and system efficiencies.

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/blog/iot-devices-creating-smart-cities-kpmg-expo-2018
Aboriginal Australian Culture and Knowledge Scaled Through VR
Collaborations & Case Studies
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January 13, 2025
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4 min read

Aboriginal Australian Culture and Knowledge Scaled Through VR

Discover how Devika is using VR to preserve and share Aboriginal Australian culture, creating immersive experiences for education and awareness.

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/blog/aboriginal-australian-culture-and-knowledge-scaled-through-vr
Devika Achieves AWS Generative AI Competency
Company Updates
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October 15, 2025
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2 min read

Devika Achieves AWS Generative AI Competency

Devika becomes the first Ingram Micro partner in APAC to achieve the AWS Generative AI Competency, recognising real-world AI innovation.

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/blog/devika-awarded-aws-generative-ai-competency
Announcing Three Key Promotions at Devika
Company Updates
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July 28, 2025
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3 min read

Announcing Three Key Promotions at Devika

As Devika continues to scale, we’re excited to announce three strategic promotions that strengthen our leadership team and support the next phase of our growth.

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/blog/promotions-at-devika
Devika Engineers Now AWS Certified AI Practitioners
Company Updates
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January 13, 2025
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1 min read

Devika Engineers Now AWS Certified AI Practitioners

Devika achieves AWS AI certification, strengthening expertise in AI-driven solutions and cloud innovation.

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/blog/aws-ai-certified
Devika @ the AusFitness Expo 2024
Company Updates
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January 13, 2025
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3 min read

Devika @ the AusFitness Expo 2024

Devika exhibits the Aus Fitness Expo, connecting industry leaders and driving innovation in health and wellness.

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/blog/aus-fitness-expo
Devika Achieves Stripe’s Services Implementation Specialization
Company Updates
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January 13, 2025
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1 min read

Devika Achieves Stripe’s Services Implementation Specialization

Devika earns Stripe's Services Implementation Specialization, demonstrating excellence in delivering seamless payment solutions.

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/blog/stripe-services-implementation-specialization
Devika Achieves AWS CloudFormation Designation
Company Updates
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January 13, 2025
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2 min read

Devika Achieves AWS CloudFormation Designation

Devika achieves AWS CloudFormation qualification, showcasing expertise in deploying and managing cloud infrastructure efficiently.

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/blog/cloud-formation
Upskilling Our Team with AWS Certifications
Company Updates
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January 13, 2025
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1 min read

Upskilling Our Team with AWS Certifications

Devika earns AWS Professional Certification, highlighting advanced cloud expertise and commitment to technical excellence.

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/blog/aws-pro-certification
Transforming the Public Sector with AWS
Company Updates
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January 13, 2025
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2 min read

Transforming the Public Sector with AWS

Announcement of Devika's recognition as an AWS Public Sector Partner, enhancing capabilities in delivering cloud solutions.

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/blog/devika-public-sector-aws-partner
Devika Acquires Black Bear Creative Design Studio
Company Updates
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January 13, 2025
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2 min read

Devika Acquires Black Bear Creative Design Studio

Devika acquires Black Bear Creative, expanding design capabilities and enhancing creative service offerings.

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/blog/devika-acquires-black-bear-creative
All About Apps
Tips for Founders
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January 13, 2025
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8 min read

All About Apps

Explore Devika’s essential guide all about apps, covering types, development processes, and expert tips to build successful digital products.

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/blog/all-about-apps
Tips for Founders
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January 13, 2025
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2 min read

Augmented Reality Will Reinvent How We Experience Art

Explore how Devika uses augmented reality to reinvent art experiences, making creativity interactive, immersive, and accessible.

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/blog/augmented-reality-will-reinvent-how-we-experience-art
Should I Outsource Software Developers or Give it a Crack Myself?
Tips for Founders
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January 13, 2025
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3 min read

Should I Outsource Software Developers or Give it a Crack Myself?

Devika discusses key considerations when deciding between outsourcing software development or handling it in-house.

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/blog/should-i-outsource-software-developers-or-give-it-a-crack-myself
What Impacts App Maintenance Costs?
Uncategorised
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September 2, 2025
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2 min read

What Impacts App Maintenance Costs?

Discover what drives app maintenance costs, from features to integrations, and where your product might sit on the spectrum.

Read Article →
/blog/app-maintenance-costs
How We Took a Hosting Bill from $2.5K to Almost Nothing
Uncategorised
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September 2, 2025
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2 min read

How We Took a Hosting Bill from $2.5K to Almost Nothing

From $2.5K to cents: how Devika helps startups reduce hosting costs with serverless, cloud-native tech and faster delivery.

Read Article →
/blog/reduce-your-hosting-bill
The Story Behind Devika Kolb
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January 13, 2025
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2 min read

The Story Behind Devika Kolb

An exploration of the origins and development of Devika Kolb, highlighting its foundation in experiential learning theories.

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/blog/the-story-behind-devika-kolb
Considering Sustainability Alongside Innovation with QLTY
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January 13, 2025
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2 min read

Considering Sustainability Alongside Innovation with QLTY

An insight into Devika's partnership with QLTY, emphasizing sustainable practices alongside technological innovation.

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/blog/considering-sustainability-alongside-innovation-with-qlty
Facing the Biggest Challenge of my Career to Find my Purpose
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January 13, 2025
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3 min read

Facing the Biggest Challenge of my Career to Find my Purpose

A personal narrative on overcoming career challenges to discover purpose, highlighting experiences at Devika.

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/blog/facing-the-biggest-challenge-of-my-career-to-find-my-purpose
Racing Towards the Finish Line by Starting with Web Development
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January 13, 2025
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2 min read

Racing Towards the Finish Line by Starting with Web Development

Detailing Devika's sponsorship of web development for events in 2016-2017, supporting organizational goals.

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/blog/racing-towards-the-finish-line-by-starting-with-web-development
Stop and Smell the Roses; Better the Environment and Your Health
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January 13, 2025
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3 min read

Stop and Smell the Roses; Better the Environment and Your Health

Exploring the link between environmental mindfulness and personal health, encouraging sustainable lifestyle choices.

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/blog/stop-and-smell-the-roses-better-the-environment-and-your-health
Entertainment Industry Goes Virtual with VR Arcade
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January 13, 2025
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2 min read

Entertainment Industry Goes Virtual with VR Arcade

The VR arcade offers over 25 booths and 35 games, revolutionizing entertainment with immersive virtual reality experiences.

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/blog/entertainment-industry-goes-virtual-with-vr-arcade
A New Reality: VR Moves into Business Arena
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January 13, 2025
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2 min read

A New Reality: VR Moves into Business Arena

VR technology is rapidly transforming business operations. Devika explores practical applications and industry adoption beyond gaming.

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/blog/a-new-reality-vr-moves-into-business-arena