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Adelaide Oval first major Australian stadium to accept cryptocurrency
Crypto

Adelaide Oval first major Australian stadium to accept cryptocurrency

Adelaide Oval sets Australian precedent as the first major sports stadium to allow cryptocurrency payments, enabled by Crypto.com and DataMesh's innovative payment solution.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Apr 2024
CommBank Yello partners with More to enhance customer benefits
Unified Communications

CommBank Yello partners with More to enhance customer benefits

CommBank partners with More to introduce mobile and nbn offers, promising substantial savings for loyal customers through its unique customer recognition program, CommBank Yello.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Apr 2024
Report urges transparency in Australian telco regulation enforcement
Unified Communications

Report urges transparency in Australian telco regulation enforcement

The Centre for Media Transition's latest report, commissioned by ACCAN, urges the ACMA to increase transparency around telecommunications regulation enforcement, recommending a public register of penalties.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Apr 2024
Drones aid bushfire monitoring in ground-breaking NSW trial
EduTech

Drones aid bushfire monitoring in ground-breaking NSW trial

Advanced drone technology facilitates safer bushfire monitoring across Western NSW in a landmark trial, proving critical in both early detection and rapid response.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Apr 2024
Australian group formed to ease 3G to 4G transition concerns
4G technology

Australian group formed to ease 3G to 4G transition concerns

The planned transition from 3G to 4G has prompted Australia's Communications Minister to establish a workgroup focused on ensuring a smooth shift.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd Apr 2024
BLUETTI AC240 arrives in Australia - Rugged outdoor power
Power / Energy

BLUETTI AC240 arrives in Australia - Rugged outdoor power

The BLUETTI AC240, a reliable outdoor power source proficient in weathering Australia's diverse climates, has officially launched with an IP65 water resistance and dust proofing rating.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Apr 2024
Tech sector faces wage drop & stalled employee growth
Employment

Tech sector faces wage drop & stalled employee growth

Tech employees reel as Australia's labour market faces a wage drop and stagnant employee growth, according to Employment Hero's recent SME Index.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Mar 2024
Vodafone urges Aussies to back up digital memories ahead of World Backup Day
Data Protection

Vodafone urges Aussies to back up digital memories ahead of World Backup Day

In 2023, over 22,000 device accidents were reported by Vodafone customers, threatening invaluable digital memories. The company has urged Australians to regularly backup data, particularly with World Backup Day coming up on March 31.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Mar 2024
TAFE NSW, Adobe to enhance digital literacy skills
Marketing Technologies

TAFE NSW, Adobe to enhance digital literacy skills

TAFE NSW partners with Adobe, becoming Australia's first vocational education and training provider to become an Adobe Creative Campus.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Mar 2024
AUCloud & Command Hub unite to launch CrisisHub platform
Disaster Recovery

AUCloud & Command Hub unite to launch CrisisHub platform

AUCloud partners with Command Hub to launch CrisisHub, an ultra-secure platform designed to aid Australian businesses and government agencies in coping with technical outages and cyber-attacks.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Mar 2024
LG Electronics Australia partners with Care Messenger to transform elderly care
Aged care

LG Electronics Australia partners with Care Messenger to transform elderly care

LG Electronics Australia targets the aged care industry with a new partnership with Care Messenger, aiming to enhance communication for Australia's booming elderly population.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Mar 2024
Tangerine scores high in Finder's & WeMoney's telco awards
Unified Communications

Tangerine scores high in Finder's & WeMoney's telco awards

Tangerine has clinched key awards at the recent Finder's nbn and Mobile Awards and WeMoney Telco and Broadband Awards.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Mon, 25th Mar 2024
AI & VR part of junior leadership initiative between Infosys & Table Tennis Victoria
Artificial Intelligence

AI & VR part of junior leadership initiative between Infosys & Table Tennis Victoria

Infosys launches a Junior Leadership programme in partnership with Table Tennis Victoria to enhance young players' digital knowledge and leadership skills using the 'Infosys Springboard' platform.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 25th Mar 2024
Aussies lose trust in traditional comms due to scam surge, study reveals
Unified Communications

Aussies lose trust in traditional comms due to scam surge, study reveals

A surge in scams targeting traditional communication channels such as SMS and email has caused Australians to lose faith in these methods, with in-app messaging emerging as the most trusted platform, according to a recent study.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Mar 2024
Australians underestimate Generative AI's impact on jobs, study shows
EduTech

Australians underestimate Generative AI's impact on jobs, study shows

Many Australian workers underestimate the influence of Generative AI on their roles, despite evidence that 86% of occupations will be affected, suggests RMIT Online and Deloitte Access Economics data.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Mar 2024
Ruckus' comprehensive guide to digital strategy in schools
EduTech

Ruckus' comprehensive guide to digital strategy in schools

RUCKUS Networks offers a critical roadmap for Australian schools planning their digital strategies amidst increased investment and demand.

By Tom Raynel • 4 min read • Wed, 20th Mar 2024
AUCloud to invest $30m in acquisitions for expansion
Cloud Services

AUCloud to invest $30m in acquisitions for expansion

AUCloud, a recognised cybersecurity provider, plans to utilise $30m for strategic acquisitions, aiming to expand its business and achieve profitability by 2025.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Mar 2024
Get ready to power beyond limits with the new BLUETTI AC240
Power / Energy

Get ready to power beyond limits with the new BLUETTI AC240

Revolutionising outdoor adventure with its water-resistant AC240 Portable Power Station, BLUETTI pushes past the confines of traditional power sources, surpassing its predecessor, the AC60.

By Tom Raynel • 4 min read • Tue, 19th Mar 2024
Symbio unveils eSIM tech boosting Australia's MVNO market
Unified Communications

Symbio unveils eSIM tech boosting Australia's MVNO market

Symbio, a subsidiary of Aussie Broadband Group, shakes up Australia's MVNO market with its latest eSIM technology, offering faster and more eco-friendly mobile connectivity options.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Mar 2024