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Queensland's tech leaders gather at ACS Summit in Brisbane
Generative AI

Queensland's tech leaders gather at ACS Summit in Brisbane

The ACS Tech Summit in Brisbane spotlights Queensland's fast-growing tech sector, with projections indicating over 200,000 tech jobs by 2030.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 31st May 2024
Parcel scams on the rise as Aussies face mounting threats
Physical Security

Parcel scams on the rise as Aussies face mounting threats

Australia Post research reveals 73% of Australians have encountered package delivery scams, urging the use of official apps for parcel tracking to thwart schemes.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 30th May 2024
Data readiness identified as major hurdle to AI adoption
Marketing Technologies

Data readiness identified as major hurdle to AI adoption

A new Fivetran and MIT Technology Review Insights report reveals data readiness as a key barrier to AI adoption, with 60% of organisations needing better data governance.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 30th May 2024
Wildstone targets Australian $1.07 billion OOH market
Digitisation

Wildstone targets Australian $1.07 billion OOH market

Wildstone is set to break into Australia's $1.07 billion OOH advertising market, appointing industry veteran Noel Cook to lead the expansion drive.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 30th May 2024
Ricoh Australia launches inaugural Reconciliation Action Plan
Printing

Ricoh Australia launches inaugural Reconciliation Action Plan

Ricoh Australia has unveiled its first Reconciliation Action Plan to boost awareness, employment, and opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 30th May 2024
Trend Micro earns top security certification for Australian govt
Hyperscale

Trend Micro earns top security certification for Australian govt

Trend Micro achieves PROTECTED IRAP level for Vision One Platform, enabling Australian Government agencies to enhance data security with advanced AI-driven solutions.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 30th May 2024
Smart Energy teams up with GivEnergy for Aussie homes
Power / Energy

Smart Energy teams up with GivEnergy for Aussie homes

Australia's Smart Energy partners with UK-based GivEnergy to bring advanced battery and energy storage solutions to Australian households, promoting sustainability.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 30th May 2024

Global Stories

MADCash triumphs with two awards at 2024 MAIAs for fintech
Fintech

MADCash triumphs with two awards at 2024 MAIAs for fintech

MADCash has won two awards at the 2024 Money Awareness and Inclusion Awards, recognising its innovative contributions to financial inclusion for underserved communities.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Jun 2024
IFS launches IFS Cloud 24R1 to enhance AI-driven operations
Partner Programmes

IFS launches IFS Cloud 24R1 to enhance AI-driven operations

IFS launches IFS Cloud 24R1, enhancing operational effectiveness, profitability, and sustainability for asset and service-focused firms with advanced AI features.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Jun 2024
Edenred Payment Solutions appoints Rehana Mitha as MD
Customer Experience

Edenred Payment Solutions appoints Rehana Mitha as MD

Edenred Payment Solutions has named Rehana Mitha, an expert in cloud-based payment solutions as it snew Managing Director.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 31st May 2024
Applexus Technologies acquires Absoft to enhance SAP services
Human Capital Management

Applexus Technologies acquires Absoft to enhance SAP services

Applexus Technologies has acquired UK-based Absoft Limited, aiming to transform the SAP landscape by combining strengths.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 31st May 2024
Titans of Tech - Jason Hardy of Hitachi Vantara
Storage

Titans of Tech - Jason Hardy of Hitachi Vantara

Jason Hardy, Chief Technology Officer for AI at Hitachi Vantara, leverages over a decade of expertise to drive transformative AI projects and innovations.

By Tom Raynel • 4 min read • Thu, 30th May 2024
Bitdefender joins the Global Anti-Scam Alliance to combat fraud
Email Security

Bitdefender joins the Global Anti-Scam Alliance to combat fraud

Bitdefender partners with the Global Anti-Scam Alliance to combat rising AI-driven scams, leveraging its tech expertise to protect global consumers from online fraud.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 30th May 2024
LASER names Dicker Data exclusive distributor for New Zealand
Supply Chain

LASER names Dicker Data exclusive distributor for New Zealand

LASER, an Australian tech brand, partners with Dicker Data as its exclusive New Zealand distributor, aiming to broaden access to affordable tech solutions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 30th May 2024
Currencycloud & Pyvio to streamline Chinese eCommerce payments
Fintech

Currencycloud & Pyvio to streamline Chinese eCommerce payments

Currencycloud and Pyvio are partnering to enhance cross-border payment solutions for Chinese eCommerce businesses, aiming to simplify transactions in emerging markets.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 29th May 2024
Craig McGregor joins Okta to lead ANZ partner strategy
Digital Transformation

Craig McGregor joins Okta to lead ANZ partner strategy

Craig McGregor has been appointed as Okta's Director of Partners and Alliances for ANZ, aiming to fortify its Partner-First Model in the region.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 29th May 2024

Stories from Other Regions

ZORRZ partners with SaaScada for inclusive credit card launch
Software-as-a-Service

ZORRZ partners with SaaScada for inclusive credit card launch

ZORRZ partners with SaaScada to launch BlueAccess, a credit card promoting financial inclusion for immigrants, refugees, and those with poor credit history.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 30th May 2024