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Tech trends shaking up the Australian retail sector in 2024
Data Analytics

Tech trends shaking up the Australian retail sector in 2024

Resurgence of RFID technology, generative AI with voice commerce, unified supply chain management, and AR integration is set to revolutionise Australia's retail scene.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Jan 2024
Australian firms forecast 29% rise in Q1 2024 hiring rates
Health Technologies

Australian firms forecast 29% rise in Q1 2024 hiring rates

Australian firms anticipate a robust Q1 2024, predicting a 29% spike in hiring rates - a historical high despite slight Q4 2023 dip.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Jan 2024
Macquarie Technology first to achieve DTA's full data centre certification
Risk & Compliance

Macquarie Technology first to achieve DTA's full data centre certification

Macquarie Technology Group first company to certify all data centres and cloud services under the DTA's Hosting Certification Framework.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Dec 2023

Global Stories

Amber Technology to distribute Duesenberg Guitars in Australia & NZ
Distributors

Amber Technology to distribute Duesenberg Guitars in Australia & NZ

Amber Technology partners with Duesenberg Guitars as their exclusive distributor in the ANZ market, elevating musical instrument offerings for musicians in the region.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Jan 2024
Jacob Annesley joins Gate 7 as Director of Public Relations & Content
Gaming

Jacob Annesley joins Gate 7 as Director of Public Relations & Content

Gate 7 has bolstered its team with the addition of experienced figure, Jacob Annesley, as the new Director of Public Relations and Content, marking a strategic advance towards innovation in destination marketing.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Mon, 15th Jan 2024
Publicis Sapient & Google Cloud to launch Retail Media Network Accelerator
Digital Signage

Publicis Sapient & Google Cloud to launch Retail Media Network Accelerator

Publicis Sapient partners with Google Cloud to launch a Retail Media Network Accelerator, providing a platform for clients to boost revenue via customised ads and enhance customer engagement.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Jan 2024
SAP announces Angela Colantuono as new President for Australian & NZ markets
Digital Transformation

SAP announces Angela Colantuono as new President for Australian & NZ markets

Angela Colantuono has succeeded Damien Bueno as the new President and Managing Director for SAP Australia and New Zealand, aiming to accelerate customer's move to cloud.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 10th Jan 2024
Global cloud microservice market set for growth in 2034
Unified Communications

Global cloud microservice market set for growth in 2034

Global cloud microservice market set to skyrocket to US$11.3 billion by 2034, with an emphasis on observability and increased application in various sectors.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Jan 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Macfarlanes participates in commercial preview of Lexis+ AI
Data Analytics

Macfarlanes participates in commercial preview of Lexis+ AI

In a move towards innovation, London law firm Macfarlanes has announced its collaboration with LexisNexis, testing the newly launched Lexis+ AI in the UK commercial market.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jan 2024
Equinix launches digital infrastructure services in Mumbai
Network Infrastructure

Equinix launches digital infrastructure services in Mumbai

Equinix launches Equinix Metal and Network Edge in Mumbai, providing efficient digital infrastructure services to empower local enterprises with automated, 'as-a-service' solutions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Jan 2024
Gamma Communications acquires EnableX for broadened European outreach
Resellers

Gamma Communications acquires EnableX for broadened European outreach

Gamma Communications cements its leadership in Europe's communication services by acquiring EnableX Group, integrating further value into their UCaaS space and bolstering partner growth opportunities.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Jan 2024
Hitachi Payment Services completes acquisition of Writer Corporation's Cash Business
Payment Technologies

Hitachi Payment Services completes acquisition of Writer Corporation's Cash Business

Hitachi Payment Services bolsters its position in India's payments industry with the acquisition of Writer Corporation's Cash Management Business, now rebranded as Hitachi Cash Management Services.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Jan 2024
UK businesses view high inflation as an uncontrollable issue
Digital Transformation

UK businesses view high inflation as an uncontrollable issue

Nearly two in five UK businesses see high inflation as a major uncontrollable concern, hindering recovery efforts, with tech investment cutbacks in response, reveals a Zoho study.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Jan 2024
LPBank teams up with Finastra & NGS for digital treasury overhaul
Digital Transformation

LPBank teams up with Finastra & NGS for digital treasury overhaul

Lien Viet Post Joint Stock Commercial Bank (LPBank) joins forces with Finastra and NGS to drive digital transformation and elevate its treasury capabilities, enhancing operational efficiency and governance.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Jan 2024
Accenture set to acquire Singapore's Jixie to boost marketing tech resources
Data Analytics

Accenture set to acquire Singapore's Jixie to boost marketing tech resources

Accenture set to strengthen marketing transformation capabilities by acquiring Singapore's Jixie, a tech firm primarily focused on Indonesian clientele.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Jan 2024
China's top firms to increase AI spending, predicts IDC
Artificial Intelligence

China's top firms to increase AI spending, predicts IDC

Top 2000 Chinese firms to devote over 50% of core IT budget to AI by 2027, potentially sparking a double-digit innovation hike, reveals International Data Corporation.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 29th Dec 2023
Kiwis hopeful of economic upswing amidst looming concerns
Health Technologies

Kiwis hopeful of economic upswing amidst looming concerns

In contrast to the global outlook, New Zealanders are more optimistic about the future economic climate, according to the latest Global Predictions Survey.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Dec 2023