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Australian stories

Joel Smith named CEO as Affinity Payroll eyes major growth

Affinity Payroll promotes Joel Smith to CEO as the company plans to triple its business size in three years, focusing on new markets and innovative solutions.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Jul 2024

DevOps

AUSCERT launches new service to enhance cybersecurity posture

AUSCERT has launched a new Maturity Assessment Service to help organisations improve cybersecurity amidst rising cyber threats, offering impartial and actionable advice.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 15th Jul 2024

Artificial Intelligence

Salus Ventures 'delighted' with Archie Judd's appointment

Salus Ventures has appointed Archie Judd to bolster its investment team, enhancing Australia's national resilience through deep technology.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jul 2024

Customer Experience

SAP Emarsys & Annex Cloud to transform customer loyalty

SAP Emarsys integrates with Annex Cloud to revolutionise customer loyalty, offering brands an SAP Endorsed App that enhances personalised omnichannel experiences.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jul 2024

Customer Experience

CommBank app adds travel booking & car buying services

CommBank's app now includes Travel Booking and car buying services as it aims to enhance digital engagement among its 8.5 million active users.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jul 2024

Data Analytics

Australia's AI adoption poised for growth amid trust issues

As AI Appreciation Day approaches on July 16, experts stress trust and ethical use in Australia's AI boom, projected to hit USD $6.4 billion by 2026.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jul 2024

Power over Ethernet

Bluesound Professional launches new versatile ceiling speakers

Bluesound Professional releases the BCS250 and BCS300 ceiling speakers in Australia, offering unparalleled flexibility with in-ceiling and pendant installation options.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 10th Jul 2024

EduTech

Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise partners with Vitalis in Australia

Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise and Vitalis Solutions announce a strategic partnership to boost digital transformation in Australia's healthcare and education sectors.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Jul 2024

Digital Transformation

AI revolutionises Australia's talent industry, sparking debate

AI reshapes Australia's talent industry: efficiencies rise but voiceover actors struggle as demand drops by 80%. Hunter Talent CEO highlights sector's dramatic shift.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Jul 2024

Global Stories

Australian stories

Firewalls

Cysurance & Sophos expand cyber protection program to Australia

Cysurance partners with Sophos to bring its successful US cyber protection program to Australia, offering enhanced ransomware protection and cyber-insurance policies.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Jul 2024

Network Infrastructure

Microsoft recognises top ANZ partners in 2024 awards

Microsoft has unveiled the top ANZ partners for its 2024 awards, spotlighting Arinco's AI innovations in Australia and Aware Group's data analytics prowess in New Zealand.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Jul 2024

Data Analytics

Digital transformation in utilities hampered by leadership conflict

A new IFS study shows only 20% of utilities firms have completed digital transformation, despite AI being a top priority.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Jul 2024

Expansion

HR Path secures massive €500 million investment from Ardian

HR Path has secured a landmark EUR €500 million investment from Ardian, fuelling its expansion and service enhancement in the Asia Pacific region.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Jul 2024

Artificial Intelligence

Expert warns 'global race' towards AI supremacy must stop now

AI safety expert Justin Olive is urging immediate action to address the rising challenges in AI safety, highlighting the need for strong regulatory frameworks.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Jul 2024

Fintech

74% view banking app crucial for provider loyalty – survey

A new report reveals that 74% of digital banking customers in Australia and New Zealand consider their banking app crucial in choosing their bank.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jul 2024

Unified Communications

Growth forecast for smart city kiosk market to reach USD $93.7bn

The global smart city kiosk market is set for robust growth, expanding from USD $26.9 billion in 2023 to USD $93.7 billion by 2034, with a 12.2% CAGR, per Future Market Insights.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Jul 2024

Meridian Energy

Riverside appoints former Deliveroo CEO McManus as senior partner

Riverside appoints former Deliveroo CEO Ed McManus as Senior Operating Partner, aiming to leverage his extensive experience to drive growth in Australia and New Zealand.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Jul 2024

DevOps

Dayforce report reveals disconnect between executives & workers

A new Dayforce report reveals significant disconnects between executives' perceptions and the realities faced by frontline workers and middle managers in Australia and New Zealand.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Jul 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Australian stories

Marketing Technologies

Free coding challenge for NZ students thanks to WiseTech Global

Grok Academy, with support from WiseTech Global, is offering the 2024 NCSS Challenge free to all NZ students, promoting inclusivity in coding from 29th July.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 15th Jul 2024

Crypto

Travel businesses struggle with payments, report reveals

Research on the travel industry's payment challenges for 2024 highlights the post-COVID shift in Singapore's customer payment preferences.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Jul 2024

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