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Aussie businesses boost green asset investment amidst slowdown

Australian businesses have boosted investment in assets by 22%, particularly in green technologies like electric vehicles, despite a slowing economy, reports the Commonwealth Bank.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 28th May 2024

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

We are making cyber security simple for Australian small business

Australia's leading bank and telecoms firm collaborate with COSBOA to simplify cybersecurity for small businesses, launching free security training, 'Cyber Wardens'.

By COSBOA • 4 min read • Tue, 7th May 2024

EduTech

Rising affordability issues shift Aussies to digital health payments

New research exposes a rise in Australian patients delaying or cancelling healthcare due to cost concerns, urging providers towards digital solutions to meet patients' evolving payment preferences.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 6th May 2024

Fintech

Frollo urges collaboration to improve Australia's Open Banking data quality

Frollo, Australia's Open Banking service provider, urges a collaborative strategy to enhance the data quality in the nation's Consumer Data Right framework, supporting superior financial outcomes.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Apr 2024

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

Agricultural Technology

CBA pilots emissions tracking program with Ruminati for Australian farmers

Ruminati and the Commonwealth Bank of Australia initiate a pilot programme to provide farmers in Victoria, Queensland, and New South Wales with data for tracking, modelling and reducing emissions.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Feb 2024

EduTech

Grok Academy appoints Martha McKeen as Chief Strategy Officer

Grok Academy names former Commonwealth Bank exec Martha McKeen as Chief Strategy Officer, bolstering efforts to address Australia's tech skills shortage through teacher resourcing and student engagement.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Feb 2024

Gentrack

Gentrack invests AUD $12m in Aussie energy-tech firm Amber

Gentrack invests AUD $12m into Amber, joining an AUD $29m Series C funding round to globalise the Australian firm's advanced energy optimisation tech towards a sustainable future.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 6th Feb 2024

Supply Chain

SMEs remain bullish, planning growth despite economic challenges

Despite high inflation and rising interest rates, 80% of SMEs plan strategies for growth in 2024, underpinned by a focus on innovation, investment, and staff training, says a CBA-YouGov study.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Feb 2024

Data Analytics

ReadiNow secures 14th patent boosting enterprise workflow automation

ReadiNow, an Australian enterprise workflow automation leader, further cements its industry position with a 14th patent, offering enhanced visualisation capabilities for improved risk management.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Jan 2024

Encryption

Summer camp tackles Australia's tech skills shortage

In a bid to bridge Australia's tech worker shortage, 160 students will participate in Grok Academy's summer computer science camp in Sydney and Melbourne.

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

Global Stories

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) stories

Power / Energy

Australian start-up EnergyFlex launches energy management app

EnergyFlex, an Aussie start-up founded by RAAF veterans, launches an app to cut energy costs and emissions by aligning usage with renewable availability.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 18th May 2024

Customer Experience

Kore.ai appoints Paul Rilstone as VP for Australia & New Zealand

Kore.ai appoints industry veteran Paul Rilstone as Vice President for Australia and New Zealand, aiming to boost its presence and accelerate growth in the region.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 24th Apr 2024

Fintech

Cogo & Personetics introduce AI-powered sustainable banking

Cogo partners with AI-firm Personetics, pioneering climate-conscious banking by aiding customers in understanding and managing their carbon footprints based on their spending habits.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Apr 2024

Fintech

Zepto appoints Colin Baines as new Chief Commercial Officer

Zepto, an account-to-account payments technology leader, embraces growth by naming industry veteran Colin Baines as Chief Commercial Officer.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Apr 2024

Fintech

Australian mortgage brokers pivot towards Open Banking

Australian mortgage broking industry pivots towards Open Banking, with the number of brokers using NextGen's solution tripling, amid potential legislative changes.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Mar 2024

Cybersecurity

'Love cost dearly' warns CBA over Valentine's Day romance scams

As Valentine's Day nears, Commonwealth Bank Australia warns against a spike in romance scams, with women shown to be most at risk, losing double the amount compared to men in 2022.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Feb 2024