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Fujifilm & Igloo Vision unveil 360 booth at EduTech 2024
EduTech

Fujifilm & Igloo Vision unveil 360 booth at EduTech 2024

FUJIFILM Australia and Igloo Vision are set to debut a cutting-edge immersive 360 booth at EduTech 2024 in Melbourne, defining the future of educational tech.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Aug 2024
Data Army unveils new dataset for property market insights
Unified Communications

Data Army unveils new dataset for property market insights

Data Army has launched the Australia Post Movers Statistics dataset on Snowflake, aiding real estate firms in strategic planning and decision-making with enriched data insights.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Mon, 20th May 2024
Australian Proptech 'FLK it over' raises $2.5m to fuel growth
Physical Security

Australian Proptech 'FLK it over' raises $2.5m to fuel growth

Australian proptech start-up 'FLK it over' capitalises on $2.5 million funding boost to fuel rapid growth, aiming to streamline the tenant signing process for real estate agents and diversify services.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Mar 2024
Hutly tech firm appoints industry veteran John Natsioulas as CTO
Risk & Compliance

Hutly tech firm appoints industry veteran John Natsioulas as CTO

In a bid to revolutionise property and payment transactions, Australian tech firm Hutly welcomes seasoned industry leader John Natsioulas as its new Chief Technology Officer.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Tue, 20th Feb 2024

Global Stories

Abnormal sees 350% uptick in phishing via file-sharing sites
Phishing

Abnormal sees 350% uptick in phishing via file-sharing sites

Abnormal Security's latest report reveals a staggering 350% surge in file-sharing phishing attacks exploiting trusted domains.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 20th Aug 2024
IBM & JLL launch new ESG reporting solution for commercial real estate
Unified Communications

IBM & JLL launch new ESG reporting solution for commercial real estate

IBM and JLL launch global sustainability solution using Envizi technology to enhance ESG reporting and data management for commercial real estate.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 19th Jul 2024
IQ-EQ appoints Tamas Mark as Global Head of Real Assets
Strategy

IQ-EQ appoints Tamas Mark as Global Head of Real Assets

IQ-EQ appoints Tamas Mark as the new Global Head of Real Assets, with his impressive 20 years of industry experience set to shape the group's global real estate and infrastructure strategies.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Apr 2024
Global AML system spend to hit USD $51.7bn by 2028, driven by AI use
Artificial Intelligence

Global AML system spend to hit USD $51.7bn by 2028, driven by AI use

Global spending on Anti-Money Laundering (AML) systems is projected to reach USD $51.7 billion by 2028, an 80% increase driven by AI's role in enhancing risk assessment, according to Juniper Research.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Mar 2024
Cyber threats surge in APAC region, reveals Group-IB report
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Cyber threats surge in APAC region, reveals Group-IB report

Group-IB reveals a 39% surge in ransomware attacks across APAC, with the region named as a prime target for advanced cyber threats.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Mar 2024
Siemens showcases green building tech at MCE 2024 trade show
Software-as-a-Service

Siemens showcases green building tech at MCE 2024 trade show

Siemens to showcase sustainable building innovations at MCE 2024, including an energy-efficient magnetic valve and heat pump automation system, aimed at accelerating real estate decarbonisation.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Feb 2024
New Zealand enjoys 7.3% surge in digital advertising revenue
Marketing Technologies

New Zealand enjoys 7.3% surge in digital advertising revenue

IAB New Zealand's Q3 2023 report reveals a 7.3% year-on-year surge in digital advertising revenues, reaching $534.8m, signalling a bright future for the sector.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Feb 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Why investors are swapping lawns for ledgers
Crypto

Why investors are swapping lawns for ledgers

With home ownership out of reach for many, almost 60% of Kiwis see crypto as a more accessible investment than real estate, reflecting global trends.

By Janine Grainger • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Jun 2024
JLL enhances Japan data centre services amid rising demand
Supply Chain

JLL enhances Japan data centre services amid rising demand

JLL boosts its data centre services in Japan by appointing Fuminiro Asaki, Masue Suzuki, and Andrew Dolan to lead its enhanced platform, meeting rising investor demand.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Jun 2024
Kiwis turn to crypto over home ownership for financial freedom
Crypto

Kiwis turn to crypto over home ownership for financial freedom

New research by Protocol Theory and Easy Crypto shows growing interest among New Zealanders in cryptocurrencies as an alternative to traditional home ownership, with nearly half considering investing.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Jun 2024
Singapore's manufacturing sector most prone to cyber attacks
Ransomware

Singapore's manufacturing sector most prone to cyber attacks

Singapore's manufacturing industry outpaces financial services as the most targeted sector in cyber attacks, according to a 2024 Ensign InfoSecurity report.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 9th May 2024
New Zealand's digital advertising revenue soars in 2023
Marketing Technologies

New Zealand's digital advertising revenue soars in 2023

IAB New Zealand's latest report reveals an impressive 4.3% YoY growth in total digital advertising revenue for 2023, totting a figure of $2.112bn, with Q4 seeing a 7.3% quarter-on-quarter boost.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 4th Apr 2024
Sir Peter Rigby named honorary chair of Aston's Digital Futures Institute
EduTech

Sir Peter Rigby named honorary chair of Aston's Digital Futures Institute

Renowned British business leader, Sir Peter Rigby, is appointed honorary chair of Aston University's new Digital Futures Institute, offering expertise and connections to foster digital inclusion and innovation.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Feb 2024