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Fintech
Airwallex makes key leadership hires, growing US team
Global fintech platform, Airwallex, has added two essential senior hires to its leadership team, expanding the company’s presence in the US.
Sustainability
Data centres are beginning to support the electric grid and help boost global renewable energy
Research shows data centre operators will deploy UPS to interact with the electric grid and support important energy-management initiatives within the next four years.
Fintech
Aussie fintech Slyp raises $25M in latest funding round
Off the back of the raise, additional products and features will be expedited with Slyp announcing payment linked loyalty is on the roadmap for 2022.
Cybersecurity
MATRIXX and Google Cloud team up to take on customer privacy
Gmail
Google unveils Workspace 'Starter Edition' to calm waters after G-Suite backlash
Schneider Electric
Schneider Electric releases new certification to help meet digital security needs
Schneider Electric has announced a new security technology certification in an effort to keep engineers further accredited as Australia makes the switch to more digitised buildings.
SaaS
Why a cross-cloud strategy can deliver big advantages
The benefits of using a cloud computing platform are now well understood by most businesses; however, many are realising they can take their IT infrastructures even further.
Ransomware
APAC organisations forking out millions due to ransomware
“Our research shows that critical infrastructure security is at a pivotal juncture, where threats are proliferating and evolving, but there’s also a growing collective interest and desire in protecting our most essential systems."
Remote Working
70% of ANZ companies struggle with hybrid work - ADAPT
ADAPT has called on Australian digital leaders to adopt five practices to improve employee experience amidst severe and lasting skills shortages.
Amazon Web Services / AWS
NEXTDC's S2 data centre brings AWS Direct Connect to Sydney
The Sydney data centre is the fourth NEXTDC facility in Australia to host AWS Direct Connect for private network connections.
Network monitoring
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from Paessler
This week, we speak with Paessler VP for Asia Pacific Sebastian Krüeger about the innovative ways the company is using PRTG technology to enhance network monitoring.
Microsoft
Teradata, Microsoft partnership integrates data platform with Azure
Businesses seeking to modernise their data analytics workloads with security, reliability, and elasticity can leverage the technology of both companies.
Cybersecurity
Telstra Purple announces two new acquisitions, plans growth across IoT, cloud and security
Telstra Purple has announced it will acquire two Australian companies to bolster its IoT capabilities and accelerate its industry vertical growth ambitions.
Infosys
Digital (in)accessibility down under: Why Australia lags behind New Zealand
Infosys reveals that Australia is behind New Zealand when it comes to ensuring all digital properties are accessible.
Sana Commerce
Business to business: Top tips for becoming a trusted e-commerce supplier in 2022
Giving your commercial customers the same high-quality experience online as you do in real life is essential.
Internet of Things
TCS named 'large player' for IoT consultancy services
TCS has built a set of industry-specific IoT solutions with predictive and self-aware systems that use AI and machine learning.
Backbase
Backbase appoints new VP of tech in Asia Pacific region
"Chris is an excellent choice to spearhead our tech advancements in the region, and I am confident he will be a valued partner to our banking clients."
Artificial Intelligence / AI
HireVue announces new CEO as former takes on new role
As Kevin Parker retires, taking on a new role, video interviewing, assessment, and text-enabled recruitment company, HireVue, has shared news of its new CEO.
Data analytics
Data drives Monash IVF transformation
Monash IVF holds a proud pioneering history in the development of assisted reproductive technologies (ART) and tertiary-level prenatal diagnostics.
Ransomware
ESET Research releases T3 2021 Threat Report summarising key cybersecurity research
ESET's Threat Report sheds light on the most frequent external attack vectors, the reason behind the rise of email threats, and fluctuating threats due to cryptocurrencies.
Pwc
With demand for people-focused cloud innovation at an all time high, companies are constantly looking for better solutions. PwC has the skills and expertise to help businesses find the right fit for them.
Digital innovations in the cloud made real on the ground
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Divipay
DiviPay reveals the secrets to creating the perfect financial automation strategy. Register for the webinar now.
Ditch the manual processes: how to automate finance for today and tomorrow
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Cybersecurity
Secure digital acceleration across hybrid IT with Fortinet's latest firewall
The new Fortinet firewall increases security and networking convergence across hybrid IT, enabling secure digital acceleration.
Cybersecurity
Increased demand for cybersecurity drives Fortinet revenue growth
Fortinet has released its fourth quarter and full year 2021 financial results, showing total revenue of US$963.6 million, up 29 per cent year over year.
Gartner
25% of people will spend at least one hour a day in the metaverse by 2026
Vendors are already building ways for users to replicate their lives in the digital world, according to Gartner.
Digital Transformation / DX
COBOL market 3 times larger than previously estimated - survey
A Micro Focus survey finds COBOL is viewed as strategic by 92% of respondents, and the amount of COBOL code in daily use increased to 775-850 billion lines.
Design
Appian announces launch of new process mining technology
Set to easily streamline complex processes and also help assist workflow design and automation, the new technology is said to further help businesses address serious workflow bottlenecks faster.
Forrester Research
Forrester's forecast for the APAC tech market indicates a 6.2% growth in 2022
Forrester expects vaccination rates, and the reopening of economies will produce more sustained tech market growth, on par with or higher than before COVID-19.
Business Intelligence / BI
Asana launches new suite of offerings to empower workflows
"Taking control of workflows is critical to ensuring that shifts to hybrid workplaces and asynchronous ways of working are successful in the enterprise."
Accenture
Bringing legacy mainframes into the modern IT environment
Legacy mainframes also suffer from technology or architecture limitations, high maintenance costs, and heavy technical debt.
Hosted Network
Hosted Network and Sea-Level Operations team up to provide the best solutions for Australian MSPs
Choosing a good cloud service provider can be the make or break choice when determining an MSP's success, and to curb this worry they should look no further than Hosted Network.
Darktrace
Darktrace’s Self-Learning AI is the only technology in the world that autonomously fights ransomware – without disrupting normal business operations.
Fight ransomware with AI
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Digital Transformation / DX
NICE CXone selected to digitally transform Aussie education provider contact centre
NICE CXone has been selected by vocational education and training provider Wodonga TAFE, located in northeast Victoria, as the centrepiece of its contact centre.
Pwc
Digital technology can play a key role in providing effective education. PwC has partnered with an education provider in Australia to create a meaningful impact.
Powering possibilities for progress through education
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Artificial Intelligence / AI
SenSen Networks' AI breakthrough granted new US patent
Enterprise AI software and solution provider, SenSen Networks, has announced it's been granted an additional patent by the US Patent and Trademark Office.
Remote Working
Logitech focuses on work meetings with AI powered RightSight 2
The Logitech RightSight 2 uses audio and video AI to detect people's placement in the room and the location of their voices.
Artificial Intelligence / AI
Smarter.ai has announced its £1 million pre-seed raise
The world’s first AI marketplace to help SMEs compete with Big Tech announces its pre-seed raise led by Fuel Ventures and Hambro Perks.
Skills
Digital skills could be the key to a salary boost in Australia
Digital skills could be a crucial factor in determining a salary boost, according to new RMIT Online research.
Internet of Things
Telstra and Intellihub sign $100M IoT deal, Telstra reaches 5 million IoT devices
Telstra has announced a $100 million deal with ANZ smart utility infrastructure provider, Intellihub, that will see Telstra provide up to 4.1 million IoT SIMs over the next decade.
Email Security
Netpoleon, Abnormal partnership to plug gaps in email defence
The alliance gives Netpoleon's channel partners access to a security platform that leverages AI-based behavioural data science.
Pwc
Gender diversity is proven to be a key to business success. PwC champions and empowers gender diversity programs with a variety of effective initiatives.
Bringing together gender diversity and cyber to create real change
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