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QuickFee launches payments platform, improves profitability
Marketing Technologies

QuickFee launches payments platform, improves profitability

QuickFee Limited has announced the completion and launch of its proprietary payments platform, QUBE, and subsequent improvement to operating profitability.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Mar 2022
IWD 2022: ESET Australia joins women's scholarship program
Cybersecurity

IWD 2022: ESET Australia joins women's scholarship program

ESET Australia joins global Women in Cybersecurity Scholarship program, offering $5,000 to support women in STEM fields.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Mar 2022
IWD 2022: Celebrating achievements of women in the Australian manufacturing industry
EduTech

IWD 2022: Celebrating achievements of women in the Australian manufacturing industry

International women's day marks a celebration for women in the Australian manufacturing industry, as leading professionals encourage more women to join.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Mar 2022
Xero, Qantas deal taking business rewards to new heights
Fintech

Xero, Qantas deal taking business rewards to new heights

Global small business platform Xero has today announced a new partnership with Qantas Business Rewards, the company's first time collaborating with an airline.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Mar 2022
Relativity completes IRAP security assessment for Aus market
Cloud Security

Relativity completes IRAP security assessment for Aus market

The assessment supports higher standards for security postures in technology systems used by government agencies in Australia.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Mar 2022
Security Centric appoints Sameh Girgis as senior security consultant
Cybersecurity

Security Centric appoints Sameh Girgis as senior security consultant

Girgis will be responsible for reinforcing and propelling the company's consulting and managed security services to a wide range of industries and sectors.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Mar 2022
Australian startups partner to test AI computing in space
Partner Programmes

Australian startups partner to test AI computing in space

Two emerging Australian space startups have signed a deal to test new Artificial Intelligence and Machine learning (AI/ML) models in space.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Mar 2022
ADAPT reveals top CIO priorities during ongoing skills shortage
Skills shortage

ADAPT reveals top CIO priorities during ongoing skills shortage

Australia is experiencing a shift in focus as the skills shortage forces CIOs to prioritise talent acquisition and retention over technology initiatives.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 2nd Mar 2022
Aussie IT leaders say ransomware a national security threat
Malware

Aussie IT leaders say ransomware a national security threat

New research has found extortion continues even if a ransom is paid, while CISOs are under increasing pressure.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 28th Feb 2022
TechConnect hits near double revenue growth, gears up for 2022
Health Technologies

TechConnect hits near double revenue growth, gears up for 2022

Australian data insights company TechConnect is on track to almost double its revenue this financial year, with demand from customers rising.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Feb 2022
Australian data breach statistics revealed in OAIC report
Fintech

Australian data breach statistics revealed in OAIC report

Australia's data breach report reveals an increase in notifications, with attacks and human error taking the blame.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Feb 2022
New Tech Start programme helps SA women enter space industry
EduTech

New Tech Start programme helps SA women enter space industry

Tech Start will provide the connections and pathways to help women pursue a career in the growing space and defence industry.

By Catherine Knowles • 6 min read • Tue, 22nd Feb 2022
Equinix report finds increased tech spend for mining sector
Digital Transformation

Equinix report finds increased tech spend for mining sector

In a new research report, Equinix Australia has found over 90% of mining leaders are increasing their IT investment in the next 12 months.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Feb 2022
Amazon adds Brisbane, Perth to AWS Local Zone network
Hyperscale

Amazon adds Brisbane, Perth to AWS Local Zone network

Cloud multinational Amazon is adding Brisbane and Perth to its Local Zone network with new AWS Local Zones set to open in the cities.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Feb 2022
Sydney Trains advances cloud-first strategy with Tricentis
Cloud Services

Sydney Trains advances cloud-first strategy with Tricentis

Sydney Trains has implemented Tricentis Tosca for codeless test automation, resulting in a 100% regression test automation and a 66% reduction in testing time.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Feb 2022
Australian businesses are boosting their cyber security budgets
Risk & Compliance

Australian businesses are boosting their cyber security budgets

Australian businesses are increasing their cyber security budgets, but still struggle to stay ahead of attackers, according to a new report by Accenture.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Mon, 14th Feb 2022
App and social media usage numbers soar in Australia
Marketing Technologies

App and social media usage numbers soar in Australia

Social media and general app usage has soared in Australia, with new figures revealing 83% of Australians are now on some form of social media.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Feb 2022
Westpac enters strategic partnership with Microsoft
Public Cloud

Westpac enters strategic partnership with Microsoft

The partnership includes increased investment in Microsoft's cloud computing service, Azure, which will help to modernise Westpac.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Feb 2022
eInvoicing the key to economic recovery in Australia
Fintech

eInvoicing the key to economic recovery in Australia

eInvoicing is hailed as Australia's economic saviour, with government agencies given less than five months to adopt the new system.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Feb 2022