IT Brief Australia - Technology news for CIOs & IT decision-makers

About Jessie

Jessie Chiang mugshot photo
Jessie Chiang
News editor
Jessie has been storytelling for as long as she can remember. She's worked as a radio reporter and also as a podcast producer. What attracts her most to being a journalist is meeting different people and being exposed to completely new topics. She enjoys hiking and can always do with a snack.
FYI, this is an ex-employee of TechDay.

Stories by Jessie

Story image
Why the future of managed services is co-managed
Mon, 22nd Aug 2022
#
network infrastructure
#
sd-wan
#
sdn
The managed services sector is seeing rapid growth, and with it changes to how organisations outsource. Coevolve presents a better way.
Story image
InterSystems releases updates to its IRIS data platform
Fri, 19th Aug 2022
#
data fabric
#
intersystems
#
collibra
Provider of next-generation solutions InterSystems has announced a series of new releases to its award-winning InterSystems IRIS data platform.
Story image
Record number of Australians shopped online over last year
Fri, 19th Aug 2022
#
ecommerce
#
online shopping
#
research
Pattern has released new research showing that in the last twelve months, a record number of Australians made a purchase online, spending AUD $62.3 billion.
Story image
Somerville celebrates 40 years of serving customers in Australia
Fri, 19th Aug 2022
#
network infrastructure
#
multi-cloud
#
partner programmes
End-to-end technology service provider Somerville says it's riding a wave of strong year-on-year growth as it celebrates its 40th anniversary.
Story image
On-premise micro data centres an emerging option for storage
Fri, 19th Aug 2022
#
storage
#
data analytics
#
digital transformation
Digital transformation is driving the need for micro data centres on-premise, says Rittal, providing customisable and energy-efficient solutions.
Story image
NZ’s Cyber Resilience Framework to be evolving and potentially automated
Wed, 17th Aug 2022
#
strategy
#
cyber resilience
#
framework
The government's already putting $2.4 million into the Cyber Resilience Framework in its initial stages, what is it and why is it important?.
Story image
CDC hyperscale data centres now open in New Zealand
Wed, 17th Aug 2022
#
data analytics
#
hyperscale
#
martech
CDC Data Centres (CDC) says two new, state-of-the-art hyperscale data centres are now open for business in Auckland.
Story image
Australian Grand Prix uses CENNZnet blockchain for fan experience
Tue, 16th Aug 2022
#
cryptocurrency
#
blockchain
#
centrality
CENNZnet was employed by Power'd Digital to deliver the Formula 1 Heineken Australian Grand Prix's 2022 AusGP Access program.
Story image
Motorola acquires radio comms provider Barrett Communications
Tue, 16th Aug 2022
#
radio
#
motorola solutions
#
communication
Motorola Solutions says the two companies are united in delivering vital communications that organisations worldwide depend on.
Story image
TeamViewer remote access software integrated into RealWear Cloud
Fri, 12th Aug 2022
#
iam
#
ar, vr & metaverse
#
remote desktop services
TeamViewer is expanding its partnership with RealWear to offer quicker setup of wearables and remote support for industrial workers worldwide.
Story image
Cybersecurity concerns higher than before the pandemic - report
Wed, 10th Aug 2022
#
malware
#
zero trust security
#
hybrid & remote work
BeyondTrust's new survey shows Australian organisations are more concerned about cyberattacks than they were before the COVID-19 pandemic.
Story image
Aus Steel selects SYSPRO Cloud ERP in digitalisation journey
Wed, 10th Aug 2022
#
supply chain & logistics
#
erp
#
digitalisation
Aus Steel selects SYSPRO Cloud ERP to improve efficiencies in build process and scheduling of precision frames.
Story image
Nozomi Networks adds nine partners to its MSSP program
Wed, 10th Aug 2022
#
iot security
#
cx
#
martech
OT and IoT security company Nozomi Networks has added nine new members to its MSSP Partner Program, and the list includes CyberCX and Deloitte.
Story image
SnapLogic teams up with meetmagic for charity and children
Wed, 10th Aug 2022
#
partner programmes
#
charity
#
snaplogic
SnapLogic has announced its partnership with meetmagic, an online Australian platform that combines business and philanthropy.
Story image
Google Cloud to open first cloud region in NZ - among others
Wed, 10th Aug 2022
#
data analytics
#
hyperscale
#
public cloud
Google Cloud has announced plans to bring three new cloud regions, one each in New Zealand, Malaysia and Thailand.
Story image
Online shoppers leaving cart because of high shipping costs - report
Tue, 9th Aug 2022
#
open source
#
ecommerce
#
online shopping
90% of online shoppers abandon carts due to high shipping costs, and 64% say lack of security was a deterrent. Australians spent $56bn online in the past year.
Story image
VIQ Solutions starts contract with Queensland Courts DJAG
Tue, 9th Aug 2022
#
transcribe
#
viq solutions
#
court case
VIQ Solutions has started providing transcription and recording services to Queensland Courts Department of Justice and Attorney General.
Story image
NZ program recovers and recycles more than 177 tonnes of e-waste
Tue, 9th Aug 2022
#
uc
#
cleantech
#
voip
The TechCollect NZ pilot program says its milestone of recovering and recycling more than 177 tonnes of ICT e-waste recognises the efforts of many.
Story image
Google.org and INCO's $750,000 First Nations digitisation fund
Tue, 9th Aug 2022
#
google
#
digitisation
#
mental health
INCO launches First Australians Digitisation Fund with Google.org to empower First Nations communities using technology.
Story image
Automation to take over 63 million jobs in APAC by 2040 - report
Tue, 9th Aug 2022
#
jobs
#
analyst report
#
automation
Over 63 million jobs in the Asia Pacific could be lost to automation by 2040, according to a new report by Forrester.