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PledgeMe to explore Australian market as equity crowdfunding legislation changes
Crowdfunding

PledgeMe to explore Australian market as equity crowdfunding legislation changes

PledgeMe has received a spot in the HotDesQ programme run by the Queensland government and will be setting up in Brisbane.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Mon, 11th Sep 2017
Immediate payments: The fraud threats and solutions
Opinion

Immediate payments: The fraud threats and solutions

With immediate payments coming to Australia later this year, local banks and credit lenders need to be increasingly aware of the heightened risks.

By Suzanne Steele • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Sep 2017
Gartner: Just what is the edge and who defines it?
Network Infrastructure

Gartner: Just what is the edge and who defines it?

Gartner illuminates the fierce scramble defining the 'edge' in tech, with big players vying to shape its future.

By Ted Chamberlin • 2 min read • Sat, 9th Sep 2017
Exclusive: AT&T president talks 4 keys to unlocking inclusive smart cities
Smart Cities

Exclusive: AT&T president talks 4 keys to unlocking inclusive smart cities

Chris Penrose says there are four keys to unlocking smart cities to advance more positive outcomes for residents.

By Chris Penrose • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Sep 2017
New Qantas app helps pilots reduce carbon emissions
Qantas

New Qantas app helps pilots reduce carbon emissions

Qantas pilots have collaborated with GE Aviation to develop FlightPulse, an app that aids pilots in flying more efficiently and reducing carbon emissions.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Fri, 8th Sep 2017
Victorian Government signs $200m deal to upgrade fines system
Unified Communications

Victorian Government signs $200m deal to upgrade fines system

Civica will undertake a major recruitment of existing employees to support the introduction of the Fines Reform Act and the new VIEW system.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Fri, 8th Sep 2017
Apache Struts users warned to upgrade now as 'matter of urgency'
Marketing Technologies

Apache Struts users warned to upgrade now as 'matter of urgency'

Urgent call for updates: Apache Struts hit by critical vulnerability, CVE-2017-9805, risking remote code execution.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 8th Sep 2017
Adobe and Microsoft expand cloud productivity partnership
Unified Communications

Adobe and Microsoft expand cloud productivity partnership

Adobe Sign is now Microsoft's preferred e-signature solution; Microsoft Teams now preferred chat-based workspace across Adobe Cloud Services.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Sep 2017
Page Seager launches tech to automate preparation of legal documents
IT Automation

Page Seager launches tech to automate preparation of legal documents

Law firms complete an online questionnaire which then automatically generates the legal document the user needs.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Sep 2017
New Veritas appointments signal channel and SDS growth
Multi-cloud

New Veritas appointments signal channel and SDS growth

The company is welcoming Barbara Spicek as its vice president of global channels and alliances, and David Noy as vice president of product management.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Sep 2017
Gender pay gap should be a social & economic priority, says WGEA
Australian Government

Gender pay gap should be a social & economic priority, says WGEA

Two Australian government science agencies and two universities join national initiative to improve gender equity in research organizations.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Sep 2017
New Singapore subsea cable available from Equinix's AU data centers
Network Infrastructure

New Singapore subsea cable available from Equinix's AU data centers

The cable will enhance connectivity between Australia and Singapore, especially considering Singapore is Australia's 5th largest trading partner.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Sep 2017
Avaya ANZ expands local reach with new appointments
Customer Relationship Management

Avaya ANZ expands local reach with new appointments

Avaya boosts its Australian and New Zealand operations with strategic senior hires to support growing demand for AI-driven communication solutions.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Sep 2017
CSIRO's Data61 builds innovative security platform for defence sector
Data Protection

CSIRO's Data61 builds innovative security platform for defence sector

CSIRO's Data61 has developed new technology for government and defence staff that allows them to securely access multiple computer networks.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Sep 2017
IDC names ANZ's top Digital Disruptor and Digital Transformer
Digital Entertainment

IDC names ANZ's top Digital Disruptor and Digital Transformer

The nominations went through a rigorous judging process to determine the top Digital Transformer and Digital Disruptor for ANZ.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Sep 2017
Gartner names Talend a Leader in Magic Quadrant for data integration tools
Multi-cloud

Gartner names Talend a Leader in Magic Quadrant for data integration tools

Talend says it has improved its position in the Leaders Quadrant (compared to 2016) as a result of the company's ability to execute.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Sep 2017
Trend Micro says C-level executives are not prepared for GDPR
Risk & Compliance

Trend Micro says C-level executives are not prepared for GDPR

The company refers to a survey they conducted that shows some organisations need to be better prepared for when the scheme is implemented.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Sep 2017
HPE launches composable platform for VMware private clouds
Virtualisation

HPE launches composable platform for VMware private clouds

HPE reveals a new composable platform for seamless, cost-efficient VMware private clouds, enhancing hybrid IT agility and reducing expenses.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Sep 2017
Canberra GovPitch event opens doors for local cybersecurity firms
Application Security

Canberra GovPitch event opens doors for local cybersecurity firms

Australian cybersecurity software provider Airlock Digital has drummed up interest from government departments and distributors following GovPitch,.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Sep 2017