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New Space technology: Critical element in Australia's climate change response
Space Technologies

New Space technology: Critical element in Australia's climate change response

As extreme weather events become Australia's harsh new norm, innovative satellite technology offers hope for better disaster preparedness and response.

By Gary Wood • 5 min read • Tue, 29th Aug 2023
Sports events boost business, fuel innovation and economic growth
Sports

Sports events boost business, fuel innovation and economic growth

Cancellation of Commonwealth Games a missed opportunity for local sportstech businesses, says Australian journalist.

By James Demetriou • 5 min read • Fri, 11th Aug 2023
Industry veteran becomes Chairman of Cloudfloat Board
Board of Directors

Industry veteran becomes Chairman of Cloudfloat Board

Bob McKinnon, a veteran of the financial services industry, has become the new chairman of Cloudfloat, a platform providing cash flow for small businesses.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 16th Dec 2022
Great Resignation could severely impact Australian economy
Fintech

Great Resignation could severely impact Australian economy

Great Resignation poses major risk to Australia's services sector & economy, but can also be turned into an opportunity, says DyFlex Solutions.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd May 2022
MYOB highlights links between digitisation and Australia's economy
Fintech

MYOB highlights links between digitisation and Australia's economy

Small businesses in Australia are failing to digitise, costing the nation's economy $10 billion, according to MYOB.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 11th May 2021
Stone & Chalk and AustCyber confirm strategic merger
Supply Chain

Stone & Chalk and AustCyber confirm strategic merger

Stone - Chalk and AustCyber merge to boost growth for Australian tech companies and provide support in cyber security and emerging technologies.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Feb 2021
AIIA welcomes Australia's new Minister for the Digital Economy
Federal Government

AIIA welcomes Australia's new Minister for the Digital Economy

Senator Jane Hume has been appointed as Australia's new Minister for the Digital Economy, welcomed by the Australian Information Industry Association.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Dec 2020
AustCyber research shows huge potential of cybersecurity market
Cybersecurity

AustCyber research shows huge potential of cybersecurity market

For the first time, the gross value added (GVA) of Australia's cybersecurity sector can be estimated, at $2.3 billion.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Nov 2020
CSIRO: How to get ahead with innovation
EduTech

CSIRO: How to get ahead with innovation

A new report outlines what is holding back Australian businesses from adopting innovation and how we can break through those barriers.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Nov 2020
Investment in Digital Trust crucial for Australian economy, study finds
Supply Chain

Investment in Digital Trust crucial for Australian economy, study finds

Investment in digital trust is key to Australia's economic stability, leading to job growth and reduced disruption risks, finds AustCyber report.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Mon, 13th Jul 2020
Salary satisfaction for Australian IT workers plummets as 75% ask for pay rises
Accounts payable

Salary satisfaction for Australian IT workers plummets as 75% ask for pay rises

The research, which surveyed over 3,000 employers and employees from across Australia, found three in every four IT workers were planning to ask for a pay rise.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Mar 2020
Australian economy at risk of losing billions to cyber attacks
EduTech

Australian economy at risk of losing billions to cyber attacks

Cyber attacks could cost Australia up to $16bn, according to a new study by specialist insurance firm Lloyd's. Sydney is the 12th most at-risk city.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 3rd Nov 2016

Global Stories

Australian economy stories

Skill Finder adds 20 new Career Pathways to support Aus economic recovery
Marketing Technologies

Skill Finder adds 20 new Career Pathways to support Aus economic recovery

Skill Finder launches 20 new Career Pathways to meet demand for skilled workers in data analytics, digital marketing, and UX design.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Aug 2021
Cloud brings billions of dollars to Australia, says AWS
Unified Communications

Cloud brings billions of dollars to Australia, says AWS

New research quantifies the productivity gains, job growth, and increased global business opportunities driven by cloud computing.

By Ben Moore • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Jul 2019
NZ dollar holds steady against greenback amid positive confidence surveys
New Zealand Dollar

NZ dollar holds steady against greenback amid positive confidence surveys

The New Zealand dollar held steady against the US dollar after both countries saw gains in confidence surveys, signalling a positive outlook for their.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2015
NZ dollar rises to 5-week high vs Aussie ahead of labour market data
New Zealand Dollar

NZ dollar rises to 5-week high vs Aussie ahead of labour market data

The New Zealand dollar jumped to its highest in almost five weeks against the Australian dollar, edging closer to its post-float high, as investors.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Thu, 12th Feb 2015

Stories from Other Regions

Australian economy stories

NZ listed company earnings underwhelm analysts in market priced for stronger growth
Health Technologies

NZ listed company earnings underwhelm analysts in market priced for stronger growth

New Zealand's listed companies beat earnings estimates on average in the latest results season, but still fell short of the bullish growth expectation.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Mar 2015