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National Australia Bank extends agreement with Amazon Web Services
Unified Communications

National Australia Bank extends agreement with Amazon Web Services

National Australia Bank has extended its partnership with Amazon Web Services, enhancing its multi-cloud strategy to improve technology capabilities and customer experiences.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Sep 2024
ISPT pioneers smartphone access in Australian office buildings
Clean technologies

ISPT pioneers smartphone access in Australian office buildings

ISPT pioneers digital employee badges in Australia's commercial real estate, implementing HID Mobile Access for seamless entry via smartphones and smartwatches at its Sydney hub.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Jul 2024
Australian budget overlooks cybersecurity amidst AI threats
EduTech

Australian budget overlooks cybersecurity amidst AI threats

Despite addressing innovation and renewable energy, Australia's recent budget missed crucial investments in cybersecurity, raising AI threat concerns.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 15th May 2024

Global Stories

Digital Technology stories

ISO 27001 making big waves in strengthening data security
Storage

ISO 27001 making big waves in strengthening data security

ISO 27001 certification is boosting data security across various sectors, ensuring information remains confidential and secure, whether on paper or electronically.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Sep 2024
New Bill mandates extensive climate disclosure for Australian firms
Power / Energy

New Bill mandates extensive climate disclosure for Australian firms

New legislation mandates annual sustainability reports for large companies, requiring detailed emissions and climate risk disclosures by 1 January.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Sep 2024
Titans of Tech - Sam Peters of ISMS.online
Risk & Compliance

Titans of Tech - Sam Peters of ISMS.online

The Chief Product Officer at ISMS.online has led the SaaS platform's global expansion since 2021, driving innovation in information security and compliance.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 26th Jun 2024
UK leads Europe in digital FDI growth despite overall decline
Cloud Services

UK leads Europe in digital FDI growth despite overall decline

The UK has secured its position as Europe's top destination for digital FDI with 255 projects in 2023, according to EY's latest survey, outpacing the continent amidst a broader decline.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Jun 2024
79% of APAC CEOs see sustainability as growth driver - Gartner
Data Analytics

79% of APAC CEOs see sustainability as growth driver - Gartner

A Gartner survey finds 79% of APAC CEOs see sustainability as key to 2024 growth, outpacing the 69% global average, highlighting its rising importance.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Jun 2024
Ditto partners with ANA to revolutionise in-flight connectivity
Network Infrastructure

Ditto partners with ANA to revolutionise in-flight connectivity

Ditto partners with All Nippon Airways to deploy its edge sync platform on all international flights by summer 2024, enhancing in-flight digital services.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Jun 2024
Synergy Logistics appoints Brian Kirst as chief commercial officer
Supply Chain

Synergy Logistics appoints Brian Kirst as chief commercial officer

Synergy Logistics elevates Brian Kirst to Chief Commercial Officer, aiming for global expansion and leveraging his 30 years in logistics and digital tech.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 15th May 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Digital Technology stories

academyEX awards 152 postgraduate & masters degrees
EduTech

academyEX awards 152 postgraduate & masters degrees

academyEX has celebrated a milestone by awarding postgraduate and masters degrees to 152 students, including its first cohort for innovative programmes.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 23rd Sep 2024
Investors urged to rethink Southeast Asia's tech potential
Quantum Computing

Investors urged to rethink Southeast Asia's tech potential

Southeast Asia's tech innovation is setting global benchmarks, says Georg Chmiel, urging investors to rethink undervaluation and recognise SEA's unique growth prospects.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Aug 2024
AI could add GBP £2 billion to UK GDP & create 20,000 jobs
Artificial Intelligence

AI could add GBP £2 billion to UK GDP & create 20,000 jobs

A new study reveals that the UK's accounting sector could see an injection of GBP £2 billion into GDP and generate 20,000 jobs through AI adoption.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Jul 2024
Labour landslide win prompts urgent digital transformation push
Digital Transformation

Labour landslide win prompts urgent digital transformation push

The Labour Party's landslide victory heralds a seismic shift in UK politics, with significant implications for the tech industry and digital transformation.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 8th Jul 2024
Zoe Udy elected as Deputy Chair of the TUANZ Board
Health Technologies

Zoe Udy elected as Deputy Chair of the TUANZ Board

Zoe Udy, with a rich tech background, has been elected Deputy Chair of TUANZ, positioning her to drive New Zealand's digital future and health tech advocacy.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Jun 2024
Alibaba Cloud expands AI reach with new data centres & courses
Customer Relationship Management

Alibaba Cloud expands AI reach with new data centres & courses

Alibaba Cloud announced an ambitious expansion at its Global Summit in Paris, including new cloud regions in Mexico and Asia, and unveiled a generative AI platform.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 24th May 2024
Dootrix & Confused.com join forces to revamp mobile app
Microsoft

Dootrix & Confused.com join forces to revamp mobile app

Microsoft Azure specialist Dootrix partners with Confused.com to overhaul its mobile insurance application, introducing a streamlined user experience.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 9th May 2024