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ANZ senior leaders caution over cybersecurity, global figures differ

Thu, 25th Apr 2024
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New research reveals Australian and New Zealand senior leaders express deep concerns over managing cybersecurity risks and economic uncertainty.
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Kinetic IT named Australia's Best Managed Company for third year

Thu, 28th Mar 2024
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Australian tech solutions provider, Kinetic IT, secures title of 'Australia's Best Managed Company' for the third successive year, showcasing unwavering industry performance.
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Queensland tech workforce boom eclipses Australian average

Wed, 13th Mar 2024
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Queensland's tech workforce has grown 21%, thrice the national average, taking total roles to over 139,000, as per the ACS Digital Pulse Report.
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IWD 2024: The demand for more women in tech deepens

Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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IWD 2024 hails the call for more women in the technology sector as the industry diversifies women's communication skills, empathy and creative problem-solving abilities.
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IWD 2024: Digital tools key to opening the door for women's economic empowerment

Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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Digital learning tools hold a potential catalyst for boosting the economic presence of women, as this IWD 2024 highlights, aiming to bridge the gap for unbanked women in Asia-Pacific.
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IWD 2024: Speak with your subconscious to enhance progress everywhere

Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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A focus of International Women's Day 2024 supports personal investment to enrich lives, enhance careers, and empower industries.
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Thriving side hustle culture boosting Australian economy, GoDaddy reveals

Wed, 28th Feb 2024
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GoDaddy's Venture Forward initiative reveals a thriving 'side hustle culture' in Australia due to online tools, with 61% of entrepreneurs reportedly running a lucrative microbusiness alongside full-time work.
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How AI is transforming the Australian workforce

Fri, 23rd Feb 2024
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Generative AI is reshaping Australia's workforce, with technology skills now integral to the economy. Embracing AI could unlock billions of dollars by 2030, but requires an understanding of its intricacies and a stronger pipeline of tech workers.
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Australia poised to maximise AI benefits with new risk-based approach

Mon, 22nd Jan 2024
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Australia's Federal government's risk-based approach to Artificial Intelligence (AI) regulation is seen as a critical move for Australia's economy and societal growth, according to ACS.
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AI could alleviate rising Australian burnout rates

Tue, 7th Nov 2023
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AI could curb Australia's rising burnout rates and boost workforce productivity, according to new research from HubSpot.
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Creativity deficit looms amid time and funds challenges

Sat, 14th Oct 2023
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VistaPrint study reveals a creativity deficit as tech erodes authenticity; this is despite its benefits like mood boost.
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Australians having hard time paying for telco services

Thu, 12th Oct 2023
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Phone and internet complaints in Australia have decreased by 16.5%, but complaints about mobile services remain high, according to Optus.
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NZ tech firms RUSH and Downer to develop road safety AI

Wed, 11th Oct 2023
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New Zealand technology company RUSH and Downer Transport & Infrastructure have secured funding to develop AI technology to increase road safety.
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PC market continues on downward spiral as global volumes drop

Tue, 10th Oct 2023
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While most of the top 5 vendors experienced double-digit declines during the quarter, Apple experienced an outsized decline.
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Government selects ICEYE to strengthen disaster response

Thu, 7th Sep 2023
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ICEYE will empower national and provincial agencies throughout Australia to enhance country-wide resilience and supply flood and bushfire hazard data.
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Australian unions link with hi-tech company Loyalty Now

Thu, 24th Aug 2023
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Australian workers struggling with cost-of-living pressures will be able to get cash back on day-to-day purchases under a new hi-tech program.
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High cost of Privileged Access Management preventing deployment

Thu, 24th Aug 2023
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While 91% of IT leaders are better protected with Privileged Access Management, they are seeking more affordable solutions amid economic downturn.
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Australians prioritise value-for-money as economic pressures mount

Tue, 11th Jul 2023
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Australian shoppers are more stressed about the cost of groceries than housing, a new study from Shopify has revealed. .
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Customer loyalty proves critical for grocery retailers

Wed, 28th Jun 2023
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New Eagle Eye research reveals how grocery retailers can win with customer loyalty standards and practices in light of the current economic climate.
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Aussie SMBs increase prices. use own money to combat cash flow woes

Wed, 21st Jun 2023
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Australian small businesses are resorting to personal savings or increasing prices to cope with rising costs, says a report from Xero.