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

Australian Stories

Onboarding stories

MyState Bank modernises digital banking with Backbase platform
Crypto

MyState Bank modernises digital banking with Backbase platform

MyState Bank launches a new digital banking platform, developed by Backbase, enhancing personal finance management and security features, to fuel growth.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Aug 2024

Global Stories

Onboarding stories

Deel launches White Label & Reseller HR initiatives
Branding

Deel launches White Label & Reseller HR initiatives

Deel has launched White Label and Reseller Programs to offer adaptable HR solutions, enabling firms to utilise global hiring and payroll under their own branding.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Nov 2024
New framework enhances IoT device onboarding with Wi-Fi
Unified Communications

New framework enhances IoT device onboarding with Wi-Fi

The Wireless Broadband Alliance introduces its new 'OpenRoaming for IoT - FIDO Device Onboarding Framework', simplifying secure onboarding for IoT devices.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Nov 2024
Gartner: Strategies for new CFOs to succeed in their first 100 days
Chief Financial Officer

Gartner: Strategies for new CFOs to succeed in their first 100 days

New CFOs face critical challenges in their first months, with a structured onboarding process essential for success, according to Gartner's Michelle Carlsen.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Nov 2024
ANZ HR leaders take more strategic role than APJ counterparts
Artificial Intelligence

ANZ HR leaders take more strategic role than APJ counterparts

A recent study reveals HR leaders in Australia and New Zealand are embracing strategic roles to drive organisational change amid economic challenges.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 29th Oct 2024
Majority of PSPs face bank account closures by lenders
Fintech

Majority of PSPs face bank account closures by lenders

A report from fintech Neo reveals 95% of Payment Service Providers have faced account closures or restrictions, often without bank explanations.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Oct 2024
Hornetsecurity launches tool to streamline MSP operations
Customer Experience

Hornetsecurity launches tool to streamline MSP operations

Hornetsecurity has launched the 365 Multi-Tenant Manager, streamlining Microsoft 365 tenant management for Managed Service Providers and boosting productivity.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Oct 2024
LearnUpon achieves HubSpot App Partner certified integration
EduTech

LearnUpon achieves HubSpot App Partner certified integration

LearnUpon achieves certified integration as a HubSpot App Partner, becoming one of the first LMS platforms to join the prestigious program, enhancing customer training automation.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Sep 2024
Exclusive: Yubico finds majority still using outdated methods to secure data
Multi-factor authentication

Exclusive: Yubico finds majority still using outdated methods to secure data

Despite increasing cyber threats, Yubico's survey reveals 39% still rely on just usernames and passwords. Regional VP Geoff Schomburgk calls for urgent cybersecurity reforms.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Thu, 26th Sep 2024
Salesforce unveils Agentforce Partner Network to delivery specialised AI agents
Hyperscale

Salesforce unveils Agentforce Partner Network to delivery specialised AI agents

Salesforce unveils the Agentforce Partner Network, collaborating with AWS, Google, and IBM to revolutionise AI-driven customer success with new agents.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Sep 2024
NinjaOne offers free tools to MSPs amid market pressures
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

NinjaOne offers free tools to MSPs amid market pressures

NinjaOne has unveiled free tools for managed service providers, including Warranty Tracking and Documentation, to empower them amid market challenges.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Sep 2024
HackerOne launches free tier for vulnerability disclosure program
Marketing Technologies

HackerOne launches free tier for vulnerability disclosure program

HackerOne has introduced Essential VDP, aiming to aid organisations in handling security vulnerabilities and meeting compliance standards.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Sep 2024
Check Point unveils portal to simplify MSSP service delivery
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Check Point unveils portal to simplify MSSP service delivery

Check Point unveils a new portal for MSSPs and distributors to simplify service delivery, enhance business operations, and boost profitability amid rising cyber threats.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Sep 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Onboarding stories

Emerge secures $12m to revolutionise NZ banking
Fintech

Emerge secures $12m to revolutionise NZ banking

New Zealand's challenger bank Emerge has raised USD $12 million in Series A funding to enhance its digital banking services for local businesses.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 14th Oct 2024
Hilton named top hospitality workplace in Asia for eighth year
Recruitment

Hilton named top hospitality workplace in Asia for eighth year

Hilton has been named Asia's top-ranking hospitality workplace for the eighth year by Great Place to Work, taking 2nd place among the top 100 multinationals.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 30th Aug 2024
Virtualstock & commercetools partner to automate retail ops
Supply Chain

Virtualstock & commercetools partner to automate retail ops

Virtualstock and commercetools have formed a strategic alliance to automate and enhance retail efficiency through seamless order and inventory management.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2024
Five things we all hate about IT at work
Artificial Intelligence

Five things we all hate about IT at work

Endless projects, slow responses, and first-day IT hiccups—office workers reveal their top five frustrations with workplace IT.

By Glen McCarty • 7 min read • Fri, 23rd Aug 2024