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FinTech Australia and FDATA call for long needed CDR roadmap
Fintech

FinTech Australia and FDATA call for long needed CDR roadmap

Australia's Fintech industry body and global non-profit FDATA are urging policy-makers to establish a roadmap for CDR implementation.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 29th May 2023
Former NSW Minister Victor Dominello joins TCA Board
Digital Transformation

Former NSW Minister Victor Dominello joins TCA Board

Wyatt Roy is stepping down as Executive Director of the Tech Council of Australia, with Victor Dominello taking his place.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Mon, 22nd May 2023
Building strong security culture fundamental, and lacking - KnowBe4
Cybersecurity

Building strong security culture fundamental, and lacking - KnowBe4

Australian businesses struggle to build a culture of security, with only one third of IT decision makers aware of the concept, new research shows.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Mar 2023
Exclusive: BizCover makes it easy to get business insurance
Small Business

Exclusive: BizCover makes it easy to get business insurance

BizCover disrupts the insurance sector with its online platform that streamlines the process of getting business insurance for SMEs.

By Zach Thompson • 7 min read • Wed, 8th Feb 2023
Cyber Week showcases breadth of AU cybersecurity sector
Cybersecurity

Cyber Week showcases breadth of AU cybersecurity sector

Australian Cyber Week 2022 has been launched by the Minister for Cyber Security, showcasing the country's cybersecurity sector.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Nov 2022

Global Stories

Policy stories

Building a national approach to public sector cybersecurity
Ransomware

Building a national approach to public sector cybersecurity

State and Federal governments around the world often turn to cyber insurance to counter nation-state-level cyberattacks.

By Chris Cruz • 6 min read • Tue, 28th Mar 2023
Deel's new research and policy arm hones in on global employment
EduTech

Deel's new research and policy arm hones in on global employment

Deel has announced the creation of a new research and policy arm, the Deel Lab for Global Employment. The lab will bring experts and data together.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 23rd Dec 2022
A case for public-private partnerships in technology infrastructure for government
Health Technologies

A case for public-private partnerships in technology infrastructure for government

With more governments setting technology-enabled goals, the timing seems to be right to apply the principles of PPP for network infrastructure.

By Pat Devlin • 5 min read • Fri, 24th Sep 2021

Stories from Other Regions

Policy stories

Top Polish banks turn to UiPath for automation solutions
Customer Experience

Top Polish banks turn to UiPath for automation solutions

UiPath's automation solutions help Polish banks manage challenges from an 8-month national mortgage deferral policy.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 7th Oct 2023
23 recommendations for the next government
Disaster Recovery

23 recommendations for the next government

New Zealand’s infrastructure sector is urging the incoming Government to speed up investment, reform planning and tap private capital.

By Staff Writer • 15 min read • Tue, 26th Sep 2023
Three areas for the next Government to take action
Disaster Recovery

Three areas for the next Government to take action

Infrastructure groups warn uncertainty is deterring investment, slowing digital upgrades and leaving New Zealand exposed to worsening climate shocks.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Fri, 22nd Sep 2023
Is our electoral system undemocratic?
Electoral Commission

Is our electoral system undemocratic?

More than 225,000 votes were left without parliamentary representation in 2020, prompting calls to lower the party vote threshold.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Sep 2023
Keeping the politicians honest
Disaster Recovery

Keeping the politicians honest

With the election looming, contractors warn promises will mean little unless parties fund a clear pipeline of infrastructure work.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 31st Jul 2023
Exclusive: BizCover makes it easy to get business insurance
Small Business

Exclusive: BizCover makes it easy to get business insurance

BizCover is disrupting the global insurance sector and has become a leader in commercial insurance technology distribution.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Tue, 30th May 2023
How Australia’s new government plans to tackle its housing crisis
Sustainability

How Australia’s new government plans to tackle its housing crisis

Industry groups say Labor’s policies could ease affordability pressures after its weekend win made housing reforms more likely.

By Michael Curreen • 1 min read • Wed, 25th May 2022
NZ tech sector has what it takes to attract international investment - industry boss
Digital Transformation

NZ tech sector has what it takes to attract international investment - industry boss

Tech sector aims to attract international investors as large tech sector investors explore opportunities in New Zealand.

By RNZ • 2 min read • Thu, 27th Jan 2022
National Party announces $1.29 billion tech policy ahead of election
National Party

National Party announces $1.29 billion tech policy ahead of election

The policy, announced today, pledges to create 100,000 jobs in the industry by 2030 if the party is elected next month.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Sep 2020