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Report: new payment methods causing anxiety for Aussie SMEs
Financial Systems

Report: new payment methods causing anxiety for Aussie SMEs

A Xero report reveals Australian small businesses and consumers are anxious about digital currencies and implantable payment chips, despite growing use.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
HID to unveil advanced biometric tech at 2024 ASIAL Sydney
Firewalls

HID to unveil advanced biometric tech at 2024 ASIAL Sydney

HID to unveil cutting-edge biometric and access control tech at ASIAL 2024 in Sydney, showcasing innovations like the FacePod camera and resilient Signo Keypad Reader.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Aug 2024
Study reveals Australian drivers' tech hesitations
Cartech

Study reveals Australian drivers' tech hesitations

Australian drivers are wary of new vehicle tech, with 44% uneasy about autonomous driving and 36% anxious over data collection.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Aug 2024
Milestone Systems expands APAC presence with new experience centre
EduTech

Milestone Systems expands APAC presence with new experience centre

Milestone Systems has launched its most interactive Experience Centre in Melbourne's Mulgrave, boosting its APAC presence with cutting-edge video tech solutions.

By Imee Dequito • 4 min read • Thu, 8th Aug 2024

Global Stories

Kaspersky outlines major cybersecurity challenges for 2024
Malware

Kaspersky outlines major cybersecurity challenges for 2024

Kaspersky's 2024 forecast warns of heightened cyber dangers: AI-driven attacks, ransomware-as-a-service, and iOS vulnerabilities through Operation Triangulation.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 20th Aug 2024
Dynabook launches Tecra laptops with AI features from AUD $1,475
AI PC

Dynabook launches Tecra laptops with AI features from AUD $1,475

Dynabook unveils Tecra A40-M and A60-M laptops with AI features and Intel Core Ultra processors, starting at AUD $1,475 for enhanced business productivity.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 20th Aug 2024
Dynabook unveils Portégé X40-M laptop with AI & Wi-Fi 6E
Unified Communications

Dynabook unveils Portégé X40-M laptop with AI & Wi-Fi 6E

Dynabook launches the Portégé X40-M laptop featuring AI-ready Intel Core Ultra processors and Wi-Fi 6E, priced from AUD $1,540, available August 2024.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 20th Aug 2024
Jamf & Microsoft form five-year cloud & AI partnership
Unified Communications

Jamf & Microsoft form five-year cloud & AI partnership

Jamf partners with Microsoft in a five-year deal to boost cloud and AI solutions on Azure. Jamf Pro to be available on Azure Marketplace by late 2024.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Aug 2024
Qualcomm leads AI-ready notebook market with Snapdragon X
Artificial Intelligence

Qualcomm leads AI-ready notebook market with Snapdragon X

AI-ready notebooks, powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon X, made up 16% of Europe's notebook sales in mid-June, as the market gears up for Copilot+ PCs.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Aug 2024
Nexthink study: BSOD affects 1 in 200 devices daily
Health Technologies

Nexthink study: BSOD affects 1 in 200 devices daily

Nexthink's analysis reveals that 1 in 200 devices suffers a daily blue screen of death (BSOD) issue, with nearly half of these crashes being preventable.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Aug 2024
Beyond Identity launches RealityCheck for Zoom security
Mobile Device Management

Beyond Identity launches RealityCheck for Zoom security

Beyond Identity's RealityCheck enhances Zoom security, combating AI deception and deepfakes with robust identity and device verification, ensuring safe digital interactions.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Aug 2024
Edge data centre market to exceed $300 billion by 2026
Storage

Edge data centre market to exceed $300 billion by 2026

The edge data centre market will soar to USD $317 billion by 2026, fuelled by the rise of IoT and generative AI, marking a 107% growth.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Aug 2024
Global edge data centre market poised to hit USD $317 billion
Storage

Global edge data centre market poised to hit USD $317 billion

Driven by IoT and generative AI, the global edge data centre market is set to surge to USD $317 billion by 2026, up 107% from 2020.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Aug 2024
Jamf unveils Global Partner Program to drive partner growth
Mobile Device Management

Jamf unveils Global Partner Program to drive partner growth

Jamf's new Global Partner Program aims to drive partner growth, leveraging Apple tech and a points-based reward system across 70+ countries.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 9th Aug 2024
HP study reveals rise in nation-state attacks on supply chains
Malware

HP study reveals rise in nation-state attacks on supply chains

HP Wolf Security's latest study reveals a sharp rise in nation-state attacks on hardware supply chains, with 19% of firms falling victim and future threats expected to increase.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Aug 2024

Stories from Other Regions

NETS unveils Android-based contactless payment solution in SG
Payment Technologies

NETS unveils Android-based contactless payment solution in SG

NETS launches NETS SoftPOS, turning Android devices into contactless payment terminals. Merchants can now accept card, QR, and mobile payments seamlessly.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Aug 2024
Gen Z to spend £4.3 billion on campus supplies – study
Digital Entertainment

Gen Z to spend £4.3 billion on campus supplies – study

UNiDAYS' latest research on Gen Z's back-to-campus spending reveals UK students will splurge £4.3 billion, averaging £1,600 each, on essentials and luxuries.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Aug 2024