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Australians lose $3.1bn in 2022 to rising online scams
Cloud Security

Australians lose $3.1bn in 2022 to rising online scams

Aussies lost around $3.1bn in 2022 due to online scams, warns the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission and cloud security firm Akamai.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 31st Jan 2024
Artificial Intelligence: the catalyst for transformation in Australia's freight industry
Supply Chain

Artificial Intelligence: the catalyst for transformation in Australia's freight industry

AI-driven transformation is set to revolutionise Australia's freight industry, addressing challenges like driver shortages, underutilisation of capacity, and demand for real-time pricing and visibility.

By Cate Hull • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Jan 2024

Global Stories

Travel stories

Steve Winningham appointed as IPI's non-exec chairman
Customer Experience

Steve Winningham appointed as IPI's non-exec chairman

Contact centre specialist, IPI, has appointed seasoned industry professional Steve Winningham as its non-exec chairman to facilitate its future growth following an investment by Ethos Partners.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 8th Feb 2024
Lean and green: five steps to improve your business and carbon health
Storage

Lean and green: five steps to improve your business and carbon health

Businesses must directly tackle carbon emissions for financial savings and reputation; enterprises are urged to follow five steps towards digital sobriety and cleaner carbon health.

By Steen Dalgas • 5 min read • Wed, 7th Feb 2024
Banking without boundaries crucial moving abroad – report
Fintech

Banking without boundaries crucial moving abroad – report

Banking without borders is pivotal for 40% of UK adults considering relocation abroad amid concerns about financial difficulties.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Feb 2024
Hands-on Review: Fitbit Charge 6
Wearables

Hands-on Review: Fitbit Charge 6

The Charge 6 comes filled to the brim with features, including more than 40 different exercise modes, built-in GPS, and an ECG heart health reader.

By Tom Richmond • 5 min read • Thu, 1st Feb 2024
Jscrambler grows executive team in global expansion drive
Marketing Technologies

Jscrambler grows executive team in global expansion drive

Portugal-based cybersecurity giant, Jscrambler, advances global expansion plans with the appointment of new Chief Operations Officer, Mukesh Sharma, and Tyson Whitten as the Vice President of Global Marketing.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Feb 2024
Juniper Networks unveils industry-first AI-powered networking tech
Power / Energy

Juniper Networks unveils industry-first AI-powered networking tech

Juniper Networks unveils industry's first AI-powered networking technology, which improves connectivity, provides better insights and reduces energy use, offering a revolutionary approach to business networking.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 30th Jan 2024
Crowdsourced funding in Australia holds steady in 2023
Health Technologies

Crowdsourced funding in Australia holds steady in 2023

Amidst overall funding decreases, crowdsourced funding in Australia remained steady in 2023, securing $71m for local businesses.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Jan 2024
Zoku Travel partners with LA Tourism Bureau for innovative travel platform
eCommerce

Zoku Travel partners with LA Tourism Bureau for innovative travel platform

Zoku Travel and the LA Tourism and Convention Bureau join forces to redefine global travel, utilising Zoku's unique platform for content creators to monetise and distribute travel experiences.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Jan 2024
Rise in cybercrime attacks against Industrial IoT sparks alarm
Firewalls

Rise in cybercrime attacks against Industrial IoT sparks alarm

Cybercrime threats have doubled against industrial companies that have integrated the Industrial Internet of Things.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Jan 2024
Mass UK job shifts predicted due to work stress in 2024
Unified Communications

Mass UK job shifts predicted due to work stress in 2024

Elevated work stress levels amongst UK employees may drive a significant job market shift from 2024, a new report has found.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Jan 2024
Simon Rollenbeck joins Komo Technologies as marketing head
Customer Experience

Simon Rollenbeck joins Komo Technologies as marketing head

Australian company, Komo Technologies, welcomes accomplished marketing specialist Simon Rollenbeck as its new Head of Marketing to bolster growth strategy and customer engagement.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Jan 2024
DataStax launches GenAI tech with new Data API and enhanced Astra DB
Generative AI

DataStax launches GenAI tech with new Data API and enhanced Astra DB

DataStax has announced the general availability of a new Data API, developed to bolster the performance of generative AI applications.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jan 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Travel stories

Hexaware excels in Whitelane study, highlighting commitment to customers
Digital Transformation

Hexaware excels in Whitelane study, highlighting commitment to customers

Hexaware, a global IT services leader, earns key rankings in the 2023/2024 Whitelane Research IT Sourcing Study for Europe, emphasising their vigorous commitment to customer satisfaction and excellence.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Feb 2024
Alipay+ boosts global travel initiative ahead of Chinese New Year rush
Payment Technologies

Alipay+ boosts global travel initiative ahead of Chinese New Year rush

Alipay+ expands its global initiative, aiming to boost growth for its partners in hospitality and tourism through incentives for users.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Jan 2024
Great Office Return sees 92% of firms initiate mandatory in-office policy
Human Capital Management

Great Office Return sees 92% of firms initiate mandatory in-office policy

Amid the 2023 'Year of the Great Office Return', 92% of UK firms enacted mandatory in-office policies leading to 40% reinstating a full workweek, despite notable commuting costs and disruptions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Jan 2024