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Australian firms struggle with changing employee spending habits
Data Analytics

Australian firms struggle with changing employee spending habits

Australian firms are struggling to manage evolving employee spend habits, with an SAP Concur study highlighting increased office, travel, and entertainment expenses.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 9th May 2024
Munro Footwear Group picks Fluent for unified inventory solution
Supply Chain

Munro Footwear Group picks Fluent for unified inventory solution

Munro Footwear Group, an Australian footwear leader, boosts its inventory efficiency by adopting Fluent Order Management.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Thu, 9th May 2024
Seeing Machines sees robust growth in automotive, aftermarket segments
Cartech

Seeing Machines sees robust growth in automotive, aftermarket segments

Strong year-on-year growth in Seeing Machines' automotive and aftermarket units underpins long-term demand for its unique driver monitoring systems (DMS), championed by safety regulations.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 8th May 2024
DataMesh & Visa collaborate to revolutionise card payment experience
Data Analytics

DataMesh & Visa collaborate to revolutionise card payment experience

Payment technology firm DataMesh Group allies with Visa to revolutionise card-acceptance payment processing, ditching the one-size-fits-all approach for a customisable alternative.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 8th May 2024
Brainfish nets AUD $3.85M to supercharge AI customer support expansion
Artificial Intelligence

Brainfish nets AUD $3.85M to supercharge AI customer support expansion

Australian start-up Brainfish has secured AUD $3.85M to amplify its AI-based customer support offering amid plans to expand internationally. The firm's growth soared by 65% in its first year.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 8th May 2024
High AI wages & gender gap in Australia, reveals Randstad study
Randstad

High AI wages & gender gap in Australia, reveals Randstad study

Australia is among the top three countries paying premium wages for AI skills, however, men still dominate with 81% of the workforce, reveals a Randstad study.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 8th May 2024
Kinetic IT acclaimed as leader in ServiceNow proficiency by ISG survey
Digital Transformation

Kinetic IT acclaimed as leader in ServiceNow proficiency by ISG survey

Kinetic IT once again stands out as a leader in ServiceNow proficiency in digital transformation, as confirmed by the latest ISG Provider Lens findings, highlighting its nationwide expertise in delivering advanced service integration.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 8th May 2024
Diligent launches ERM dashboard for improved risk management
Software-as-a-Service

Diligent launches ERM dashboard for improved risk management

SaaS enterprise Diligent unveils Board Reporting for Enterprise Risk Management, a new ERM dashboard aimed to ease data interpretation.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 7th May 2024
Digital 2024 Statshot shows Aussies lag in global gaming trends
Gaming

Digital 2024 Statshot shows Aussies lag in global gaming trends

The Digital 2024: April Statshot reveals a booming global engagement in gaming, with an unexpected lag in participation from Australia's robust industry.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Tue, 7th May 2024
Indara wins Australian government funds for telco resilience project
Unified Communications

Indara wins Australian government funds for telco resilience project

Indara Digital Infrastructure is set to boost the resilience of crucial tower sites against natural disasters with the help of the Australian government funding part of the TDRI program.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Mon, 6th May 2024
Australian firms hindered by internal comms in tackling cyber threats
Fintech

Australian firms hindered by internal comms in tackling cyber threats

Poor internal communication and a disconnect between security teams and C-suite executives are leaving Australian businesses vulnerable to cyber threats, a Dynatrace survey reveals.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 6th May 2024
Orbus Software & YVC unveil CriticalXI for maritime & aviation sectors
Risk & Compliance

Orbus Software & YVC unveil CriticalXI for maritime & aviation sectors

Orbus Software and Your Virtual CISO introduce CriticalXI, helping Australian seaports and airports navigate incoming legislative changes to the country's critical infrastructure and privacy acts.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 6th May 2024
Rising affordability issues shift Aussies to digital health payments
EduTech

Rising affordability issues shift Aussies to digital health payments

New research exposes a rise in Australian patients delaying or cancelling healthcare due to cost concerns, urging providers towards digital solutions to meet patients' evolving payment preferences.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 6th May 2024
AI tool 'MuveRank' reveals Australian migratory trends
Data Analytics

AI tool 'MuveRank' reveals Australian migratory trends

An AI-enabled online tool, 'MuveRank', has been launched, providing real-time data on Australian migration patterns for the first time.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 3rd May 2024
Pathzero secures SOC 2 Type 1 compliance for enhanced cybersecurity
Data Protection

Pathzero secures SOC 2 Type 1 compliance for enhanced cybersecurity

Australian tech firm Pathzero achieves SOC 2 Type 1 compliance, bolstering data protection and cybersecurity for the company and its clients.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd May 2024
RingCentral launches AI-powered contact centre RingCX in Australia
Unified Communications

RingCentral launches AI-powered contact centre RingCX in Australia

RingCentral's AI-driven contact centre RingCX sees Australian launch, promising tailored solutions across all business sizes, with a focus on enhanced customer service via omnichannel and integrated capabilities.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd May 2024
Ip.Glass first in Australia to achieve all Fortinet specialisations
Firewalls

Ip.Glass first in Australia to achieve all Fortinet specialisations

Ip.Glass becomes the first Australian partner to achieve all eight specialisations in Fortinet's Engage Partner Program.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Thu, 2nd May 2024
Australian firms struggle to understand CISO role, says Fastly
Fintech

Australian firms struggle to understand CISO role, says Fastly

A recent survey by Fastly reveals 81% of Australian businesses have a CISO role, but there remains significant confusion around the role's responsibilities and value.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd May 2024
Australian SMEs risk efficiency due to slow tech adoption
Artificial Intelligence

Australian SMEs risk efficiency due to slow tech adoption

Australian SMEs risk falling behind in the ever-evolving tech landscape due to reluctance in adopting digital technologies.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd May 2024