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Spriggy partners with Fastter for new 5G mobile service

Fastter and Spriggy have launched Spriggy Mobile, a 5G service aimed at enhancing children's safety and parental control for Aussie families.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Nov 2024

Customer Experience

Australians embrace AI chatbots for holiday shopping rush

A recent survey shows that Australians are increasingly favouring AI chatbots for holiday shopping, with half of young adults keen to use them this year.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Nov 2024

Marketing Technologies

Jaywing bolsters digital PR team with key new appointments

Jaywing has appointed Rob Hilborn as Senior SEO Director and Harriet Dawson as Digital PR Specialist to enhance its Digital PR services amid rising demand.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Nov 2024

Supply Chain

Accenture enhances AI cybersecurity for Australia

Accenture has expanded its generative-AI cybersecurity services to strengthen Australian businesses against a surge in advanced digital threats.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Nov 2024

Digital Transformation

Decision Inc. acquires ProQuest to enhance AI & Salesforce

Decision Inc. has acquired ProQuest Consulting, enhancing its consultancy offerings and boosting its team in Australia to nearly 400 employees.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024

Cartech

NSW launches pole-mounted chargers to boost EV adoption

An initiative by PLUS ES and AGL is set to enhance electric vehicle charging across New South Wales, launching 39 chargers in Sydney's inner west.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024

Cartech

Australian fleets see benefits from GPS & EV adoption

A new report reveals that 75% of Australian fleets now use GPS tracking, with 67% reporting reduced costs and 21% lower fuel consumption.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024

Malware

Australians warned of Black Friday online shopping scams

Australians are being warned to stay vigilant as online shopping scams surge during Black Friday, with losses exceeding AUD $14.9 million this year.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024

Fintech

Grapple surpasses AUD $500m in invoice processing milestone

Grapple has surpassed AUD $500 million in processed invoices, reflecting a surge in demand for its financing solutions among Australian SMEs in 2024.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024

Hyperscale

Youth Chat launches multilingual mental health support

Youth Chat has launched a multilingual mental health service for Australian youth, providing support in 135 languages via popular messaging platforms.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Cybersecurity tops concerns for Australian businesses

A recent Vanta report reveals cybersecurity threats are the primary concern for 52% of Australian businesses, surpassing other significant risks.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024

Global Stories

Australian stories

Risk & Compliance

Cyber recovery times in Aus & NZ rise, firms boost spend

A Fastly report reveals Australian and New Zealand firms now take an average of seven months to recover from cyber incidents, prompting increased security spending.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Nov 2024

Data Protection

Commvault enhances APAC leadership with key appointments

Commvault has appointed Jill Macmurchy as Chief Customer Officer and Craig Bastow as Area Vice President for Australia and New Zealand to enhance APAC leadership.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 20th Nov 2024