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Australian stories

Australia's Privacy Act reforms: Business impact detailed

As Australia updates its Privacy Act, businesses face increasing pressure to enhance identity security amid rapid digital transformation, warns SailPoint.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Sep 2024

Agricultural Technology

SmartSat & Elders unite to boost agriculture with satellites

SmartSat and Elders have signed an MOU to use satellite technology to tackle emissions, pests, and crop yields in Australian agriculture, enhancing sustainability and productivity.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Sep 2024

Supply Chain

New Aim leverages Google Cloud to boost AI in eCommerce

New Aim transitions to Google Cloud, enhancing AI access for Australian e-tailers like Bunnings and Woolworths while cutting costs and boosting cybersecurity.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Sep 2024

Customer Experience

Westpac tops mobile banking, but user satisfaction wavers

Mobile banking apps dominate in Australia with 75% of users utilising them last month. However, only 63% find their bank's mobile features adequate, says Forrester.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Sep 2024

Digital Entertainment

VisionTV revamps OB van with Blackmagic partnership for events

VisionTV has launched a cutting-edge OB van featuring Blackmagic Design technology to boost its live event broadcasting capabilities, targeting niche markets like rodeo events.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Sep 2024

Samsung

Samsung introduces Galaxy Ring to Australia for wellness tracking

Samsung's Galaxy Ring, a wellness-focused wearable, will debut in Australia mid-October, marking its first release in South-East Asia and Oceania.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Sep 2024

Supply Chain

Directo secures AUD $2 million to boost pharmacy marketplace

Directo, a Melbourne-based B2B pharmacy marketplace, has raised AUD $2 million from sophisticated investors to support its ambitious expansion and growth plans.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Sep 2024

Software-as-a-Service

Masabi partners with V/Line to launch eTicketing by September

Masabi will deploy its eTicketing solution for V/Line in Victoria, Australia by mid-September, offering digital tickets and streamlined boarding for passengers.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Thu, 12th Sep 2024

Global Stories

Australian stories

Oliver Hill announces departure from HP New Zealand after 20 Years

After 20 transformative years at HP New Zealand, Managing Director Oliver Hill announces his departure, marking the end of an era for the tech giant.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Sep 2024

Supply Chain

Logicalis reports strides in emissions cuts & sustainability targets

Logicalis reports a 27% cut in scope 1 emissions since 2022, along with a 17% reduction in market-based scope 2 emissions, aiming for net-zero by 2050.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Sep 2024

Crypto

Exclusive: G+D's Gabrielle Bugat discusses future innovations in ePayments

In an exclusive interview, Gabrielle Bugat, CEO of Giesecke+Devrient ePayments, discusses the dynamic future of payments, prioritising security, sustainability, and inclusivity.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Fri, 13th Sep 2024

Malware

AI-driven cybercrime spikes in Australia & NZ, warns Trend Micro

AI-driven cybercrime surges in Australia and NZ, warns Trend Micro; thousands of attacks detected, leveraging AI to breach security defences.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Sep 2024

Customer Relationship Management

All the biggest NetSuite AI enhancements announced at SuiteWorld

NetSuite unveils AI-driven features at SuiteWorld 2024, promising enhanced productivity and seamless integration for users, at no extra cost.

By Matthew Owens • 6 min read • Thu, 12th Sep 2024

Health Technologies

Oracle Database@Azure launched in Australian market

Oracle and Microsoft launch Oracle Database@Azure in Australia's Azure East region, meeting rising demand for scalable, secure database solutions alongside strong local adoption.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Sep 2024

Data sovereignty

Oracle & Anduril partner to enhance global defence solutions

Oracle and Anduril have partnered to integrate Anduril's Lattice software with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, enhancing global defence and security operations.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Sep 2024

Data Analytics

Australian finance job market robust despite rising unemployment

Despite rising unemployment, Australia's finance and accounting job market stays strong, with 92% of businesses intending to sustain or boost permanent roles by year-end.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Sep 2024

Marketing Technologies

LJ Hooker launches Acceler8 to streamline digital marketing

The LJ Hooker Group is launching Acceler8, an ecosystem of digital tools to enhance marketing and efficiency, just in time for the spring selling season.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Sep 2024