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Leaders speak on AI potential & ethical impacts ahead of AI Day

As AI Appreciation Day nears, industry leaders spotlight AI's transformative impact across sectors, calling for a balance between innovation, transparency, and customer benefit.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Mon, 15th Jul 2024

ASX

Atturra projects 35% revenue jump, acquires Exent for AUD $6m

Atturra forecasts FY24 revenue to exceed AUD $240 million, up 35%, with EBITDA between AUD $25 million and AUD $26 million. Exent acquisition aims to boost consulting capabilities.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 15th Jul 2024

Digital Transformation

Logicalis Australia named Microsoft ANZ 2024 Azure Partner of the Year

Logicalis Australia has been honoured as Microsoft ANZ's 2024 Azure Partner of the Year, recognising its expertise in cloud solutions and digital transformation.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Jul 2024

Software-as-a-Service

Joel Smith named CEO as Affinity Payroll eyes major growth

Affinity Payroll promotes Joel Smith to CEO as the company plans to triple its business size in three years, focusing on new markets and innovative solutions.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Jul 2024

DevOps

AUSCERT launches new service to enhance cybersecurity posture

AUSCERT has launched a new Maturity Assessment Service to help organisations improve cybersecurity amidst rising cyber threats, offering impartial and actionable advice.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 15th Jul 2024

Artificial Intelligence

Salus Ventures 'delighted' with Archie Judd's appointment

Salus Ventures has appointed Archie Judd to bolster its investment team, enhancing Australia's national resilience through deep technology.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jul 2024

Customer Experience

SAP Emarsys & Annex Cloud to transform customer loyalty

SAP Emarsys integrates with Annex Cloud to revolutionise customer loyalty, offering brands an SAP Endorsed App that enhances personalised omnichannel experiences.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jul 2024

Customer Experience

CommBank app adds travel booking & car buying services

CommBank's app now includes Travel Booking and car buying services as it aims to enhance digital engagement among its 8.5 million active users.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jul 2024

Global Stories

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Partner Programmes

Barhead wins Microsoft ANZ Social Impact award for CFP solution

Barhead Solutions has been honoured with the 2024 Microsoft ANZ Social Impact Partner of the Year Award for its innovative Consensus for Purpose solution.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Jul 2024

Firewalls

Cysurance & Sophos expand cyber protection program to Australia

Cysurance partners with Sophos to bring its successful US cyber protection program to Australia, offering enhanced ransomware protection and cyber-insurance policies.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Jul 2024

Network Infrastructure

Microsoft recognises top ANZ partners in 2024 awards

Microsoft has unveiled the top ANZ partners for its 2024 awards, spotlighting Arinco's AI innovations in Australia and Aware Group's data analytics prowess in New Zealand.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Jul 2024

Data Analytics

Digital transformation in utilities hampered by leadership conflict

A new IFS study shows only 20% of utilities firms have completed digital transformation, despite AI being a top priority.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Jul 2024

Expansion

HR Path secures massive €500 million investment from Ardian

HR Path has secured a landmark EUR €500 million investment from Ardian, fuelling its expansion and service enhancement in the Asia Pacific region.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Jul 2024

Artificial Intelligence

AI deepfake scams rise in health supplement fraud

Bitdefender reports a surge in AI and deepfake tech use by fraudsters on social media, promoting fake health supplements and miracle cures, targeting millions globally.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Jul 2024

Artificial Intelligence

Expert warns 'global race' towards AI supremacy must stop now

AI safety expert Justin Olive is urging immediate action to address the rising challenges in AI safety, highlighting the need for strong regulatory frameworks.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Jul 2024

EduTech

Optic Security Group promotes Vicki Barber to key director role

Optic Security Group has appointed Vicki Barber as Group Brand Strategy & Innovation Director, enhancing its marketing and innovative capabilities.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 11th Jul 2024

Fintech

74% view banking app crucial for provider loyalty – survey

A new report reveals that 74% of digital banking customers in Australia and New Zealand consider their banking app crucial in choosing their bank.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jul 2024

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Marketing Technologies

Free coding challenge for NZ students thanks to WiseTech Global

Grok Academy, with support from WiseTech Global, is offering the 2024 NCSS Challenge free to all NZ students, promoting inclusivity in coding from 29th July.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 15th Jul 2024