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Crypto market sees 8.6% rise driven by ETH ETFs approval
Crypto

Crypto market sees 8.6% rise driven by ETH ETFs approval

The cryptocurrency market saw an 8.6% rise in May, driven by favourable U.S. regulations and ETH ETF approvals, according to Binance Australia's report.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Jun 2024
Commonwealth Bank joins anti-scam network to bolster security
Unified Communications

Commonwealth Bank joins anti-scam network to bolster security

Commonwealth Bank of Australia joins a new anti-scam intelligence network to combat online fraud, in collaboration with AFCX and NASC, enhancing digital security.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 14th Jun 2024
DXC Technology donates laptops to NT primary schools
EduTech

DXC Technology donates laptops to NT primary schools

DXC Technology, in tandem with NT Cricket and the Shell V-Power Racing Team, donates 90 laptops to three Darwin primary schools, enhancing students' digital and STEM learning.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Jun 2024
Legrand acquires Australian power distribution firm VASS Electrical
Artificial Intelligence

Legrand acquires Australian power distribution firm VASS Electrical

Legrand has completed its acquisition of Australian power distribution firm VASS Electrical, enhancing its portfolio and manufacturing capabilities in the ANZ market.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Jun 2024
Canon Oceania launches 2024 Grants Program with AUD $40,000 fund
EduTech

Canon Oceania launches 2024 Grants Program with AUD $40,000 fund

Canon Oceania's 2024 Grants Program has launched, offering AUD $40,000 to support educational, community, and environmental initiatives across Australia and New Zealand.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Jun 2024
AI adoption among Australian SMEs to surge by 2026, survey finds
Fintech

AI adoption among Australian SMEs to surge by 2026, survey finds

A survey by Small Business Loans Australia reveals 25% of SMEs are using AI, with 60% planning adoption by 2026. NSW leads, while medium-sized businesses show the highest uptake.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Jun 2024
More than half of Australian workers distrust AI data
Marketing Technologies

More than half of Australian workers distrust AI data

New Salesforce research reveals that 52% of Australian office workers struggle with AI, reflecting widespread data mistrust and a need for human oversight.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Jun 2024
Growing divide: Middle managers vs. leaders in Australia
Human Capital Management

Growing divide: Middle managers vs. leaders in Australia

Study reveals a growing rift between middle management and senior leaders amid a cost of living crisis, highlighting increased workloads and declining wellbeing.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Jun 2024

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Incubeta acquires Persuasion Technologies to enhance analytics
Data Analytics

Incubeta acquires Persuasion Technologies to enhance analytics

Incubeta has acquired Persuasion Technologies, a prominent Google Cloud Platform partner, to bolster its marketing analytics and cloud tech capabilities, enhancing campaign optimisation.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Jun 2024
APAC tech spending to surge to USD $710 billion in 2024
Artificial Intelligence

APAC tech spending to surge to USD $710 billion in 2024

Tech spending in APAC is set to rise by 6.4%, totalling USD $710 billion in 2024, driven by AI and cloud tech. Key players like China, India, and Australia are leading this growth.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Jun 2024
NICE recognised as top employer by Great Place To Work
Unified Communications

NICE recognised as top employer by Great Place To Work

NICE has been certified by Great Place To Work for 2024, with 84% of employees praising it as a great place to work, far surpassing Australia's 56% average.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Jun 2024
How to navigate the micro-macro dichotomy of GenAI
Customer Experience

How to navigate the micro-macro dichotomy of GenAI

Business leaders must balance generative AI's vast benefits with short-term deployment challenges to navigate its transformative yet complex potential.

By Sharryn Napier • 4 min read • Tue, 18th Jun 2024
AutoStore opens new factory in Thailand to expand APAC operations
Robotics

AutoStore opens new factory in Thailand to expand APAC operations

AutoStore is set to double its production capacity with a new factory in Thailand, aiming to serve APAC markets more effectively by manufacturing 15,000 robots in 18 months.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Jun 2024
Shippit debuts Insights tool to enhance retailer delivery operations
Supply Chain

Shippit debuts Insights tool to enhance retailer delivery operations

Delivery platform Shippit launches Shippit Insights, empowering retailers with real-time analytics to enhance delivery operations and customer loyalty amidst economic challenges.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Jun 2024
Accor partners with Stripe to streamline global payments
Customer Experience

Accor partners with Stripe to streamline global payments

Accor partners with Stripe to streamline payments across 5,600 global establishments, enhancing customer experience as Australia's tourism sector rebounds.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 14th Jun 2024
SAP Emarsys launches AI-driven tools in latest update
Customer Experience

SAP Emarsys launches AI-driven tools in latest update

SAP Emarsys unveils its latest update, integrating AI-driven tools like AI Subject Line Generator and AI Product Finder to bolster marketing campaigns.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Jun 2024
Arctic Wolf enhances identity protection with new ITDR capabilities
Phishing

Arctic Wolf enhances identity protection with new ITDR capabilities

Arctic Wolf has boosted its Managed Detection and Response platform with new identity threat detection and response capabilities, partnering with Microsoft and Okta to combat growing cyber threats in Australia.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Jun 2024

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