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AI could boost Australian workers' salaries by 29%
Hyperscale

AI could boost Australian workers' salaries by 29%

New AWS research highlights potential for AI proficiency to boost Australian workers' salaries by 29%, with IT and business sectors standing to gain the most.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Mar 2024
Australian brokers struggling with customer service
Cybersecurity

Australian brokers struggling with customer service

Australian insurance brokers face more difficulty managing customer service demands than covering natural disasters or cyber attacks.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Mar 2024
Australians underestimate Generative AI's impact on jobs, study shows
EduTech

Australians underestimate Generative AI's impact on jobs, study shows

Many Australian workers underestimate the influence of Generative AI on their roles, despite evidence that 86% of occupations will be affected, suggests RMIT Online and Deloitte Access Economics data.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Mar 2024
Stake upgrades web platform with advanced investing tools
Wall Street

Stake upgrades web platform with advanced investing tools

Australian investment platform Stake has launched a new web platform with enhanced features. This platform provides investors with more sophisticated tools to manage their portfolios and make informed decisions.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Mar 2024
Brother Australia launches innovative Professional Monochrome Laser range
Robotic Process Automation

Brother Australia launches innovative Professional Monochrome Laser range

Brother Australia announces its Professional Monochrome Laser range, an innovative and highly durable line of A4 format printers. The new range emphasises enhanced productivity, advanced security features, sustainability and mobile connectivity.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Mar 2024
Australian brands risk $74bn over poor out-of-hours service
Unified Communications

Australian brands risk $74bn over poor out-of-hours service

Australian businesses could lose $74bn due to poor out-of-hours customer service, according to a study by Qualtrics, citing growing consumer frustration with inadequate after-hours support.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Mar 2024
Australian traditional PC market shrinks by nearly 10% in 2023
PC Hardware

Australian traditional PC market shrinks by nearly 10% in 2023

A steep 9.8% contraction hit Australia's traditional PC market in 2023, amid inflation-related woes, impacting notably desktops and notebooks, IDC report reveals.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Wed, 20th Mar 2024
Australia's smartphone market dips 6%, Apple & Google dominate
Lenovo

Australia's smartphone market dips 6%, Apple & Google dominate

Amid a 6% YoY dip in Australia's smartphone market, Apple and Google's new releases drive a QoQ rise of 14.2%, while the average selling price experiences a 7.1% surge.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Wed, 20th Mar 2024
Victoria lags behind in tech workforce growth, risks AI challenges
Robotics

Victoria lags behind in tech workforce growth, risks AI challenges

Despite a 2.8% rise in employment, Victoria lags behind in tech workforce expansion compared to the national growth of 6.7%.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Mar 2024
Elaine Stead joins Australian fund Main Sequence for deep tech investments
Health Technologies

Elaine Stead joins Australian fund Main Sequence for deep tech investments

Prominent investor Elaine Stead joins Australian deep tech fund Main Sequence, significantly bolstering its capabilities to transform research into solutions for global challenges.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 20th Mar 2024
Confluent Cloud achieves 'Protected' level under Aussie IRAP assessment
Hyperscale

Confluent Cloud achieves 'Protected' level under Aussie IRAP assessment

Data streaming firm Confluent's cloud service has achieved the 'Protected' level ranking under Australia's IRAP, bolstering data security and compliance for government agency users.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Mar 2024

Global Stories

Australian stories

Amber Technology seals exclusive distribution deal with Mojawa
Artificial Intelligence

Amber Technology seals exclusive distribution deal with Mojawa

Amber Technology becomes exclusive distributor for Mojawa's innovative bone conduction headphones, marking Mojawa's debut in ANZ.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Mar 2024
Sendle expands global network in boost for Australian SMBs
Supply Chain

Sendle expands global network in boost for Australian SMBs

In response to escalating global demand, Sendle, a popular small business courier service, expands its international shipping network by 40%, adding over 800 new pick-up locations across Australia.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Mar 2024
AI disruption leads as Quantum Computing gains momentum in ANZ
Digital Transformation

AI disruption leads as Quantum Computing gains momentum in ANZ

Artificial Intelligence (AI) remains at the forefront of disruption, with a promising surge in Quantum Computing anticipated in Australia and New Zealand, according to research by global IT firm HCLTech.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Mar 2024
Kyocera Australia becomes second Platinum Partner of WatchGuard Technologies
Firewalls

Kyocera Australia becomes second Platinum Partner of WatchGuard Technologies

WatchGuard Technologies bolsters global partnership with Kyocera by designating Kyocera Australia as its second Platinum Partner, aiming to enhance customer security and digital services in Australia and New Zealand.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Mar 2024
Netstar & HERE extend partnership for improved asset tracking
Digital Transformation

Netstar & HERE extend partnership for improved asset tracking

Tech giants HERE Technologies and Netstar enhance strategic alliance, accelerating efficiency in asset management and navigation for commercial and heavy vehicles across the Australia-Asia-Pacific region.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Mar 2024
ASUS ROG Phone 8 series debuts in Australia & New Zealand
Gaming

ASUS ROG Phone 8 series debuts in Australia & New Zealand

ASUS unveils the all-new, redesigned ROG Phone 8 series in Australia and New Zealand that aims to redefine mobile gaming, boasting enhanced AI-powered features, high-performance components, and a design that combines sophistication and power.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Mar 2024

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