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IDC: SaaS makes up lion's share of Aussie cloud service revenue
Software-as-a-Service

IDC: SaaS makes up lion's share of Aussie cloud service revenue

SaaS led Australian public cloud revenue in 2018, capturing 65.8% of the USD $4.01 billion market, as firms seek competitive edge, reports IDC.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Fri, 5th Jul 2019
IBM & partners launch blockchain platform for retail leasing
Fintech

IBM & partners launch blockchain platform for retail leasing

ANZ, Commonwealth Bank, IBM, and Scentre Group and Westpac have launched a new pilot program that will bring blockchain into the retail property lease system.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Jul 2019
Kroll expands into Australia with Enex Carbon acquisition
Risk & Compliance

Kroll expands into Australia with Enex Carbon acquisition

The Enex Carbon team will join Kroll's Cyber Risk practice and will be led by managing director and Asia Pacific leader Paul Jackson.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Jul 2019

Global Stories

Australian stories

Master stroke: Swimming Australia looks to AWS for cloud and analytics
Data Analytics

Master stroke: Swimming Australia looks to AWS for cloud and analytics

Swimming Australia is partnering with Amazon Web Services to revolutionize the swimming experience for fans and athletes.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 9th Jul 2019
Interview: TAL Australia's journey to successful CRM
Customer Relationship Management

Interview: TAL Australia's journey to successful CRM

At Adobe Symposium last week, TechDay chatted to TAL Australia's head of customer relationship management, Mike Nixon.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Mon, 8th Jul 2019
Lendlease announces US$1 billion data center partnership
Infrascale

Lendlease announces US$1 billion data center partnership

Lendlease partners with a major investor to deploy USD $1 billion into data centers across Asia Pacific, targeting key growth markets like Australia and Japan.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 4th Jul 2019
Increasing talent shortage in ANZ cybersecurity market
Cybersecurity

Increasing talent shortage in ANZ cybersecurity market

As cybersecurity threats grow, ANZ faces a critical talent shortage, with 61% finding it difficult to recruit skilled professionals, Hays reports.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Jul 2019
Ambit accelerates expansion in Australia with Sydney office launch
Unified Communications

Ambit accelerates expansion in Australia with Sydney office launch

Ambit has opened its first Australian office in Sydney, with CEO Josh Comrie relocating to lead the expansion following an NZD $1.75M capital raise.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Jul 2019
Australia, NZ and Singapore in cybercriminal firing line
Malware

Australia, NZ and Singapore in cybercriminal firing line

Australia, New Zealand, and Singapore face a surge in cyber threats, with Zscaler blocking over 1.5 million malware pieces weekly, the company reveals.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 4th Jul 2019
Vertel partners with Virtutel to resell NBN Enterprise Ethernet
Unified Communications

Vertel partners with Virtutel to resell NBN Enterprise Ethernet

Vertel and Virtutel partner to offer high-speed internet across regional Australia, boosting smart city potential.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 3rd Jul 2019
Freshworks expands local product hosting on Sydney data centre
Unified Communications

Freshworks expands local product hosting on Sydney data centre

Launched in January last year, the Sydney data centre already hosts the popular Freshdesk and Freshservice products.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 3rd Jul 2019
Civica strengthens mobile government offering with integration of Asset Edge
Lifecycle Asset Management

Civica strengthens mobile government offering with integration of Asset Edge

Civica strengthens its position as Australia's top local government solutions provider with integration of Asset Edge.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 3rd Jul 2019
AI-powered national security firm Fivecast raises $4m
Open source

AI-powered national security firm Fivecast raises $4m

Australian AI firm Fivecast, specialising in national security through machine learning, secures USD $4m to enhance global reach and collaboration.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Jul 2019

Stories from Other Regions

Australian stories

What can New Zealand learn from Asia’s success?
Taxation

What can New Zealand learn from Asia’s success?

Poor planning is driving up housing costs and holding back productivity, according to Infrastructure New Zealand chief executive Stephen Selwood.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Thu, 4th Jul 2019
Sektor NZ acquires security distie DUO NZ
Risk & Compliance

Sektor NZ acquires security distie DUO NZ

Sektor New Zealand has acquired cybersecurity distributor DUO New Zealand in order to expand its security portfolio.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 4th Jul 2019
Augusta launches digital transformation project with IBM and Salesforce
Data Analytics

Augusta launches digital transformation project with IBM and Salesforce

Kiwi company Augusta Funds Management has chosen IBM and Salesforce to further advance business operations and upgrade its investor experience.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Jul 2019
RSA appoints DUO as NZ distributor
Risk & Compliance

RSA appoints DUO as NZ distributor

DUO will have access to RSA's technology, exclusive discounts and end-to-end sales and technical support, including training.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd Jul 2019