Australian stories
Afterpay's Festive Insights report reveals a surge in early holiday shopping, with Australians averaging AUD $1,400 each and a 25% sales increase.
A survey by Unisys reveals that over 70% of workers in Australia, the US, UK, and Germany say AI has enhanced their job satisfaction and career growth.
Fergus has appointed Christina Knock as Vice President of Marketing and Adam Maddox as Head of Product, effective November 2024, to enhance growth.
BoardPro has appointed Charles Nowaczek as its new CEO, marking a significant milestone as the company announces profitability amid global expansion plans.
Bitcoin has surged past USD $75,000, achieving a new all-time high as economic shifts and the launch of Spot Bitcoin ETFs drive its remarkable growth.
Canary Technology Solutions has acquired Wyntec, aiming to boost its Managed IT Services and strengthen its presence in Queensland's market.
instax has launched the world's first printed memories using AI and functional MRI technology, transforming lost digital images into tangible recollections.
Dynamic Standards International has announced its expansion into global markets with the SMB1001 standard to enhance cybersecurity for SMBs, starting 2025.
Australian firms are increasingly using AI chatbots for customer service, but experts warn that technology lacks the emotional intelligence of human agents.
HCLTech will assist Tasman District Council in New Zealand with its Digital Innovation Programme to enhance online interactions for residents and staff.
Recent data shows rising unused leave among Aussie workers, raising concerns for employee well-being and productivity, with over 13 million hours accrued.
Less than one in three Australian businesses comply with regulations regarding customer data use for AI training, Vanta's report reveals.
Amazon Web Services is leading a sustainable cloud initiative that could help Australian businesses reduce their carbon footprints by up to 99%.
Dynatrace has been appointed a National Partner by Her Tech Circle to enhance gender equity in Australia's tech sector, where women make up just 28%.
New research reveals that 45% of cyber threats occur outside business hours, prompting a critical rethink in cybersecurity strategies, particularly in Australia.
Swoop has appointed Anthony Camilleri as Head of Infrastructure, aiming to enhance its Fibre Broadband services amid significant expansion in Australia.
Laura Malcolm has been appointed Managing Director of Datacom Australia, succeeding Alex Coates to lead the Sydney office and drive expansion.
Coalition enhances its Australian team with the addition of three cybersecurity experts, bolstering efforts to protect local SMEs from digital risks.
A recent LinkedIn study reveals that 10% of new job roles in 2024 are those that didn't exist in 2000, signalling a significant workforce transformation.
The rise of Generative AI in Australia prompts questions about data security, as enterprises seek to balance innovation with robust protective measures.
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