Australian stories
Westcon-Comstor's APAC division ascends to EcoVadis silver status, placing in the top 15% for sustainability, marking progress from last year's bronze.
Nimbus has become the first Australian tech firm to patent a solution against wage theft, crucial for the AUD $2.5 billion contact centre industry.
FinTech Australia's 2024 Finnie Awards celebrated 19 categories at Sydney's Doltone Wharf, honouring standout contributions in the evolving financial technology sector.
Adobe's latest study reveals 77% of ANZ consumers struggle to verify online content's trustworthiness, impacting media consumption and election integrity.
Trend Micro has revealed plans to showcase a groundbreaking AI-driven data centre security solution at COMPUTEX 2024.
The Ipsos survey has revealed a stark divide in AI sentiment across the Asia Pacific, with high enthusiasm in China but notable scepticism in New Zealand.
Quantexa reports a 40% surge in Decision Intelligence ARR, projecting GBP £80 million by 2024, driven by expanding markets and strategic partnerships.
Cloudflare's Project Galileo, which offers free DDoS protection, marks its 10th anniversary, supporting over 2,600 public interest groups globally.
Australia's data centres face significant environmental challenges, with rising carbon emissions set to double by 2030 due to energy-intensive AI applications, warns industry experts.
A KPMG Asia Pacific and GS1 report reveals seamless retail as a baseline expectation, highlighting trends like AI, digital payments, and sustainability in APAC's transformation.
OVHcloud introduces new NVIDIA GPU range and open-source LLMs at Adopt AI event, enhancing AI accessibility for organisations with eco-friendly and cost-effective solutions.
Two Christchurch-based tech firms, Seequent and CerebralFix, launch Visible Geology, an immersive 3D educational tool to combat global shortages in earth scientists.
Australian marketers struggle with adapting to new Privacy Act reforms amid a backdrop of high interest rates and evolving economic conditions, as per a recent Arktic Fox report.
A Gartner survey finds 79% of APAC CEOs see sustainability as key to 2024 growth, outpacing the 69% global average, highlighting its rising importance.
A new WE Communications study reveals Australian firms' struggle to turn AI enthusiasm into action, highlighting gaps in readiness, strategy, and internal communication.
Norwegian firm Neat launches its Neat Center in Australia and New Zealand, as hybrid work fuels demand for advanced video conferencing tech priced at USD $2,290.
CommBank and Telstra team up with COSBOA to launch Cyber Wardens, a free training program aimed at safeguarding Australia's small businesses from costly cyber threats.
CSIRO's ON Accelerate 8 showcased ten deep tech teams in Melbourne, highlighting groundbreaking innovations and awarding prestigious scholarships.
Autodesk and Deloitte's joint report highlights rapid digital adoption in Singapore's construction sector, with AI playing a crucial role for future growth.
UniServices and Whāraurau have launched a digital programme on D2L Brightspace to improve immunisation for migrants in New Zealand, addressing critical post-pandemic training gaps.
