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Elastic reveals 2025 partner award winners for ANZ region
Digital Transformation

Elastic reveals 2025 partner award winners for ANZ region

Elastic has unveiled the winners of its 2025 Partner Awards for Australia and New Zealand, recognising key players advancing AI innovation with Search AI.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 7th Mar 2025
Breaking Barriers: Women Thriving In The IT Industry
Data Science

Breaking Barriers: Women Thriving In The IT Industry

Women in Australia's IT sector face a significant gender gap, with only 23% of graduates being female, yet opportunities for growth and mentorship abound.

By Mandy Scott • 5 min read • Fri, 7th Mar 2025
It's time to 'March Forward' to a different tune and redefine our critical skillsets
Human Capital Management

It's time to 'March Forward' to a different tune and redefine our critical skillsets

As International Women's Day highlights the slow progress of gender diversity in tech, experts call for a re-evaluation of skillsets to foster innovation and inclusion.

By Leah Rankin • 4 min read • Fri, 7th Mar 2025
Heidi raises USD $16.6m to ease clinician workloads
Artificial Intelligence

Heidi raises USD $16.6m to ease clinician workloads

Melbourne-based healthcare AI firm Heidi has raised USD $16.6 million to enhance its services, aiming to reduce clinicians' administrative burden and improve patient care.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Mar 2025
Afterpay Day 2025 report reveals consumer behaviour trends
eCommerce

Afterpay Day 2025 report reveals consumer behaviour trends

Afterpay's Afterpay Day Unlocked: 2025 report reveals a surge in consumer interest, with 50% of customers ready to seize retail opportunities this year.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
Fit out costs rise in Asia Pacific, Tokyo remains priciest
Human Capital Management

Fit out costs rise in Asia Pacific, Tokyo remains priciest

Fit out costs are on the rise across APAC, with Tokyo maintaining its position as the priciest city at USD $195 per square foot, according to Cushman & Wakefield.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
Gallagher extends digital badge programme to APAC & IMEA
Identity and Access Management

Gallagher extends digital badge programme to APAC & IMEA

Gallagher Security has expanded its Digital Badge programme across the Asia Pacific and IMEA regions, recognising skills and achievements through verified credentials.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
Instant raises $18 million to expand eCommerce solutions
Customer Experience

Instant raises $18 million to expand eCommerce solutions

Instant, an eCommerce retention marketing platform, has secured $18 million in Series A funding, boosting its valuation to over $100 million.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
Adobe Summit 2025: Digital innovation set to light up Las Vegas
Data Analytics

Adobe Summit 2025: Digital innovation set to light up Las Vegas

Adobe Summit 2025 will showcase digital innovations in Las Vegas from March 18-20, focusing on AI-powered marketing automation and new creative tools.

By Donovan Jackson • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
IWD 2025: Navigating your career growth: Empowering women in technology
Australian Bureau of Statistics

IWD 2025: Navigating your career growth: Empowering women in technology

As International Women's Day 2025 approaches, the tech industry faces an uphill battle with women comprising only 29% of the workforce amid a stubborn 11.9% pay gap.

By May Yang • 4 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
IWD 2025: Female founders should receive more Venture Capital funding
International Women's Day

IWD 2025: Female founders should receive more Venture Capital funding

On International Women's Day 2025, a stark reality unfolds as female founders secure just 2% of venture capital, despite driving 85% of consumer spending.

By Libby Ryan • 5 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025

Stories from Other Regions

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Deputy unveils Pay Rate Builder to tackle wage compliance
Risk & Compliance

Deputy unveils Pay Rate Builder to tackle wage compliance

A new compliance law in Australia criminalises intentional wage theft, leading Deputy to unveil the Pay Rate Builder to help businesses enhance payroll operations.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
Wavelink partners with N-able to offer data protection & security solutions
Data Protection

Wavelink partners with N-able to offer data protection & security solutions

Wavelink has partnered with N-able to enhance tech offerings in Australia, boosting data protection and security solutions in the region.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
WA Police enhance Apple CarPlay with ANPR technology
Motorola Solutions

WA Police enhance Apple CarPlay with ANPR technology

Western Australia Police has upgraded its Apple CarPlay systems with automatic number plate recognition, enhancing real-time alerts in over 80 vehicles.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
IWD 2025: Why women should pursue the road less travelled even if they don't herald from a tech discipline
Digital Transformation

IWD 2025: Why women should pursue the road less travelled even if they don't herald from a tech discipline

As Australia sees a slow rise in women within the tech workforce, leaders urge those without a tech background to embrace unconventional paths in the industry.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
Australian businesses redefined under procurement reforms
Supply Chain

Australian businesses redefined under procurement reforms

The Sovereign Australian Prime Alliance has welcomed new reforms defining an Australian business for procurement as one with over 50% Aussie ownership.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
Promoting inclusivity in tech on International Women's Day
Lenovo

Promoting inclusivity in tech on International Women's Day

As International Women's Day nears, tech leaders urge companies to enhance diversity and inclusion strategies, noting Australia's unique opportunity for innovation.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025