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Australian finance job market robust despite rising unemployment
Data Analytics

Australian finance job market robust despite rising unemployment

Despite rising unemployment, Australia's finance and accounting job market stays strong, with 92% of businesses intending to sustain or boost permanent roles by year-end.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Sep 2024
LJ Hooker launches Acceler8 to streamline digital marketing
Marketing Technologies

LJ Hooker launches Acceler8 to streamline digital marketing

The LJ Hooker Group is launching Acceler8, an ecosystem of digital tools to enhance marketing and efficiency, just in time for the spring selling season.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Sep 2024
SAP Concur highlights complexities in return on investment in AI
Artificial Intelligence

SAP Concur highlights complexities in return on investment in AI

Businesses must navigate complexities to unlock the ROI in AI and automation, focusing on data management, security, and strategic implementation.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Sep 2024
ANZ CIOs to prioritise cybersecurity investments by 2025
Data Analytics

ANZ CIOs to prioritise cybersecurity investments by 2025

A Gartner survey reveals 88% of ANZ CIOs expect cybersecurity to see the largest tech investment rise by 2025, driven by regulations and major cyberattacks.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Sep 2024
Talent RISE raises $89k to aid youth employment programmes
Education, Learning & Training

Talent RISE raises $89k to aid youth employment programmes

Talent RISE raises a whopping $89,172 through the 'Step Up Challenge' to fund initiatives aiding young people in overcoming employment barriers.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Sep 2024
Hands-on Review: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6

Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold6 maintains its premium edge with robust AI features and stellar visuals, yet its hefty NZD $3000 price tag makes it a luxury item.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Sep 2024
Plattar reassures creators after Meta Spark AR shutdown news
Artificial Intelligence

Plattar reassures creators after Meta Spark AR shutdown news

Meta's Spark AR closure sparks anxiety in AR creators, but Plattar offers a lifeline with its robust XR solutions, urging creators to adapt and thrive.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Sep 2024

Stories from Other Regions

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Ability8 utilises the power of low code to help disabled Australians
Human Capital Management

Ability8 utilises the power of low code to help disabled Australians

Ability8, leveraging OutSystems' low-code platform, provides disabled Australians with an efficient toolset to manage care journeys and improve quality of life.

By OutSystems • 6 min read • Wed, 11th Sep 2024
Pronto Software appoints new leadership to boost efficiency
Pronto Software

Pronto Software appoints new leadership to boost efficiency

Pronto Software reshuffles executive team; Mark Hilder named GM of NSW and Anthony Nicholl becomes National Branch Operations Manager, reinforcing nationwide strategy.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Sep 2024
Crypto market stabilises in September after August turbulence
Crypto

Crypto market stabilises in September after August turbulence

Binance Australia's September report reveals stabilised crypto markets after August's 13.1% decline, with Bitcoin support around USD $60,000. TRX surged 19.5%.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Sep 2024
Australia's IT spending to surge to AUD $147 billion in 2025
Network Infrastructure

Australia's IT spending to surge to AUD $147 billion in 2025

Australia's IT spending is poised to hit AUD $147 billion in 2025, up 8.7% from 2024, with cybersecurity, GenAI, and cloud investments driving the increase.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Sep 2024
Powertec & Zetifi partner to boost remote Australian connectivity
Connectivity

Powertec & Zetifi partner to boost remote Australian connectivity

Powertec Wireless Technology and Zetifi have partnered to bolster connectivity in Australia's regional and remote areas using advanced smart antenna technology.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Sep 2024
Australia sets new AI guidelines; industry leaders react
Virtualisation

Australia sets new AI guidelines; industry leaders react

Australia introduces new AI regulations, gaining industry support for prioritising safe, ethical standards in tech. Leaders at Veeam and Crayon weigh in.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Sep 2024
Canon Oceania awards four grants to impactful Aussie groups
EduTech

Canon Oceania awards four grants to impactful Aussie groups

Canon Oceania's 2024 Grants Program honours four Aussie groups with AUD $5,000 each to enhance community, education, environment, and First Nations initiatives.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Sep 2024
Helia partners with Informatica to enhance data governance
Digital Transformation

Helia partners with Informatica to enhance data governance

Helia partners with Informatica to implement the IDMC platform, aiming to expedite claims processing and boost data governance amidst rising living costs.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Sep 2024
UWA slashes power bills by 80% with Pure Storage upgrade
Storage

UWA slashes power bills by 80% with Pure Storage upgrade

The University of Western Australia has cut power bills by 80% through a major upgrade to Pure Storage's Evergreen//One platform, boosting data research efficiency.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Sep 2024
ConnectID partners with Lendela to enhance loan matching in Australia
Cloud Services

ConnectID partners with Lendela to enhance loan matching in Australia

ConnectID by AP+ integrates with Lendela, enhancing the loan matching service's security and efficiency for Australian borrowers, addressing a market of 2.8 million.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Sep 2024