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AI deepfake scams rise in health supplement fraud
Artificial Intelligence

AI deepfake scams rise in health supplement fraud

Bitdefender reports a surge in AI and deepfake tech use by fraudsters on social media, promoting fake health supplements and miracle cures, targeting millions globally.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Jul 2024
Expert warns 'global race' towards AI supremacy must stop now
Artificial Intelligence

Expert warns 'global race' towards AI supremacy must stop now

AI safety expert Justin Olive is urging immediate action to address the rising challenges in AI safety, highlighting the need for strong regulatory frameworks.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Jul 2024
Optic Security Group promotes Vicki Barber to key director role
EduTech

Optic Security Group promotes Vicki Barber to key director role

Optic Security Group has appointed Vicki Barber as Group Brand Strategy & Innovation Director, enhancing its marketing and innovative capabilities.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 11th Jul 2024
74% view banking app crucial for provider loyalty – survey
Fintech

74% view banking app crucial for provider loyalty – survey

A new report reveals that 74% of digital banking customers in Australia and New Zealand consider their banking app crucial in choosing their bank.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jul 2024
Growth forecast for smart city kiosk market to reach USD $93.7bn
Unified Communications

Growth forecast for smart city kiosk market to reach USD $93.7bn

The global smart city kiosk market is set for robust growth, expanding from USD $26.9 billion in 2023 to USD $93.7 billion by 2034, with a 12.2% CAGR, per Future Market Insights.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Jul 2024
Riverside appoints former Deliveroo CEO McManus as senior partner
Power / Energy

Riverside appoints former Deliveroo CEO McManus as senior partner

Riverside appoints former Deliveroo CEO Ed McManus as Senior Operating Partner, aiming to leverage his extensive experience to drive growth in Australia and New Zealand.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Jul 2024
Dayforce report reveals disconnect between executives & workers
DevOps

Dayforce report reveals disconnect between executives & workers

A new Dayforce report reveals significant disconnects between executives' perceptions and the realities faced by frontline workers and middle managers in Australia and New Zealand.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Jul 2024

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Salus Ventures 'delighted' with Archie Judd's appointment
Artificial Intelligence

Salus Ventures 'delighted' with Archie Judd's appointment

Salus Ventures has appointed Archie Judd to bolster its investment team, enhancing Australia's national resilience through deep technology.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jul 2024
SAP Emarsys & Annex Cloud to transform customer loyalty
Customer Experience

SAP Emarsys & Annex Cloud to transform customer loyalty

SAP Emarsys integrates with Annex Cloud to revolutionise customer loyalty, offering brands an SAP Endorsed App that enhances personalised omnichannel experiences.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jul 2024
CommBank app adds travel booking & car buying services
Customer Experience

CommBank app adds travel booking & car buying services

CommBank's app now includes Travel Booking and car buying services as it aims to enhance digital engagement among its 8.5 million active users.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jul 2024
Travel businesses struggle with payments, report reveals
Crypto

Travel businesses struggle with payments, report reveals

Research on the travel industry's payment challenges for 2024 highlights the post-COVID shift in Singapore's customer payment preferences.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Jul 2024
Australia's AI adoption poised for growth amid trust issues
Data Analytics

Australia's AI adoption poised for growth amid trust issues

As AI Appreciation Day approaches on July 16, experts stress trust and ethical use in Australia's AI boom, projected to hit USD $6.4 billion by 2026.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jul 2024
CI&T Australia hires new leads for data & cloud practices
Hyperscale

CI&T Australia hires new leads for data & cloud practices

CI&T Australia strengthens its data and cloud practices by appointing Paulo Felipe Barbosa and Koustabha Kale to lead innovation and client success.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 10th Jul 2024
Bluesound Professional launches new versatile ceiling speakers
Power over Ethernet

Bluesound Professional launches new versatile ceiling speakers

Bluesound Professional releases the BCS250 and BCS300 ceiling speakers in Australia, offering unparalleled flexibility with in-ceiling and pendant installation options.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 10th Jul 2024
Kudosity names Victoria Whitby as new managing director
Enterprise Content Management

Kudosity names Victoria Whitby as new managing director

Kudosity appoints seasoned tech executive Victoria Whitby as new managing director to drive growth starting July 2024, marking a key milestone for expansion.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Jul 2024
Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise partners with Vitalis in Australia
EduTech

Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise partners with Vitalis in Australia

Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise and Vitalis Solutions announce a strategic partnership to boost digital transformation in Australia's healthcare and education sectors.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Jul 2024
Artificial intelligence reducing the justice gap
Application Programming Interface

Artificial intelligence reducing the justice gap

Justice Connect employs AI to bridge the justice gap, harnessing NLP to streamline legal aid for vulnerable Australians, boosting efficiency and impact.

By Justice Connect • 5 min read • Wed, 10th Jul 2024