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Booking.com launches AI Trip Planner in New Zealand
Customer Experience

Booking.com launches AI Trip Planner in New Zealand

Booking.com unveils AI Trip Planner in New Zealand, revolutionising travel planning with personalised itineraries and streamlined booking processes.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 8th May 2024

Global Stories

Australian stories

Sphere PR launches bespoke cyber-crisis comms service on 18th anniversary
Marketing Technologies

Sphere PR launches bespoke cyber-crisis comms service on 18th anniversary

For its 18th anniversary, Sydney-based Sphere PR unveils a customised cyber-crisis communications service, underscoring its expertise in tech security PR in Australia and New Zealand.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 9th May 2024
Abi Nourai appointed as MongoDB's Regional VP for Australia, NZ
Unified Communications

Abi Nourai appointed as MongoDB's Regional VP for Australia, NZ

Abi Nourai named new Regional Vice President for ANZ at tech giant MongoDB, set to accelerate AI adoption and business growth in the region following his strategic success in the UK.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 9th May 2024
ANZ small businesses weigh increased marketing amid economic concerns
Fintech

ANZ small businesses weigh increased marketing amid economic concerns

Despite economic concerns, 46% of Australian and New Zealand SMBs plan to increase marketing spend in a bid to survive, with 48% set to raise their budgets by at least 10%, finds survey.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 9th May 2024
McAfee & Intel launch advanced AI deepfake detection tech in Australia
Email Security

McAfee & Intel launch advanced AI deepfake detection tech in Australia

McAfee and Intel join forces to launch an advanced AI-powered tool capable of detecting deepfakes, addressing rising public concern in Australia over AI manipulation scams.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 8th May 2024
ANZ customers demand personalised online shopping but fear AI influence
Marketing Technologies

ANZ customers demand personalised online shopping but fear AI influence

Shoppers in Australia and New Zealand seek more personalised online experiences, but remain wary of artificial intelligence's role in retail, as the new commercetools study finds.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 8th May 2024
Fortinet ups cybersecurity game with Secure by Design pledge
Firewalls

Fortinet ups cybersecurity game with Secure by Design pledge

Cybersecurity giant Fortinet has solidified its commitment to secure product development and transparency by becoming an early signatory to the Secure by Design pledge initiated by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA).

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 8th May 2024
Hands-on Review: TOZO OpenEgo True Wireless Open Ear Headphone
Digital Entertainment

Hands-on Review: TOZO OpenEgo True Wireless Open Ear Headphone

The TOZO OpenEgo True Wireless Open Ear Headphone provides high sound quality and a unique LED digital display charging case at a highly affordable price, despite lacking noise-cancelling capabilities and fitting issues.

By Damian Seeto • 3 min read • Wed, 8th May 2024
Logicalis merges Asia & Australia operations into unified APAC entity
Digital Transformation

Logicalis merges Asia & Australia operations into unified APAC entity

Leading tech services provider, Logicalis, embarks on strategic realignment, merging Australia and Asia operations to form a consolidated APAC unit, enhancing its regional market presence.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Wed, 8th May 2024
Zscaler report raises alarm over VPN vulnerabilities in Australia
Firewalls

Zscaler report raises alarm over VPN vulnerabilities in Australia

Zscaler's 2024 ThreatLabz VPN Risk Report reveals concerns over VPN vulnerabilities amidst rising cyber attacks in Australia, prompting a shift towards Zero Trust architecture.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 8th May 2024
Tech Data Capital expands to Singapore, Australia & India
Financial institutions

Tech Data Capital expands to Singapore, Australia & India

Tech Data Capital is set to launch in Singapore, Australia, and India, offering flexible financing for IT channel partners and end-users to fuel growth within the region's tech ecosystem.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 8th May 2024
Red Hat & Oracle launch OpenShift on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure
Unified Communications

Red Hat & Oracle launch OpenShift on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure

Red Hat and Oracle bolster hybrid cloud capabilities through a partnership offering Red Hat OpenShift on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure across 69 regions, enhancing compliance, performance and cost-effectiveness.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 7th May 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Australian stories

DataMesh & Visa collaborate to revolutionise card payment experience
Data Analytics

DataMesh & Visa collaborate to revolutionise card payment experience

Payment technology firm DataMesh Group allies with Visa to revolutionise card-acceptance payment processing, ditching the one-size-fits-all approach for a customisable alternative.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 8th May 2024
Brainfish nets AUD $3.85M to supercharge AI customer support expansion
Artificial Intelligence

Brainfish nets AUD $3.85M to supercharge AI customer support expansion

Australian start-up Brainfish has secured AUD $3.85M to amplify its AI-based customer support offering amid plans to expand internationally. The firm's growth soared by 65% in its first year.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 8th May 2024
High AI wages & gender gap in Australia, reveals Randstad study
Randstad

High AI wages & gender gap in Australia, reveals Randstad study

Australia is among the top three countries paying premium wages for AI skills, however, men still dominate with 81% of the workforce, reveals a Randstad study.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 8th May 2024
Kinetic IT acclaimed as leader in ServiceNow proficiency by ISG survey
Digital Transformation

Kinetic IT acclaimed as leader in ServiceNow proficiency by ISG survey

Kinetic IT once again stands out as a leader in ServiceNow proficiency in digital transformation, as confirmed by the latest ISG Provider Lens findings, highlighting its nationwide expertise in delivering advanced service integration.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 8th May 2024
Digital 2024 Statshot shows Aussies lag in global gaming trends
Gaming

Digital 2024 Statshot shows Aussies lag in global gaming trends

The Digital 2024: April Statshot reveals a booming global engagement in gaming, with an unexpected lag in participation from Australia's robust industry.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Tue, 7th May 2024