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Electrical switch and plugs upgrades for the commercial sector
Schneider Electric

Electrical switch and plugs upgrades for the commercial sector

Commercial sites prone to damaged sockets and switches may cut repairs as Schneider Electric rolls out a tougher PDL Pro Series range.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Mar 2020

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IDC names Mindfields 'leading RPA service provider'
Fintech

IDC names Mindfields 'leading RPA service provider'

Named as one of the leading service providers in the recently released IDC Perspective: Six Capabilities from Leading RPA Service Providers.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2020
Google Cloud commits to AU with new Melbourne region
Hyperscale

Google Cloud commits to AU with new Melbourne region

Google Cloud extends its commitment in Australia with a new Melbourne region set to launch in 2021, boosting infrastructure and job creation.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2020
High-speed fibre now makes up half of fixed Internet in nine OECD countries
Unified Communications

High-speed fibre now makes up half of fixed Internet in nine OECD countries

Overall, fibre broadband connections have increased 3% from 24% to 27% in the space of one year, indicating that it is still a slow process for many countries.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2020
Transforming the future of work, one conversation at a time
Unified Communications

Transforming the future of work, one conversation at a time

As technology enables seamless communication, the work from anywhere concept is reshaping corporate landscapes, enhancing productivity, and reducing costs.

By Charles Heunemann • 4 min read • Tue, 3rd Mar 2020
BluJay Solutions acquires Expedient Software, expands ANZ footprint
Supply Chain

BluJay Solutions acquires Expedient Software, expands ANZ footprint

BluJay Solutions expands its Asia-Pacific footprint by acquiring Melbourne-based Expedient Software, strengthening customs and forwarding tech offerings in ANZ.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd Mar 2020
How DXC is using AR/VR tech for enterprise
Health Technologies

How DXC is using AR/VR tech for enterprise

DXC Technology leverages AR/VR tech to streamline training for Ixom, significantly reducing costs and enhancing safety with Microsoft HoloLens.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Mar 2020
Tomorrow's CFO: Chief bean counter or strategic change leader?
Financial Systems

Tomorrow's CFO: Chief bean counter or strategic change leader?

In 2020, CFOs in Australia and New Zealand are evolving from traditional finance overseers to strategic change leaders, driven by RPA and data insights.

By Claudia Pirko • 4 min read • Tue, 3rd Mar 2020
CompTIA hiring spree: three new executive council members appointed
CompTIA

CompTIA hiring spree: three new executive council members appointed

CompTIA strengthens ANZ Channel Community by appointing three new executive council members, underscoring its commitment to growth and millennial engagement.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Mar 2020
Extreme pilfers Arrow talent for ANZ manager role
Partner Programmes

Extreme pilfers Arrow talent for ANZ manager role

The former Arrow ECS leader will support Extreme's ANZ partners, including new Diamond Partners CCNA, CompNow, and Intuit Technologies.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 2nd Mar 2020
Zscaler hones in on APAC & promises stronger regional presence
Cloud Security

Zscaler hones in on APAC & promises stronger regional presence

Zscaler's new Asia Pacific and Japan (APJ) corporate sales director is on a mission to bring the company closer to Asia Pacific.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 2nd Mar 2020
Accenture announces its second acquisition in Australia in a fortnight
Data Analytics

Accenture announces its second acquisition in Australia in a fortnight

The news comes barely a week after Accenture announced its acquisition of Icon Integration, another boutique Australian technology consultancy.

By Nick Forrester • 2 min read • Fri, 28th Feb 2020
Massive discrepancy found between business vs. customer outlooks on CX
Customer Relationship Management

Massive discrepancy found between business vs. customer outlooks on CX

A severe disparity arises between ANZ businesses' self-perception and customers' views on customer experience, as NTT Ltd.'s report reveals.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Feb 2020
AI adoption stalling despite huge industry growth
Robotic Process Automation

AI adoption stalling despite huge industry growth

Despite the APAC region's AI potential, trust issues, biases, and lack of transparency stall adoption, as revealed in an Ernst and Young poll.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Feb 2020
NetLinkz helps Beijing government to get people back to work
Alibaba

NetLinkz helps Beijing government to get people back to work

NetLinkz's Virtual Invisible Network aids Beijing in COVID-19 recovery, supporting remote work and new contracts, poised for nationwide rollout.

By Jonathan Jackson • 4 min read • Fri, 28th Feb 2020
Australian women-focusd hackathon #SheHacks expands across Victoria
Hackers

Australian women-focusd hackathon #SheHacks expands across Victoria

Women-focused hackathon #SheHacks, run by Girl Geek Academy, will take place statewide across Victoria, Australia from February to April.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Feb 2020

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Australian business leaders need to up their innovation game
Printing

Australian business leaders need to up their innovation game

Innovation in Australia is falling, however there is still an opportunity for enterprises to take decisive action and improve business and economic outcomes.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Fri, 28th Feb 2020