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BP signs up as latest Xero partner
Fintech

BP signs up as latest Xero partner

BP partners with Xero Connect, enabling seamless integration of BP Fuelcard invoices with Xero's platform, streamlining admin for small businesses.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Sep 2019
Greening myths you probably thought were true
Sustainability

Greening myths you probably thought were true

Wrongly chosen greenwalls can add maintenance costs or even fire risk, with some popular options offering none of the living-plant benefits.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Sun, 8th Sep 2019
Circular economy strategies
Power / Energy

Circular economy strategies

Without a national framework, Australian energy-from-waste projects risk stranded investment and misallocated feedstock in the circular economy.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 5th Sep 2019

Global Stories

Australian stories

Australian businesses struggling with robotic automation
Robotics

Australian businesses struggling with robotic automation

Despite praising robotic automation's effectiveness, Australian businesses lag in global deployment, citing challenges in bot implementation and maintenance.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Sep 2019
Consumer GPS tracker leaks unencrypted data, warns Avast
Cybersecurity

Consumer GPS tracker leaks unencrypted data, warns Avast

Avast reveals severe security flaws in Shenzhen i365 Tech GPS trackers, affecting 600,000 devices globally. Data and privacy at risk.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 12th Sep 2019
Australians unaware of govt's digital services
Artificial Intelligence

Australians unaware of govt's digital services

Nearly a quarter of Australians are unaware of the government's digital services, according to new research from Accenture.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Sep 2019
Xero data shows SMB growth linked to technology spend
Data Analytics

Xero data shows SMB growth linked to technology spend

Australian small businesses that increase their investment in technology grow their revenue and create jobs faster than other businesses.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Sep 2019
Deloitte and AWS build advanced portal for Tech Girls Movement Foundation
Hyperscale

Deloitte and AWS build advanced portal for Tech Girls Movement Foundation

Deloitte and AWS have developed a competition portal for Tech Girls Movement Foundation to enhance STEM participation among girls in Australia and New Zealand.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Sep 2019
Businesses must start planning for the cloud-native age – New Relic
DevOps

Businesses must start planning for the cloud-native age – New Relic

DevOps creates automation between software development and IT/operations; enabling tech teams to build, test, and distribute software quickly and more reliably.

By Greg Taylor • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Sep 2019
Do ANZ companies care about AI ethics as much as they should?
Unified Communications

Do ANZ companies care about AI ethics as much as they should?

A new study by Genesys reveals that while 80% of ANZ employers plan to integrate AI, over half lack written policies on its ethical use, raising concerns.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Tue, 10th Sep 2019
Board members in ANZ most engaged in cybersecurity – Infosys
Document Management

Board members in ANZ most engaged in cybersecurity – Infosys

The research highlights how cybersecurity is a top priority for organisations in the ANZ market, with boards taking a more hands-on approach to cybersecurity.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Sep 2019
New wireless canopy solution makes any building smart
Internet of Things

New wireless canopy solution makes any building smart

Cognian's Patented Syncromesh wireless canopy makes it cost-effective to retrofit existing buildings, reducing energy and emissions.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Sep 2019
PAX AUS reveals this year's Indie Showcase winners
Gaming

PAX AUS reveals this year's Indie Showcase winners

PAX Australia announces winners of its AUS Indie Showcase, featuring games like Wayward Strand and Ring of Pain.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 6th Sep 2019
Hush acoustic work pods come to ANZ
Health Technologies

Hush acoustic work pods come to ANZ

Tech distributor Sektor is bringing the Hush range of acoustic work pods to businesses across Australia and New Zealand.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 6th Sep 2019
Telstra brings advanced VR streaming to Aus
Unified Communications

Telstra brings advanced VR streaming to Aus

Telstra and partners Magna Systems, Summit Tech, and Igloo debut 8K VR streaming over 5G at the Telstra Vantage showcase, setting an Australian first.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 6th Sep 2019
IDC's Digital Transformation Awards recognise ANZ success
Digital Transformation

IDC's Digital Transformation Awards recognise ANZ success

IDC's inaugural DX Awards celebrate tech-driven successes across Australia and New Zealand, highlighting innovations in AI, blockchain, and analytics.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 6th Sep 2019

Stories from Other Regions

Australian stories

Why there is a critical need to fix network comms security - Kemp
Firewalls

Why there is a critical need to fix network comms security - Kemp

With enterprise data breaches on the rise, regulatory fines continue to surge. Implementing TLS 1.3 is now crucial despite its challenges for IT teams.

By Benjamin Hodges • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Sep 2019