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Australian supermarkets phasing out plastic bags
Sustainability

Australian supermarkets phasing out plastic bags

The move could stop billions of bags reaching waterways and marine life, as Greenpeace urges NSW and Victoria to follow suit.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Wed, 20th Sep 2017
D-Link ANZ launches a new range of high-performance routers
Gaming

D-Link ANZ launches a new range of high-performance routers

D-Link has launched the DIR-882 AC2600 'EXO' MU-MIMO Wi-Fi Gigabit Router and the DIR-878 AC1900 MU-MIMO Wi-Fi Gigabit Router in NZ and Australia.

By Darren Price • 2 min read • Wed, 20th Sep 2017
Kiwi innovations take centre stage
Wearables

Kiwi innovations take centre stage

Public voting is open as finalists for New Zealand’s innovation awards include solar-powered cow collars, quiet drones and Te Reo Maori smartphones.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 19th Sep 2017
Australasia real estate sustainability leader
Education, Learning & Training

Australasia real estate sustainability leader

Australasian real estate firms kept the top ESG ranking for a seventh year, though the gap with the rest of the world is narrowing.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Sep 2017
Travellers rejoice, Aussies launch 'pop-up' check-in service
Tablets

Travellers rejoice, Aussies launch 'pop-up' check-in service

Amadeus and OACIS have teamed up to reinvent the airport check-in experience, allowing travellers to check-in and drop off their bags away from the airport.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Sep 2017
Google, Warehouse execs to speak at Future of Business event
Digital Transformation

Google, Warehouse execs to speak at Future of Business event

The event is aimed at inspiring others to futureproof their business and adapt in the face of technological change.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Sep 2017

Global Stories

Australian stories

Tech Data appoints new ANZ director for business innovation
Hyperscale

Tech Data appoints new ANZ director for business innovation

Charlton will be responsible for driving net-new supplier business across the data centre and next-generation technology sectors.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Sep 2017
Cognizant to drive digital transformation for Hills
Digital Transformation

Cognizant to drive digital transformation for Hills

Hills harnesses Cognizant's prowess for sweeping digital overhaul, aiming to sharpen customer engagement and streamline operations.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Sep 2017
CSIRO leads project to reveal insights about Australia's future
Data Analytics

CSIRO leads project to reveal insights about Australia's future

How would Australia respond to some of the country's most nationally significant issues, risks and opportunities?.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Sep 2017
Aussie fintech shaking up invoice finance and factoring announces NZ expansion
Fintech

Aussie fintech shaking up invoice finance and factoring announces NZ expansion

Waddle grants businesses a real-time view of available funding, with an automatic drawdown of funds against unpaid invoices.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Sep 2017
AirTrunk opens its new Sydney data centre
Hyperscale

AirTrunk opens its new Sydney data centre

AirTrunk says this new facility is the first step in its wider growth strategy across the Asia-Pacific region.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Wed, 20th Sep 2017
Fuji Xerox files proceedings against former senior executives
Document Management

Fuji Xerox files proceedings against former senior executives

Fuji Xerox NZ and its parent company have begun civil action against the former senior executives of the Kiwi operations.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Sep 2017
Canberra IT experts showcase skills in Singapore this week
Hyperscale

Canberra IT experts showcase skills in Singapore this week

Australia's top IT providers and government officials are showcasing ACT's tech sector to Singapore this week.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Sep 2017
BT invests to expand cybersecurity presence down under
Cybersecurity

BT invests to expand cybersecurity presence down under

​BT and the New South Wales Government have announced the opening of a new global cybersecurity research and development hub in Sydney.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Mon, 18th Sep 2017

Stories from Other Regions

Australian stories

Macquarie Bank launches pilot of Australia's first open banking platform
Data Protection

Macquarie Bank launches pilot of Australia's first open banking platform

Macquarie Bank launches open banking platform allowing customers control over their data & new service offerings.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 20th Sep 2017
Rubicon Red prepares for PaaS and IaaS growth across Oracle Cloud
Platform-as-a-Service

Rubicon Red prepares for PaaS and IaaS growth across Oracle Cloud

Australian-based cloud specialist firm Rubicon Red has prepared itself for a new phase in its growth after launching a new practice.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 20th Sep 2017
Learning from the best: Cyberattack lessons from the BFSI sector
Virtualisation

Learning from the best: Cyberattack lessons from the BFSI sector

The banking, financial services and insurance (BFSI) sector in Australia is one of the most prone industries to cyberattacks.

By Les Williamson • 5 min read • Wed, 20th Sep 2017