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Australia (Australian) stories - Page 18

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Security advocate backs Australia's social media ban for teens
Thu, 25th Jul 2024
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data privacy
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Martin Kraemer of KnowBe4 supports Australia's proposed social media age bans, stressing the necessity of robust enforcement and education for parents and schools.
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The $2.7 trillion agreement trap: APAC's economic impact
Thu, 25th Jul 2024
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New research by Docusign and Deloitte reveals that poor agreement management causes a global economic loss of nearly AUD $2.7 trillion annually.
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CFOs & CIOs in ANZ align to optimise tech investments
Thu, 25th Jul 2024
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financial systems
A new report reveals CFOs and CIOs in ANZ are tightening collaborations to ensure technology investments deliver tangible business results.
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Australia ranks fourth globally in GenAI maturity & usage
Thu, 25th Jul 2024
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Australia ranks fourth globally in GenAI adoption, trailing only China, the UK, and the US, with 63% of local organisations embracing the technology.
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ASUS unveils ROG Ally X gaming console in Australia, NZ
Thu, 25th Jul 2024
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storage
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asus
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connectivity
ASUS has launched the new ROG Ally X handheld gaming console in Australia and New Zealand, priced at AUD $1,599 and NZD $1,799 respectively, featuring significant upgrades in storage, RAM, and battery life.
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Hoyts transforms cinema experience with Optus SD-WAN solution
Thu, 25th Jul 2024
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HOYTS Group, in partnership with Optus, has revamped its cinema experience with Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN, enhancing operations across 59 locations.
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Equity crowdfunding industry in Australia sees 16% growth
Thu, 25th Jul 2024
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venture capital
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smes
Australia's equity crowdfunding grows 16% in FY24, raising AUD $64.5 million from 35,000 investments, despite economic challenges. Birchal leads with AUD $46.5 million.
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Yahoo & LiveRamp partner to expand cookieless ad solutions
Thu, 25th Jul 2024
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advertising
Yahoo DSP and LiveRamp launch cookieless solutions Yahoo ConnectID and Authenticated Traffic Solution globally, enhancing ad relevance for top publishers like News Corp and Seven West Media.
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ISPT pioneers smartphone access in Australian office buildings
Wed, 24th Jul 2024
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smartphones
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dei
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cleantech
ISPT pioneers digital employee badges in Australia’s commercial real estate, implementing HID Mobile Access for seamless entry via smartphones and smartwatches at its Sydney hub.
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Birchal report highlights AUD $64.5m rise in equity crowdfunding
Wed, 24th Jul 2024
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An industry report by Birchal reveals Australian crowd-sourced funding grew by 16% in FY24, with AUD $64.5 million raised despite economic challenges.
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Exclusive: Rimini Street's approach to financial support, services
Wed, 24th Jul 2024
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digital transformation
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cybersecurity
Rimini Street is set to revolutionise tech support in the financial sector, offering robust and cost-effective solutions for digital transformation.
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Exclusive: Dynatrace thrives with cloud migration, market success
Wed, 24th Jul 2024
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data analytics
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cx
Andrew Foot of Dynatrace has discussed their cloud migration progress and strategic successes, with a whopping $1.5 billion in annual recurring revenue.
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Microsoft leads in Australia's booming IaaS market, surpassing Amazon
Wed, 24th Jul 2024
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public cloud
The Australian IaaS market surged by 20.76% in 2023 to reach AUD $3.3 billion, with Microsoft dethroning Amazon as the leading provider, Gartner reports.
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Airwallex granted AFSL for retail investment products expansion
Wed, 24th Jul 2024
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Airwallex has secured an Australian Financial Services Licence to provide retail investment products, broadening its financial services. The move follows the launch of Airwallex Yield for wholesale customers.
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Chronos Agency expands to Australia amid ecommerce demand shift
Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
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Chronos Agency has expanded into Australia, appointing Nina Jung as Chief Revenue Officer, as demand grows for sustainable ecommerce strategies focused on customer retention.
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Pivotel completes strategic acquisition of VoiceHub from Swoop
Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
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swoop
Pivotel has finalised its acquisition of wholesale voice and messaging firm VoiceHub from Swoop, enhancing its services across Australia and New Zealand.
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Fusion5 to acquire IntegrationWorks, aims to broaden market reach
Mon, 22nd Jul 2024
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Acquiring IntegrationWorks will add 80 integration consultants to Fusion5's team and expand its reach across Australia and the UK.
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Global IT outages disrupt key sectors globally due to updates
Mon, 22nd Jul 2024
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ransomware
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ai security
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healthtech
Global IT outages caused by Microsoft and CrowdStrike updates disrupt key sectors, sparking urgent calls for improved cybersecurity practices.
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Kraken Custody expands to institutional clients in UK, Australia
Fri, 19th Jul 2024
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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cloud services
Kraken Institutional extends its custody solution, Kraken Custody, to institutional clients in the UK and Australia, enhancing secure digital asset management and engagement.
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MYOB rebrands ERP platform to MYOB Acumatica in partnership
Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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financial systems
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women in technology
MYOB rebrands its ERP platform as MYOB Acumatica in an expanded strategic partnership with Acumatica, aiming to enhance mid-market business operations in Australia and New Zealand.