Australia (Australian) stories - Page 9

Directo, a Melbourne-based B2B pharmacy marketplace, has raised AUD $2 million from sophisticated investors to support its ambitious expansion and growth plans.

Masabi will deploy its eTicketing solution for V/Line in Victoria, Australia by mid-September, offering digital tickets and streamlined boarding for passengers.

Oracle and Anduril have partnered to integrate Anduril’s Lattice software with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, enhancing global defence and security operations.

Despite rising unemployment, Australia’s finance and accounting job market stays strong, with 92% of businesses intending to sustain or boost permanent roles by year-end.

The LJ Hooker Group is launching Acceler8, an ecosystem of digital tools to enhance marketing and efficiency, just in time for the spring selling season.

Zscaler has launched a brand new data centre in Perth to enhance Zero Trust cybersecurity measures, boosting performance and support for Australian customers.

Pronto Software reshuffles executive team; Mark Hilder named GM of NSW and Anthony Nicholl becomes National Branch Operations Manager, reinforcing nationwide strategy.

Australia’s IT spending is poised to hit AUD $147 billion in 2025, up 8.7% from 2024, with cybersecurity, GenAI, and cloud investments driving the increase.

Powertec Wireless Technology and Zetifi have partnered to bolster connectivity in Australia's regional and remote areas using advanced smart antenna technology.

A Gartner survey reveals 88% of ANZ CIOs expect cybersecurity to see the largest tech investment rise by 2025, driven by regulations and major cyberattacks.

Canon Oceania's 2024 Grants Program honours four Aussie groups with AUD $5,000 each to enhance community, education, environment, and First Nations initiatives.

Helia partners with Informatica to implement the IDMC platform, aiming to expedite claims processing and boost data governance amidst rising living costs.

Meta’s Spark AR closure sparks anxiety in AR creators, but Plattar offers a lifeline with its robust XR solutions, urging creators to adapt and thrive.

The Australian Computer Society and ISACA have renewed their MoU to tackle the global IT skills shortage and enhance benefits for their combined 227,000 global members.

Workato partners with Gulanga Group to streamline deployment of enterprise solutions in Australia, promoting innovation, compliance, and reconciliation efforts.

Australian cyber security firm CSO Group and AI integrator xAmplify have merged to form MARQ1, set to be Australia's largest home-grown cyber and AI services group.

ACS and ISACA extend their MoU to boost member benefits and tackle the global IT skills shortage, aiming to enhance training, advocacy, and digital trust.

Sitecore appoints Stuart O'Neill as VP for Australia and NZ, and Zac Lin as VP for Asia, bolstering its APAC market presence to deliver cutting-edge digital experiences.

Stowe Australia implements Autodesk Construction Cloud, aiming to boost team collaboration and data efficiency.

Automation is essential for revenue growth and job satisfaction in MSSPs, with 67% seeing increased profits and 87% of employees happier, finds D3.