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Avenue Bank gets full licence, revolutionising Australia's bank guarantee market
Fintech

Avenue Bank gets full licence, revolutionising Australia's bank guarantee market

Australia's newest bank, Avenue Bank, revolutionises the bank guarantee market by digitising traditionally lengthy processes, benefiting landlords and small to medium-sized businesses.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 4th Mar 2024
Australia's 5G edge at risk over slow business adoption
Unified Communications

Australia's 5G edge at risk over slow business adoption

Australia is at risk of losing 5G technology advantage due to slow business uptake, despite sturdy infrastructure and consumer adoption, warns AMTA.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Mon, 4th Mar 2024
Dynatrace attains Australian PROTECTED security status
Digital Transformation

Dynatrace attains Australian PROTECTED security status

Tech firm Dynatrace secures the Australian Government's PROTECTED security status after passing an IRAP assessment.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Mon, 4th Mar 2024
LexisNexis unveils world-leading legal AI solution in Australia
Generative AI

LexisNexis unveils world-leading legal AI solution in Australia

LexisNexis announces Lexis+AI, the world's most comprehensive legal AI tool, in Australia, set to cut lawyers' workloads drastically with its efficient document processing.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Mon, 4th Mar 2024
Launtel secures deal to boost Australia's NBN resilience
Unified Communications

Launtel secures deal to boost Australia's NBN resilience

Launtel secures a $5m Superloop contract for internet service enhancements, marking a significant expansion stride and a boost for Australia's NBN customers.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Fri, 1st Mar 2024
Omnichannel customer journey gains momentum in Australia, study reveals
Customer Experience

Omnichannel customer journey gains momentum in Australia, study reveals

Ecommerce Delivery Benchmark Report 2024 reveals nearly half of Australia's online non-food sales interacted with physical touchpoints, highlighting the growing need for integrated omnichannel strategies.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Feb 2024
Australia's first Indigenous sovereign cloud launched
Digital Transformation

Australia's first Indigenous sovereign cloud launched

Australia sees the launch of its first Indigenous Sovereign Cloud, a product of collaboration between DQA, Indigenous IT leader Dickerson Digital, and Microsoft.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Feb 2024
Australia Post signs digital transformation deal with Salesforce
Customer Relationship Management

Australia Post signs digital transformation deal with Salesforce

Australia Post partners with Salesforce for a comprehensive digital transformation strategy, aiming to improve customer service across all sectors with AI integration.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Feb 2024
REINSW revolutionises training with Brightspace learning system
EduTech

REINSW revolutionises training with Brightspace learning system

The Real Estate Institute of New South Wales (REINSW) hails positive improvements in training programmes since adopting D2L's Brightspace learning management system in 2023.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Feb 2024

Global Stories

Australian stories

Netpoleon ANZ & Devo partner for elevated cybersecurity in ANZ
Semiconductors

Netpoleon ANZ & Devo partner for elevated cybersecurity in ANZ

Netpoleon ANZ teams up with Devo Technology to bring the Devo Security Data Platform to Australia and New Zealand, offering a new dimension in SOC scalability and ingenuity.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Fri, 1st Mar 2024
Australians lead in AI adoption but training lacks
Artificial Intelligence

Australians lead in AI adoption but training lacks

Australian workers lead globally in AI tool adoption but lack adequate support and training, recognising potential of AI for productivity enhancement.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Mar 2024
Cyber threats surge in APAC region, reveals Group-IB report
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Cyber threats surge in APAC region, reveals Group-IB report

Group-IB reveals a 39% surge in ransomware attacks across APAC, with the region named as a prime target for advanced cyber threats.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Mar 2024
Aussie firms prioritise talent development amid AI revolution
Artificial Intelligence

Aussie firms prioritise talent development amid AI revolution

AI is revolutionising the global job market, sparking a 21-fold surge in related listings and prompting 90% of Australian firms to focus on skill development.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Mar 2024
Westcon-Comstor expands cybersecurity partnership with Broadcom in APAC
Cloud Access Security Broker

Westcon-Comstor expands cybersecurity partnership with Broadcom in APAC

Westcon-Comstor extends its exclusive Broadcom cybersecurity partnership to Southeast Asia, Australia, and New Zealand, advancing growth and recurring revenues for APAC channel partners.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Feb 2024
WatchGuard appoints Zayed Alji as new Partner Manager in Victoria & Tasmania
Firewalls

WatchGuard appoints Zayed Alji as new Partner Manager in Victoria & Tasmania

WatchGuard Technologies has appointed industry veteran Zayed Alji as Partner Relationship Manager for Victoria and Tasmania, strengthening the cybersecurity titan's commitment to improving customer experience via its partner network.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Feb 2024
Findex expands reach with acquisition of FiveP's MBA practice
Data Science

Findex expands reach with acquisition of FiveP's MBA practice

In a major digital expansion, Australasian advisory firm Findex has acquired the Microsoft Business Applications practice from FiveP.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Feb 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Australian stories

Bitcoin peaks at record high against NZD ahead of halving event
Crypto

Bitcoin peaks at record high against NZD ahead of halving event

Bitcoin hits an all-time high against the NZD, nearing a similar historic landmark in USD, amid burgeoning global interest in the cryptosphere.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Mar 2024