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Electronic signatures are the future of business – we just need regulation to catch up
Opinion

Electronic signatures are the future of business – we just need regulation to catch up

Australian businesses face uncertainty over the validity of electronic signatures, as relief measures are set to expire.

By Sam Chandler • 4 min read • Tue, 25th Jan 2022

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Smarter.ai has announced its £1 million pre-seed raise
Data Science

Smarter.ai has announced its £1 million pre-seed raise

The world's first AI marketplace to help SMEs compete with Big Tech announces its pre-seed raise led by Fuel Ventures and Hambro Perks.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Feb 2022
Cloud ERP critical to manufacturers' bid in work-from-anywhere vision
Manufacturing

Cloud ERP critical to manufacturers' bid in work-from-anywhere vision

Cloud ERP software can support remote connectivity for deskless workers in manufacturing, a trend gaining traction post pandemic.

By Jarrod Kinchington • 4 min read • Wed, 2nd Feb 2022
Wearables market to reach 344.9 million shipments in 2022, lead by sports and fitness trackers
Wearables

Wearables market to reach 344.9 million shipments in 2022, lead by sports and fitness trackers

Wearable shipments are predicted to continue rising, with the global market projected to reach 344.9 million shipments in 2022, a growth increase of 13.2%.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 28th Jan 2022
IDC reveals its top 10 IT industry trends for Australia and New Zealand - report
IT Industry

IDC reveals its top 10 IT industry trends for Australia and New Zealand - report

IDC publishes report on top 10 IT industry trends for Australia and New Zealand, predicting a shift to digital-first organisations.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Jan 2022
COVID-19 vax most popular topic for phishing attacks in 2021
Phishing

COVID-19 vax most popular topic for phishing attacks in 2021

While phishing attacks remain a consistent threat to online security, attackers are switching up the topics they use to bait unsuspecting victims.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Jan 2022
$729.1b opportunity for global eCommerce logistics market says analyst firm
Supply Chain

$729.1b opportunity for global eCommerce logistics market says analyst firm

eCommerce logistics market set to reach $729.1 billion by 2027 and transform post-COVID marketplace, says report.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Jan 2022
Global mobile calling traffic declines for the first time in ever
Unified Communications

Global mobile calling traffic declines for the first time in ever

New report shows that international call traffic declined by 7% in 2020, continuing a downward trend since 2015.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Jan 2022
Omicron-led spike in COVID-19 test-related phishing poses threat to businesses
Firewalls

Omicron-led spike in COVID-19 test-related phishing poses threat to businesses

Massive Omicron-led spike in COVID-19 test-related phishing attacks poses serious threat to businesses, says Barracuda Networks.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Jan 2022
Kaspersky maps out supply chain resilience plans in APAC
Supply Chain

Kaspersky maps out supply chain resilience plans in APAC

Asia-Pacific region experiences a surge in digitalization but weak cybersecurity measures leave ICT supply chains vulnerable to cyber attacks, says Kaspersky.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 4 min read • Mon, 24th Jan 2022
Alibaba Cloud reports 50% revenue year-over-year growth and named a Leader in CDM by Gartner
Hybrid & Remote Work

Alibaba Cloud reports 50% revenue year-over-year growth and named a Leader in CDM by Gartner

Alibaba Cloud sees 50% YoY revenue increase for database products as companies boost recovery efforts & named leader in Gartner Magic Quadrant.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Jan 2022
Acceleration of digital tools in COVID-19 pandemic increased risk of cyber crime
Data Analytics

Acceleration of digital tools in COVID-19 pandemic increased risk of cyber crime

The pandemic has increased the risk of cyber crime due to the acceleration of digital tools, says Sridhar Iyengar, managing director for Zoho Europe.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Jan 2022
WorldRemit MD reveals top digital money transfer trends for 2022
Crypto

WorldRemit MD reveals top digital money transfer trends for 2022

Digital money transfer numbers are expected to grow in Australia and worldwide, according to WorldRemit's APAC managing director.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Jan 2022
The rise of the CRO - an evolutionary step in business
Fintech

The rise of the CRO - an evolutionary step in business

As the business landscape fluctuates and COVID-19 continues to overturn usual routines, companies have had to readjust their focuses.

By Sharn Piper • 4 min read • Mon, 17th Jan 2022
Trends that will shape workspace layouts in 2022
Marketing Technologies

Trends that will shape workspace layouts in 2022

2022 office space trends: employee-centric spaces, safety and wellness, natural inspiration, and corporate and environmental sustainability.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 5 min read • Fri, 14th Jan 2022
Airline CIOs look to technology to aid in COVID-19 recovery
Airlines

Airline CIOs look to technology to aid in COVID-19 recovery

Airport and airline CIOs are increasing IT budgets to support recovery from COVID-19, with digitalization and sustainability as key priorities.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 13th Jan 2022

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New Zealanders hit hard by trackers according to new Norton research
Malware

New Zealanders hit hard by trackers according to new Norton research

NortonLifeLock research reveals alarming rise in online tracking and security threats in New Zealand, with 6,327,788 cyber threats blocked in Q4 2021.

By Mitchell Hageman • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Jan 2022