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Parkable tech revives unused parking spaces, generates millions in revenue
Fintech

Parkable tech revives unused parking spaces, generates millions in revenue

New tech by Parkable may boost Australian landlords' fortunes by converting underutilised city-centre parking into flexible spaces, tapping into millions of potential revenue.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 10th May 2024
AI study reveals knowledge gaps in global organisations
Generative AI

AI study reveals knowledge gaps in global organisations

Global poll by ISACA reveals 85% of digital trust professionals believe their AI skills need boosting and 40% of organisations lack AI training.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 10th May 2024
Australia's cybersecurity under threat despite GenAI advances
Security Information and Event Management

Australia's cybersecurity under threat despite GenAI advances

Australia's leadership in generative AI adoption contrasts with its cybersecurity woes, with nation-state attacks leading to a precarious digital stance.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 10th May 2024
Adyen partners with Cover Genius to enhance payment security
Digital Transformation

Adyen partners with Cover Genius to enhance payment security

Adyen has joined forces with insurtech company, Cover Genius, to boost authorisation rates for online payments and advance transaction security worldwide.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Thu, 9th May 2024
Lumify Work becomes VCF authorised partner in Australasia
Storage

Lumify Work becomes VCF authorised partner in Australasia

Lumify Work becomes a VCF Authorised Education Delivery Partner for VMware by Broadcom in Australia and New Zealand.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Thu, 9th May 2024
Cloudera brings Data-in-Motion products to Red Hat OpenShift
Virtualisation

Cloudera brings Data-in-Motion products to Red Hat OpenShift

Cloudera is one of the first to offer operator and commercial support for running Apache NiFI data flows on Red Hat OpenShift, aiding digital transformation in Australia.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Thu, 9th May 2024
Gen Z drives demand for AI-powered smartphones, says Kantar data
Data Analytics

Gen Z drives demand for AI-powered smartphones, says Kantar data

Gen Z's appetite for AI-powered smartphones, particularly Samsung's Galaxy S24, is driving market demand according to Kantar's recent data analysis.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 9th May 2024
Sphere PR launches bespoke cyber-crisis comms service on 18th anniversary
Marketing Technologies

Sphere PR launches bespoke cyber-crisis comms service on 18th anniversary

For its 18th anniversary, Sydney-based Sphere PR unveils a customised cyber-crisis communications service, underscoring its expertise in tech security PR in Australia and New Zealand.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 9th May 2024
Abi Nourai appointed as MongoDB's Regional VP for Australia, NZ
Unified Communications

Abi Nourai appointed as MongoDB's Regional VP for Australia, NZ

Abi Nourai named new Regional Vice President for ANZ at tech giant MongoDB, set to accelerate AI adoption and business growth in the region following his strategic success in the UK.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 9th May 2024
ANZ small businesses weigh increased marketing amid economic concerns
Fintech

ANZ small businesses weigh increased marketing amid economic concerns

Despite economic concerns, 46% of Australian and New Zealand SMBs plan to increase marketing spend in a bid to survive, with 48% set to raise their budgets by at least 10%, finds survey.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 9th May 2024

Stories from Other Regions

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Belinda Shaw appointed as new CFO for global leader TEG
Chief Financial Officer

Belinda Shaw appointed as new CFO for global leader TEG

Long-standing business executive Belinda Shaw replaces Sandra Rouse as Chief Financial Officer at global entertainment company TEG, starting 22 July 2024.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 10th May 2024
Australia sees RV refrigeration shift led by Secop's BD-Nano compressor
Solar power

Australia sees RV refrigeration shift led by Secop's BD-Nano compressor

Secop's BD-Nano compressor is reshaping the Australian RV refrigeration sector with advanced, efficient technology, promising quick cooling, low power consumption, and premium performance.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 9th May 2024
Australians favour IT & language skills, Udemy report reveals
Skills shortage

Australians favour IT & language skills, Udemy report reveals

Australians are increasingly turning to online learning platforms such as Udemy to upskill, with a surge in IT certification courses and language learning, according to the Q1 2024 Global Workplace Learning Index.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 9th May 2024
ACS seeks tech professionals' views for Digital Pulse report
Artificial Intelligence

ACS seeks tech professionals' views for Digital Pulse report

The Australian Computer Society (ACS) invites tech professionals' views and experiences for a nationwide survey aiding this year's ACS Australia's Digital Pulse report, focusing on AI, workforce diversity, and new tech professionals.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 9th May 2024
OpenText report reveals ransomware as top security concern in Australia
Data Protection

OpenText report reveals ransomware as top security concern in Australia

Over 60% of Australian respondents reveal ransomware attacks as their topmost security concern in a new report by information management company, OpenText.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 9th May 2024
Australian firms struggle with changing employee spending habits
Data Analytics

Australian firms struggle with changing employee spending habits

Australian firms are struggling to manage evolving employee spend habits, with an SAP Concur study highlighting increased office, travel, and entertainment expenses.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 9th May 2024
Munro Footwear Group picks Fluent for unified inventory solution
Supply Chain

Munro Footwear Group picks Fluent for unified inventory solution

Munro Footwear Group, an Australian footwear leader, boosts its inventory efficiency by adopting Fluent Order Management.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Thu, 9th May 2024