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Riskified enhances Dispute Resolve to tackle Australian eCommerce fraud
Digital Transformation

Riskified enhances Dispute Resolve to tackle Australian eCommerce fraud

Riskified's Dispute Resolve platform expands its services in Australia, aiming to aid merchants facing a post-holiday surge in chargebacks. The platform can streamline and accelerate revenue recovery through AI and gateway integrations.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 6th Feb 2024
Equinix Australia signs maiden Asia-Pacific renewable energy deal
Hyperscale

Equinix Australia signs maiden Asia-Pacific renewable energy deal

Equinix Australia signs its first Power Purchase Agreement in Asia-Pacific, purchasing 151MW of renewable energy from TagEnergy's Golden Plains Wind Farm in Victoria due by 2029.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 6th Feb 2024
SourseAI expands global reach with Melon Mobile partnership in Africa
Unified Communications

SourseAI expands global reach with Melon Mobile partnership in Africa

Australian start-up SourseAI partners with South African telecoms innovator Melon Mobile, expanding its global reach, following recent Series A funding.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 6th Feb 2024
Access Group acquires Australian software firm ChangeGPS
Software-as-a-Service

Access Group acquires Australian software firm ChangeGPS

The Access Group cements its commitment to Australia and New Zealand's SMEs, acquiring award-winning software firm, ChangeGPS, marking their fourth accounting-tech acquisition in ANZ in three years.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 6th Feb 2024
Rumin8 reveals Perth plant advancing commercial methane reduction
Rumin8

Rumin8 reveals Perth plant advancing commercial methane reduction

Rumin8, an Australian climate tech company, unveils a Perth plant to prove the commercial viability of their methane-reducing feed and water supplements for livestock.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 6th Feb 2024
Group-IB & INTERPOL collab tackles global cybercrime
Phishing

Group-IB & INTERPOL collab tackles global cybercrime

Operation Synergia shutdown hundreds of malicious servers, thanks to cybersecurity firm Group-IB and INTERPOL.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 6th Feb 2024
Australian firms urged to boost defences ahead of Safer Internet Day
Data Protection

Australian firms urged to boost defences ahead of Safer Internet Day

Ahead of Safer Internet Day, businesses in Australia are urged to fortify their cyber defences as reports reveal record levels of cyber threats, scams and data breaches in 2022.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Mon, 5th Feb 2024
Australian data management strategies for 2024: navigating the path to success
Generative AI

Australian data management strategies for 2024: navigating the path to success

Data-centric organisations in Australia adjust their strategy for 2024, prioritising improved data quality and adopting distributed data management to navigate GenAI advancements successfully.

By Ben Henshall • 4 min read • Mon, 5th Feb 2024
Putting all your eggs in one communication basket is never a good idea
Customer Relationship Management

Putting all your eggs in one communication basket is never a good idea

Reliance on a single Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS) solution, such as Microsoft Teams, puts businesses at risk as highlighted by recent outages; diversifying options can boost resilience and functionality.

By Peter Hughes • 3 min read • Mon, 5th Feb 2024
Revolutionising the Future of Loyalty: Insights from Industry Leaders
Data Analytics

Revolutionising the Future of Loyalty: Insights from Industry Leaders

Industry heavyweights shed light on the future of brand loyalty, stressing the importance of technological innovation, personalisation and ethical engagement.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 5th Feb 2024
Gypsy Rose Blanchard's Instagram fame bolsters influencer marketing potential
Google

Gypsy Rose Blanchard's Instagram fame bolsters influencer marketing potential

Following her release, convicted murderer Gypsy Rose Blanchard has gained a huge following on Instagram, with an impressive 9.8% engagement rate and an estimated media value of up to $3.5m.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Feb 2024

Stories from Other Regions

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Remtron becomes Schneider Electric's sole certified distributor in Australia
Partner Programmes

Remtron becomes Schneider Electric's sole certified distributor in Australia

Remtron Automation becomes Schneider Electric's exclusive Certified Industrial Automation Distributor in Australia, aiming to expedite growth in the industrial projects sector and offer specialised nationwide support.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 6th Feb 2024
Aussies value flexible hours over working from home
Hybrid & Remote Work

Aussies value flexible hours over working from home

Australian employees value flexible working hours over working from home, but many would consider leaving their job if remote work was no longer an option.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 6th Feb 2024
Advanced security tools can help bridge the cyber-skills gap
Firewalls

Advanced security tools can help bridge the cyber-skills gap

Amid a global 12.6% rise in the cyber-skills gap, advanced security tools like AI automation could alleviate the shortage, particularly for Australian businesses.

By Matt Caffrey • 5 min read • Mon, 5th Feb 2024
Australian start-up to revolutionise life for the visually impaired
Digital Transformation

Australian start-up to revolutionise life for the visually impaired

Sydney-based startup, ARIA Research, to redefine independence for the visually impaired with their bionic sunglasses that translate the physical world into sound.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Mon, 5th Feb 2024
The imperative for collaborative IT in Australian state governments
Unified Communications

The imperative for collaborative IT in Australian state governments

Australian state governments are being urged to embrace collaborative IT, leveraging partnerships and resource pooling to create effective, standardised solutions and tackle skills shortages in sectors including bushfire management and cybersecurity.

By Bryan Saba • 4 min read • Mon, 5th Feb 2024
Channel Factory appoints Tom Heddon as new Head of Sales for Victoria
Leadership

Channel Factory appoints Tom Heddon as new Head of Sales for Victoria

Channel Factory boosts its expansion in Australia and New Zealand with the appointment of media industry veteran, Tom Heddon, as Head of Sales for Victoria.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Fri, 2nd Feb 2024