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Sydney Fish Market launches digital trading platform
Digital Transformation

Sydney Fish Market launches digital trading platform

Sydney Fish Market has launched SFMblue, a digital trading platform set to modernise seafood trading, complementing the physical auction at the market.

By Nadine Rogers • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Sep 2022
Salesforce launches new research into net-zero economy
Data Analytics

Salesforce launches new research into net-zero economy

Salesforce research shows that 87% of Australian businesses believe technology is crucial for achieving net zero emissions by 2050.

By Nadine Rogers • 3 min read • Mon, 12th Sep 2022
Bloated business profits make up 60% of inflation
Government

Bloated business profits make up 60% of inflation

A change to government policy rather than an oversimplified approach of raising the cash rate will be needed to address the current bout of inflation.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 9th Sep 2022
IT talent gap fuelling tech investment decisions - report
Data Analytics

IT talent gap fuelling tech investment decisions - report

IT talent acquisition challenges are now heavily influencing technology investment decisions, according to new research.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 9th Sep 2022
Muswellbrook Pumped Hydro to provide better electricity in NSW
DataCentre infrastructure

Muswellbrook Pumped Hydro to provide better electricity in NSW

Idemitsu Australia signs AU$9.45m funding agreement with NSW Government's Energy Corporation for Muswellbrook Pumped Hydro project.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Sep 2022
87% of all jobs needed by businesses require digital skills
Skills shortage

87% of all jobs needed by businesses require digital skills

Australia needs 250,000 new digital jobs by 2025 to meet the growing demand for digital skills, according to National Skills Week's chairman Brian Wexham.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 31st Aug 2022
Atturra extends strategic partnership with AU air force
Partner Programmes

Atturra extends strategic partnership with AU air force

Atturra has reaffirmed its partnership with the Royal Australian Air Forces Air Command, the operational command of Air Force.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Aug 2022
Modernisation highest priority for Aussie MSPs - study
Software-as-a-Service

Modernisation highest priority for Aussie MSPs - study

The modernisation of legacy computing systems will be the highest priority for Australian MSPs during the coming 12 months, according to new research.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Aug 2022
Motorola signs $60M deal to enhance NSW emergency services network
Partner Programmes

Motorola signs $60M deal to enhance NSW emergency services network

NSW Telco Authority has awarded Motorola Solutions a five-year contract extension to support and enhance the state's Public Safety Network.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 23rd Aug 2022
AU businesses not realising value from tech investments
Cloud Services

AU businesses not realising value from tech investments

Australian business is being hampered by a lack of alignment between corporate strategy and execution excellence.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 23rd Aug 2022
Record number of Australians shopped online over last year
EduTech

Record number of Australians shopped online over last year

Pattern has released new research showing that in the last twelve months, a record number of Australians made a purchase online, spending AUD $62.3 billion.

By Jessie Chiang • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Aug 2022
Hybrid working success relies on the return to office
Unified Communications

Hybrid working success relies on the return to office

A reluctance to return to the office is impacting a would-be hybrid working model, instead leaving businesses with a mostly-remote workforce.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Aug 2022
AU retailers rate their states for doing business
Business Confidence

AU retailers rate their states for doing business

Retailers are optimistic about economic conditions and potential for business success in their own states, despite the current economic climate.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Aug 2022
Schneider Electric launches SM AirSeT in Australia
Network Infrastructure

Schneider Electric launches SM AirSeT in Australia

The new medium-voltage switchgear uses pure air and vacuum interruption, completely avoiding SF6 greenhouse gas.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Aug 2022
Exclusive: Marmalade empowers businesses to take control of their cash flow
Fintech

Exclusive: Marmalade empowers businesses to take control of their cash flow

Marmalade has been making waves in the invoicing space across Australia with its world-first invoice payments platform.

By Mitchell Hageman • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Aug 2022
Microsoft, NSW partnership to accelerate digital transformation
Digital Transformation

Microsoft, NSW partnership to accelerate digital transformation

The renewed partnership is designed to maximise the value of Microsoft solutions to various NSW Government agencies.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Aug 2022
Cybersecurity concerns higher than before the pandemic - report
Malware

Cybersecurity concerns higher than before the pandemic - report

BeyondTrust's new survey shows Australian organisations are more concerned about cyberattacks than they were before the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Jessie Chiang • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Aug 2022
Aus Steel selects SYSPRO Cloud ERP in digitalisation journey
Supply Chain

Aus Steel selects SYSPRO Cloud ERP in digitalisation journey

Aus Steel selects SYSPRO Cloud ERP to improve efficiencies in build process and scheduling of precision frames.

By Jessie Chiang • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Aug 2022
VIQ Solutions starts contract with Queensland Courts DJAG
Transcribe

VIQ Solutions starts contract with Queensland Courts DJAG

VIQ Solutions has started providing transcription and recording services to Queensland Courts Department of Justice and Attorney General.

By Jessie Chiang • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Aug 2022