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The importance of AI to modern observability
Digital Transformation

The importance of AI to modern observability

Artificial intelligence is crucial for modern observability, managing variables, proactive decision making, and complementing human expertise.

By Jill Macmurchy • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Mar 2021
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Mambu GM on the benefits of cloud banking
Software-as-a-Service

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Mambu GM on the benefits of cloud banking

This is our second IT Jam with a representative from Mambu: Today, it's Kristofer Rogers, the company's general manager for ANZ.

By Nick Forrester • 6 min read • Fri, 26th Mar 2021
Mambu launches Sharia-compliant banking platform
Fintech

Mambu launches Sharia-compliant banking platform

Mambu states that 1.8 billion Muslims are being underserved in the banking market, in part due to a lack of Sharia-compliant solutions.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Mar 2021
The world generated 64.2 zettabytes of data last year - but where did it all go?
Storage

The world generated 64.2 zettabytes of data last year - but where did it all go?

That means that most data was essentially created to be consumed, or cached and overwritten with new data, says IDC.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Mar 2021
Financial services and insurance businesses survive challenges thanks to DevOps
DevOps

Financial services and insurance businesses survive challenges thanks to DevOps

While 2020 was one of the most challenging years for every business, those in financial services and insurance have fared better than most.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Mar 2021
eftpos to roll out new anti-fraud tools to support digital economy
Fintech

eftpos to roll out new anti-fraud tools to support digital economy

Debit card payments provider eftpos has announced plans to introduce new anti-fraud tools for online payments in Australia.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 25th Mar 2021
Gartner forecasts market boom for social and collaboration tools
Unified Communications

Gartner forecasts market boom for social and collaboration tools

The sharp uptake of social and collaboration tools in 2020 was far from a short term fad while people worked from home.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 25th Mar 2021
Citrix survey reveals how COVID-19 will continue to change our workspaces
Virtualisation

Citrix survey reveals how COVID-19 will continue to change our workspaces

Citrix's research reveals that hybrid and new workplace models are here to stay, employees struggle with work-life overlap, and attracting talent is crucial.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Mar 2021
Hybrid working should not be business as usual - Microsoft study
Unified Communications

Hybrid working should not be business as usual - Microsoft study

A new report from Microsoft uncovers seven hybrid work trends every business leader must know as we enter a new era of work.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Mar 2021
Avaya spruces up Spaces collaboration platform
Unified Communications

Avaya spruces up Spaces collaboration platform

The company has added AI-based background and noise filtering, integrated voice and video calling, and additional interoperability capabilities.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Mar 2021
MaxContact integrates contact centre solution with Microsoft Teams
Customer Relationship Management

MaxContact integrates contact centre solution with Microsoft Teams

According to MaxContact's Australian operations director Daniel Harding, the aim is to offer a rich and integrated communications experience.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 24th Mar 2021
Technology decisions can make or break a digital bank
Fintech

Technology decisions can make or break a digital bank

The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the digital transformation of the banking sector, resulting in rapid changes and challenges for established banks.

By Kristofer Rogers • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Mar 2021
Railsbank teams up with Volt to launch in Australia
Fintech

Railsbank teams up with Volt to launch in Australia

Global fintech provider, Railsbank, partners with neobank Volt to launch in Australia, leveraging Volt's platform for product distribution.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Mar 2021
Future-ready businesses more profitable and efficient, study finds
Accenture

Future-ready businesses more profitable and efficient, study finds

Digital transformation could unlock $5.4tn in growth, but only 7% of companies are future-ready, says Accenture study.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Mar 2021
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Mambu?
Software-as-a-Service

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Mambu?

Mambu is a SaaS banking platform, providing technology to banks and others to power lending, deposit and other banking products.

By Nick Forrester • 1 min read • Tue, 23rd Mar 2021
APAC consumers comfortable with human & AI-assisted contact centres
Customer Relationship Management

APAC consumers comfortable with human & AI-assisted contact centres

Consumer frustrations could be missed opportunities for brands to deliver a better experience while building trust and loyalty.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 23rd Mar 2021
Google Cloud publishes carbon emissions data for every cloud region
DataCentre infrastructure

Google Cloud publishes carbon emissions data for every cloud region

Google Cloud has released data on the carbon emissions of its cloud regions, aiming to run all operations on carbon-free energy by 2030.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Mar 2021
Those who master change define the future - Accenture report
Supply Chain

Those who master change define the future - Accenture report

A wave of companies are racing to reinvent themselves and use technology innovations to shape the new realities they face.

By Shannon Williams • 6 min read • Tue, 23rd Mar 2021
Security and risk management spending in Australia to increase in 2021
Risk & Compliance

Security and risk management spending in Australia to increase in 2021

Australian organisations to spend over A$4.9bn on enterprise information security in 2021, an 8% increase from last year, says Gartner.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 23rd Mar 2021