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Josh Griggs appointed CEO of the Australian Computer Society
Unified Communications

Josh Griggs appointed CEO of the Australian Computer Society

Josh Griggs has been named permanent CEO of the Australian Computer Society, effective 1 July, after six months as interim CEO, succeeding Chris Vein.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2024
AI-driven cyber crime drives AUD $4.03m average data breach cost
Platform-as-a-Service

AI-driven cyber crime drives AUD $4.03m average data breach cost

Cyber-attacks on Australian firms have surged, with AI-driven threats pushing data breach costs to AUD $4.03 million. Cloud services and enhanced AI defences are key.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2024
ASUS launches AI-powered Vivobook S 15 in Australia at AUD $2,699
AI Agents

ASUS launches AI-powered Vivobook S 15 in Australia at AUD $2,699

ASUS has unveiled the AI-powered Vivobook S 15 in collaboration with Microsoft and Qualcomm, retailing at AUD $2,699. The 15.6-inch OLED laptop boosts productivity with integrated Copilot+ PC technology.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2024
Zeller integrates with Oracle Simphony to enhance hospitality payments
EFTPOS

Zeller integrates with Oracle Simphony to enhance hospitality payments

Australian fintech Zeller partners with Oracle Simphony to streamline payments for the hospitality sector, offering cost-effective and efficient integration for QSRs, cafes, and restaurants.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2024
Women in Digital add cybersecurity award to 2024 line-up
Cybersecurity

Women in Digital add cybersecurity award to 2024 line-up

Women in Digital Awards unveil a new category to honour female leaders in cybersecurity, aiming to spotlight women in the predominantly male sector. Nominations open.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2024
Beyond the hype: Taking Gen AI mainstream with next-level automation
Data governance

Beyond the hype: Taking Gen AI mainstream with next-level automation

Generative AI, once a niche term, is now pivotal to automation and business processes, creating substantial value but requiring rigorous data governance.

By Darren Cockerell • 4 min read • Mon, 17th Jun 2024

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Megantic wins three major awards at Global Agency Awards
Marketing Technologies

Megantic wins three major awards at Global Agency Awards

Megantic triumphed at the Global Agency Awards, winning Best Agency Culture, Best eCommerce Agency, and Best SEO Agency, underscoring its dedication to excellence.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2024
Endava expands partnership with Google Cloud across APAC
Generative AI

Endava expands partnership with Google Cloud across APAC

Endava has expanded its partnership with Google Cloud to offer tailored AI, cloud modernisation, and app migration services across Australia, New Zealand, and Southeast Asia.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2024
Cequence & Singularity Tech forge API security partnership
DevOps

Cequence & Singularity Tech forge API security partnership

Cequence partners with Singularity Tech to enhance API security in Australia and New Zealand, tackling API sprawl and compliance challenges in regulated sectors.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2024
Outdated tech obstructing innovation, says NTT DATA report
EduTech

Outdated tech obstructing innovation, says NTT DATA report

NTT DATA's 2024 Infrastructure Lifecycle Management Report finds 80% of global firms hindered by outdated tech. ANZ leads with 100% of executives reporting impaired business agility due to legacy systems.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2024
Arctic Wolf honours top partners at Sydney's Partner Jam event
EduTech

Arctic Wolf honours top partners at Sydney's Partner Jam event

Arctic Wolf celebrated its A/NZ 2024 Partner of the Year Awards at Sydney's Partner Jam, highlighting a 156% rise in regional partners since 2022.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2024
Incubeta acquires Persuasion Technologies to enhance analytics
Data Analytics

Incubeta acquires Persuasion Technologies to enhance analytics

Incubeta has acquired Persuasion Technologies, a prominent Google Cloud Platform partner, to bolster its marketing analytics and cloud tech capabilities, enhancing campaign optimisation.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Jun 2024
APAC tech spending to surge to USD $710 billion in 2024
Artificial Intelligence

APAC tech spending to surge to USD $710 billion in 2024

Tech spending in APAC is set to rise by 6.4%, totalling USD $710 billion in 2024, driven by AI and cloud tech. Key players like China, India, and Australia are leading this growth.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Jun 2024
NICE recognised as top employer by Great Place To Work
Unified Communications

NICE recognised as top employer by Great Place To Work

NICE has been certified by Great Place To Work for 2024, with 84% of employees praising it as a great place to work, far surpassing Australia's 56% average.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Jun 2024
How to navigate the micro-macro dichotomy of GenAI
Customer Experience

How to navigate the micro-macro dichotomy of GenAI

Business leaders must balance generative AI's vast benefits with short-term deployment challenges to navigate its transformative yet complex potential.

By Sharryn Napier • 4 min read • Tue, 18th Jun 2024
AutoStore opens new factory in Thailand to expand APAC operations
Robotics

AutoStore opens new factory in Thailand to expand APAC operations

AutoStore is set to double its production capacity with a new factory in Thailand, aiming to serve APAC markets more effectively by manufacturing 15,000 robots in 18 months.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Jun 2024
Shippit debuts Insights tool to enhance retailer delivery operations
Supply Chain

Shippit debuts Insights tool to enhance retailer delivery operations

Delivery platform Shippit launches Shippit Insights, empowering retailers with real-time analytics to enhance delivery operations and customer loyalty amidst economic challenges.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Jun 2024

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