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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

Global Stories

Australian stories

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
McAfee & Intel launch advanced AI deepfake detection tech in Australia
Email Security

McAfee & Intel launch advanced AI deepfake detection tech in Australia

McAfee and Intel join forces to launch an advanced AI-powered tool capable of detecting deepfakes, addressing rising public concern in Australia over AI manipulation scams.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 8th May 2024
ANZ customers demand personalised online shopping but fear AI influence
Marketing Technologies

ANZ customers demand personalised online shopping but fear AI influence

Shoppers in Australia and New Zealand seek more personalised online experiences, but remain wary of artificial intelligence's role in retail, as the new commercetools study finds.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 8th May 2024
Fortinet ups cybersecurity game with Secure by Design pledge
Firewalls

Fortinet ups cybersecurity game with Secure by Design pledge

Cybersecurity giant Fortinet has solidified its commitment to secure product development and transparency by becoming an early signatory to the Secure by Design pledge initiated by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA).

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 8th May 2024
Hands-on Review: TOZO OpenEgo True Wireless Open Ear Headphone
Digital Entertainment

Hands-on Review: TOZO OpenEgo True Wireless Open Ear Headphone

The TOZO OpenEgo True Wireless Open Ear Headphone provides high sound quality and a unique LED digital display charging case at a highly affordable price, despite lacking noise-cancelling capabilities and fitting issues.

By Damian Seeto • 3 min read • Wed, 8th May 2024
Logicalis merges Asia & Australia operations into unified APAC entity
Digital Transformation

Logicalis merges Asia & Australia operations into unified APAC entity

Leading tech services provider, Logicalis, embarks on strategic realignment, merging Australia and Asia operations to form a consolidated APAC unit, enhancing its regional market presence.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Wed, 8th May 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Australian stories

Booking.com launches AI Trip Planner in New Zealand
Customer Experience

Booking.com launches AI Trip Planner in New Zealand

Booking.com unveils AI Trip Planner in New Zealand, revolutionising travel planning with personalised itineraries and streamlined booking processes.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 8th May 2024