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Xiaomi launches POCO F6 series in Australia with advanced features
Features

Xiaomi launches POCO F6 series in Australia with advanced features

Xiaomi launches POCO F6 Series in Australia, targeting budget-conscious tech enthusiasts with flagship performance; prices start at AUD $699.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2024
Australia's budget boosts cybersecurity & digital identity
Quantum Computing

Australia's budget boosts cybersecurity & digital identity

Australia's budget sharpens focus on data security and digital identity, earmarking AUD $288.1 million for a Digital ID platform and AUD $39.9 million for AI.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sun, 2nd Jun 2024
Telco Together Foundation urges action on digital abuse in review
EduTech

Telco Together Foundation urges action on digital abuse in review

The federal government's 'rapid review' into preventing violence against women has sparked urgent calls for stronger measures against digital abuse, according to the Telco Together Foundation.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 29th May 2024

Global Stories

Budget stories

Privacy pros stressed by cuts & regulatory demands
Data Protection

Privacy pros stressed by cuts & regulatory demands

A recent ISACA report reveals that privacy professionals face soaring stress levels due to budget cuts and regulatory pressures, with 63% feeling more stressed than five years ago.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
Financial controllers foresee dynamic role transformation by 2030
Digital Transformation

Financial controllers foresee dynamic role transformation by 2030

Financial controllers worldwide expect a major evolution in their roles by 2030, as revealed in EY's report, highlighting the shift towards value creation.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Sep 2024
Why 'MACH' is not just another tech stack 'buzzword'
EduTech

Why 'MACH' is not just another tech stack 'buzzword'

MACH – Microservices, API-first, Cloud-native, and Headless – transcends tech jargon, offering organisations the agility and scalability needed in modern MarTech stacks.

By Miles Toolin • 4 min read • Mon, 8th Jul 2024
Digital trust underfunded despite its growing importance
Digital Transformation

Digital trust underfunded despite its growing importance

A new ISACA report reveals organisations worldwide recognise the rising importance of digital trust but substantially underfund initiatives.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 5th Jun 2024
Executives trust AI but struggle with strategy alignment says survey
Customer Experience

Executives trust AI but struggle with strategy alignment says survey

A global survey reveals high trust in AI among executives, yet exposes a significant gap in confidence regarding effective AI strategy execution and data readiness.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 24th May 2024
Cado Security report reveals critical gaps in cloud cybersecurity response
Artificial Intelligence

Cado Security report reveals critical gaps in cloud cybersecurity response

A staggering 90% of organisations report experiencing damage before containing cloud security incidents, revealing critical gaps in cybersecurity response, according to Cado Security.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 24th May 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Budget stories

Singapore Budget 2025 boosts AI with $150m investment
Cloud Security

Singapore Budget 2025 boosts AI with $150m investment

The Singapore Budget 2025 pledges $3 million to the National Productivity Fund, boosting AI adoption to enhance business competitiveness and innovation.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Feb 2025
Finance leaders cite limited budget access as growth barrier
EduTech

Finance leaders cite limited budget access as growth barrier

A survey by Soldo shows that 88% of UK finance leaders believe restricted budget access is hindering business growth and employee productivity.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
UK Govt budget announcement draws mixed responses from tech leaders
Quantum Computing

UK Govt budget announcement draws mixed responses from tech leaders

The UK government's budget announcement has drawn mixed reactions from tech leaders, with concerns over a lack of investment in AI and quantum computing.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Oct 2024
UK firms delay investments amid pre-autumn budget fears
Artificial Intelligence

UK firms delay investments amid pre-autumn budget fears

A survey reveals that 70% of UK financial leaders are delaying investments due to uncertainties before the Autumn Budget, with technology spending prioritised.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Oct 2024
Gen Z shows more optimism & plans to spend big in Q4
Tablets

Gen Z shows more optimism & plans to spend big in Q4

Gen Z's optimism and spending power spike in UNiDAYS report, highlighting a shift in mood and loyalty trends for the year's final quarter. Brands, take note!.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Jul 2024
Simon Atterwell appointed COO at Purple Transform
Unified Communications

Simon Atterwell appointed COO at Purple Transform

Purple Transform appoints Simon Atterwell as COO, aiming to boost operations and growth. With a 30-year tech and telecom career, Atterwell is set to revolutionise the company's offerings.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2024
UK marketers eye AI to tackle experimentation challenges
Marketing Technologies

UK marketers eye AI to tackle experimentation challenges

Nearly nine in ten UK marketers think experimentation is key for 2024, yet 20% find their current methods ineffective, reveals Optimizely's new report.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2024
Budget 2024 focusing on cost-of-living & services
EduTech

Budget 2024 focusing on cost-of-living & services

New Zealand's Budget 2024 tackles cost-of-living pressures with substantial investments in healthcare, education, and law and order, funded by public sector savings.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sun, 2nd Jun 2024