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CUB launches Brisbane clubhouse, eyes AUD $200 billion Olympics
Unified Communications

CUB launches Brisbane clubhouse, eyes AUD $200 billion Olympics

The Club of United Business (CUB) is opening a new clubhouse in Brisbane CBD to help Queensland businesses tap into the AUD $200 billion opportunity from the 2032 Olympic Games.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Sep 2024
Canon Oceania awards four grants to impactful Aussie groups
EduTech

Canon Oceania awards four grants to impactful Aussie groups

Canon Oceania's 2024 Grants Program honours four Aussie groups with AUD $5,000 each to enhance community, education, environment, and First Nations initiatives.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Sep 2024
Workato partners with Gulanga to boost tech adoption in Australia
Government

Workato partners with Gulanga to boost tech adoption in Australia

Workato partners with Gulanga Group to streamline deployment of enterprise solutions in Australia, promoting innovation, compliance, and reconciliation efforts.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Sep 2024

Global Stories

Community stories

Westcon-Comstor's Tech Xpert community now boasts 3,000 members
Cybersecurity

Westcon-Comstor's Tech Xpert community now boasts 3,000 members

Westcon-Comstor's Tech Xpert community hits 3,000 members, offering technical pros a no-sales-pressures platform for peer learning and collaboration.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 27th Sep 2024
Ecommpay unveils new brand identity & inclusivity initiative
Unified Communications

Ecommpay unveils new brand identity & inclusivity initiative

Ecommpay unveiled a new brand identity and the 'Ecommpay for Good' inclusivity programme, focusing on accessibility, inclusivity, and sustainability.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Sep 2024
Amanda McGuckin Hager joins TrueDialog as Chief Marketing Officer
EduTech

Amanda McGuckin Hager joins TrueDialog as Chief Marketing Officer

Amanda McGuckin Hager joins TrueDialog as Chief Marketing Officer, bringing 25+ years of marketing expertise to elevate the company's SMS texting solutions in Austin, Texas.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Sep 2024
Social platforms key for brands to drive growth, says Circana
AR, VR & Metaverse

Social platforms key for brands to drive growth, says Circana

Circana's new report reveals social eCommerce as a key driver in accelerating consumer purchases, emphasising the importance of data and personalised experiences for brands.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
Exclusive: How SafeWatch is tackling mental wellness challenges
Health Technologies

Exclusive: How SafeWatch is tackling mental wellness challenges

Award-winning platform, SafeWatch, is addressing the mental wellness crisis by connecting users with friends and family, enhancing real-world support.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 13th Aug 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Community stories

Techcombank leads in Vietnamese banking brand equity rise
Unified Communications

Techcombank leads in Vietnamese banking brand equity rise

Techcombank's Brand Equity Index has surged by 68% in Q4 2024, now leading Vietnam's banking sector, fuelled by innovative marketing and community engagement.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
Opera GX unveils major update with new customisation features
Gaming

Opera GX unveils major update with new customisation features

Opera has unveiled a significant upgrade to its gaming browser, Opera GX, enhancing customisation and introducing a sleek new design for over 30 million users.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Nov 2024
Harlow, Slough, & Bracknell named UK's top tech hubs
Community

Harlow, Slough, & Bracknell named UK's top tech hubs

A study has uncovered the UK's top tech hubs, with Harlow, Slough, and Bracknell offering high salaries and affordable living for tech professionals.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Nov 2024
CybaVerse secures GBP £1.1m funding & new leadership
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

CybaVerse secures GBP £1.1m funding & new leadership

CybaVerse has secured over GBP £1.1 million in funding and expanded its leadership team, aiming to enhance cyber security for SMEs.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Oct 2024
Supermom secures SGD$18m for AI growth & expansion
Artificial Intelligence

Supermom secures SGD$18m for AI growth & expansion

Singapore's Supermom has raised SGD $18 million in a series B funding round led by Granite Asia, aiming to enhance AI capabilities and expand internationally.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 31st Oct 2024
NZSIS report highlights rising threat from foreign interference
Risk & Compliance

NZSIS report highlights rising threat from foreign interference

The NZSIS has revealed its annual Security Threat Environment report, outlining rising threats like foreign interference and violent extremism in New Zealand.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Sep 2024
Hacking gender bias in the Kiwi cybersecurity sector
Cybersecurity

Hacking gender bias in the Kiwi cybersecurity sector

Despite a massive skills shortage, gender bias remains rife in New Zealand's cybersecurity sector. Women account for just 20% of the workforce.

By Xiaoyan (Abby) Zhang • 3 min read • Sun, 1st Sep 2024
Kyle Hill promoted to CTO to spearhead AI at ANS
Virtualisation

Kyle Hill promoted to CTO to spearhead AI at ANS

ANS promotes Kyle Hill to CTO, enhancing its AI and digitalisation strategies. Hill's tenure begins 1 October 2024, steering the company's tech advancements.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Aug 2024
New Zealand partnership targets accessible digital services
Emergency services

New Zealand partnership targets accessible digital services

A new partnership, Ghost is for All, aims to transform New Zealand's digital services, focusing on accessibility for 1.1 million disabled citizens.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Thu, 22nd Aug 2024