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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Interactive director of business continuity
Disaster Recovery

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Interactive director of business continuity

Interactive's director of data center and business continuity, Brett Wilson, discusses the company's solutions and emerging trends in a TechDay IT Jam.

By Nick Forrester • 6 min read • Fri, 12th Mar 2021
Webinar: What's ahead for CFOs in financial services & insurance
Fintech

Webinar: What's ahead for CFOs in financial services & insurance

Join Sage and IBISWorld experts as they share their experiences and what the life of a CFO will look like going forward.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 29th Oct 2020
Cyber attacks worsening among Australian businesses, costing economy $1 billion a year
Cybersecurity insurance

Cyber attacks worsening among Australian businesses, costing economy $1 billion a year

Cyber attacks are escalating among Australian companies, with cyber crime costing the economy over AUD $1 billion annually, new research reveals.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 11th Feb 2020
Aussie workers struggling to switch off while on holiday
Insurance

Aussie workers struggling to switch off while on holiday

A recent survey by Snow Software reveals that 71% of Australian workers always bring their work laptops on vacation, struggling to disconnect.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Jul 2019

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Insurance market undergoing huge digital disruption
Insurance

Insurance market undergoing huge digital disruption

Half of insurance customers in the UK are considering coverage from digital players, forcing traditional insurers to seek partnerships for survival.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Sep 2021
Cyber-insurance or self-insurance: how businesses can recover from ransomware attacks
Storage

Cyber-insurance or self-insurance: how businesses can recover from ransomware attacks

Putting the right infrastructure solutions in place will help businesses reduce their risk profile by ensuring backups are protected from attack.

By Michael Alp • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Aug 2021
Case study: rapidMATION automates DKG's 'future-ready' business
Customer Experience

Case study: rapidMATION automates DKG's 'future-ready' business

DKG had two goals: to create exceptional customer experiences and employee opportunities; and to build a business that is more competitive and future-ready.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Thu, 8th Apr 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
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Hyland exec discusses the state of cloud solutions in APAC
Software-as-a-Service

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Hyland exec discusses the state of cloud solutions in APAC

Hyland's EVP Ed McQuiston discusses recent acquisitions and the company's new cloud-based solution in an interview with TechDay.

By Nick Forrester • 5 min read • Thu, 12th Nov 2020
AI revolutionising insurance and finance services in New Zealand
Artificial Intelligence

AI revolutionising insurance and finance services in New Zealand

AI is transforming New Zealand's finance and insurance sectors by enhancing customer-centric services and operational efficiency, says the AI Forum report.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Dec 2019
Interview: TAL Australia's journey to successful CRM
Customer Relationship Management

Interview: TAL Australia's journey to successful CRM

At Adobe Symposium last week, TechDay chatted to TAL Australia's head of customer relationship management, Mike Nixon.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Mon, 8th Jul 2019
Why many insurance tech companies want to improve CX
Unified Communications

Why many insurance tech companies want to improve CX

Insurance tech firms are revolutionising customer experience, driven by AI and wearables, says InsurtechNZ. A digital-first approach could transform the sector.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Apr 2019
Cove trials insurance purchases via Facebook Messenger chatbot
Unified Communications

Cove trials insurance purchases via Facebook Messenger chatbot

Cove Insurance has claimed it's first to sell insurance via a chatbot currently in private beta mode, and the tech looks promising.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 25th Jun 2018
Insurtech a win-win for insurers and customers, expert says
Unified Communications

Insurtech a win-win for insurers and customers, expert says

The insurance market is benefitting from new technology, with traditional firms embracing advanced technologies.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Jun 2018

Stories from Other Regions

Insurance stories

Vero study: Women run larger SMBs; and they're more worried too
Data Analytics

Vero study: Women run larger SMBs; and they're more worried too

Women run larger SMBs but are more stressed and less likely to use insurance brokers than men, reveals a new Vero study involving 900 New Zealand businesses.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Dec 2018
Insurers struggling to keep pace with drone and e-bike tech
Drones

Insurers struggling to keep pace with drone and e-bike tech

If you own an e-bike or a drone and expect them to be covered by your current home contents insurance policy, it might pay to check the fine print.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Tue, 31st Jul 2018
ANZ and IBM developing blockchain solution for insurance industry
Blockchain

ANZ and IBM developing blockchain solution for insurance industry

ANZ and IBM collaborate with Suncorp to develop blockchain solution to speed up payment reconciliation in insurance industry.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Mon, 30th Apr 2018