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Investor support for CEO pay reflects rise in engagement
Transparency

Investor support for CEO pay reflects rise in engagement

Support for say on pay proposals has surged to 91.5% among S&P 500 and Russell 3000 firms amid record high CEO pay, reaching USD $15.9 million.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Nov 2024
Mastercard unveils biometric payment passkey service
Surveillance

Mastercard unveils biometric payment passkey service

Mastercard has unveiled enhancements to its Payment Passkey Service, introducing biometric authentication to streamline secure online transactions.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Nov 2024
AI integration to redefine Australian business by 2025
Customer Experience

AI integration to redefine Australian business by 2025

Zetaris forecasts 2025 as the year of 'Automation of Everything', urging Australian businesses to rethink strategies amid rising geopolitical uncertainties.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Nov 2024
Acronis honours top ANZ partners at 2024 awards ceremony
Unified Communications

Acronis honours top ANZ partners at 2024 awards ceremony

Acronis celebrated 13 standout partners in Australia and New Zealand for their achievements in cybersecurity at the 2024 Partner Day Awards in Sydney.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Nov 2024
Afterpay insights reveal early holiday shopping trends
Buy Now Pay Later

Afterpay insights reveal early holiday shopping trends

Afterpay's Festive Insights report reveals a surge in early holiday shopping, with Australians averaging AUD $1,400 each and a 25% sales increase.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Nov 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Tips to shop safely online during Black Friday frenzy
Cybersecurity

Tips to shop safely online during Black Friday frenzy

As Black Friday and Cyber Monday approach, experts urge vigilance against online scams, with Australians losing AUD $14.9 million to scams last year.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Nov 2024
Airwallex pledges over USD $56m for social impact scheme
University of Melbourne

Airwallex pledges over USD $56m for social impact scheme

Airwallex pledges 1% of its equity, valued at over USD $56 million, to enhance its support for startups and entrepreneurs through the Pledge 1% initiative.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Nov 2024
Vectec & NetApp unite for Australian healthcare data
Digital Transformation

Vectec & NetApp unite for Australian healthcare data

Vectec and NetApp have forged a strategic partnership to enhance data management solutions for Australia's healthcare sector, addressing modern technological demands.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 11th Nov 2024
NetApp appoints Jim Burke as ANZ Senior Sales Director
NetApp

NetApp appoints Jim Burke as ANZ Senior Sales Director

NetApp has appointed Jim Burke as Senior Director of Enterprise Sales for Australia and New Zealand, leveraging over 25 years of tech experience.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Mon, 11th Nov 2024
SecurityHQ and Data#3 unite to strengthen cyber defences in Australia
Semiconductors

SecurityHQ and Data#3 unite to strengthen cyber defences in Australia

SecurityHQ and Data3 have joined forces to enhance Australia's cyber defences, unveiling a new Security Operations Centre in Brisbane.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Mon, 11th Nov 2024
Australia urged to recycle 13m unused phones for environment
Clean technologies

Australia urged to recycle 13m unused phones for environment

As National Recycling Week unfolds, MobileMuster urges Australians to recycle 13 million unused phones, highlighting a lack of awareness among young people.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Nov 2024
Illumio expands Enlighten Partner Programme for growth
Data Protection

Illumio expands Enlighten Partner Programme for growth

Illumio has expanded its Enlighten Partner Program, offering enhanced training and pricing to meet rising demand for Zero Trust Segmentation solutions.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Nov 2024
Australia positioned for $18.8bn AI economy by 2035
Data Analytics

Australia positioned for $18.8bn AI economy by 2035

A report from Microsoft and Mandala Partners reveals Australia could secure $18.8 billion in AI revenue by 2035, emphasising strategic investment and innovation.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Nov 2024
Canary Technology Solutions acquires Wyntec to expand reach
Mergers and Acquisitions

Canary Technology Solutions acquires Wyntec to expand reach

Canary Technology Solutions has acquired Wyntec, aiming to boost its Managed IT Services and strengthen its presence in Queensland's market.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Nov 2024
Australian firm DSI expands global cyber standard SMB1001
Cybersecurity

Australian firm DSI expands global cyber standard SMB1001

Dynamic Standards International has announced its expansion into global markets with the SMB1001 standard to enhance cybersecurity for SMBs, starting 2025.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Nov 2024
AI chatbots in Australia need human touch for empathy
Customer Experience

AI chatbots in Australia need human touch for empathy

Australian firms are increasingly using AI chatbots for customer service, but experts warn that technology lacks the emotional intelligence of human agents.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Nov 2024
High unused leave adds pressure on Aussie workers, firms
Productivity

High unused leave adds pressure on Aussie workers, firms

Recent data shows rising unused leave among Aussie workers, raising concerns for employee well-being and productivity, with over 13 million hours accrued.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Nov 2024