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Paessler to host PRTG software webinars in Australia & NZ

Paessler is set to host free PRTG software webinars aimed at enhancing monitoring skills for users and resellers in Australia and New Zealand on 5 and 12 June.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 31st May 2024

Marketing Technologies

Australians shift EOFY shopping focus to online deals & security

Research shows 38% of Australians plan to join EOFY sales, with 42% shopping online. The shift from tax-deductibles to electronics, and household items marks a new trend.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 31st May 2024

Social commerce

Forrester predicts online retail sales to hit USD $6.8 trillion

Forrester's new report predicts global online retail sales will soar from USD $4.4 trillion in 2023 to USD $6.8 trillion by 2028, with key disparities between regions.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 31st May 2024

Data Protection

Millions of customers urged to take action after Ticketmaster data breach

Ticketmaster has suffered a major data breach compromising the personal information of more than 500 million users.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 30th May 2024

Supply Chain

UK businesses call for more support to meet net zero targets

As World Environment Day nears, Australia's AU$399 million move to boost its Net Zero Economy Authority shines a spotlight on the UK's business struggle needing £ support.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 30th May 2024

Firewalls

MSP survey: cybersecurity skills shortage & technology updates lead challenges

Sophos' MSP Perspectives 2024 survey reveals that keeping up with the latest cybersecurity technologies is the top challenge for MSPs, according to 39% of respondents.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 30th May 2024

EduTech

D2L unveils add-on solution to enhance corporate learning

D2L Link is launched in Australia and New Zealand, a tool for corporate learning system integration, automating tasks and enhancing data accuracy.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Thu, 30th May 2024

Digital Transformation

Deloitte Digital wins top prize at Adobe ANZ Partner Awards

Deloitte Digital clinches top honour at Adobe ANZ Partner Awards 2024 for stellar performance and innovation. Datacom and Anchora also receive accolades.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 29th May 2024

Disaster Recovery

BlackLine opens first Asia-Pacific data centre in Sydney

BlackLine opens its first APAC regional data centre in Sydney's Google Cloud facility, aiming to enhance data sovereignty and scale F&A operations.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 29th May 2024

Digital Media

Yours Clothing selects Brave Bison to lead its marketing drive

Yours Clothing, the UK's leading plus-size fashion retailer, partners with Brave Bison to drive domestic and international growth through advanced performance marketing.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 29th May 2024

Data Analytics

AI in media & entertainment market to reach USD $51.37 billion

The artificial intelligence in media and entertainment market is set to rise from USD $10.24 billion in 2024 to USD $51.37 billion by 2034, driven by a 17.5% CAGR.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 29th May 2024

Biometrics

Australian fintech RDC partners with major US bank M&T

Rich Data Co secures its first US client with M&T Bank Corporation, integrating AI to enhance the bank's risk management and lending strategies.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 28th May 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Robotics

How Ed Husic's proposal could encourage AI & automation investment

Australian CEOs support Ed Husic's tax cut proposal for AI and automation, eyeing reduced costs and shifts to local manufacturing as crucial benefits.

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

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

Generative AI

Queensland's tech leaders gather at ACS Summit in Brisbane

The ACS Tech Summit in Brisbane spotlights Queensland's fast-growing tech sector, with projections indicating over 200,000 tech jobs by 2030.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 31st May 2024

Marketing Technologies

Data readiness identified as major hurdle to AI adoption

A new Fivetran and MIT Technology Review Insights report reveals data readiness as a key barrier to AI adoption, with 60% of organisations needing better data governance.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 30th May 2024

Digitisation

Wildstone targets Australian $1.07 billion OOH market

Wildstone is set to break into Australia's $1.07 billion OOH advertising market, appointing industry veteran Noel Cook to lead the expansion drive.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 30th May 2024

Telstra

Powertec unveils cloud platform to optimise Australia's 4G & 5G networks

Powertec debuts the National Coverage Model, a groundbreaking cloud platform to analyse and optimise Australia's 4G and 5G networks, enhancing connectivity insights for diverse professionals.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 30th May 2024

Power / Energy

Smart Energy teams up with GivEnergy for Aussie homes

Australia's Smart Energy partners with UK-based GivEnergy to bring advanced battery and energy storage solutions to Australian households, promoting sustainability.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 30th May 2024

Application Security

Can AI be used to finally secure software and data supply chains?

AI technology is transforming how we secure software and data supply chains, promising to automate and bolster cybersecurity defences beyond current methodologies.

By Josh Lemos • 4 min read • Tue, 28th May 2024