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Wolters Kluwer joins forces with BDO for BEPS Pillar Two webinar
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Wolters Kluwer and BDO join forces in a webinar, aiming to provide expert insights to navigate the complex challenges faced by multinational firms due to BEPS Pillar Two.
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World Backup Day highlights importance of sustainable data practices
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In the run-up to World Backup Day, data storage giants emphasise the importance of secure, eco-friendly backup practices amid escalating AI deployment and sustainability concerns.
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Gallagher Security enhances SMB system with new features
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Gallagher Security enhances SMB cloud-based system with Video Linking and Panic Notifications features, increasing adaptability and control for businesses globally.
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Singapore leads global shift towards international online shopping
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Over half the global consumers expect to increase their international online shopping by 2024, with a focus on flexible payment and shipping options, according to a report by Airwallex.
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Australian platform Marmalade raises AU$16m to support SMB financial health
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Australian fintech Marmalade secures AU$16m to bolster its invoice payment solution for SMEs, aiming at mitigating cashflow issues and providing risk-free capital.
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AI-driven job evolution prompts workforce adaptation in Australia
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Alteryx's research reveals an impending AI-driven transformation of labour market roles in Australia, showing a clash between current hiring priorities and necessary skills.
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AIA & SAS team up to address Australia's data skills gap
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AIA and SAS form strategic partnership to curtail Australia's data skills deficit, using SAS's data, AI, and analytics tools to prepare future leaders in analytics and business transformation.
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Swoop Holdings welcomes Declan O'Callaghan as new COO
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Telecoms firm Swoop Holdings announces Declan O'Callaghan, seasoned industry leader, as its new Chief Operating Officer, following a highly successful H1 FY24.
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Amber Technology seals exclusive distribution deal with Mojawa
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Amber Technology becomes exclusive distributor for Mojawa's innovative bone conduction headphones, marking Mojawa's debut in ANZ.
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AI could boost Australian workers' salaries by 29%
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New AWS research highlights potential for AI proficiency to boost Australian workers' salaries by 29%, with IT and business sectors standing to gain the most.
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Stake upgrades web platform with advanced investing tools
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Australian investment platform Stake has launched a new web platform with enhanced features. This platform provides investors with more sophisticated tools to manage their portfolios and make informed decisions.
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AI disruption leads as Quantum Computing gains momentum in ANZ
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) remains at the forefront of disruption, with a promising surge in Quantum Computing anticipated in Australia and New Zealand, according to research by global IT firm HCLTech.
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LiveRem introduces real-time salary benchmarking tool in NZ
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LiveRem launches innovative tool providing New Zealand firms with real-time salary benchmarking, levelling pay scales, filling knowledge gaps and aiding staff retention.
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Australian brands risk $74bn over poor out-of-hours service
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Australian businesses could lose $74bn due to poor out-of-hours customer service, according to a study by Qualtrics, citing growing consumer frustration with inadequate after-hours support.
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Kyocera Australia becomes second Platinum Partner of WatchGuard Technologies
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WatchGuard Technologies bolsters global partnership with Kyocera by designating Kyocera Australia as its second Platinum Partner, aiming to enhance customer security and digital services in Australia and New Zealand.
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Australian traditional PC market shrinks by nearly 10% in 2023
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A steep 9.8% contraction hit Australia's traditional PC market in 2023, amid inflation-related woes, impacting notably desktops and notebooks, IDC report reveals.
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Australia's smartphone market dips 6%, Apple & Google dominate
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Amid a 6% YoY dip in Australia's smartphone market, Apple and Google's new releases drive a QoQ rise of 14.2%, while the average selling price experiences a 7.1% surge.
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Victoria lags behind in tech workforce growth, risks AI challenges
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Despite a 2.8% rise in employment, Victoria lags behind in tech workforce expansion compared to the national growth of 6.7%.
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Elaine Stead joins Australian fund Main Sequence for deep tech investments
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Prominent investor Elaine Stead joins Australian deep tech fund Main Sequence, significantly bolstering its capabilities to transform research into solutions for global challenges.
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Netstar & HERE extend partnership for improved asset tracking
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Tech giants HERE Technologies and Netstar enhance strategic alliance, accelerating efficiency in asset management and navigation for commercial and heavy vehicles across the Australia-Asia-Pacific region.
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ASUS ROG Phone 8 series debuts in Australia & New Zealand
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ASUS unveils the all-new, redesigned ROG Phone 8 series in Australia and New Zealand that aims to redefine mobile gaming, boasting enhanced AI-powered features, high-performance components, and a design that combines sophistication and power.
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Confluent Cloud achieves 'Protected' level under Aussie IRAP assessment
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Data streaming firm Confluent's cloud service has achieved the 'Protected' level ranking under Australia's IRAP, bolstering data security and compliance for government agency users.
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Australia's information security spending forecast to exceed AUD $7.3bn in 2024
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Australia's spending on information security, spurred by increased cyberattacks and regulatory obligations, is expected to surge by 11.5%, with cloud security seeing the biggest growth, hitting AU$7.3bn in 2024, according to Gartner.
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Symbio unveils eSIM tech boosting Australia's MVNO market
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Symbio, a subsidiary of Aussie Broadband Group, shakes up Australia's MVNO market with its latest eSIM technology, offering faster and more eco-friendly mobile connectivity options.