Australia (Australian) stories - Page 24

Kristy Brown appointed as Fusion5 New Zealand CEO
Tue, 28th Jan 2025
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martech
Fusion5 has appointed Kristy Brown as CEO for its New Zealand operations, alongside Sven Martin, aiming to enhance growth and market focus in both countries.

How to avoid unintended complexity when streamlining operations with the cloud
Tue, 28th Jan 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
As Australian cloud spending surpasses AUD $23 billion, organisations struggle with complexity, risking costly missteps while seeking simpler operations.

Amber Technology partners with Rycote for ANZ distribution
Tue, 28th Jan 2025
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film
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broadcasting
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distributors
Amber Technology has partnered with Rycote to distribute its premium microphone windshields and suspension systems across Australia and New Zealand.

CISOs gain greater influence in corporate boardrooms
Mon, 27th Jan 2025
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genai
A global study reveals a significant shift in the role of Chief Information Security Officers, with 82% now reporting to CEOs and active in board meetings.

Expert insights on safeguarding data in a digital world
Mon, 27th Jan 2025
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mfa
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
As Data Privacy Day approaches, industry leaders stress the importance of robust measures to enhance data security amidst growing digital vulnerabilities.

Data Privacy Day highlights urgency for data control in ANZ
Mon, 27th Jan 2025
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encryption
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
As Data Privacy Day approaches, a new survey reveals 70% of Australians feel powerless over their data, highlighting urgent calls for enhanced data protection.

THE ICONIC partners with Google AI to transform shopping
Fri, 24th Jan 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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cx
THE ICONIC is teaming up with Google Cloud to revolutionise its online shopping, introducing advanced AI features for a more personalised customer experience.

Automation crucial in preventing IT outages in Australia
Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
A new report by PagerDuty reveals that 87% of Australian executives foresee major IT outages and stress the importance of automation to mitigate disruptions.

Aussies wary of friendships with their bosses, survey finds
Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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transparency
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millennials
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gen z
A recent survey reveals that 70% of Australians prefer keeping professional boundaries, with only 20% describing friendly ties with their bosses.

Australia leads world in domestic hotel bookings trend
Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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ecommerce
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airbnb
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siteminder
Australia is set to lead global hotel bookings in 2024, with 86% made by Australians, as direct website reservations hit an average of AUD $778.

Amazon & Temu rivalry heats up in Australian eCommerce
Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
The eCommerce landscape in Australia is set for upheaval as Amazon introduces its budget-focused Haul storefront to compete with Temu's swift rise.

From peak to planning: Setting up for success in 2025
Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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cx
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martech
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ecommerce
As Australian retailers reflect on the challenges of 2024, they must prepare strategic insights from the peak season to ensure success in 2025.

Credas sees 40% customer growth, plans 2025 expansion
Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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fintech
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digital identity
Credas Technologies in Cardiff has seen a remarkable 40% surge in its customer base, surpassing financial targets by 60% as it prepares for international growth.

Australia tackles e-waste with mobile phone recycling day
Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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recycling
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e-waste
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amta
Australia ranks as the fifth largest producer of electronic waste globally, prompting a campaign to recycle 24 million unused mobile phones this January.

Jaywing & InvoCare partner to boost digital services
Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
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digital transformation
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digital marketing
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digitisation
Jaywing has been appointed by InvoCare to enhance digital customer experiences across 60 brands in Australia, New Zealand, and Singapore.

Email attacks surge in APAC, phishing up by 30% in 2024
Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
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malware
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
New research from Abnormal Security highlights a 26.9% rise in advanced email attacks in the Asia-Pacific, with phishing emerging as the leading threat.

Caseware acquires Australian AI startup Extractly.ai
Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
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document management
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data analytics
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ecm
Caseware has acquired Australian AI startup Extractly.ai, known for its intelligent document processing, enhancing its presence in the audit technology sector.

Konica Minolta wins Keypoint Intelligence awards for A3 MFPs
Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
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document management
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digital transformation
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ecm
Konica Minolta has been lauded by Keypoint Intelligence with five awards, including the coveted 2025 A3 Line of the Year for its innovative multifunctional print devices.

Blue Connections IT earns prestigious ISO 27001:2022 status
Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
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data protection
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dr
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supply chain & logistics
Blue Connections IT has achieved ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification, highlighting its commitment to robust information security practices and resilience amid evolving threats.

Australian SMEs struggle with cash flow & profits drop
Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
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cba
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sme
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cash flow
A CommBank survey reveals almost 80% of Australian small to medium businesses struggled with cash flow last year, prompting various strategies for relief.