Australia (Australian) stories - Page 31

Australia's Black Friday has transformed into 'Black November', with a 15% increase in spending, reflecting a shift in consumer habits and enhanced retail strategies.

A report reveals ongoing financial strain for Australians and New Zealanders, with rising living costs leaving nearly half feeling worse off than last year.

Atturra plans to acquire ComActivity for AUD $9 million, boosting its ERP solutions in the manufacturing sector across Australia and New Zealand.

IRIS Software Group has announced its acquisition of Dext Software to enhance bookkeeping automation and streamline accounting workflows.

Australia and New Zealand partners excel at the 2024 Geo & Global AWS Awards, with Versent, TechnologyOne, and Local Measure securing top honours.

A recent Zscaler report reveals a 10% increase in cyberthreats via encrypted channels, now 87% of all attacks, with manufacturing most targeted.

Fresho has completed a Series B funding round, securing AUD $17 million to strengthen its AI capabilities and expand across multiple international markets.

Colt Technology Services plans a major network expansion in Sydney, integrating over 250 buildings and 20 data centres with connectivity up to 400Gbps.

The Canberra Innovation Network has boosted the Australian Capital Territory's economy, adding AUD $196 million to its Gross State Product in 2024.

Optus and NICE have launched a new contact centre system at Great Southern Bank, cutting customer wait times to just 30 seconds for 80% of calls.

LearnUpon has appointed Fiona Sweeney as the new Director for the Asia-Pacific region, underscoring its commitment to enhancing market presence in Australia.

Tech Ready Women launches its Investment Ready Program nationally, offering scholarships to 20 female startup founders to bridge funding gaps.

A global economic study warns that Generative AI could threaten up to AUD$35 billion in income for music and audiovisual creators by 2028.

Newgen Software has teamed up with BankVic to elevate digital banking experiences, implementing the NewgenONE platform to enhance operational efficiency.

Education Perfect's AI-feedback tool shows a 47% improvement in student performance across trials in over 100 Australian and New Zealand schools.

HPE celebrated its top Australian partners at an awards ceremony in Sydney, recognising their pivotal roles in advancing technology amid challenging times.

Zendesk has appointed Mitch Young as Senior Vice President for Asia Pacific, tasked with driving the company's growth in key markets like Australia and India.

StackAdapt has appointed Alessandra Alessio as Director of Marketing for the APAC region, aiming to boost brand presence and growth initiatives.

Gallagher Security has announced new appointments to its Australian Sales Team, highlighting growth as it welcomes key talents across the region.

Genetec's 2025 State of the Physical Security Report reveals a shift towards hybrid cloud strategies in Australia and New Zealand, with 38% of firms favouring this approach.