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Equinix signs first Asian Pacific renewable energy deal with TagEnergy
Hyperscale

Equinix signs first Asian Pacific renewable energy deal with TagEnergy

Equinix signs its first-ever Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) in the Asia-Pacific region with TagEnergy, marking a crucial step in expanding renewable energy.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Feb 2024
'ResumeLooters' cyber-attack disrupts 65 companies across Asia-Pacific
DevOps

'ResumeLooters' cyber-attack disrupts 65 companies across Asia-Pacific

'ResumeLooters' cybercrime campaign compromises 65 businesses in Asia-Pacific, exploiting weaknesses in job search and retail sites to steal and sell personal data of over 2 million individuals.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Feb 2024
HCLTech bags Top Employer title in 26 countries for 2024
Artificial Intelligence

HCLTech bags Top Employer title in 26 countries for 2024

Global tech firm HCLTech secures Top Employer status in 26 countries for 2024, lauded for outstanding HR practices.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Feb 2024
Australians set to embrace cloud; Verizon launches management platform
Verizon

Australians set to embrace cloud; Verizon launches management platform

Verizon Business launches a cloud management platform in response to over 50% of Australian organisations aiming to adopt cloud services within the next year, according to a recent report.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Feb 2024
TEMI & Workia push tech adoption in Australasian firms
Digital Transformation

TEMI & Workia push tech adoption in Australasian firms

Aiming to enhance Australia's technological competitiveness globally, The Employee Mobility Institute (TEMI) partners with Workia to foster adoption of new automation tech at local firms.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Feb 2024
Guardz expands cybersecurity services to Australia & New Zealand
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Guardz expands cybersecurity services to Australia & New Zealand

Cybersecurity firm Guardz has expanded into Australia and New Zealand to facilitate cybersecurity for small and medium-sized businesses via a partnership with cloud solution firm Manage Protect.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Feb 2024
Australian CFOs lacking trust in their own financial data
Generative AI

Australian CFOs lacking trust in their own financial data

New research uncovers lack of trust among 22% of Australian CFOs in their organisations' financial data, highlighting potential difficulties in decision-making.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 6th Feb 2024
Aussie consumers embrace instore tech but fret over data security
Data Protection

Aussie consumers embrace instore tech but fret over data security

Amidst pressures for digital integration in stores, 93% of Aussie consumers use in-store tech but 80% worry about data security, whilst 44% encounter technical issues, reveals a SOTI report.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 6th Feb 2024
Konica Minolta appoints Melissa Dempsey as new Chief Marketing Officer
Digital Transformation

Konica Minolta appoints Melissa Dempsey as new Chief Marketing Officer

Konica Minolta boosts its Australia and New Zealand divisions with the strategic appointment of tech industry veteran, Melissa Dempsey, as Chief Marketing Officer.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Tue, 6th Feb 2024
PMT Communications welcomes industry veterans as part of expansion
Unified Communications

PMT Communications welcomes industry veterans as part of expansion

PMT Communications, a subsidiary of PMT Security, enlists seasoned industrial veterans for its key executive roles, signalling its strategy towards comprehensive expansion.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Tue, 6th Feb 2024

Stories from Other Regions

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LexisNexis unveils Lexis+ AI to transform Australian legal sector
Digital Transformation

LexisNexis unveils Lexis+ AI to transform Australian legal sector

LexisNexis has launched Lexis+ AI, an artificial intelligence tool in Australia set to revolutionise the legal industry by improving efficiency and saving lawyers 11 hours a week.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Feb 2024
Lumify Learn launches Academic Accelerator to address IT skill gap in Australia
Information Communication & Technology

Lumify Learn launches Academic Accelerator to address IT skill gap in Australia

Lumify Learn launches Academic Accelerator to bridge Australia's IT skills gap, offering an alternative, flexible, and affordable path to a traditional higher education in ICT, amidst a shortage crisis.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Feb 2024
Amazon overtakes eBay as Australia's top marketplace
eCommerce

Amazon overtakes eBay as Australia's top marketplace

Amazon supersedes eBay as Australia's top marketplace, with 94% of Australians planning to continue online shopping in 2024.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Feb 2024
SmartSat funds $2.3m project for Australian in-orbit satellite servicing
Space

SmartSat funds $2.3m project for Australian in-orbit satellite servicing

Australia's space research centre, SmartSat, kicks off a cutting-edge $2.3m project to advance robotic satellite technologies for in-orbit repairs and upkeep.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Feb 2024
auDA Foundation awards 15 grants for digital inclusion projects
Unified Communications

auDA Foundation awards 15 grants for digital inclusion projects

The auDA Foundation issues 15 grants, each worth $40,000, for projects enhancing digital inclusion and innovation targeting various demographics, including rural communities, people with disabilities, and Indigenous Australians.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Feb 2024
Austroads spearheads digital identity initiative for driver licenses
Digital Signage

Austroads spearheads digital identity initiative for driver licenses

With over four million verifications a month, Austroads seeks to revolutionise digital identity in Australia by extending its expertise in digital driver licenses and digital photo ID credentials.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Feb 2024
Zadara completes IRAP process, expands availability in Australia
Storage

Zadara completes IRAP process, expands availability in Australia

Zadara, an international cloud service provider, completes Australia's Information Security Registered Assessors Program (IRAP), enhancing its expansion into the country.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 6th Feb 2024