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The global impact of U.S. Trade Tariffs: Perspectives from key industries
Supply Chain

The global impact of U.S. Trade Tariffs: Perspectives from key industries

The Trump administration's 25% tariffs on aluminium and steel imports send shockwaves through global industries, intensifying costs and supply chain challenges.

By Daniel Kohut • 4 min read • Fri, 14th Feb 2025
Springboards launches AI tool for creative advertising
Unified Communications

Springboards launches AI tool for creative advertising

Springboards has launched its AI platform to support creative professionals in advertising, securing $5 million from Blackbird Ventures and backing from over 120 agencies.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Feb 2025
Romance scams reach six-year high, Moody's reports
Social Media

Romance scams reach six-year high, Moody's reports

Moody's highlights a six-year high in romance scams, unveiling 1,193 new entities globally in 2024, with the US leading at 38% of cases.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Feb 2025
US, UK, Aus impose sanctions on Russian host Zservers
Unified Communications

US, UK, Aus impose sanctions on Russian host Zservers

The US, UK, and Australia have imposed sanctions on Russian hosting provider Zservers, intensifying efforts to combat ransomware facilitated by the LockBit group.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Feb 2025
Oracle NetSuite unveils AI tools for Australia, NZ firms
Human Capital Management

Oracle NetSuite unveils AI tools for Australia, NZ firms

Oracle NetSuite has unveiled new generative AI features aimed at boosting operational efficiency for businesses across Australia and New Zealand.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 13th Feb 2025
Ericsson unveils Cradlepoint X20 5G Router for enterprises
Partner Programmes

Ericsson unveils Cradlepoint X20 5G Router for enterprises

Ericsson has unveiled the Cradlepoint X20 5G Router, aimed at enhancing enterprise connectivity with advanced features for small and medium businesses.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Feb 2025
Leveraging technology to stay ahead of rising payroll compliance penalties
Opinion

Leveraging technology to stay ahead of rising payroll compliance penalties

New wage laws in Australia criminalise intentional underpayment, leaving payroll teams facing stricter penalties and the need for advanced technology to ensure compliance.

By Nick Martin • 4 min read • Thu, 13th Feb 2025
HPE launches eight new ProLiant Gen12 servers with Xeon 6
Virtualisation

HPE launches eight new ProLiant Gen12 servers with Xeon 6

Hewlett Packard Enterprise has unveiled eight new HPE ProLiant Compute Gen12 servers, promising enhanced performance, security, and AI-driven automation for businesses.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Feb 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Australian stories

Telstra & CommBank extend partnership to combat fraud
Unified Communications

Telstra & CommBank extend partnership to combat fraud

Telstra and CommBank have announced an extension to their partnership, introducing new 'Fraud Indicator' technology to enhance fraud detection and protect against identity theft.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Feb 2025
UpCover raises $19 million to disrupt insurance market
Digital Transformation

UpCover raises $19 million to disrupt insurance market

UpCover has raised $19 million to expand its digital commercial insurance brokerage, aiming to disrupt Australia's $20 billion market.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Feb 2025
Concerns rise over digital ID storage on phones in the UK
Physical Security

Concerns rise over digital ID storage on phones in the UK

A Thales survey reveals that one-third of UK residents are storing official ID on their phones, raising alarms over potential identity fraud.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Feb 2025
Harrison.ai secures AUD $179m for global expansion
EduTech

Harrison.ai secures AUD $179m for global expansion

Harrison.ai has raised AUD $179 million in Series C funding, bolstering its AI-driven diagnostics expansion across global healthcare markets.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Feb 2025
Australia bans foreign AI, urges local tech investment
Data Protection

Australia bans foreign AI, urges local tech investment

The Australian government has banned foreign AI technology DeepSeek R1, escalating calls for increased investment in homegrown artificial intelligence capabilities.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 13th Feb 2025
AlayaCare launches AI-powered Client Intelligence Suite
Data Analytics

AlayaCare launches AI-powered Client Intelligence Suite

AlayaCare launches its Client Intelligence Suite in Australia, leveraging AI to predict risks in home care, enhancing service delivery amid sector changes.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Feb 2025
MongoDB expands operations with new office in Sydney
Digital Transformation

MongoDB expands operations with new office in Sydney

MongoDB has opened a new office in Sydney to boost its engineering and support operations in Australia, where it has seen significant growth and innovation.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Feb 2025
Global agritech innovators converge at Brisbane event
Agricultural Technology

Global agritech innovators converge at Brisbane event

Agritech startups from eight countries are converging in Brisbane for Agventure Downunder, aiming to connect innovative solutions with Australian agriculture.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Feb 2025
Crypto ETF growth & memecoin boom in early 2025
Crypto

Crypto ETF growth & memecoin boom in early 2025

The rise of Bitcoin ETFs marks a pivotal moment in the crypto market, with January's total capitalisation soaring to USD $3.76 trillion, says Binance Australia.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Feb 2025
Mark O'Donnell joins Discovery for SAP tech expansion
Customer Experience

Mark O'Donnell joins Discovery for SAP tech expansion

Discovery Consulting has appointed Mark O'Donnell to lead its expansion into SAP technology, enhancing its Qualtrics employee experience offerings.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Thu, 13th Feb 2025