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Only 10% of Asian businesses ready for personalised growth

A mere 10% of businesses in key Asian markets are ready to adopt experience-orchestrated models, highlighting significant data management challenges.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Nov 2024

Payment Technologies

Aussie online shoppers face fraud risks amid festive sales

As the festive season approaches, PayPal reveals 91% of Australians plan to shop online, but warns of rising fraud risks costing over AUD $500,000 last year.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Nov 2024

Generative AI

Generative AI boosts productivity in ANZ workplaces

A new study reveals that generative AI is enhancing productivity in Australian and New Zealand workplaces, with many saving over two hours daily.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Nov 2024

Generative AI

Fivecast wins National Exporter Award for technology

Fivecast has clinched the National Australian Exporter Award for Advanced Technologies, marking a notable second win at the 62nd Australian Export Awards.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Nov 2024

Digital Transformation

Appian celebrates winners of 2024 APJ Partner Awards

Appian announced its 2024 Asia-Pacific and Japan Partner Awards, celebrating partners for their notable customer engagement and innovation across the region.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 28th Nov 2024

Firewalls

PMT Security unveils new division for data centre solutions

PMT Security has launched a new division in Melbourne to deliver comprehensive security solutions for data centres and critical infrastructure in Australia.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Nov 2024

Exclusive: HP's Rachael Williams on why diversity in tech leadership matters

Rachael Williams of HP highlights the critical need for diversity in tech leadership, urging bold action for better business outcomes and innovation.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 28th Nov 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Australian stories

Customer Relationship Management

Commonwealth Bank uses AI to enhance customer service

Commonwealth Bank of Australia is leveraging AI to improve customer service, reducing scam losses by 50%, fraud by 30%, and call wait times by 40%.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 29th Nov 2024

Unified Communications

Gratifii & Fastter launch mobile plans as rewards

Fastter has partnered with Gratifii to launch 'Member's Mobile' plans, aimed at delivering savings to 23 million users across Australia.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Fri, 29th Nov 2024

Digital Transformation

Progress unveils Sitefinity with Next.js support & Gen AI

Progress unveils enhancements to its Sitefinity platform, adding native support for Next.js and Gen AI-powered workflows for faster digital experience delivery.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Nov 2024

EduTech

Canary Technology acquires Layer 8 Security to expand

Canary Technology Solutions has acquired Layer 8 Security, enhancing its cybersecurity offerings and promising a comprehensive approach to digital protection.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Nov 2024

Small Business

Australian SMBs set to face rising challenges in 2025

Australian small businesses are set to face significant challenges in 2025, grappling with rising costs, competition, and inadequate government support.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Nov 2024

Cartech

Moomoo Australia partners with GraniteShares for exclusive ETFs

Moomoo Australia has partnered exclusively with GraniteShares to improve access to specialist ETFs, enhancing investment opportunities for Australian investors.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 28th Nov 2024

Unified Communications

Exclusive: How Aus3C is strengthening data security through new framework initiative

The Australian Cyber Collaboration Centre is launching a Voluntary Data Classification Framework to bolster cybersecurity and assist businesses, especially SMEs.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 28th Nov 2024

Data Privacy

SafeWatch wins four awards for mental wellness innovation

SafeWatch, an Australian mental wellness platform, recently clinched four awards, lauded for its innovative community-focused approach to digital mental health.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Nov 2024

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Cyber Security Act passed into law

Australia's Parliament has passed the Cyber Security Act, mandating businesses to report ransomware payments within 72 hours to bolster national security.

By Dan Pearce • 5 min read • Thu, 28th Nov 2024

Data Protection

Why safeguarding children's data is essential in the digital age

With children increasingly at risk online, Australia's updated Privacy Act aims to strengthen protections for their data in a rapidly changing digital landscape.

By Alyssa Blackburn • 4 min read • Thu, 28th Nov 2024