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Snapchat enhances family safety with new location tools
Social Media

Snapchat enhances family safety with new location tools

Snapchat has introduced new location-sharing features in its Family Centre to boost safety and connectivity for families using the app.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 20th Nov 2024
Hands-on Review: Asus Expertbook P5 (P5405CSA-NZ0242) notebook
Microsoft Windows

Hands-on Review: Asus Expertbook P5 (P5405CSA-NZ0242) notebook

The Asus Expertbook P5 combines a robust design with powerful specs, featuring an Intel Core Ultra 258V processor and selling for AUD $2,799.

By Darren Price • 5 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024
CoinFlip Wallet launches in Australia & New Zealand
Crypto

CoinFlip Wallet launches in Australia & New Zealand

CoinFlip has launched its Wallet service in Australia and New Zealand, enhancing the ease of cryptocurrency transactions for users in the region.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024
Thryv unveils AI tool to streamline review responses
Customer Experience

Thryv unveils AI tool to streamline review responses

Thryv has launched AI Review Response, an innovative tool aimed at helping small businesses manage online reviews conveniently across multiple platforms.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024
BrightHR report shows rise in HR tech use in ANZ SME market
Digital Transformation

BrightHR report shows rise in HR tech use in ANZ SME market

A BrightHR report reveals increasing HR tech adoption among small businesses in Australia and New Zealand, with a 27.4% rise in recorded holiday days.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024
Transforming the classroom with collaboration technology
Unified Communications

Transforming the classroom with collaboration technology

Jason MacBride explores how innovative collaboration tech is reshaping hybrid learning in Australian education, enhancing student engagement and accessibility.

By Jason MacBride • 5 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024

Stories from Other Regions

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Decision Inc. acquires ProQuest to enhance AI & Salesforce
Digital Transformation

Decision Inc. acquires ProQuest to enhance AI & Salesforce

Decision Inc. has acquired ProQuest Consulting, enhancing its consultancy offerings and boosting its team in Australia to nearly 400 employees.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024
JLL secures significant plot for digital firm in Thailand
Investment

JLL secures significant plot for digital firm in Thailand

JLL Thailand has brokered a major real estate deal on Bangna-Trat Road, signalling the nation's evolving role as a digital infrastructure hub.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024
NSW launches pole-mounted chargers to boost EV adoption
Cartech

NSW launches pole-mounted chargers to boost EV adoption

An initiative by PLUS ES and AGL is set to enhance electric vehicle charging across New South Wales, launching 39 chargers in Sydney's inner west.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024
Australian fleets see benefits from GPS & EV adoption
Cartech

Australian fleets see benefits from GPS & EV adoption

A new report reveals that 75% of Australian fleets now use GPS tracking, with 67% reporting reduced costs and 21% lower fuel consumption.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024
Australians warned of Black Friday online shopping scams
Malware

Australians warned of Black Friday online shopping scams

Australians are being warned to stay vigilant as online shopping scams surge during Black Friday, with losses exceeding AUD $14.9 million this year.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024
Grapple surpasses AUD $500m in invoice processing milestone
Fintech

Grapple surpasses AUD $500m in invoice processing milestone

Grapple has surpassed AUD $500 million in processed invoices, reflecting a surge in demand for its financing solutions among Australian SMEs in 2024.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024
Youth Chat launches multilingual mental health support
Hyperscale

Youth Chat launches multilingual mental health support

Youth Chat has launched a multilingual mental health service for Australian youth, providing support in 135 languages via popular messaging platforms.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024
Cybersecurity tops concerns for Australian businesses
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Cybersecurity tops concerns for Australian businesses

A recent Vanta report reveals cybersecurity threats are the primary concern for 52% of Australian businesses, surpassing other significant risks.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024
Cyber incidents cost Australia AUD $4.26m per breach in 2024
Digital Transformation

Cyber incidents cost Australia AUD $4.26m per breach in 2024

Cyber incidents in Australia now average AUD $4.26 million per breach, a 27% rise since 2020, highlighting urgent cybersecurity needs.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024
AI skills gap threatens Australian job security, says Randstad
Generative AI

AI skills gap threatens Australian job security, says Randstad

A recent Randstad report reveals a generative AI skills gap in Australia, with only 36% of white-collar workers receiving training amidst 68% of firms using AI daily.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024
Employment Hero partners with Medibank & AHM for SMEs
Small Business

Employment Hero partners with Medibank & AHM for SMEs

Employment Hero has teamed up with Medibank and AHM to provide private health insurance discounts for over one million SME employees in Australia.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024