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IKEA Australia now accepts Afterpay for in-store & online
Customer Experience

IKEA Australia now accepts Afterpay for in-store & online

IKEA Australia is now accepting Afterpay for in-store and online purchases, allowing customers to make four interest-free payments on their shopping.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 15th Nov 2024
New Retail Score Index launched for Australian market
Data Analytics

New Retail Score Index launched for Australian market

The Retail Score has unveiled a new Performance and Benchmark data service for Australia's retail sector, attracting over 100 brands and 3,500 locations.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 15th Nov 2024
Cisco launches new smart Wi-Fi 7 access points for businesses
Network Infrastructure

Cisco launches new smart Wi-Fi 7 access points for businesses

Cisco has launched its new Wi-Fi 7 access points, promising to enhance connectivity and security for workplaces facing increasing network demands.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Nov 2024
HMC Capital acquires iseek platform for AUD $400 million
Hyperscale

HMC Capital acquires iseek platform for AUD $400 million

HMC Capital has acquired data centre platform iseek for AUD $400 million, enhancing its strategy to launch a Global Digital Infrastructure Platform.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Nov 2024
Exclusive: Zoho's AI Director discusses right-sizing AI for business needs
Digital Transformation

Exclusive: Zoho's AI Director discusses right-sizing AI for business needs

Zoho's AI Director emphasises the need for tailored AI solutions to enhance business workflows, highlighting the company's commitment to operational independence.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Fri, 15th Nov 2024
AI in marketing: Infosys study finds value realisation gap
Digital Transformation

AI in marketing: Infosys study finds value realisation gap

A new report reveals that while 73% of enterprises utilise AI in marketing, only 52% see significant business value from these initiatives.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Nov 2024
Trump victory boosts trading activity on Tiger Trade platform
Fintech

Trump victory boosts trading activity on Tiger Trade platform

Donald Trump's election victory has sparked a trading frenzy across Asia-Pacific markets, with volumes on Tiger Trade soaring by up to 96%.

By Imee Dequito • 4 min read • Thu, 14th Nov 2024
Social media ban to put TikTok security concerns under microscope
Data Privacy

Social media ban to put TikTok security concerns under microscope

As Australia moves to ban social media for under-16s, TikTok faces intensified scrutiny over its security practices and controversial data collection methods.

By Dr Martin J. Kraemer • 4 min read • Thu, 14th Nov 2024
Australia-NZ space research to boost land management
Clean technologies

Australia-NZ space research to boost land management

The New Zealand Space Agency and SmartSat CRC unveil four new space research projects to boost environmental and agricultural management across both nations.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Nov 2024
Contact centres in 2025: Balancing AI with human empathy
Unified Communications

Contact centres in 2025: Balancing AI with human empathy

The contact centre industry is poised for transformation in 2025, with a predicted rise in demand for human interaction as consumer preferences shift.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 14th Nov 2024
Australia, NZ retail workers voice need for security technologies to feel safe
Motorola Solutions

Australia, NZ retail workers voice need for security technologies to feel safe

Ahead of the holiday shopping rush, a report reveals one in three retail workers in Australia and New Zealand feel unsafe due to rising crime and understaffing.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 13th Nov 2024

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Australian firms lagging in AI readiness, says Cisco report
Data Analytics

Australian firms lagging in AI readiness, says Cisco report

A report from Cisco reveals that only 4% of Australian businesses are fully prepared to harness AI, highlighting urgent challenges in readiness.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Nov 2024
GumGum appoints Matt Coote as Country Manager for Australia
Marketing Technologies

GumGum appoints Matt Coote as Country Manager for Australia

GumGum has appointed Matt Coote as Country Manager for Australia, tasked with boosting revenue and enhancing market presence in the digital advertising sector.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Nov 2024
Guarding against ransomware in the midgame
Malware

Guarding against ransomware in the midgame

Ransomware tactics have evolved significantly, prompting Australian organisations to focus on midgame detection to counteract increasing cyber threats.

By Simon Howe • 4 min read • Thu, 14th Nov 2024
Australian telecom complaints reach record low levels
Unified Communications

Australian telecom complaints reach record low levels

Complaints to Australian telecoms have plummeted to record lows, averaging just 2.7 per 10,000 services, signalling improved customer satisfaction.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Thu, 14th Nov 2024
Australians overpay for internet speeds, says SpinTel study
Unified Communications

Australians overpay for internet speeds, says SpinTel study

A recent SpinTel study reveals that 70% of Australians are hesitant to choose slower internet speeds, potentially forfeiting savings on their plans.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Nov 2024
Australian firms to boost IT investment in sustainability efforts
Power / Energy

Australian firms to boost IT investment in sustainability efforts

IBM's 2024 State of Sustainability Readiness Report reveals 93% of Australian business leaders plan to increase IT investments in sustainability efforts.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Nov 2024