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Take2 helps parolees & ex-offenders enter tech industry
Financial Systems

Take2 helps parolees & ex-offenders enter tech industry

New Zealand-based Take2 empowers parolees and ex-offenders by teaching web coding and software development, securing an 88% employment success rate within six months.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Aug 2024

Global Stories

Australian stories

Optus saves Australians USD $250 million with Call Stop feature
Phishing

Optus saves Australians USD $250 million with Call Stop feature

Optus's Call Stop saved Australians an estimated USD $250 million from scams, blocking 23 million calls and 36 million SMS last quarter in a major anti-fraud initiative.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 28th Aug 2024
Nuix to explore ethical AI at 2024 conference series
Human Capital Management

Nuix to explore ethical AI at 2024 conference series

Nuix is set to host its second XLR8 conference, exploring the intersection of AI and humanity, with speakers like Brendan Dowling discussing ethical AI practices.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Wed, 28th Aug 2024
Titans of Tech - Pieter Danhieux of Secure Code Warrior
Breach Prevention

Titans of Tech - Pieter Danhieux of Secure Code Warrior

Pieter Danhieux, CEO of Secure Code Warrior, transformed his passion for cybersecurity into a global mission, reshaping secure coding for 600+ clients worldwide.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 27th Aug 2024
Exclusive: Elastic warns Australia is falling behind in Gen AI adoption
Data Analytics

Exclusive: Elastic warns Australia is falling behind in Gen AI adoption

Australia lags in generative AI adoption, risking a competitive edge as only 42% of companies embrace the tech compared to 81% in India.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Tue, 27th Aug 2024
Dreame Technology enters New Zealand market with X40 Ultra
JB Hi-Fi

Dreame Technology enters New Zealand market with X40 Ultra

Dreame Technology makes its debut in New Zealand, launching the X40 Ultra robotic vacuum across 17 JB Hi-Fi stores in September 2024.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Mon, 26th Aug 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Australian stories

AWS & AEP partner to build world's largest epilepsy dataset
Encryption

AWS & AEP partner to build world's largest epilepsy dataset

Amazon Web Services partners with the Australian Epilepsy Project to create the world's largest connected epilepsy dataset, leveraging AI for enhanced patient care.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 28th Aug 2024
Three steps to secure compliance with Australia's new technology asset stocktake requirements
Supply Chain

Three steps to secure compliance with Australia's new technology asset stocktake requirements

Australia's new PSPF Direction 002-2024 mandates government entities and suppliers to complete technology asset stocktakes by June 2025 to bolster cybersecurity.

By Zak Menegazzi • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Aug 2024
AI automation: Does it automatically mean job cuts in mining?
AIOps

AI automation: Does it automatically mean job cuts in mining?

As AI transforms Australia's mining sector, fears of job cuts loom. But Orange Business argues that AI can enhance safety, efficiency, and job security.

By Andrew Borthwick • 4 min read • Tue, 27th Aug 2024
Splend named one of Australia's Best Places to Work for 2024
Cartech

Splend named one of Australia's Best Places to Work for 2024

Splend, Australia's largest electric vehicle fleet operator, is named among the Best Places to Work for 2024, emphasising employee satisfaction and sustainability.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 27th Aug 2024
Audacity Australia partners with Soundtrack for business music
Customer Experience

Audacity Australia partners with Soundtrack for business music

Audacity Australia partners with Soundtrack Your Brand to revolutionise audio-visual solutions for Australian businesses, enhancing customer experiences across various sectors.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 27th Aug 2024
Orro & Juniper introduce cloud NAC service in Australia
Firewalls

Orro & Juniper introduce cloud NAC service in Australia

Orro, partnering with Juniper, launches Cloud Network Access Control to simplify user authentication and streamline policy management for existing infrastructure.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Tue, 27th Aug 2024
Inspiring women in cybersecurity through creativity and inclusivity
EduTech

Inspiring women in cybersecurity through creativity and inclusivity

Immersive cybersecurity experiences and inclusive hiring practices are key to attracting more women into the cyber sector, fostering creativity and diversity.

By Joanne Wong • 5 min read • Tue, 27th Aug 2024
Perceptive partners with Qualtrics for enhanced client insights
Customer Experience

Perceptive partners with Qualtrics for enhanced client insights

Perceptive partners with Qualtrics to enhance its market research and experience management services, promising significant benefits for over 150 clients.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Tue, 27th Aug 2024
The Right to Disconnect: balancing work-life in Australia
Work-life balance

The Right to Disconnect: balancing work-life in Australia

Australia's Right to Disconnect bill comes into effect, aiming to protect work-life balance by allowing employees to disengage from work communications outside official hours.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 26th Aug 2024
Raji Haththotuwegama joins Canon as Head of Data & AI
Data Science

Raji Haththotuwegama joins Canon as Head of Data & AI

Raji Haththotuwegama joins Canon Business Services Australia as the new Head of Data and AI, aiming to drive business outcomes and value realisation through advanced technologies.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Mon, 26th Aug 2024
MyState Bank modernises digital banking with Backbase platform
Crypto

MyState Bank modernises digital banking with Backbase platform

MyState Bank launches a new digital banking platform, developed by Backbase, enhancing personal finance management and security features, to fuel growth.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Aug 2024