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‘Extraordinary efforts’ needed to stem the tide of plastic pollution
Sustainability

‘Extraordinary efforts’ needed to stem the tide of plastic pollution

A global push to cut plastic pollution would need at least one billion volunteers just for clean-ups, researchers warn.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Oct 2020

Global Stories

Australian stories

How automation can future-proof businesses
IT Automation

How automation can future-proof businesses

Between 25-46% of job tasks in Australia could be automated by 2030, potentially boosting the economy and creating better jobs, says McKinsey.

By Stephen Darracott • 3 min read • Fri, 9th Oct 2020
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Tradify?
Customer Relationship Management

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Tradify?

Tradify CEO Michael Steckler discusses how the job management solution is streamlining processes for tradespeople in TechDay's latest IT Jam.

By Nick Forrester • 6 min read • Thu, 8th Oct 2020
M.Tech to distribute Securonix SIEM in ANZ
Security Information and Event Management

M.Tech to distribute Securonix SIEM in ANZ

The partnership adds to Securonix's investments in infrastructure and personnel in Asia-Pacific following 100% year over year revenue growth in the region.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 8th Oct 2020
How are industrial enterprises faring with the rise of cyber threats?
Manufacturing

How are industrial enterprises faring with the rise of cyber threats?

The majority of industrial enterprises have experienced an increase in cyber threats since the COVID-19 pandemic began, according to a report from Claroty.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Oct 2020
Fujitsu appoints Graeme Beardsell as new CEO for ANZ operations
Fujitsu

Fujitsu appoints Graeme Beardsell as new CEO for ANZ operations

Fujitsu appoints Graeme Beardsell as CEO of Fujitsu Australia and New Zealand, starting on November 5 this year.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Oct 2020
DataMesh tech cuts transaction costs with least cost routing
Marketing Technologies

DataMesh tech cuts transaction costs with least cost routing

DataMesh Group has developed a capability to automatically apply least cost routing technology to Australia's debit card payment system.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 6th Oct 2020
Accenture acquires SAP specialist provider Zag
Digital Transformation

Accenture acquires SAP specialist provider Zag

The acquisition of the Kiwi company was spurred by growing demand for SAP and cloud migration services across ANZ.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 6th Oct 2020
Quanton acquires Probity automation services division
Robotics

Quanton acquires Probity automation services division

Kiwi business process automation consultancy Quanton has acquired Probotics, a specialist automation services business.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 6th Oct 2020
Linkly signs multi-million dollar deal with Premier Technologies
Premier Technologies

Linkly signs multi-million dollar deal with Premier Technologies

Linkly inks multi-million deal with Premier Technologies, tripling its value and expanding its online payment capabilities amidst the eCommerce boom.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 5th Oct 2020
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is BPESA?
Data Protection

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is BPESA?

TechDay explores the growth opportunity for South Africa as big brands flock to the country for software development. #BPESA #offshoring.

By Nick Forrester • 5 min read • Fri, 2nd Oct 2020
Survival of the fittest – how an IT portfolio can be rationalised without losing traction
Virtualisation

Survival of the fittest – how an IT portfolio can be rationalised without losing traction

As tech budgets tighten in Australia and New Zealand, CIOs are turning to cloud and data virtualisation to rationalise IT portfolios and slash costs.

By Grant Christian • 4 min read • Fri, 2nd Oct 2020
Boomi named leader in Gartner 2020 Enterprise iPaaS Magic Quadrant
Platform-as-a-Service

Boomi named leader in Gartner 2020 Enterprise iPaaS Magic Quadrant

Boomi, a Dell Technologies company, has been recognized as a Leader in Gartner's 2020 Enterprise iPaaS Magic Quadrant for the seventh year in a row.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Oct 2020
Kiwi fintech firm Hnry launches in Australia
Fintech

Kiwi fintech firm Hnry launches in Australia

New Zealand fintech firm Hnry has expanded into Australia, offering its software to help freelancers manage financial admin.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Oct 2020
Jamf buys Melbourne-based patch management firm Mondada
Mobile Device Management

Jamf buys Melbourne-based patch management firm Mondada

Apple product management specialist, Jamf, has acquired Melbourne-based patch management firm Mondada. The deal is expected to close in Q4.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Oct 2020

Stories from Other Regions

Australian stories

Huawei launches 14in MateBook in Aus
Endpoint Protection

Huawei launches 14in MateBook in Aus

Powered by the 10th Generation Intel Core processor the MateBook 14 comes with up to 16 GB dual channel RAM and the NVIDIA GeForce MX 350 GPU.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 6th Oct 2020
Why Australia needs an SME cybersecurity ambassador
Phishing

Why Australia needs an SME cybersecurity ambassador

Australia's Cybersecurity Strategy 2020 aims to help small and medium enterprises (SMEs) improve their cybersecurity capabilities and awareness. .

By Mick Esber • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Oct 2020