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Developer on track to build $5b Smart City
Smart Cities

Developer on track to build $5b Smart City

More than 35 companies have joined planning for the project, which aims to make Western Sydney’s 280-hectare site a testbed for autonomous vehicles.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Apr 2019

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How ERP is transforming the pool and spa services industry
Fintech

How ERP is transforming the pool and spa services industry

Poolwerx, the world's top pool and spa service company, leverages ERP solutions to unify operations and fuel rapid expansion across three continents.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Apr 2019
AU Budget 2019: Tech panel discuss its merits and shortcomings
Storage

AU Budget 2019: Tech panel discuss its merits and shortcomings

Experts from the IT and tech industries share their disappointments and satisfaction on what the budget could mean for the sector in Australia.

By Ashton Young • 5 min read • Wed, 3rd Apr 2019
Organisations putting stronger focus on data encryption – report
Private Cloud

Organisations putting stronger focus on data encryption – report

Cloud data protection requirements continue to drive encryption use, with encryption across both public and private cloud use cases growing over 2018 levels.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 2nd Apr 2019
Palo Alto Networks reiterates the importance of education in cybersecurity
Firewalls

Palo Alto Networks reiterates the importance of education in cybersecurity

Human error remains a major cause of cyber breaches, says Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC).

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd Apr 2019
Sophos welcomes John Donovan as ANZ managing director
Virtualisation

Sophos welcomes John Donovan as ANZ managing director

Donovan will be based in Sydney. He brings more than 30 years' experience in IT to Sophos, including roles at Symantec, as well as VMware and ForgeRock.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd Apr 2019
How Civica aims to extend government mobile working options
Data Analytics

How Civica aims to extend government mobile working options

Civica expands its portfolio by acquiring software solutions company Asset Edge, enhancing its offerings for local and state governments.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd Apr 2019
89% of Australian businesses breached last year – Carbon Black
Malware

89% of Australian businesses breached last year – Carbon Black

A new study by Carbon Black reveals 89% of Australian businesses faced security breaches last year, with an average of 4.28 breaches each.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd Apr 2019
Worldpay makes next moves for ANZ expansion
Marketing Technologies

Worldpay makes next moves for ANZ expansion

Worldpay to boost its presence in Australasia with new offices in Melbourne and Sydney, and a domestic card payment licence in New Zealand for 2019.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Apr 2019
Australian citizens aren't sold on a data-powered economy
Data Analytics

Australian citizens aren't sold on a data-powered economy

Australians doubt the government's handling of data, with a poll revealing only 29.3% trust in its responsible use. Serious work needed to shift perceptions.

By Nigel Mendonca • 5 min read • Mon, 1st Apr 2019
How Mitsubishi Australia aim to build better customer relationships
Customer Relationship Management

How Mitsubishi Australia aim to build better customer relationships

Mitsubishi Motors Australia has chosen QPC's Genesys PureCloud to enhance their customer service capabilities.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 1st Apr 2019
Lenovo's data centre arm now official with Dicker Data NZ
Network Infrastructure

Lenovo's data centre arm now official with Dicker Data NZ

Dicker Data has laid claim to an exclusive agreement with Lenovo's Data Center Group and its entire range of solutions.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Mon, 1st Apr 2019

Stories from Other Regions

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Microsoft & Data#3 give at-risk youth a helping hand
Unified Communications

Microsoft & Data#3 give at-risk youth a helping hand

Microsoft and Data#3 have teamed up with Melbourne City Mission to provide at-risk youth with cutting-edge tech training and employment-ready skills.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Apr 2019
Loki registers as the first Australian not-for-profit privacy firm
Encryption

Loki registers as the first Australian not-for-profit privacy firm

Australia's Loki Foundation, now ACNC-registered, aims to boost privacy with decentralised tools amidst new encryption laws and rising privacy concerns.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 4th Apr 2019
ACS says Federal Budget is promising, but still lacking
IT Industry

ACS says Federal Budget is promising, but still lacking

Following the announcement of Australia's 2019 Federal Budget, as you would expect there have been mixed reactions, but ACS says there is progress.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Apr 2019
NTT joins DiData in partnership with Aus universities
Health Technologies

NTT joins DiData in partnership with Aus universities

This joint-vision partnership is the first time NTT has entered into an agreement of this nature with research institutions outside of Japan.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Apr 2019
Gender gap in AU's STEM workforce obstructing national prosperity
Workforce Technology

Gender gap in AU's STEM workforce obstructing national prosperity

New research reveals Australia has not yet made the systemic changes required to achieve diversity in STEM, threatening the nation's prosperity.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Apr 2019