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Wellington council steps in to support businesses
Hybrid & Remote Work

Wellington council steps in to support businesses

Retail and hospitality firms in Wellington will get relief from fees, parking charges and rates as the city seeks to cushion Omicron losses.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 24th Feb 2022
Construction left in the dark amid supply chain risks
Digital Transformation

Construction left in the dark amid supply chain risks

Most construction firms cannot see third-party risks clearly, leaving projects exposed to delays, cost blowouts and compliance failures.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Thu, 17th Feb 2022
What of the workforce as borders re-open?
Hybrid & Remote Work

What of the workforce as borders re-open?

Employers face fresh staffing risks as phased border openings may speed departures and delay the return of skilled migrants.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 13th Feb 2022

Global Stories

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The fintech fraud epidemic: Banks aren't getting worse, fraudsters are just getting better
Fintech

The fintech fraud epidemic: Banks aren't getting worse, fraudsters are just getting better

Fintech fraud is on the rise, exacerbated by the global pandemic. Traditional fraud prevention methods are no longer effective.

By Contributor • 4 min read • Fri, 4th Mar 2022
Adapting & diversifying to take advantage of the recovery
Manufacturing

Adapting & diversifying to take advantage of the recovery

COVID-19 has forced manufacturing and distribution companies to diversify and invest in new markets and innovations to survive and thrive.

By Sanjay Galal • 5 min read • Thu, 3rd Mar 2022
Why employees never want to give up remote work
Hybrid & Remote Work

Why employees never want to give up remote work

While there is some desire to return to the office, most employees want to continue working from in some capacity, according to a recent report.

By Brad Hill • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Mar 2022
Customers leaving in droves, companies struggle to rebound
Data Analytics

Customers leaving in droves, companies struggle to rebound

Australian customers are leaving at extraordinary rates and most companies are ill-prepared to counter this trend in the rebound from the pandemic.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 2nd Mar 2022
Hospitality sector uses cloud-based analytics as it roars back to life
Data Analytics

Hospitality sector uses cloud-based analytics as it roars back to life

Cloud-based system, hospoIQ, offers business intelligence for the hospitality sector in New Zealand and Australia.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 4 min read • Tue, 1st Mar 2022
Ransomware attacks double in 2021, rise 93% - report
Malware

Ransomware attacks double in 2021, rise 93% - report

The findings build upon a gradual but noticeable rise in ransomware attacks since the COVID-19 pandemic began.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Feb 2022
Financial pressures drive construction tech growth as the industry seeks solutions
Supply Chain

Financial pressures drive construction tech growth as the industry seeks solutions

Payapps has found increased adoption of digital technology is unlocking industry payment blocks, despite COVID-19 continuing to disrupt the supply chain.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Feb 2022
2022: A year of deep suspicion and stronger access controls
Malware

2022: A year of deep suspicion and stronger access controls

COVID-19-induced supply chain disruptions have increased cyber risk. The solution? Embrace a zero trust approach, says Delinea APAC VP Wahab Yusoff.

By Wahab Yusoff • 5 min read • Mon, 21st Feb 2022
Metaverse pushes extended reality market spend to $4.84 billion
Digital Transformation

Metaverse pushes extended reality market spend to $4.84 billion

The COVID-19 pandemic quickened the pace of digital transformation, placing technologies at the very centre of how people live and work.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 18th Feb 2022
JobAdder reveals how COVID-19 has impacted recruitment
Jobs

JobAdder reveals how COVID-19 has impacted recruitment

Job growth in Australia experienced a slight decline in Q4 2021 as the Omicron variant spread, according to the 2021 JobAdder Global Industry Report.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Thu, 17th Feb 2022
Study shows Australians prioritise protection over convenience
Gaming

Study shows Australians prioritise protection over convenience

A recent study by McAfee has identified the shifts in needs, attitudes, and actions that will impact Australia in 2022.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 5 min read • Wed, 16th Feb 2022
How franchisees can benefit from card-linked, frictionless rewards programs
Customer Experience

How franchisees can benefit from card-linked, frictionless rewards programs

Franchise owners are re-evaluating business priorities and making renewed commitments to improving customer experience due to the fallout of COVID-19.

By Cary Lockwood • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Feb 2022
The coaching platform that's worked with Coca Cola, Lacoste and European Bank acquires Klaiton
Digital Transformation

The coaching platform that's worked with Coca Cola, Lacoste and European Bank acquires Klaiton

CoachHub has acquired the coaching division of market leader Klaiton, consolidating its position in digital coaching.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Feb 2022
Edge AI adoption to explode in 2022 - ABI Research
Unified Communications

Edge AI adoption to explode in 2022 - ABI Research

The COVID-19 pandemic quickened the pace of digital transformation, placing technologies at the very centre of how people live and work, ABI Research states.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Feb 2022

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