Australia (Australian) stories - Page 43
UK considers ban on under-16s using social media
Tue, 12th Nov 2024
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social media
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digital age
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legislation
Ministers in the UK are considering banning under-16s from social media as discussions grow on enhancing online safety for children.
Vectec & NetApp unite for Australian healthcare data
Mon, 11th Nov 2024
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digital transformation
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netapp
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data management
Vectec and NetApp have forged a strategic partnership to enhance data management solutions for Australia's healthcare sector, addressing modern technological demands.
NetApp appoints Jim Burke as ANZ Senior Sales Director
Mon, 11th Nov 2024
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netapp
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public sector
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leadership
NetApp has appointed Jim Burke as Senior Director of Enterprise Sales for Australia and New Zealand, leveraging over 25 years of tech experience.
Investor support for CEO pay reflects rise in engagement
Mon, 11th Nov 2024
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transparency
Support for say on pay proposals has surged to 91.5% among S&P 500 and Russell 3000 firms amid record high CEO pay, reaching USD $15.9 million.
SecurityHQ and Data#3 unite to strengthen cyber defences in Australia
Mon, 11th Nov 2024
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cloud security
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soc
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risk & compliance
SecurityHQ and Data3 have joined forces to enhance Australia’s cyber defences, unveiling a new Security Operations Centre in Brisbane.
Australia urged to recycle 13m unused phones for environment
Fri, 8th Nov 2024
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cleantech
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sustainability
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eco-friendly
As National Recycling Week unfolds, MobileMuster urges Australians to recycle 13 million unused phones, highlighting a lack of awareness among young people.
Illumio expands Enlighten Partner Programme for growth
Fri, 8th Nov 2024
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data protection
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ransomware
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cloud security
Illumio has expanded its Enlighten Partner Program, offering enhanced training and pricing to meet rising demand for Zero Trust Segmentation solutions.
Australia positioned for $18.8bn AI economy by 2035
Fri, 8th Nov 2024
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data analytics
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risk & compliance
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genai
A report from Microsoft and Mandala Partners reveals Australia could secure $18.8 billion in AI revenue by 2035, emphasising strategic investment and innovation.
Mastercard unveils biometric payment passkey service
Fri, 8th Nov 2024
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surveillance
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payment technologies
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cybersecurity
Mastercard has unveiled enhancements to its Payment Passkey Service, introducing biometric authentication to streamline secure online transactions.
Acronis honours top ANZ partners at 2024 awards ceremony
Thu, 7th Nov 2024
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digital transformation
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cybersecurity
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collaboration
Acronis celebrated 13 standout partners in Australia and New Zealand for their achievements in cybersecurity at the 2024 Partner Day Awards in Sydney.
AI integration to redefine Australian business by 2025
Thu, 7th Nov 2024
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cx
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martech
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ai
Zetaris forecasts 2025 as the year of 'Automation of Everything', urging Australian businesses to rethink strategies amid rising geopolitical uncertainties.
Canary Technology Solutions acquires Wyntec to expand reach
Thu, 7th Nov 2024
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m&a
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it support
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business transformation
Canary Technology Solutions has acquired Wyntec, aiming to boost its Managed IT Services and strengthen its presence in Queensland's market.
Australian firm DSI expands global cyber standard SMB1001
Thu, 7th Nov 2024
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cybersecurity
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smb
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market
Dynamic Standards International has announced its expansion into global markets with the SMB1001 standard to enhance cybersecurity for SMBs, starting 2025.
AI chatbots in Australia need human touch for empathy
Thu, 7th Nov 2024
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cx
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martech
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personalisation
Australian firms are increasingly using AI chatbots for customer service, but experts warn that technology lacks the emotional intelligence of human agents.
High unused leave adds pressure on Aussie workers, firms
Thu, 7th Nov 2024
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productivity
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millennials
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generation z
Recent data shows rising unused leave among Aussie workers, raising concerns for employee well-being and productivity, with over 13 million hours accrued.
Afterpay insights reveal early holiday shopping trends
Thu, 7th Nov 2024
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bnpl
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online shopping
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afterpay
Afterpay's Festive Insights report reveals a surge in early holiday shopping, with Australians averaging AUD $1,400 each and a 25% sales increase.
AI boosts job satisfaction & career growth, survey reveals
Thu, 7th Nov 2024
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partner programmes
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ai
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unisys
A survey by Unisys reveals that over 70% of workers in Australia, the US, UK, and Germany say AI has enhanced their job satisfaction and career growth.
Australian firms lag in AI data compliance, reports Vanta
Thu, 7th Nov 2024
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risk & compliance
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data privacy
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ai ethics & governance
Less than one in three Australian businesses comply with regulations regarding customer data use for AI training, Vanta's report reveals.
Fergus appoints new marketing & product division leads
Thu, 7th Nov 2024
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software development
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ux
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job moves
Fergus has appointed Christina Knock as Vice President of Marketing and Adam Maddox as Head of Product, effective November 2024, to enhance growth.
Exclusive: AWS’ sustainable cloud push drives 99% carbon footprint reduction for Aussie users
Thu, 7th Nov 2024
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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dei
Amazon Web Services is leading a sustainable cloud initiative that could help Australian businesses reduce their carbon footprints by up to 99%.