Australian stories
A report reveals ongoing financial strain for Australians and New Zealanders, with rising living costs leaving nearly half feeling worse off than last year.
Atturra plans to acquire ComActivity for AUD $9 million, boosting its ERP solutions in the manufacturing sector across Australia and New Zealand.
IRIS Software Group has announced its acquisition of Dext Software to enhance bookkeeping automation and streamline accounting workflows.
Australia and New Zealand partners excel at the 2024 Geo & Global AWS Awards, with Versent, TechnologyOne, and Local Measure securing top honours.
Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison has hosted a SheHacks trip to Sydney, aiding five Indonesian women-led startups in connecting with global investors.
Hotel bookings for Christmas have surged, with a 43% increase in Germany and British travellers among the busiest, highlighting a global travel revival.
A recent Zscaler report reveals a 10% increase in cyberthreats via encrypted channels, now 87% of all attacks, with manufacturing most targeted.
Fresho has completed a Series B funding round, securing AUD $17 million to strengthen its AI capabilities and expand across multiple international markets.
Optus and NICE have launched a new contact centre system at Great Southern Bank, cutting customer wait times to just 30 seconds for 80% of calls.
Bitcoin has shattered the USD $100,000 barrier, reaching a market capitalisation of USD $2.03 trillion and joining the ranks of the world's top assets.
LearnUpon has appointed Fiona Sweeney as the new Director for the Asia-Pacific region, underscoring its commitment to enhancing market presence in Australia.
A global economic study warns that Generative AI could threaten up to AUD$35 billion in income for music and audiovisual creators by 2028.
Education Perfect's AI-feedback tool shows a 47% improvement in student performance across trials in over 100 Australian and New Zealand schools.
Zendesk has appointed Mitch Young as Senior Vice President for Asia Pacific, tasked with driving the company's growth in key markets like Australia and India.
Colt Technology Services plans a major network expansion in Sydney, integrating over 250 buildings and 20 data centres with connectivity up to 400Gbps.
The Canberra Innovation Network has boosted the Australian Capital Territory's economy, adding AUD $196 million to its Gross State Product in 2024.
Tech Ready Women launches its Investment Ready Program nationally, offering scholarships to 20 female startup founders to bridge funding gaps.
Newgen Software has teamed up with BankVic to elevate digital banking experiences, implementing the NewgenONE platform to enhance operational efficiency.
Australian innovators in AI and robotics will receive vital support with the launch of Propel-AIR, starting January 2025 to expedite development.
HPE celebrated its top Australian partners at an awards ceremony in Sydney, recognising their pivotal roles in advancing technology amid challenging times.
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