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Australian brands risk $74bn over poor out-of-hours service
Unified Communications

Australian brands risk $74bn over poor out-of-hours service

Australian businesses could lose $74bn due to poor out-of-hours customer service, according to a study by Qualtrics, citing growing consumer frustration with inadequate after-hours support.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Mar 2024
Australian traditional PC market shrinks by nearly 10% in 2023
PC Hardware

Australian traditional PC market shrinks by nearly 10% in 2023

A steep 9.8% contraction hit Australia's traditional PC market in 2023, amid inflation-related woes, impacting notably desktops and notebooks, IDC report reveals.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Wed, 20th Mar 2024
Australia's smartphone market dips 6%, Apple & Google dominate
Lenovo

Australia's smartphone market dips 6%, Apple & Google dominate

Amid a 6% YoY dip in Australia's smartphone market, Apple and Google's new releases drive a QoQ rise of 14.2%, while the average selling price experiences a 7.1% surge.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Wed, 20th Mar 2024
Victoria lags behind in tech workforce growth, risks AI challenges
Robotics

Victoria lags behind in tech workforce growth, risks AI challenges

Despite a 2.8% rise in employment, Victoria lags behind in tech workforce expansion compared to the national growth of 6.7%.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Mar 2024
Elaine Stead joins Australian fund Main Sequence for deep tech investments
Health Technologies

Elaine Stead joins Australian fund Main Sequence for deep tech investments

Prominent investor Elaine Stead joins Australian deep tech fund Main Sequence, significantly bolstering its capabilities to transform research into solutions for global challenges.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 20th Mar 2024
Confluent Cloud achieves 'Protected' level under Aussie IRAP assessment
Hyperscale

Confluent Cloud achieves 'Protected' level under Aussie IRAP assessment

Data streaming firm Confluent's cloud service has achieved the 'Protected' level ranking under Australia's IRAP, bolstering data security and compliance for government agency users.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Mar 2024
Macquarie University pioneers use of TechnologyOne's SaaS Solution
Software-as-a-Service

Macquarie University pioneers use of TechnologyOne's SaaS Solution

Macquarie University is the first in Australia to successfully transition to TechnologyOne's SaaS Timetabling and Scheduling solution, modernising its operational management to enhance student services.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Mar 2024
Australia's information security spending forecast to exceed AUD $7.3bn in 2024
Data Protection

Australia's information security spending forecast to exceed AUD $7.3bn in 2024

Australia's spending on information security, spurred by increased cyberattacks and regulatory obligations, is expected to surge by 11.5%, with cloud security seeing the biggest growth, hitting AU$7.3bn in 2024, according to Gartner.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Mar 2024
An opportunity for unforgettable fan experiences in Australia
Wireless Networks

An opportunity for unforgettable fan experiences in Australia

Emerging digital technologies and connectivity hold potential to revolutionise fan experiences and generate new revenue streams for venue owners in Australia.

By Nick Gurney • 5 min read • Tue, 19th Mar 2024
Symbio unveils eSIM tech boosting Australia's MVNO market
Unified Communications

Symbio unveils eSIM tech boosting Australia's MVNO market

Symbio, a subsidiary of Aussie Broadband Group, shakes up Australia's MVNO market with its latest eSIM technology, offering faster and more eco-friendly mobile connectivity options.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Mar 2024
Adobe CJA secures IRAP assessment for personalised digital services
Data Protection

Adobe CJA secures IRAP assessment for personalised digital services

Adobe's Customer Journey Analytics solution, designed to enhance personalized digital experiences, receives PROTECTED-level assessment from Infosec Registered Assessors Program, meeting control requirements for use by Australian government agencies.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 18th Mar 2024
Tangerine Telecom innovates to lessen monthly mobile expenses
Unified Communications

Tangerine Telecom innovates to lessen monthly mobile expenses

Tangerine Telecom fights rising telecom costs with innovative mobile billing solutions, offering plans focused on affordability, flexibility, and value for customers' evolving needs.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 18th Mar 2024

Global Stories

Australian stories

AI disruption leads as Quantum Computing gains momentum in ANZ
Digital Transformation

AI disruption leads as Quantum Computing gains momentum in ANZ

Artificial Intelligence (AI) remains at the forefront of disruption, with a promising surge in Quantum Computing anticipated in Australia and New Zealand, according to research by global IT firm HCLTech.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Mar 2024
Kyocera Australia becomes second Platinum Partner of WatchGuard Technologies
Firewalls

Kyocera Australia becomes second Platinum Partner of WatchGuard Technologies

WatchGuard Technologies bolsters global partnership with Kyocera by designating Kyocera Australia as its second Platinum Partner, aiming to enhance customer security and digital services in Australia and New Zealand.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Mar 2024
Netstar & HERE extend partnership for improved asset tracking
Digital Transformation

Netstar & HERE extend partnership for improved asset tracking

Tech giants HERE Technologies and Netstar enhance strategic alliance, accelerating efficiency in asset management and navigation for commercial and heavy vehicles across the Australia-Asia-Pacific region.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Mar 2024
ASUS ROG Phone 8 series debuts in Australia & New Zealand
Gaming

ASUS ROG Phone 8 series debuts in Australia & New Zealand

ASUS unveils the all-new, redesigned ROG Phone 8 series in Australia and New Zealand that aims to redefine mobile gaming, boasting enhanced AI-powered features, high-performance components, and a design that combines sophistication and power.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Mar 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Australian stories

Pressure mounting to ban engineered stone
Regulation

Pressure mounting to ban engineered stone

Calls are growing for New Zealand to follow Australia and ban the material, as experts warn silica dust can cause fatal lung disease.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Wed, 20th Mar 2024