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China's cloud infrastructure spend reaches $2.1b in Q1
Health Technologies

China's cloud infrastructure spend reaches $2.1b in Q1

Digital payments, content, customer and social engagement, and remote learning are all helping to drive growth.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Jun 2021
Marqeta and Afterpay innovate payments experience for ANZ
Fintech

Marqeta and Afterpay innovate payments experience for ANZ

Marqeta has partnered with Afterpay to issue virtual cards as part of its in-store solution in the Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) market.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 6th May 2021
COVID-19 fundamentally altered how CFOs hire and manage workforce
Supply Chain

COVID-19 fundamentally altered how CFOs hire and manage workforce

COVID-19 reshapes hiring and workforce management for CFOs, with Asia-Pacific respondents leading the way, says survey.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Apr 2021
Reveal Group named as Leader in Forrester Wave RPA report
Robotic Process Automation

Reveal Group named as Leader in Forrester Wave RPA report

Reveal Group named Leader in Forrester Wave Midsize RPA Services Q1 2021 report for customer results and business outcomes.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Apr 2021
One in four Australian businesses now 'cashless', according to Square report
Fintech

One in four Australian businesses now 'cashless', according to Square report

1 in 4 Australian businesses are going cashless as consumers opt for contactless payments during the COVID-19 pandemic, says Square report.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Mar 2021
Workday grows retail footprint with Zumiez
Data Analytics

Workday grows retail footprint with Zumiez

Zumiez selects Workday for digital transformation, aiming to streamline systems and increase efficiencies in the retail industry.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Mar 2021
Autogrow spins out new digital farming company WayBeyond
Agricultural Technology

Autogrow spins out new digital farming company WayBeyond

Agritech firm Autogrow is splitting its company into two separate entities, one of which will concentrate on farming solutions through artificial intelligence.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 27th Jan 2021
Advanced materials for smart cities valued as $400bn market
Smart Cities

Advanced materials for smart cities valued as $400bn market

New materials valued as a $400 billion market are the key to enabling ambitious smart cities, according to a new report.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Dec 2020
CFOs turning to Industry 4.0 to evolve manufacturing sector
Manufacturing

CFOs turning to Industry 4.0 to evolve manufacturing sector

Manufacturing CFOs must embrace technology and take on strategic roles as the industry advances towards digitisation, says SYSPRO report.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Dec 2020
QLD firm Fireball International fights fire with AI
Artificial Intelligence

QLD firm Fireball International fights fire with AI

Fireball International launches FUEGO, an AI-powered system that detects bushfires in less than three minutes.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 16th Nov 2020
Australia recognised as leading nation for digital readiness, but is it enough?
Unified Communications

Australia recognised as leading nation for digital readiness, but is it enough?

Australia ranks high on the Digital Readiness Index but requires increased investment to ensure digital inclusivity and resilience, according to Cisco's study.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Fri, 13th Nov 2020
COSOL deepens EAM presence through AddOns buyout
Mergers and Acquisitions

COSOL deepens EAM presence through AddOns buyout

The companies state that they have both pursued a similar strategy of digital transformation and exploiting proprietary IP in the EAM services sector.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Nov 2020
Payrix completes acquisition of IntegraPay, expands into ANZ region
Software-as-a-Service

Payrix completes acquisition of IntegraPay, expands into ANZ region

Upon completing the acquisition of the Brisbane-based payment service provider, Payrix states its expansion efforts are in motion.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 13th Oct 2020
Beyond Limits hits $133 million in Series C investment round
Artificial Intelligence

Beyond Limits hits $133 million in Series C investment round

Beyond Limits, an AI technology company, has raised $133m to drive global expansion, with investments from Group 42 and bp ventures.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Sep 2020
HubSpot boosts SMS marketing capabilities with MessageMedia
Data Analytics

HubSpot boosts SMS marketing capabilities with MessageMedia

HubSpot partners with MessageMedia to add targeted SMS capabilities to its CRM platform, providing marketers with personalised cross-channel campaigns.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 10th Sep 2020
Acclimation partners with Gekkobrain to accelerate SAP HANA adoption in enterprises
Enterprise Resource Planning

Acclimation partners with Gekkobrain to accelerate SAP HANA adoption in enterprises

Melbourne-based Acclimation partners with Gekkobrain to accelerate SAP HANA and S/4HANA upgrades through automation.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 7th Sep 2020
US oil & energy providers hit by plunging market cap in 1H 2020
Stock Market

US oil & energy providers hit by plunging market cap in 1H 2020

As the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic continues to lead many market sectors into turbulence, the energy sector has not escaped unscathed.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 19th Jun 2020
Thycotic rolls out ServiceNow integration for privileged service accounts
Privileged Access Management

Thycotic rolls out ServiceNow integration for privileged service accounts

The integration aims to resolve workflow approvals, which is a common bottleneck for IT teams that manage privileged service accounts.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 5th May 2020
Soprano Design updates enterprise messaging platform
Supply Chain

Soprano Design updates enterprise messaging platform

Soprano Design has revamped its Soprano Connect platform, introducing RCS support, enabling businesses and governments to improve mobile interactions.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 20th Apr 2020