Australian stories - Page 96
Pivotel completes strategic acquisition of VoiceHub from Swoop
Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
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uc
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swoop
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cloud communications
Pivotel has finalised its acquisition of wholesale voice and messaging firm VoiceHub from Swoop, enhancing its services across Australia and New Zealand.
Fusion5 to acquire IntegrationWorks, aims to broaden market reach
Mon, 22nd Jul 2024
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fusion5
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public sector
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integrationworks
Acquiring IntegrationWorks will add 80 integration consultants to Fusion5's team and expand its reach across Australia and the UK.
Global IT outages disrupt key sectors globally due to updates
Mon, 22nd Jul 2024
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ransomware
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ai security
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healthtech
Global IT outages caused by Microsoft and CrowdStrike updates disrupt key sectors, sparking urgent calls for improved cybersecurity practices.
MYOB rebrands ERP platform to MYOB Acumatica in partnership
Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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fintech
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financial systems
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myob
MYOB rebrands its ERP platform as MYOB Acumatica in an expanded strategic partnership with Acumatica, aiming to enhance mid-market business operations in Australia and New Zealand.
GoCardless & ICE InsureTech partner to streamline payments
Wed, 17th Jul 2024
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fintech
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payment technologies
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insurance
GoCardless and ICE InsureTech collaborate to streamline bank payment collections for insurance firms in Australia and New Zealand, enhancing efficiency and reducing costs.
hipages Group names Robert Tolliday Chief Revenue Officer
Tue, 16th Jul 2024
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leadership
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cro
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job moves
hipages Group has appointed Robert Tolliday as Chief Revenue Officer to drive revenue growth and maximise marketplace momentum in Australia and New Zealand.
Mark Fioretto named NetApp's new VP for Australia & New Zealand
Tue, 16th Jul 2024
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storage
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ransomware
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ai
Mark Fioretto appointed as NetApp's new VP for Australia and New Zealand, aiming to bolster regional growth, innovation, and AI-driven solutions.
HID report identifies key trends in access control for 2024
Tue, 16th Jul 2024
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surveillance
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biometrics
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ai
HID's 2024 report reveals five key trends shaping access control, including mobile IDs and AI adoption. The market in Australia is set for over 8% growth.
Basis launches Leo smart panel, generates USD $100 million interest
Tue, 16th Jul 2024
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digital entertainment
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power / energy
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clean technologies
Basis has launched Leo, a smart panel offering enhanced energy management and safety, attracting over USD $100 million in sales interest and compliance certifications.
Alchemy CyberDefence appoints Ben Ross as Managing Director
Tue, 16th Jul 2024
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saas
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uc
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advanced persistent threat protection
Alchemy CyberDefence names Ben Ross as Managing Director for Australia and New Zealand, leveraging his two decades of experience to enhance cybersecurity and IT operations.
Tether secures $1.5m to expand tech operations globally
Tue, 16th Jul 2024
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power / energy
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printing
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westpac
Tether has secured GBP $1.5 million funding to expand into Australia, the UK, and Europe, set to deploy its 10,000th sensor.
Fusion5 wins Microsoft ANZ Business Applications Award 2024
Mon, 15th Jul 2024
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agentic ai
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copilots
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fusion5
Fusion5 has been honoured with the Microsoft ANZ Business Applications Partner of the Year Award for 2024, highlighting its outstanding market impact in Australia and New Zealand.
Microsoft recognises top ANZ partners in 2024 awards
Mon, 15th Jul 2024
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network infrastructure
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data analytics
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partner programmes
Microsoft has unveiled the top ANZ partners for its 2024 awards, spotlighting Arinco's AI innovations in Australia and Aware Group's data analytics prowess in New Zealand.
Free coding challenge for NZ students thanks to WiseTech Global
Mon, 15th Jul 2024
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martech
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software development
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digital literacy
Grok Academy, with support from WiseTech Global, is offering the 2024 NCSS Challenge free to all NZ students, promoting inclusivity in coding from 29th July.
Digital transformation in utilities hampered by leadership conflict
Mon, 15th Jul 2024
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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cx
A new IFS study shows only 20% of utilities firms have completed digital transformation, despite AI being a top priority.
HR Path secures massive €500 million investment from Ardian
Mon, 15th Jul 2024
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expansion
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run
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cagr
HR Path has secured a landmark EUR €500 million investment from Ardian, fuelling its expansion and service enhancement in the Asia Pacific region.
Expert warns 'global race' towards AI supremacy must stop now
Thu, 11th Jul 2024
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ai
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healthtech
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ai models
AI safety expert Justin Olive is urging immediate action to address the rising challenges in AI safety, highlighting the need for strong regulatory frameworks.
74% view banking app crucial for provider loyalty – survey
Thu, 11th Jul 2024
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fintech
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cx
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martech
A new report reveals that 74% of digital banking customers in Australia and New Zealand consider their banking app crucial in choosing their bank.
Growth forecast for smart city kiosk market to reach USD $93.7bn
Wed, 10th Jul 2024
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uc
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iot
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5g & beyond
The global smart city kiosk market is set for robust growth, expanding from USD $26.9 billion in 2023 to USD $93.7 billion by 2034, with a 12.2% CAGR, per Future Market Insights.
Riverside appoints former Deliveroo CEO McManus as senior partner
Wed, 10th Jul 2024
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meridian energy
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investment
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deliveroo
Riverside appoints former Deliveroo CEO Ed McManus as Senior Operating Partner, aiming to leverage his extensive experience to drive growth in Australia and New Zealand.