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New Zealanders hit hard by trackers according to new Norton research
Malware

New Zealanders hit hard by trackers according to new Norton research

NortonLifeLock research reveals alarming rise in online tracking and security threats in New Zealand, with 6,327,788 cyber threats blocked in Q4 2021.

By Mitchell Hageman • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Jan 2022

Global Stories

COVID-19 stories

Metaverse pushes extended reality market spend to $4.84 billion
Digital Transformation

Metaverse pushes extended reality market spend to $4.84 billion

The COVID-19 pandemic quickened the pace of digital transformation, placing technologies at the very centre of how people live and work.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 18th Feb 2022
JobAdder reveals how COVID-19 has impacted recruitment
Jobs

JobAdder reveals how COVID-19 has impacted recruitment

Job growth in Australia experienced a slight decline in Q4 2021 as the Omicron variant spread, according to the 2021 JobAdder Global Industry Report.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Thu, 17th Feb 2022
Study shows Australians prioritise protection over convenience
Gaming

Study shows Australians prioritise protection over convenience

A recent study by McAfee has identified the shifts in needs, attitudes, and actions that will impact Australia in 2022.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 5 min read • Wed, 16th Feb 2022
How franchisees can benefit from card-linked, frictionless rewards programs
Customer Experience

How franchisees can benefit from card-linked, frictionless rewards programs

Franchise owners are re-evaluating business priorities and making renewed commitments to improving customer experience due to the fallout of COVID-19.

By Cary Lockwood • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Feb 2022
The coaching platform that's worked with Coca Cola, Lacoste and European Bank acquires Klaiton
Digital Transformation

The coaching platform that's worked with Coca Cola, Lacoste and European Bank acquires Klaiton

CoachHub has acquired the coaching division of market leader Klaiton, consolidating its position in digital coaching.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Feb 2022
Edge AI adoption to explode in 2022 - ABI Research
Unified Communications

Edge AI adoption to explode in 2022 - ABI Research

The COVID-19 pandemic quickened the pace of digital transformation, placing technologies at the very centre of how people live and work, ABI Research states.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Feb 2022
Forrester's forecast for the APAC tech market indicates a 6.2% growth in 2022
Supply Chain

Forrester's forecast for the APAC tech market indicates a 6.2% growth in 2022

Forrester expects vaccination rates, and the reopening of economies will produce more sustained tech market growth, on par with or higher than before COVID-19.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Feb 2022
Smarter.ai has announced its £1 million pre-seed raise
Data Science

Smarter.ai has announced its £1 million pre-seed raise

The world's first AI marketplace to help SMEs compete with Big Tech announces its pre-seed raise led by Fuel Ventures and Hambro Perks.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Feb 2022
Cloud ERP critical to manufacturers' bid in work-from-anywhere vision
Manufacturing

Cloud ERP critical to manufacturers' bid in work-from-anywhere vision

Cloud ERP software can support remote connectivity for deskless workers in manufacturing, a trend gaining traction post pandemic.

By Jarrod Kinchington • 4 min read • Wed, 2nd Feb 2022
Wearables market to reach 344.9 million shipments in 2022, lead by sports and fitness trackers
Wearables

Wearables market to reach 344.9 million shipments in 2022, lead by sports and fitness trackers

Wearable shipments are predicted to continue rising, with the global market projected to reach 344.9 million shipments in 2022, a growth increase of 13.2%.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 28th Jan 2022
IDC reveals its top 10 IT industry trends for Australia and New Zealand - report
IT Industry

IDC reveals its top 10 IT industry trends for Australia and New Zealand - report

IDC publishes report on top 10 IT industry trends for Australia and New Zealand, predicting a shift to digital-first organisations.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Jan 2022
COVID-19 vax most popular topic for phishing attacks in 2021
Phishing

COVID-19 vax most popular topic for phishing attacks in 2021

While phishing attacks remain a consistent threat to online security, attackers are switching up the topics they use to bait unsuspecting victims.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Jan 2022
$729.1b opportunity for global eCommerce logistics market says analyst firm
Supply Chain

$729.1b opportunity for global eCommerce logistics market says analyst firm

eCommerce logistics market set to reach $729.1 billion by 2027 and transform post-COVID marketplace, says report.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Jan 2022
Global mobile calling traffic declines for the first time in ever
Unified Communications

Global mobile calling traffic declines for the first time in ever

New report shows that international call traffic declined by 7% in 2020, continuing a downward trend since 2015.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Jan 2022

Stories from Other Regions

COVID-19 stories

Digital skills could be the key to a salary boost in Australia
Salaries

Digital skills could be the key to a salary boost in Australia

Digital skills could be a crucial factor in determining a salary boost, according to new RMIT Online research.

By Mitchell Hageman • 2 min read • Tue, 8th Feb 2022
Electronic signatures are the future of business – we just need regulation to catch up
Opinion

Electronic signatures are the future of business – we just need regulation to catch up

Australian businesses face uncertainty over the validity of electronic signatures, as relief measures are set to expire.

By Sam Chandler • 4 min read • Tue, 25th Jan 2022