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Pandemic accelerates adoption but widens digital divide
Telstra

Pandemic accelerates adoption but widens digital divide

1 in 10 Australians are digitally excluded, and it's estimated 1 in 5 New Zealanders struggle to engage in the digital world, an industry panel hears.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 5 min read • Fri, 1st Apr 2022
Massive resurgence in cyberthreats following COVID-19 - report
Malware

Massive resurgence in cyberthreats following COVID-19 - report

There has been a massive resurgence in cyberthreats across multiple categories following pandemic-induced declines in 2020.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Mar 2022
Three tech tips to thrive in a remote work future
Data Protection

Three tech tips to thrive in a remote work future

Remote work is here to stay, but it must evolve and be managed effectively. Here are three crucial tech investments for a successful hybrid work environment.

By Robert Vinokurov • 7 min read • Wed, 23rd Mar 2022
Customer expectations on brands in a post-pandemic world
Data Analytics

Customer expectations on brands in a post-pandemic world

Five key trends shaping the state of relationship marketing in the year ahead according to consumer preferences.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Mar 2022
Payment disruptions in digital banking - Entrust report
Digital Transformation

Payment disruptions in digital banking - Entrust report

With the transformation of banking and payments is accelerating, the industry has caught disruption from many angles due to web trends and the global pandemic.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Mar 2022
Why cyber risk management should be top priority in 2022
Data Analytics

Why cyber risk management should be top priority in 2022

Has your leadership team spent much of the past two years in firefighting mode, responding to the issues that COVID-19 has created? Join the club.

By Michel Feijen • 4 min read • Thu, 10th Mar 2022
IWD 2022: Leading during uncertain times - the rising importance of empathy
Data Analytics

IWD 2022: Leading during uncertain times - the rising importance of empathy

We're currently witnessing one of the greatest shifts in workplace culture in history with 'control and command' leadership fading out.

By Gabrielle Cichero • 5 min read • Tue, 8th Mar 2022
Global poll unearths alarming data protection levels
Data Protection

Global poll unearths alarming data protection levels

A survey of 800 data security decision-makers across 11 countries from enterprises with 5,000 or more employees has disclosed a series of alarming results.

By Stree Naidu • 5 min read • Fri, 4th Mar 2022
The fintech fraud epidemic: Banks aren't getting worse, fraudsters are just getting better
Fintech

The fintech fraud epidemic: Banks aren't getting worse, fraudsters are just getting better

Fintech fraud is on the rise, exacerbated by the global pandemic. Traditional fraud prevention methods are no longer effective.

By Contributor • 4 min read • Fri, 4th Mar 2022
Adapting & diversifying to take advantage of the recovery
Manufacturing

Adapting & diversifying to take advantage of the recovery

COVID-19 has forced manufacturing and distribution companies to diversify and invest in new markets and innovations to survive and thrive.

By Sanjay Galal • 5 min read • Thu, 3rd Mar 2022
Why employees never want to give up remote work
Hybrid & Remote Work

Why employees never want to give up remote work

While there is some desire to return to the office, most employees want to continue working from in some capacity, according to a recent report.

By Brad Hill • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Mar 2022
Customers leaving in droves, companies struggle to rebound
Data Analytics

Customers leaving in droves, companies struggle to rebound

Australian customers are leaving at extraordinary rates and most companies are ill-prepared to counter this trend in the rebound from the pandemic.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 2nd Mar 2022
Hospitality sector uses cloud-based analytics as it roars back to life
Data Analytics

Hospitality sector uses cloud-based analytics as it roars back to life

Cloud-based system, hospoIQ, offers business intelligence for the hospitality sector in New Zealand and Australia.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 4 min read • Tue, 1st Mar 2022
Ransomware attacks double in 2021, rise 93% - report
Malware

Ransomware attacks double in 2021, rise 93% - report

The findings build upon a gradual but noticeable rise in ransomware attacks since the COVID-19 pandemic began.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Feb 2022
Financial pressures drive construction tech growth as the industry seeks solutions
Supply Chain

Financial pressures drive construction tech growth as the industry seeks solutions

Payapps has found increased adoption of digital technology is unlocking industry payment blocks, despite COVID-19 continuing to disrupt the supply chain.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Feb 2022

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90% of Australian companies fear competitive displacement
Microservices

90% of Australian companies fear competitive displacement

Kong's new report highlights a modern tech stack's vital role in enabling business innovation and world-class digital experiences.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 4 min read • Thu, 31st Mar 2022
Demand for business financing grows as businesses restock
Supply Chain

Demand for business financing grows as businesses restock

Australian small businesses, much like businesses everywhere else in the world, have been struggling since the beginning of the pandemic.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Mar 2022