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Moomoo launches global paper-trading challenge for USD $100k
Nasdaq

Moomoo launches global paper-trading challenge for USD $100k

Moomoo has launched its first global paper-trading challenge, offering a total of USD $100,000 in prizes for participants trading US stocks and ETFs.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 24th Oct 2024
RingCentral leads 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for UCaaS
Unified Communications

RingCentral leads 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for UCaaS

RingCentral has been named a Leader in the 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for UCaaS for the tenth consecutive year, showcasing exceptional innovation and reliability.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Thu, 24th Oct 2024
Sean Preston joins PG Investments as Head of Wealth
Payment Technologies

Sean Preston joins PG Investments as Head of Wealth

Sean Preston has been appointed Head of Wealth Partnerships at PG Investments, following his role as Chief Commercial Officer at Immersve.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 23rd Oct 2024
House of Marley unveils eco-friendly audio product line
Clean technologies

House of Marley unveils eco-friendly audio product line

House of Marley has launched a new eco-friendly audio range including the Revolution Turntable, Zion True Wireless Earbuds, and Smile Jamaica Mini Earbuds.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Tue, 22nd Oct 2024
Gartner unveils top strategic technology trends for 2025
Digital Transformation

Gartner unveils top strategic technology trends for 2025

Gartner has listed the top 10 strategic technology trends for 2025, emphasising AI, governance and sustainability to guide organisations' futures.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Oct 2024
Brooke Eichhorn joins Behamics to lead APAC partnerships
Cartech

Brooke Eichhorn joins Behamics to lead APAC partnerships

Behamics has appointed former eBay executive Brooke Eichhorn as its new head of commercial partnerships for Australia and the Asia-Pacific region.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Oct 2024

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Aussie firms hire experts as Christmas casual hiring intensifies
Jobs

Aussie firms hire experts as Christmas casual hiring intensifies

As Christmas approaches, Australian retailers are turning to behavioural experts to navigate a surge in casual hiring, facing unprecedented staffing challenges.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 24th Oct 2024
Australians calling for ban on debit card surcharges
Payment Technologies

Australians calling for ban on debit card surcharges

A recent survey shows one in five Australians dislike debit card surcharges most, with younger generations particularly frustrated as the government considers a ban.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 23rd Oct 2024
Sean Cheyney appointed Global Head of Retail Media
Marketing Technologies

Sean Cheyney appointed Global Head of Retail Media

Vistar Media has appointed Sean Cheyney as Global Head of Retail Media, aiming to enhance programmatic digital out-of-home strategies for retail.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Oct 2024
Scaleup Mediafund invests in Naked Life & Settle Easy
Partner Programmes

Scaleup Mediafund invests in Naked Life & Settle Easy

Scaleup Mediafund has finalised investments in Naked Life and Settle Easy during its AUD $15 million funding round, focusing on media-for-equity support.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Oct 2024
Warehouse challenges in Australia focus on tech upgrades
Robotics

Warehouse challenges in Australia focus on tech upgrades

Research by Manhattan Associates reveals 93% of Australian warehouse professionals face staffing challenges, highlighting urgent IT needs amid rising demand.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Oct 2024
Australians increase Christmas budgets, focus on savings
Artificial Intelligence

Australians increase Christmas budgets, focus on savings

A recent Pureprofile study reveals Australians plan to increase their Christmas spending, with budgets rising to AUD $468 for gifts and AUD $406 for food.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Oct 2024
Red Energy partners with Zepto to introduce PayTo payment
Digital Transformation

Red Energy partners with Zepto to introduce PayTo payment

Red Energy has teamed up with Zepto to launch PayTo, an innovative payment method aimed at enhancing user experience for over one million customers.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Oct 2024
Fujitsu launches dedicated AWS cloud practice in Australia
Digital Transformation

Fujitsu launches dedicated AWS cloud practice in Australia

Fujitsu has launched a dedicated AWS practice in Australia to provide comprehensive cloud solutions as the local market nears AUD $38.1 billion by 2027.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Oct 2024
Diamond Logistics secures loan to expand partner network
Network Infrastructure

Diamond Logistics secures loan to expand partner network

Diamond Logistics has secured a GBP £1 million loan from Frontier Development Capital to enhance its national network and empower small businesses.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Oct 2024
NBN Co achieves 8.7 Gbps speeds in HFC field trial
Unified Communications

NBN Co achieves 8.7 Gbps speeds in HFC field trial

NBN Co has achieved a major milestone by demonstrating multi-gigabit speeds of 8.7 Gbps in a trial on its HFC network, boosting Australia's digital future.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Oct 2024
J.P. Morgan partners with Quest to enhance Aussie payments
Fintech

J.P. Morgan partners with Quest to enhance Aussie payments

J.P. Morgan has teamed up with Melbourne's Quest Payment Systems to enhance retail payments in Australia, promising streamlined transactions and improved customer experiences.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 18th Oct 2024