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'Love cost dearly' warns CBA over Valentine's Day romance scams
Cybersecurity

'Love cost dearly' warns CBA over Valentine's Day romance scams

As Valentine's Day nears, Commonwealth Bank Australia warns against a spike in romance scams, with women shown to be most at risk, losing double the amount compared to men in 2022.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Feb 2024
Rob Phillpot appointed strategic advisor at HammerTech
Artificial Intelligence

Rob Phillpot appointed strategic advisor at HammerTech

Rob Phillpot, co-founder of construction software giant Aconex, joins Melbourne-based firm HammerTech as strategic advisor, boosting the company's global expansion plans into an industry ripe for technological investment.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Feb 2024
News Corp Australia partners with Outbrain to refine digital content discovery
Content Creation

News Corp Australia partners with Outbrain to refine digital content discovery

News Corp Australia pens a notable multi-year deal with technology platform Outbrain to enhance content discovery and revenue optimisation on its digital properties.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Feb 2024
State Street Corporation expands Fund Connect ETF portal globally
Application Programming Interface

State Street Corporation expands Fund Connect ETF portal globally

State Street Corporation is set to go global with its Fund Connect ETF portal due to soaring demand, primarily from Europe and the APAC region, increasing automation's efficiency and reducing risk.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Feb 2024
Rise in poly-employment among shift workers hits 25-year high
Health Technologies

Rise in poly-employment among shift workers hits 25-year high

Australian shift workers are increasingly taking on multiple jobs, a trend called 'poly-employment', which has reached a 25-year high.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Feb 2024
BlueVoyant warns of rising cyber threats beyond IT perimeters
Email Security

BlueVoyant warns of rising cyber threats beyond IT perimeters

BlueVoyant's second report on external cyber defence trends highlights emerging risks beyond IT perimeters, including AI's role in intensifying cyber attacks.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Feb 2024
Cybermindz launches CISOSupport for mental health of cybersecurity chiefs
Health Technologies

Cybermindz launches CISOSupport for mental health of cybersecurity chiefs

Cybermindz.org has unveiled CISOSupport, an innovative initiative aimed at tackling the high rate of job burnout among cybersecurity leaders by providing tailored mental health support.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Feb 2024
Vertiv doubles capacity after acquisition, forecasts further expansion by 2025
Supply Chain

Vertiv doubles capacity after acquisition, forecasts further expansion by 2025

Vertiv, a global digital infrastructure provider, reports over 100% capacity expansion since its 2021 acquisition of E&I Engineering and PowerBar Gulf, with future plans to double these figures by 2025.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 8th Feb 2024
Synergy Logistics partners with Techdinamics to boost warehouse tech efficiency
Partner Programmes

Synergy Logistics partners with Techdinamics to boost warehouse tech efficiency

Synergy Logistics partners with Techdinamics to provide fully integrated rate shopping and freight management solutions, improving order processing speed and accuracy while cutting operational costs.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Feb 2024
Dotz Nano secures $12 million for carbon capture tech
Technology funding

Dotz Nano secures $12 million for carbon capture tech

Dotz Nano secures up to A$12m aimed at further developing and commercialising their innovative carbon capture technology, DOTZearth.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 7th Feb 2024
PPRO confirms key appointments ahead of new growth era
Marketing Technologies

PPRO confirms key appointments ahead of new growth era

Digital payment leader PPRO appoints Eelco Dettingmeijer, ex-Nuvei exec, as CCO and Mariette Ferreira as CMO to guide the firm through an anticipated growth period.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 7th Feb 2024
Rumin8 reveals Perth plant advancing commercial methane reduction
Rumin8

Rumin8 reveals Perth plant advancing commercial methane reduction

Rumin8, an Australian climate tech company, unveils a Perth plant to prove the commercial viability of their methane-reducing feed and water supplements for livestock.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 6th Feb 2024
Gypsy Rose Blanchard's Instagram fame bolsters influencer marketing potential
Google

Gypsy Rose Blanchard's Instagram fame bolsters influencer marketing potential

Following her release, convicted murderer Gypsy Rose Blanchard has gained a huge following on Instagram, with an impressive 9.8% engagement rate and an estimated media value of up to $3.5m.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Feb 2024
Wi-Fi chipset market poised to hit $34.5bn by 2033 with 4.4% CAGR
Semiconductors

Wi-Fi chipset market poised to hit $34.5bn by 2033 with 4.4% CAGR

Rising adoption of IoT devices, smart home appliances and widespread internet connectivity is set to push the Wi-Fi chipset market value beyond expectations.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Feb 2024
Gretchen Johnson joins Nexxen as new Chief People Officer
Marketing Technologies

Gretchen Johnson joins Nexxen as new Chief People Officer

Nexxen appoints former Siprocal executive Gretchen Johnson as Chief People Officer, emphasising talent development and company culture.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Feb 2024
Cyber crime damage costs firms up to $5m annually, says Barracuda
Ransomware

Cyber crime damage costs firms up to $5m annually, says Barracuda

Annual business cybercrime recovery costs can reach up to $5m, with firms fearing a rise in GenAI-powered attacks, according to a Barracuda Networks report.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Jan 2024
Finance leaders anticipate more scrutiny, focus on automation for 2024
Digital Transformation

Finance leaders anticipate more scrutiny, focus on automation for 2024

A Forrester and Basware study reveals 80% of CFOs anticipate increased regulatory scrutiny in 2024, with talent retention, cost optimisation and automation also key concerns.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 31st Jan 2024

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Equinix expands renewable energy commitment with PPA
Hyperscale

Equinix expands renewable energy commitment with PPA

Equinix extends its commitment to generating over 1GW of clean energy globally, by executing a new Power Purchase Agreement in Australia.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Feb 2024