Digital Economy stories
New Zealand urged to boost digital strategy & address tech gaps
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The Technology Users Association urges New Zealand to boost its digital strategy, tackling cybersecurity and tech skills gaps to remain globally competitive.
Ecommpay named finalist in two categories at London FinTech awards
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Ecommpay has been shortlisted in two categories at the FinTech Awards London, recognising its innovation and collaboration with The Money Platform.
Genetec & Western Sydney University launch five-year internship
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Genetec partners with Western Sydney University to launch a five-year internship scheme offering semester-long placements to tech students starting March 2025.
Australian leaders embrace AI agents to boost workplace output
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Microsoft's Work Trend Index reveals Australia's rise of 'Frontier Firms,' where humans and AI collaborate, reshaping productivity and workforce roles.
Princeton Digital opens USD $1 billion AI data centre in Saitama
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Princeton Digital Group has unveiled its USD $1 billion TY1 campus in Saitama City, a state-of-the-art data centre designed to support high-performance AI computing.
Skyfire & Cequence partner to enable secure AI agent access
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Skyfire and Cequence Security partner to enable secure, compliant access and transactions for AI agents across digital services globally.
Fintech leaders urge action on reform to ease cost pressures
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Over 100 fintech leaders urge Australian parties to end policy inertia and finalise reforms aimed at easing cost of living pressures and boosting the sector.
World IP Day: Experts calling for IP reform in the age of AI
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As AI reshapes creativity, experts call for reform of IP laws rather than abolition, warning that current rules fail to protect smaller creators and Indigenous cultures.
SAP appoints new Southeast Asia lead amid regional cloud focus
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SAP appoints Liher Urbizu as President for Southeast Asia, focusing on AI and cloud innovation, while Verena Siow shifts to regional APAC leadership role.
YouTube at 20: Canadian creators reflect on culture & growth
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YouTube celebrates 20 years, with Canadian creators contributing CAD $1.8 billion to GDP and inspiring a global audience through diverse content and innovation.
Malaysia faces job shifts as AI reshapes economy & skills
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AI-driven automation could displace 600,000 Malaysian jobs by 2028, but reskilling efforts aim to create high-value roles and boost the economy.
BDx CGK4 AI Campus gains NVIDIA certification in Indonesia
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BDx’s 500MW CGK4 AI Campus in Indonesia is the first in the country to win NVIDIA DGX-Ready Data Center certification, boosting AI infrastructure at scale.
AMTA urges government to prioritise mobile network reforms
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The Australian Mobile Telecommunications Association urges government action on spectrum, infrastructure and disaster resilience to bolster Australia's digital economy.
HiQi & Ecommpay boost app payments in Portugal & Spain
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HiQi partners with Ecommpay to enhance app payments in Portugal and Spain, enabling faster, compliant top-ups with diverse payment options.
UK faces USD $5.4bn cost to make data storage greener
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Seagate's research reveals UK firms face financial and space barriers to sustainable data storage despite surging AI-driven demand requiring USD $5.4bn investment.
General Assembly opens AI Academy in Singapore for workforce upskilling
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General Assembly has launched its AI Academy in Singapore, offering tailored AI training to upskill workforces amid the nation's focus on AI adoption and budget initiatives.
Goodman appoints Kraig Knight to lead global data centres
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Goodman Group has appointed Kraig Knight as Executive Vice President of Data Centre Operations, aiming to enhance its global data centre offering.
Mastercard outlines plan to combat card fraud in Australia
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Mastercard has unveiled a five-year strategy to innovate payment methods in Australia, tackling a surge in card fraud that nearly hit $1 billion in 2024.
Australia seeks national unity in cybersecurity strategy
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The Tech Council of Australia is rallying industry and government leaders to boost the nation's cybersecurity capabilities amid rising digital threats.
N-able expands integrations to enhance cybersecurity suite
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N-able has unveiled new integrations in its Technology Alliance Program, enhancing tools for partners to boost cybersecurity and operational efficiency.