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42% of Australia's older workers have lost their job or had hours reduced amid pandemic
IT Automation

42% of Australia's older workers have lost their job or had hours reduced amid pandemic

Over half of older workers in Australia have been financially impacted by the pandemic, according to a recently released survey from Humanforce.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Nov 2020
Tabcorp advances operations with Teradata AWS solution
Data Analytics

Tabcorp advances operations with Teradata AWS solution

Tabcorp selects Teradata's Vantage on AWS for its data warehouse and advanced analytics platform, aiming to deliver more personalised customer experiences.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Nov 2020
CX firm Qualtrics to launch Singapore data center
Customer Relationship Management

CX firm Qualtrics to launch Singapore data center

Qualtrics aims to open a new data center in Singapore as the company continues its expansion efforts across Southeast Asia.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 25th Nov 2020
Samsung extends partnership with Google, joins Android Enterprise Recommended programme
Partner Programmes

Samsung extends partnership with Google, joins Android Enterprise Recommended programme

Samsung Electronics joins Google-led program for easier integration of mobile solutions in enterprise businesses.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 25th Nov 2020
GCloud VMware Engine available in Sydney cloud region
Virtualisation

GCloud VMware Engine available in Sydney cloud region

Businesses in the ANZ region can deploy Google Cloud VMware Engine closer to their operations and unlock new growth opportunities.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 23rd Nov 2020
ECI Software Solutions acquired by Leonard Green & Partners
Supply Chain

ECI Software Solutions acquired by Leonard Green & Partners

ECI Software Solutions, a provider of ERP solutions, has been acquired by Leonard Green - Partners, with Apax Partners retaining a minority stake.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 23rd Nov 2020
Nutanix hires two new channel leads for ASEAN region
Converged Infrastructure

Nutanix hires two new channel leads for ASEAN region

Nutanix hires Han Chon as managing director for ASEAN operations and Andrew Leong as ASEAN channel lead to support strong growth in the region.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 20th Nov 2020
Ingram Micro's Auckland HQ ramps up recruitment drive
Hybrid & Remote Work

Ingram Micro's Auckland HQ ramps up recruitment drive

MD Jason Langley notes that while it's hard to predict where the market is heading, there's always an appetite for remote working products.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Nov 2020
Vodafone NZ to roll out Amazon Connect in contact centres
Customer Relationship Management

Vodafone NZ to roll out Amazon Connect in contact centres

The moves makes Vodafone New Zealand the first telecommunications provider in New Zealand to implement the solution.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 20th Nov 2020
Palo Alto Networks and PwC deliver MDR services to Hong Kong enterprises
Firewalls

Palo Alto Networks and PwC deliver MDR services to Hong Kong enterprises

PwC and Palo Alto Networks have partnered to deliver managed detection and response services to enterprises in Hong Kong.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Nov 2020
Kaspersky unveils two major update to its Transparency Initiative
Cybersecurity

Kaspersky unveils two major update to its Transparency Initiative

Kaspersky opens new Transparency Center in Canada and completes transfer of data processing to Switzerland. #cybersecurity #transparency.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 18th Nov 2020
NZ retailers urged to embrace new eCommerce experiences ahead of holiday season
Online shopping

NZ retailers urged to embrace new eCommerce experiences ahead of holiday season

New Zealand retailers urged to embrace immersive digital experiences to win over customers ahead of the holiday season, says Accenture report.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Nov 2020
Why 2021 will be the year of catch-up
Artificial Intelligence

Why 2021 will be the year of catch-up

The rapid shift to remote working has accelerated cloud migration but created security gaps for Asia Pacific organisations.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Tue, 17th Nov 2020
QLD firm Fireball International fights fire with AI
Artificial Intelligence

QLD firm Fireball International fights fire with AI

Fireball International launches FUEGO, an AI-powered system that detects bushfires in less than three minutes.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 16th Nov 2020
Kroll expands data breach notification support for AU businesses
Unified Communications

Kroll expands data breach notification support for AU businesses

Risk solutions provider Kroll has expanded its breach notification services to assist Australian organisations with data breaches.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 13th Nov 2020

Stories from Other Regions

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Environmental Intelligence sector increasingly important, report states
Digital Transformation

Environmental Intelligence sector increasingly important, report states

Two-thirds of businesses are falling behind in adopting environmental technology, despite its numerous benefits, according to a new report.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Nov 2020
NZ tech sector continues upward trajectory as export revenue grows
Fintech

NZ tech sector continues upward trajectory as export revenue grows

Export revenue for New Zealand tech companies is on the rise, as an increasingly diverse international market heightens its demand.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 20th Nov 2020
City council in Queensland goes digital with Rubrik
Disaster Recovery

City council in Queensland goes digital with Rubrik

Redland City Council in Queensland has implemented Rubrik's data protection solution to free up its IT team for more innovative projects.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Nov 2020