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Azure to host worlds largest geospatial data platform, over 100 petabytes of 3D data
Data Analytics

Azure to host worlds largest geospatial data platform, over 100 petabytes of 3D data

3D data company Euclideon has signed a partnership with Microsoft, unveiling plans to build the world's largest geospatial data platform on the Azure cloud.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Jun 2021
Workday announces Workday Payroll for Australia
Fintech

Workday announces Workday Payroll for Australia

Workday Payroll also allows customers to gain control of their payroll data and costs with the flexibility to configure payroll as business needs change.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Jun 2021
Global spending on financial crime compliance accelerates
Risk & Compliance

Global spending on financial crime compliance accelerates

Global spending on financial crime compliance at financial institutions is forecast to reach US$213.9 billion in 2021.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Jun 2021
8x8 adds new business messaging features to Microsoft Teams
Unified Communications

8x8 adds new business messaging features to Microsoft Teams

8x8 has announced its new 8x8 Voice for Microsoft Teams app has now added SMS, MMS, and fax capabilities to extend the teams experience for users.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Tue, 11th May 2021
Australians would rather quit than give up remote working, report finds
Marketing Technologies

Australians would rather quit than give up remote working, report finds

Building upon last year's pre-pandemic inaugural Remote Work Report: The Future of Work is Remote, this year's report is a comprehensive look at remote work.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Apr 2021
Employers clash with staff over new operating models in wake of COVID-19
Hybrid & Remote Work

Employers clash with staff over new operating models in wake of COVID-19

Employees and their staff members have different ideas when it comes to new operating models in the wake of increased remote working, according to new research.

By Shannon Williams • 6 min read • Mon, 26th Apr 2021
Samsung launches new networks business in Australia
Unified Communications

Samsung launches new networks business in Australia

Samsung Networks Business will commence operations in 2021 as a network vendor, and explore the potential of 5G mmWave technology.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 16th Apr 2021
Konica Minolta listed among Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations
Data Analytics

Konica Minolta listed among Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations

For the fourth time in three years, Konica Minolta has been listed among the Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the world.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Apr 2021
Payments firm Instarem refreshes brand to support new growth phase
Fintech

Payments firm Instarem refreshes brand to support new growth phase

Instarem unveils new logo, website, and mobile app as it aims to expand and become an all-in-one consumer app for cross-border payments.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 7th Apr 2021
Xero scores global partner agreement with BDO
Fintech

Xero scores global partner agreement with BDO

Xero and BDO have signed a global partnership agreement, making Xero the preferred accounting solution for BDO's small to medium business clients.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Mar 2021
Cognizant commits $250 million to global corporate social responsibility initiatives
Health Technologies

Cognizant commits $250 million to global corporate social responsibility initiatives

Cognizant pledges $250m to promote economic mobility, educational opportunity, diversity and inclusion, and health and well-being worldwide.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Mar 2021
Sisense unveils new analytics platform
Data Analytics

Sisense unveils new analytics platform

Sisense Fusion allows users to build customised analytic experiences inside their customer and employee-facing applications for delivering analytics.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Feb 2021
Widespread uncertainty and distrust about data privacy in ANZ
Data Analytics

Widespread uncertainty and distrust about data privacy in ANZ

Almost 40% of Australians and New Zealanders do not trust third-party organisations to keep their personal information safe, according to OpenText.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Jan 2021
Hootsuite announces acquisition of SaaS provider Sparkcentral
Software-as-a-Service

Hootsuite announces acquisition of SaaS provider Sparkcentral

Hootsuite acquires Sparkcentral, a SaaS provider for digital customer engagement, expanding its social customer care capabilities.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Jan 2021
Flight Centre Travel Group updates CX and operations with K2 Cloud
Digital Transformation

Flight Centre Travel Group updates CX and operations with K2 Cloud

UK's Flight Centre Travel Group has enhanced its customer experience and operational efficiency using Nintex's K2 Cloud.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Dec 2020
Interview: Why Acronis is building 111 micro data centres almost everywhere
Data Protection

Interview: Why Acronis is building 111 micro data centres almost everywhere

Acronis has announced the global availability of its flagship cybersecurity product and plans to build over 100 micro data centers worldwide.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Mon, 16th Nov 2020
Remote working brings benefits to businesses, but it's not without its challenges
Hybrid & Remote Work

Remote working brings benefits to businesses, but it's not without its challenges

Remote working has brought numerous benefits, but stress, burnout, and technical issues are hindering productivity, says a study by Adaptavist.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Wed, 9th Sep 2020
Poor data decision-making by Australian organisations impact bottom line - report
Data Analytics

Poor data decision-making by Australian organisations impact bottom line - report

Organisations that invest in creating data-to-insights (D2I) capabilities through modern data and analytics pipelines are seeing significant gains.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 1st Sep 2020
Post-COVID-19 outlook from ANZ IT leaders reveals accelerated investment in cloud migration
IT Department

Post-COVID-19 outlook from ANZ IT leaders reveals accelerated investment in cloud migration

Australia/New Zealand IT leaders were more likely to invest in artificial intelligence and machine learning in response to remote work than their counterparts.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Thu, 13th Aug 2020