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Majority of Australian workers would switch jobs for a pay rise
Business support

Majority of Australian workers would switch jobs for a pay rise

A survey reveals 52% of Australian office workers would switch jobs for a 22% pay rise, though 48% prioritise job security over salary increases.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 8th May 2025
ArrowSphere AI platform boosts partner cloud strategies
Digital Transformation

ArrowSphere AI platform boosts partner cloud strategies

Arrow Electronics has enhanced its ArrowSphere AI platform, enabling channel partners to transform cloud business strategies with customised AI assistants.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
Fujitsu appoints Alfee Lee to boost ASEAN growth strategy
Digital Transformation

Fujitsu appoints Alfee Lee to boost ASEAN growth strategy

Fujitsu appoints Alfee Lee as Group Managing Director, Growth Industries, for Asia-Pacific, signifying a commitment to digital and sustainability transformation in the ASEAN region.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 23rd May 2024
An efficient supply chain formula for all manufacturers
Manufacturing

An efficient supply chain formula for all manufacturers

Technology also helps increase decision velocity, enabling manufacturers to mitigate the impact of interruptions and keep supply chains running smoothly.

By Jarrod Kinchington • 3 min read • Tue, 6th Jun 2023

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Exactly.com adds local payment options for UK eCommerce in Portugal
Payment Technologies

Exactly.com adds local payment options for UK eCommerce in Portugal

Exactly.com now offers MB WAY and Multibanco payment options to help UK eCommerce firms meet Portuguese consumer preferences and boost sales locally.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Jul 2025
BNP Paribas renews UK FinTech incubator with AI focus
Unified Communications

BNP Paribas renews UK FinTech incubator with AI focus

BNP Paribas Personal Finance renews UK FinTech Innovation Lab for third year, focusing on Generative AI to enhance customer communication and engagement.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Jul 2025
Lab Thread secures GBP £750,000 to revolutionise lab data management
DevOps

Lab Thread secures GBP £750,000 to revolutionise lab data management

Lab Thread has raised GBP £750,000 to launch a software platform that simplifies complex laboratory data management for researchers and organisations.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Jul 2025
MSME Day 2025: Fixing compliance to power productivity
Small Business

MSME Day 2025: Fixing compliance to power productivity

On MSME Day 2025, Australia's small businesses face growing compliance challenges from new laws, risking productivity but solutions through automation offer hope.

By Matt Loop • 5 min read • Mon, 30th Jun 2025
Queensland budget promises AUD $130m boost for small business
Disaster Recovery

Queensland budget promises AUD $130m boost for small business

Queensland's 2025-26 budget pledges AUD $130 million to support 495,000 small businesses and launches a AUD $1 billion fund for digital public services.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 24th Jun 2025
Australian employers maintain strong demand for skilled migrants
Human Capital Management

Australian employers maintain strong demand for skilled migrants

Seventy-two per cent of Australian employers have hired skilled migrants recently, reflecting ongoing reliance on overseas talent to address local skill shortages.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025
BT earns Silver Award for fair pay practices with suppliers
Supply Chain

BT earns Silver Award for fair pay practices with suppliers

BT has won a Silver Award from the UK Fair Payment Code for paying 95% of invoices within 60 days, leading the telecom sector in fair supplier payments.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 29th May 2025
Intuit launches UK council to boost AI in small business
Digital Transformation

Intuit launches UK council to boost AI in small business

The Intuit Small Business Growth Council has launched in the UK, uniting 18 entrepreneurs to boost AI and digital adoption for small businesses.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Mon, 7th Apr 2025
Fiverr supports diverse entrepreneurs in 2025 programme
Support

Fiverr supports diverse entrepreneurs in 2025 programme

Fiverr has unveiled its largest cohort yet for The Future Collective, a business accelerator supporting 15 underrepresented entrepreneurs across the US.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
Coventry & Warwickshire offer GBP £4.35m for innovation
Unified Communications

Coventry & Warwickshire offer GBP £4.35m for innovation

Coventry and Warwickshire are offering GBP £4.35 million in funding to boost innovation and business growth in the local Immersive and Creative technology sector.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024
Rural Connectivity Symposium 2024 registration opens, TUANZ leads
Health Technologies

Rural Connectivity Symposium 2024 registration opens, TUANZ leads

The Tech Users Association launches registration for the Rural Connectivity Symposium 2024, aimed at addressing tech challenges in rural communities post-national election.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 27th Feb 2024
Permira becomes majority shareholder in CSI Group amid leadership shakeup
Data Protection

Permira becomes majority shareholder in CSI Group amid leadership shakeup

Permira becomes main stakeholder in tech firm CSI Group in major ownership shakeup, anticipating significant growth.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 14th Oct 2023
STX Next appoints Matthew Ziff as UK Managing Director
Digital Transformation

STX Next appoints Matthew Ziff as UK Managing Director

Matthew Ziff appointed as UK Managing Director of STX Next, Europe's largest software house specializing in designing and creating digital solutions.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Fri, 28th Apr 2023