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Talent RISE raises $89k to aid youth employment programmes
Education, Learning & Training

Talent RISE raises $89k to aid youth employment programmes

Talent RISE raises a whopping $89,172 through the 'Step Up Challenge' to fund initiatives aiding young people in overcoming employment barriers.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Sep 2024
Employment Hero unveils SmartMatch for real-time payroll data
Job seekers

Employment Hero unveils SmartMatch for real-time payroll data

Employment Hero has launched SmartMatch, a tool that delivers real-time payroll data, aiming to transform salary transparency for employers and job seekers alike.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Aug 2024
Untapped potential in payroll improves business resilience
Identity and Access Management

Untapped potential in payroll improves business resilience

Research reveals untapped potential in payroll systems to provide strategic insights for business confidence amid tough economic conditions in Australia.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Mar 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
Rise in cybercrime attacks against Industrial IoT sparks alarm
Firewalls

Rise in cybercrime attacks against Industrial IoT sparks alarm

Cybercrime threats have doubled against industrial companies that have integrated the Industrial Internet of Things.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Jan 2024
New Zealand's Rebel Fleet bolsters Aussie film industry with Equinix partnership
Hyperscale

New Zealand's Rebel Fleet bolsters Aussie film industry with Equinix partnership

Australia's film and TV productions will benefit from advanced technical services as The Rebel Fleet deploys in Equinix, a digital infrastructure company.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Nov 2023

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Australians warned of increased risk of online scams
Phishing

Australians warned of increased risk of online scams

As shoppers gear up for the festive season, Australians are being cautioned about a rise in online scams amid a forecasted spend of AUD $11.8 billion.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 25th Nov 2024
Australian entrepreneurs thrive without degrees, GoDaddy finds
EduTech

Australian entrepreneurs thrive without degrees, GoDaddy finds

Research by GoDaddy reveals that 20% of Australian entrepreneurs without a degree earn over AUD $180,000 annually, nearly matching their educated peers.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 5th Nov 2024
Is a unified technology approach key to retail growth?
Customer Experience

Is a unified technology approach key to retail growth?

Australia's retail sector sees cautious growth amid falling inflation, with technology seen as key to cutting costs and boosting efficiency.

By Simon Le Grand • 4 min read • Thu, 3rd Oct 2024
Scams Awareness Week emphasises need for collective vigilance
Virtualisation

Scams Awareness Week emphasises need for collective vigilance

As Scams Awareness Week kicks off, experts urge a collective effort from individuals and businesses to combat rising cyber threats and data breaches.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 30th Aug 2024
How Australian organisations should embrace automation to lift competitiveness
Customer Experience

How Australian organisations should embrace automation to lift competitiveness

Australian organisations must embrace automation to enhance competitiveness, as many are trailing behind in innovation amid economic challenges.

By Dan Cooke • 4 min read • Mon, 5th Aug 2024
Aussie households reduce non-essential spending amid inflation
Customer Experience

Aussie households reduce non-essential spending amid inflation

Amid soaring living costs, Australian households cut non-essential spending by 1.9%, reports the ABS. Retail sector jitters follow.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 5th Aug 2024
ACA highlights data utilisation & announces FF24 event in Sydney
Construction

ACA highlights data utilisation & announces FF24 event in Sydney

The Australian Constructors Association's new paper highlights productivity stagnation in construction, advocating for better data utilisation, ahead of the FF24 forum.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Aug 2024
Clicks, customers, and ROI: Harnessing the power of multichannel marketing
Customer Experience

Clicks, customers, and ROI: Harnessing the power of multichannel marketing

In the face of economic uncertainty and global competition, retailers are turning to multichannel marketing to engage customers, boost sales, and enhance ROI.

By Simon Le Grand • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2024
Leveraging loyalty: How are retailers approaching retention in 2024?
Customer Experience

Leveraging loyalty: How are retailers approaching retention in 2024?

Retailers are wrestling with economic pressures and global competition; leveraging loyalty programs has emerged as a crucial strategy to retain customers and boost sales in 2024.

By Karlie Taylor • 4 min read • Tue, 18th Jun 2024
Amaysim appoints Vir Inder Nath as VP amid big expansion plans
Connectivity

Amaysim appoints Vir Inder Nath as VP amid big expansion plans

Amaysim names Vir Inder Nath as Vice President amid plans to expand into fixed home internet, aiming to revolutionise broadband with affordable nbn services.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Jun 2024
New program boosts digital inclusion for disabled Aussies
Support

New program boosts digital inclusion for disabled Aussies

A new initiative by The Benevolent Society and WorkVentures aims to enhance digital literacy for people with disabilities, providing free laptops and internet access.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 20th May 2024
Manufacturers and disties facing mounting challenges - SYSPRO
Manufacturing

Manufacturers and disties facing mounting challenges - SYSPRO

According to Stummer, factors such as supply and demand have a major influence on the availability and access to inventory.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Nov 2022