The Australian Financial Review stories
Ignition appoints Greg Strickland as global President to expand US
Thu, 16th May 2024
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saas
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ignition
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job moves
Sydney fintech Ignition appoints Silicon Valley veteran Greg Strickland as global President to spearhead its US expansion, aiming to surpass Australian market.
ArtificiaI Intelligence and Cybersecurity: The Bad and the Good
Fri, 1st Dec 2023
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ddos
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mdm
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ai
It seems that artificial intelligence can be, and is already being used, to aid every aspect of cybercrime and cyber-attack.
Dicker Data cancels distribution agreement with Kaspersky
Wed, 23rd Mar 2022
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partner programmes
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cloud services
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dicker data
One of the largest distributors in Australia and New Zealand has cancelled its distribution contract with Russian based cybersecurity company Kaspersky.
Financial pressures drive construction tech growth as the industry seeks solutions
Wed, 23rd Feb 2022
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supply chain
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cloud services
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construction
Payapps has found increased adoption of digital technology is unlocking industry payment blocks, despite COVID-19 continuing to disrupt the supply chain.
TechnologyOne denies $15 million unfair dismissal allegations
Wed, 31st Jan 2018
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legal battle
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aras
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unfair dismissal
The allegations were made by a former Victorian employee, whose account was detailed in the Australian Finacial Review.
MYOB and Xero claim spots on AFR Most Innovative Companies list
Mon, 25th Sep 2017
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fintech
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financial systems
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myob
MYOB and Xero clinch spots on AFR's Top 50 Innovators, highlighting their commitment to revolutionising SME accounting.
Former Dick Smith directors and execs facing legal action
Mon, 20th Mar 2017
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supply chain
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dick smith
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inventory management systems
Dick Smith directors and executives in the firing line again withreceivers Ferrier Hodgson reportedly filing legal action against them.
Next Capital mulls possible IPO, trade sale for Vitaco
Tue, 14th Apr 2015
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vitaco
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next capital
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private equity
The private equity owners of Vitaco Health Group, the trans-Tasman health foods manufacturer, are mulling a possible initial public offering or trade.
APN News & Media halted for selldown amid speculation O'Brien, INM exiting
Thu, 19th Mar 2015
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grabone
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apn media
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fairfax media
APN News and Media halted trading amid rumours of exits by Dennis O'Brien and Independent News - Media, with a potential A$300 million block trade looming.
New Adobe hires strengthen APAC digital marketing business
Fri, 7th Feb 2014
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martech
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adobe
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content creation
Adobe has appointed Mark Henley as Director of Transformation and Digital Strategy, and Jennifer Ruth as APAC General Manager for Adobe Digital.
Wounding Apple makes it a dangerous animal
Tue, 19th Mar 2013
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apple
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apple iphone
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blackberry
Blackberry has taken aim at Apple's levels of innovation, claiming the company has lost it's edge. Is that a wise move?.
Cheeky underdog BlackBerry slams iOS
Tue, 19th Mar 2013
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apple
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blackberry
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tablets
BlackBerry CEO claims iOS is outdated, touting superior multitasking on new devices as a key to overtake Apple's market dominance.
Trading of Trade Me shares halted - Updated
Mon, 18th Jun 2012
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trade me
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sales
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shareholders
Trade Me's share trading paused ahead of an announcement by Fairfax, which confirms a 15% stake sale. Trading remains on hold for book build.
Labour probes govt over Huawei in NZ
Wed, 28th Mar 2012
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uc
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labour
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nbn
Labour Party's ICT spokesperson criticises New Zealand Government for awarding contracts to Chinese company, Huawei, after it was banned from Australia.