Australian stories
A Hays report reveals a shift in Australian IT contractor rates, highlighting rising demand for niche skills like cybersecurity amidst declining generalist rates.
Research suggests nearly half of Asia Pacific firms plan to boost AI investments by over 20% in the next year, despite a skills gap hindering progress.
Lenovo has unveiled five specialised pathways in its Lenovo 360 Global Framework to enhance partner engagement across key sectors, including AI and education.
New research reveals 43% of organisations in the Asia Pacific plan to boost AI investments by over 20% next year, highlighting a strategic divide.
SailPoint Technologies has launched Machine Identity Security to help businesses manage machine identities effectively amid growing security concerns.
A new report reveals ANZ businesses face outage costs of USD $2.2 million per hour, highlighting the critical need for full-stack observability in 2024.
Airbnb has launched its Co-Host Network, allowing local experts to manage properties, helping homeowners earn income without the daily management hassles.
Research by Sircel reveals just 19% of top Australian firms report e-waste in sustainability reports, despite it being the world's fastest-growing waste stream.
A recent survey shows one in five Australians dislike debit card surcharges most, with younger generations particularly frustrated as the government considers a ban.
Scaleup Mediafund has finalised investments in Naked Life and Settle Easy during its AUD $15 million funding round, focusing on media-for-equity support.
Kyah Bell has been appointed to lead First Australians Capital's new commercial initiative, aiming to boost Indigenous businesses through strategic investment.
Research reveals New Zealand's retail sector lags in AI adoption, with only 33% of workers using technology, compared to 92% in Singapore and 46% in Australia.
ServiceNow has clinched a three-year contract with the Victorian Government to enhance digital services across over 100 departments and promote skills development.
Research by Manhattan Associates reveals 93% of Australian warehouse professionals face staffing challenges, highlighting urgent IT needs amid rising demand.
A recent Pureprofile study reveals Australians plan to increase their Christmas spending, with budgets rising to AUD $468 for gifts and AUD $406 for food.
StickmanCyber has announced a major restructuring with five new senior appointments, aiming to enhance cybersecurity services amid a surge in demand in Australia.
Trustwave has expanded its partnership with Dicker Data, enhancing Australian resellers' access to a comprehensive range of cybersecurity services.
Akamai Technologies has strengthened its partnership with MediaHub Australia, which will now use its cloud platform to boost operational efficiency and service delivery.
Val Morgan Digital has teamed up with Vudoo to enhance its media offerings, enabling shoppable content experiences for an audience of 9.1 million.
Australia's tech workforce has exceeded one million in 2024, a 60% increase since 2014, highlighting the need for 1.3 million workers by 2030.
