Industry News
Microsoft partner Avanade appoints new Australia GM
Microsoft partner Avanade has appointed Laura Malcolm as its Australia General Manager, responsible for accelerating the growth of Avanade's Australian business. [ + ]
Unhappy customers spending up to $1.2bn more on phone plans
A new survey from comparison website Finder has revealed that Australians are paying an extra $1.2 billion per year on mobile phone plans with which they are unsatisfied. [ + ]
Queensland Rugby League invests in TechnologyOne SaaS solution
Queensland Rugby League has invested in OneCorporate, a new enterprise software solution from TechnologyOne, to enhance its back-end technology systems. [ + ]
Cyber threats surge 13% in FY21: ACSC
The ACSC's Annual Cyber Threat Report found that cyber threats reported to the agency grew 13% during FY21 as attackers sought to take advantage of the pandemic. [ + ]
ANZ organisations recognised for CX excellence
Cloud CX platform Genesys has recognised organisations across the world for innovation and dedication to reimagining the customer experience. [ + ]
Schoolzine, Enquiry Tracker form partnership
Provider of K-12 CRM technology, Enquiry Tracker, has formed a strategic partnership with Schoolzine, a parent engagement platform. [ + ]
ACCC approves eftpos, BPAY, NPP merger
The ACCC has authorised the proposed merger of eftpos with BPAY Group Holding and NPP Australia, after accepting a court-enforceable undertaking from the parties. [ + ]
EFTPOS launches eQR, eComm APIs
EFTPOS has announced the availability of new APIs to enable Australian fintechs to create solutions using its planned eQR and eComm payment functionalities. [ + ]
Apple announces new iPhone line-up
Apple has announced a range of new iPhone 13 smartphones, a new iPad mini and the latest line of Apple Watch devices. [ + ]
Australian security teams facing more work due to COVID-19
Two-thirds of IT security professionals in Australia reported an increase in both their non-security and security workloads as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. [ + ]
MYOB, Thoughtworks partner to nurture tech talent
MYOB and Thoughtworks have partnered to provide emerging tech talent with mentoring and real-world operational experiences to address Australia's skills shortage. [ + ]
CSIRO, Microsoft announce SpaceCows project
CSIRO and Microsoft will collaborate on a project to use data collected from space to help manage feral cow and buffalo herds in northern Australia [ + ]
New academy for Victorian teachers
An academy that will allow teachers to become recognised as statewide leaders in teaching excellence is a step closer for Victoria. [ + ]
Ensuring safe classrooms for returning students
Ahead of NSW students returning to face-to-face learning in October, the NSW Government is ensuring that all schools are safe, clean and secure. [ + ]
Schneider Electric receives Vision Award for analytics software
Schneider Electric's EcoStruxure Building Advisor has received a Vision Award from FacilitiesNet.com for its analytics monitoring services. [ + ]