Industry News
Cloud giants holding businesses 'captive'
Nearly 40% of organisations agree or strongly agree that they are losing control over their IT and security environments. [ + ]
Cloud-enabled SMEs to boost Aussie economy
A new report released by AWS estimates that Australian SMEs could add $9.3 billion in productivity gains to the economy by 2030. [ + ]
Platform delivers SMB action plan and tracking to net zero
Cleantech startup Greener has launched its Greener for Business platform to help Australian businesses fast-track the path to net zero. [ + ]
ANU researchers publish Tech Policy Atlas
The Australian National University's Tech Policy Design Centre is aiming to make it easier to compare tech policies and regulation across multiple countries. [ + ]
Amadeus developing Gen AI travel solutions
Amadeus is working with Microsoft and Accenture to co-develop an AI chatbot for the automation of complex travel-related tasks. [ + ]
Digital platforms aren’t doing enough, CHOICE says
New research shows that Australian users think digital platforms such as Google and Meta aren't doing enough to protect them from scams. [ + ]
Digital solutions driving sustainability goals
The latest Sustainability Index from Schneider Electric shows that business leaders believe digital solutions are the key to achieving sustainability goals. [ + ]
Linfox streamlines operations with SAP
SAP has helped Linfox create a custom digital warehouse solution (DWS) to optimise the end-to-end operation of its warehouse sites. [ + ]
AIIA: more tech development support needed
Following the release of the federal government's Working Future employment white paper, AIIA says there is work to be done to support skills development. [ + ]
How AI could boost kids' financial literacy
Two-thirds of parents believe that AI could be used to teach children about money in the digital age, according to a new report. [ + ]
SAS and Microsoft partnership focuses on banking risk
SAS is expanding its partnership with Microsoft to help banks better manage looming liquidity and interest rate risks. [ + ]
Stone & Chalk expands footprint into New Zealand
Stone & Chalk is partnering with GridAKL to bolster the support network for New Zealand's tech startups. [ + ]
Australian execs anticipate significant reskilling
Australian executives estimate that 39% of their workforce will need to reskill as a result of implementing AI and automation over the next three years. [ + ]
Cuts to working conditions: teachers vote 'no'
An employer attempt to cut working conditions has seen staff vote 'no' in 300 Catholic schools across Queensland, according to the IEU. [ + ]
Partnership delivering sustainable data centres
GreenSquareDC and Schneider Electric will partner to deliver a highly sustainable 96 MW data centre in Perth. [ + ]
