Mixed reception from tech sector for 2021–22 Budget
12 May, 2021 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingMembers of Australia's technology industry have expressed disappointment that the spending commitments in the latest Budget don't better prioritise the sector.
IT budget woes linger as 92% of organisations stuck in survival mode
14 April, 2021Fifty-seven per cent of IT leaders globally have seen budget cuts in the past 12 months, according to a survey of 1000 CIOs and IT leaders in 10 countries.
Australian IT spending pegged to grow 4.1% in 2021
09 April, 2021 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingGartner expects total Australian technology spending to rebound from a 1.1% decline in 2020 to a 4.1% growth this year.
UK tech scale-ups set sights on Australia
08 April, 2021 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingAn initial 11 UK tech scale-ups will take part in a UK Government-sponsored program designed to help companies expand into Australia.
Gen Z driving supply chain autonomy with hyperautomation
23 March, 2021As members of Gen Z enter the workforce, they are leading the shift to an autonomous supply chain, with the adoption of hyperautomation.
Report: ANZ businesses ranked #1 for tech response to COVID
23 March, 2021ANZ technology strategies have been ranked #1 globally for their response to the challenges of COVID-19, according to a report from NTT Ltd.
Post-COVID remote work could make it or break it for workers
22 March, 2021Workers could consider leaving their jobs if employers do not allow them to work remotely after the COVID-19 pandemic, reveals a report from Questionmark.
PC shipments to continue to surge in 2021
16 March, 2021 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingPC shipments grew 12.9% in 2020 and are on track to grow 18.2% in 2021 as consumers and businesses adapt to the new normal, IDC estimates.
COVID-19 aftershocks to trigger fourth IT wave
10 March, 2021 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingIBRS has predicted that persisting challenges associated with the COVID-19 pandemic will trigger an imminent 'fourth wave' of IT innovation.
Australia lagging behind the world in electric car sales
09 March, 2021Sales figures from the Electric Vehicle Council have revealed that Australia is far behind the rest of the world in electric vehicle adoption.
Australia projected to be 98% cashless by 2024
08 March, 2021The use of cash as a payment method will decline in Australia, with the economy forecast to be 98% cashless by 2024.
Women in AI Awards postponed due to snap lockdowns
01 March, 2021The Australia and New Zealand Women in AI Awards have been postponed to 26 March 2021, due to lockdowns and travel restrictions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Aussie tech skills shortage a barrier to global economy
19 February, 2021A report from Accenture has revealed that Australian organisations are falling behind globally in data and automation, due to a lack of tech talent and skills.
Facebook bans news for Australian users
18 February, 2021 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingFacebook has dropped a bomb by following through on its threats to ban Australian users from sharing news and Australian news media from posting content.
Stone & Chalk merges with AustCyber
16 February, 2021 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingAustCyber will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Stone & Chalk, in an initiative aimed at accelerating growth for Australian emerging tech companies.
