How technology can enhance the retail experience
31 May, 2019 by Claudio Bratovic, ANZ Regional Manager, HoneywellA successful understanding of the consumer, having the right systems in place and providing a personalised online and in-store shopping environment is critical to engaging shoppers today.
Huawei losing access to Android after US trade ban
22 May, 2019 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingAustralia's third-biggest smartphone vendor, Huawei, has been dealt a potentially devastating blow, with President Trump banning US companies from trading with the firm.
It's the vision, stupid! Why we need #BetterBroadband
13 May, 2019 by Laurie PattonWhile neither side of politics is saying much about our increasingly maligned National Broadband Network during the election period, the fact is Australia is falling behind in the race to leverage the benefits — economic and social — of an emerging digitally enabled future.
Human interaction preferable to bots: Pegasystems
09 May, 2019Companies need to improve intelligent automation if they wish to improve customer experience, according to a new survey from Pegasystems.
ACCC opposes TPG–Vodafone merger
09 May, 2019 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe ACCC will oppose the proposed merger between TPG and Vodafone, in part due to the prospect of TPG becoming a fourth Australian mobile network operator.
nbn speeds slowly improving: ACCC
07 May, 2019 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingMajor nbn RSPs are achieving nbn speeds closer to their maximum plan speeds, but 13% of services are still significantly underperforming.
Technology disrupting Australian retail
18 April, 2019 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThree in four respondents to an Australian Retailers Association Survey agree that technical change is significantly disrupting the industry.
Budget 2019: More vision required, says StartupAUS
03 April, 2019 by Jonathan NallyThe federal Budget offers small gains but lacks vision on technology, according to the head of advocacy group StartupAUS.
Budget 2019: Skills in the spotlight
03 April, 2019 by Jonathan NallyIndustry has welcomed Canberra's moves to boost ICT training, but concerns remain that the economy will suffer if the skills shortage is not overcome.
Budget 2019: Opportunity and risk in govt IT programs
03 April, 2019 by Jonathan NallyIndustry experts give their take on the government's Budget announcements and identify places where the private sector might fit in.
Telcos called out for questionable sales practices
27 March, 2019 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingTelstra, Optus and Vodafone are potentially harming consumers with their practices of incentivising sales over customer service and satisfaction, a report found.
Blockchain asset tracking revenues to surge
27 March, 2019 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingJuniper Research predicts that blockchain-based retail asset tracking revenues will grow at an average of 139% per year through to 2023.
myGov usage at record high
26 March, 2019There are now 15 million myGov accounts in existence, with more Australians choosing to do their business with the government online.
FinTech Australia HQ shifts to Melbourne
21 March, 2019FinTech Australia has announced that it will be relocating its headquarters from Sydney to Melbourne.
Kogan launches Kogan Marketplace
14 March, 2019 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingKogan takes the fight to Amazon with a new online marketplace on Kogan.com that lists more than 100,000 products from a range of major retailers.
