Google to ban cryptocurrency ads
15 March, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingGoogle will follow Facebook's lead by banning advertising for cryptocurrency and related products from June.
Chinese blockchain delegation visits Sydney
14 March, 2018 by Jonathan NallyAround 50 Chinese tech leaders have met with local companies and been given briefings on NSW's blockchain and FinTech capabilities.
Video: Genevieve Bell on our tech future
14 March, 2018 by Jonathan NallyRenowned researcher Genevieve Bell gives us her thoughts on tech developments, including what it's like working as an Australian in Silicon Valley.
Australia losing global war for tech talent
14 March, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingAtlassian's Mike Cannon-Brookes says we must urgently overturn skilled immigration restrictions, build local skills and prepare for wide-scale job losses.
Software settlement cases rise 100%
13 March, 2018 by Jonathan NallyAlmost 30 cases of unlicensed software use were settled in 2017, leading to damages paid of more than $347,000.
iOS leads Android in smartphone share
13 March, 2018iOS has outpaced Android to receive its highest ever share in a quarter, according to a new IDC report.
Billions added to Australia's GDP via digital transformation
12 March, 2018An estimated $45 billion will be added to Australia's GDP by 2021 as a result of digital transformation, according to a new study by Microsoft and IDC Asia Pacific.
Cash no longer king in Australian retail
12 March, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingA mere 6.6% of all payments were made with cash last year in the wake of growing adoption of online, contactless and mobile payment technologies.
Digital entrepreneurship rankings applied to Australasian cities
09 March, 2018The European Digital City Index league table model will soon be launched across Australasian cities.
Finnie Awards 2018 officially launched
08 March, 2018Entries are now open for the 2018 Finnie Awards, with Jobs for NSW and FinTech Australia coming together to launch the event.
Workers overwhelmed, confused by data
08 March, 2018 by Jonathan NallyOnly one in five workers feel they know what they’re doing with data, and 72% of senior executives still rely on 'gut feel'.
More tech skills needed for the jobs of the future
07 March, 2018The majority of Australian workers believe they will need technology training within the next two years if they are to keep their current role, according to new research by Salesforce.
Reform of telecoms carrier powers
05 March, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingCanberra has implemented 10 reforms of Australia's telecommunications carrier powers and immunities and is consulting on a further 11 changes.
IoT uptake driven by efficiency gains and cost reduction
02 March, 2018Internet of Things (IoT) solutions are expected to help to achieve operational efficiencies and cost reduction within APAC, according to research by GlobalData.
Greater transparency to be implemented by FinTech lenders
28 February, 2018Transparency and disclosure will be increased by FinTech lenders, according to a new report.
