CIOs need to redefine around digital
23 March, 2017 by Kevin Griffen, MD, ANZ, Orange Business ServicesToday's CIO can be the customer's champion as well as an enterprise efficiency enabler by harnessing digital solutions to serve the business.
Small business gains foreign exchange platform
22 March, 2017An affordable foreign exchange (FX) platform has been created by CurrencyVue, designed to help small-to-medium businesses (SMEs) manage currency exposure risks.
Social media business insights offered at seminar
22 March, 2017Two gelato artisans from a Sydney gelato company will be sharing their social media business insights at the City of Sydney's City Thought Leaders seminar.
New funding for ICT in Queensland
21 March, 2017Start-ups and small businesses in Queensland are being encouraged to collaborate with the government on information and communications technology (ICT) solutions.
Aussie FinTechs head to China
21 March, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingEight Australian financial technology companies are in China over the next three days to pitch their technologies to potential business partners.
Australian big data market booming
16 March, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingMore than four in five (83%) Australian CIOs plan to increase their spending on big data in 2017, creating a strong managed services industry.
82% make contactless payments every week
15 March, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingWhile 82% of consumers make contactless payments weekly, only 26% are aware of having the option on their mobile phone.
Tech start-ups supported by Singapore Landing Pad
14 March, 2017Australia has launched a Landing Pad in Singapore, designed to bring together start-ups, research institutions and multinational corporations.
Govt won't be "ATM" for states' smart city programs
14 March, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingCanberra plans to take a more hands-on role in driving smart city projects from their inception, which means no longer acting as an ATM for state governments, according to Minister Taylor.
Government tech needs to improve, survey shows
14 March, 2017Almost all Australians believe they would benefit from government utilising the latest technology for service delivery, according to a new survey.
Tech jobs attract talent via Upspot platform
13 March, 2017A new online marketplace has been developed to help employers hire technology professionals at a reduced cost.
Hiring for Aussie IT execs recovering
13 March, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingEmployment trends for Australian IT executive positions recovered 26% in February after a period of decline, but the sector remains underperforming compared to other major industries.
USQ recognised for IT contribution
10 March, 2017An academic at the University of Southern Queensland (USQ) has been recognised for her contribution to the work of the IT industry.
Telecom prices fell 1.5% during FY16: ACCC
09 March, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe ACCC's annual report on the telecommunications sector for FY16 shows that prices for services have overall been declining even as data quotas expand significantly.
$55m funding to kick-start iMove CRC
08 March, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe iMove CRC will be granted $55 million in federal funding over 10 years to explore evolving vehicle technologies.
