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Hilton named top hospitality workplace in Asia for eighth year

Hilton has been named Asia's top-ranking hospitality workplace for the eighth year by Great Place to Work, taking 2nd place among the top 100 multinationals.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 30th Aug 2024

Global Stories

Australian stories

Artificial Intelligence

Datacom named strategic partner for Windows 11 in ANZ region

Datacom has been named a strategic partner for Windows 11 in Australia and New Zealand, aiming to help organisations transition before Windows 10 support ends.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2024

Digital Transformation

Newgen Software debuts NewgenONE Marvin APEX Edition

Newgen Software has launched the NewgenONE Marvin APEX Edition, a GenAI-assisted low-code platform designed to boost enterprise productivity and enhance customer engagement.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2024

Internet of Things

Middlebank forms strategic alliance with Freterium in TMS deal

Middlebank Consulting Group has joined forces with Freterium to offer advanced Transportation Management System solutions in Australia and New Zealand.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2024

Firewalls

Cribl secures USD $319 million in Series E led by Google Ventures

Cribl secures USD $319 million in Series E funding, valuing the company at USD $3.5 billion, with Google Ventures leading the round and joining the board.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2024

Workforce Technology

Serco extends nimbus contract to support global workforce

Serco extends its nimbus Cloud contract by three years, benefiting over 24,000 employees globally with advanced workforce management technology.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Aug 2024

Productivity

Australia's tech sector grapples with severe skills shortages

Australia faces mounting tech sector challenges due to severe skills shortages, Hays report reveals, ranking the nation fourth globally for talent deficits.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 28th Aug 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Australian stories

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

CSCAU updates cyber security standard for SMBs to fight threats

Cyber Security Certification Australia (CSCAU) unveils its first update to the dynamic SMB1001:2025 standard, enhancing SMB cyber defence against emerging threats.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 30th Aug 2024

Unified Communications

What is the Auckland tech hiring market experiencing?

Auckland's tech hiring market sees cautious optimism as Reserve Bank rate cuts uplift sentiment, but slow recovery and 'brain drain' pose challenges.

By Kara Smith • 5 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2024

Large Language Models

FOMO driving AI investment among Australian IT leaders

Australian IT leaders exhibit high trust in AI but are investing less, with an average spend of $1.09 million, amid fears of falling behind.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2024

DevOps

Bendigo & Adelaide Bank, La Trobe Uni, Google Cloud partner

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank, La Trobe University, and Google Cloud team up to close Australia's tech skills gap by integrating cloud curriculum into CSIT programme.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2024

Cybersecurity

Women's underrepresentation in Australian cybersecurity persists

Australia's cybersecurity sector suffers from a significant gender gap, with women holding under 25% of positions, notably fewer in leadership roles.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2024

Digital Transformation

Deloitte & Canva form strategic alliance to boost productivity

Deloitte Australia and Canva have teamed up in a pioneering alliance to enhance branded content creation and boost productivity through generative AI solutions.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2024

SWOOP

Swoop sees AUD $88.9m revenue boost, driven by fibre expansion

Swoop, an Australian telecom firm, reported a 14% revenue boost to AUD $88.9m for FY24, thanks to organic growth and fibre infrastructure expansion.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2024

Data Analytics

Databricks & Queensland unveil data & AI academy initiative

Databricks and Queensland Government announce new Data and AI Academy, aiming to enhance skills of over 100 public sector employees in data analytics and AI.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2024

Features

Xiaomi launches POCO F6 series in Australia with advanced features

Xiaomi launches POCO F6 Series in Australia, targeting budget-conscious tech enthusiasts with flagship performance; prices start at AUD $699.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2024

Displays

Jamie Norton joins ISACA Board of Directors for 2024-2025 term

Jamie Norton, an Australian cybersecurity veteran, joins ISACA's Board of Directors for the 2024-2025 term, aiming to fortify global digital trust amidst growing cyber threats.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2024

In-store

Segway-Ninebot to open first standalone store in Parramatta

Segway-Ninebot is opening a new store in Parramatta on 31 August, offering discounts on its kick scooters to celebrate. This is its first standalone outlet in New South Wales.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2024