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Visa acquires SaaS tech company Fraedom for US$197 million
Software-as-a-Service

Visa acquires SaaS tech company Fraedom for US$197 million

Visa acquires Fraedom for USD $197M, expanding its business suite with innovative B2B payment solutions that replace inefficient paper-based systems.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Tue, 13th Feb 2018
Grant Thornton Australia strengthens cyber defences with Darktrace security
AI Security

Grant Thornton Australia strengthens cyber defences with Darktrace security

Growth advisory firm Grant Thornton Australia has partnered with IT service provider The Missing Link to deploy Darktrace cybersecurity.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 13th Feb 2018
Kiwi online retail giant Mighty Ape finds fitting new home
eCommerce

Kiwi online retail giant Mighty Ape finds fitting new home

Mighty Ape scales up with a new eco-friendly HQ in Silverdale, doubling capacity for its growing online empire.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Feb 2018
Thwart phishers and their bait through a total security approach
Malware

Thwart phishers and their bait through a total security approach

How many people click on links and enter their details into dodgy phishing websites? Maybe your CEO is a specific target.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Feb 2018
Unlocking the benefits of leading a multi-generational workforce
Artificial Intelligence

Unlocking the benefits of leading a multi-generational workforce

Diversity – and not just gender diversity – brings different ideas, backgrounds, and assumptions to the table.

By Julia Gabel • 5 min read • Tue, 13th Feb 2018
Zebra supercharges Winc, saving 1,200 hours of manpower
Customer Experience

Zebra supercharges Winc, saving 1,200 hours of manpower

Winc upgraded its existing system to Zebra's TC55 to improve driver productivity and enhance customer experience.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Mon, 12th Feb 2018
JB Hi-Fi driving strong gains with surging Aussie growth, despite NZ decline
Resellers

JB Hi-Fi driving strong gains with surging Aussie growth, despite NZ decline

JB Hi-Fi reported record H1 sales of AUD $3.7 billion, driven by strong Australian growth despite a slight decline in New Zealand performance.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Mon, 12th Feb 2018
AU & UK partnership creates secure open banking data system
Data Protection

AU & UK partnership creates secure open banking data system

Australians will be able to download their transactions into a 'secure cloud library' that they own and access.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Feb 2018
Australian-designed 4G router delivers NBN speeds
Unified Communications

Australian-designed 4G router delivers NBN speeds

Accelerated Concepts announced it has launched an Australian-designed 4G failover router that delivers NBN speeds.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Mon, 12th Feb 2018
2018, the year that...AR will overtake VR in popularity
Gaming

2018, the year that...AR will overtake VR in popularity

In 2018, Augmented Reality (AR) is poised to overtake Virtual Reality (VR) in popularity due to its accessibility and practical applications across industries.

By Julia Gabel • 4 min read • Fri, 9th Feb 2018
2018, the year that...DevOps will be taken seriously in enterprise
DevOps

2018, the year that...DevOps will be taken seriously in enterprise

In 2018, it will be the role of IT departments to translate how DevOps will ultimately benefit the enterprise as a whole.

By Julia Gabel • 4 min read • Fri, 9th Feb 2018

Stories from Other Regions

Australian stories

Fitbits for animals: New data could revolutionise Aussie farming
Fitbit

Fitbits for animals: New data could revolutionise Aussie farming

La Trobe University's new sensor technology aims to revolutionise Australia's livestock industry by providing insights into animal health and behavior.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Tue, 13th Feb 2018
NSW government taps 13 IT companies for ICT services panel
Lenovo

NSW government taps 13 IT companies for ICT services panel

Ingram Micro, Data#3, Acer and Lenovo (amongst others) will all deliver services for NSW government departments.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Feb 2018
What NZ's public sector can learn from the Horowhenua District Council
Digital Transformation

What NZ's public sector can learn from the Horowhenua District Council

By developing an online portal that enables self-service for council interactions, Horowhenua becomes a more desirable place for businesses.

By Benjamin Cowling • 4 min read • Mon, 12th Feb 2018
Now's the time for Aussie firms to review their security, say vendors
Security Information and Event Management

Now's the time for Aussie firms to review their security, say vendors

Australians simply aren't prepared for the Notifiable Data Breaches scheme, even just with less than two weeks to go before the scheme takes effect.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 12th Feb 2018
After seven years of construction, China’s newest skyscraper is officially the world’s fourth tallest
Stock Exchange

After seven years of construction, China’s newest skyscraper is officially the world’s fourth tallest

Shenzhen’s 599-metre Ping An Finance Centre has joined a Chinese boom in supertall towers after seven years of construction.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 9th Feb 2018
SMBs struggle to set up shop due to slow internet speeds
Fintech

SMBs struggle to set up shop due to slow internet speeds

A Reckon survey reveals that one in three Australian small businesses struggle to set up due to poor government support and slow internet speeds.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Fri, 9th Feb 2018