Industry News
Cloudwerx celebrates fifth anniversary
IT consulting firm Cloudwerx is celebrating its fifth anniversary. The company has grown from servicing a few clients in 2018 to over 50 organisations across APAC today. [ + ]
Online training provider Lumify Learn launches
Lumify Group has launched a new online training provider, Lumify Learn, to help address Australia's growing technology skills shortage. [ + ]
Microsoft launches AI skills training initiative
Microsoft is collaborating with LinkedIn, GitHub and data.org to launch a new generative AI skills training initiative and grant program. [ + ]
Cloud spending not impacted by economic woes
Around 85% of organisations are increasing or planning to increase their spending on cloud adoption despite the weak economic climate, Unisys research suggests. [ + ]
Adyen and Shopify forge global partnership
Fintech platform Adyen has announced a new global partnership with Shopify to help simplify the customer journey and solve payment complexity. [ + ]
Charity crowdfunding scam highlights a new low
Proving that cybercriminals know no limits, a new social media scam exploits victims who believe they are contributing to a crowdfunding account for sick kids. [ + ]
Start them young: teaching children cybersecurity skills
A new youth activity packet designed to help teach children valuable cybersecurity skills has been launched by KnowBe4. [ + ]
CIOs still hiring despite budget pressures
The economic climate and advances in AI have constrained large enterprise CIOs' hiring intentions for this year, but only somewhat, according to Gartner. [ + ]
OAIC calls for early Privacy Awareness Week sign-up
The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner is calling for organisations to sign up early for Privacy Awareness Week 2024. [ + ]
What customer experience do Australian consumers want?
Australian consumers want to see improvements in human-like interactions, according to a new report. [ + ]
Australian Innovation Competition open for entries
The Australian Innovation Competition has officially launched and is open to entrants of all ages. [ + ]
SMBs want AI but need education and support
Australia's SMBs have a growing interest in utilising artificial intelligence — particularly generative AI. [ + ]
Australia experiencing "industrialisation of fraud"
Global research from GBG found that one in 10 Australian smartphone users have been victims of identity theft in the past 12 months alone. [ + ]
Avanade launches sustainability tool
Microsoft solutions provider Avanade aims to help Australian organisations meaningfully reduce their carbon footprints with a new sustainability service. [ + ]
Why aligning cybersecurity to business objectives works
Cyber transformers demonstrate that they are better equipped to drive successful business outcomes by aligning cybersecurity programs. [ + ]
